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The Mount Airy News

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Surry County Schools EC teacher recognized with award

In recognition of his role in education, North Surry High School teacher Justin Gammons was recently awarded with the 2026 Surry County Schools Educator of Excellence Award. Gammons’ distinction was posted to North Surry’s Facebook page where the post amassed numerous comments with fellow educators and community members congratulating him on the award. “Congratulations to our very own, Justin Gammons. Mr. Gammons was recognized as Surry County Schools Educator of Excellence,” the post read. This year marks Gammons’ second year teaching in the district and his tenth year teaching overall. “Way to represent not only North Surry but also SCS!” continued North Surry’s post. Gammons was officially recognized during an award ceremony at the 75th Annual North Carolina Conference on Exceptional Children (EC), which was held last Thursday in Greensboro. “I was genuinely honored and shocked at the same time,” Gammons said of finding out that he received the designation. According to the department’s award description, teachers were chosen and recognized based on their “dedicated service and outstanding contributions to the education of exceptional children in our state.” One EC educator from each of North Carolina’s 115 public school districts was chosen to be represented and recognized for their commitment

Surry County, NC · 1d

FOX8 News

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Elon Elementary students get hands-on cooking experience

ELON, NC (WGHP) — There is nothing like chocolate chip cookies, especially when you get to make them yourself. That was an experience some second graders at Elon Elementary School recently got to enjoy.  The hands-on learning activity was made possible by fourth-grade teacher Brandy Jo Brehm.   “In my classroom all the time. I’m […]

Elon, NC · 2d

NC Newsline

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North Carolina challenges public school students to read 10 million books in 2027

Can North Carolina public school students read 10 million books in one year? State Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green thinks they can. Green announced the 10 Million Book Challenge on Tuesday, asking the state’s 1.5 million public school students to collectively read 10 million books in 2027. The campaign is intended to encourage children to read […]

North Carolina · 1d

WWAY NewsChannel 3

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NC Community College System president tours CFCC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — The president and CEO of the North Carolina Community College System visited Cape Fear Community College on Tuesday, getting a firsthand look at the advanced technology and educational programs preparing students for the workforce. Dr. Monty Sullivan’s visit to CFCC is part of a statewide...

Wilmington, NC · 1d
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This North Carolina Public University Gives In-State Students The Best Value In America

Some of the oldest college buildings in the country sit just a short drive from many North Carolina homes. They belong to a school with a basketball program known far beyond the state line and a medical reputation that reaches across the Southeast. For families here, that kind of prestige...

Chapel Hill, NC · 4d

hoodline.com

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NC State Seeks Second Straight Tuition Hike for Incoming In-State Students

North Carolina State University — Reported Site of Tuition Proposal Review. NC State's Board of Trustees is weighing a 3% tuition increase for in-state undergraduates entering in fall 2027, the second consecutive year the Raleigh university has sought such a hike. The university is also seeking a 3% increase for nonresident undergraduates, along with higher fees for student media, student center repairs and renovation, dining, and housing.

North Carolina · 2d

The Enterprise

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Stein highlights education funding, teacher pay at boards conference

Gov. Josh Stein highlighted teacher pay increases and urged more education funding at the North Carolina School Boards Association conference.

North Carolina · 2d

The Enterprise

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Ladybirds ousted by Pamlico County in triple OT, 26-25

Southern Nash’s flag football season ended with a 26-25 triple-overtime playoff loss to Pamlico County, despite a late touchdown and conversion that forced overtime.

Pamlico County, NC · 2d

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Southwestern Randolph begins soccer title defense with a rout

ASHEBORO — Whenever a high school sports team captures the state tournament, the next season it is often said that the program is playing with a proverbial bullseye on its back. And that was the case for the Southwestern Randolph High School soccer team this season. After winning the...

Asheboro, NC · 2d

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When the School Bus Doesn’t Come: Driver Shortages Disrupting Student Attendance, Learning

A shortage of school bus drivers can create more than transportation delays. For some students, it can mean missing hours of instruction, losing access to school services or staying home entirely. In extreme circumstances, the shortage can force an entire school district to cancel classes. That happened Sept. 18 in...

Trimble County, KY · 2d

hoodline.com

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WSSU Choir Director Took Her Singers From Carnegie Hall to Austria

At Winston-Salem State University, D’Walla Simmons-Burke has spent decades building a choral program from the ground up — founding four of the five choral ensembles that now exist within the university’s Department of Music and leading her singers to some of the most storied stages in the country and overseas. Known to many simply as the force behind the Singing Rams, she has guided the group through performances at Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry and, according to university reporting, a planned 2026 tour of Austria.

Winston-Salem, NC · 4d

Duplin Times

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Wallace-Rose Hill trounces Trinity

WALLACE — Beaten, bruised, banged up. This is not the time to play Wallace-Rose Hill on the gridiron. Hungry to keep the “nay-sayers” silent and continue a tradition established by the late — and legendary — Jack Holley, the Bulldogs looked like a different team last Thursday evening. They felt better about themselves, too. Wallace-Rose Hill ran over Trinity, 68-0, in round one of the NC High School Athletic Association Class 3A football playoffs. The Bulldogs (6-4 overall) continue play Friday at Northeastern Coastal member Pasquotank County. The Bulldogs claimed the program’s 91st postseason win. “I felt like that was the best we’ve executed on offense I know in the last three years as far fundamentals and techniques go,” WRH head coach Kevin Motsinger said. “We had to move a lot of people around because we had six or seven kids who couldn’t play due to being banged up [either] in the James Kenan game or practice during the week.” Motsinger employed a unique practice plan. The Bulldogs worked out Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in full gear. Throughout the season, they’ve struggled to get out of the huddle and snap the ball on time. If a player jumped offsides, the

Wallace, NC · 3d

Western Carolinian

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WCU early voting site ranks second statewide in turnout increase

Western Carolina University’s new early voting site at the Health and Human Sciences Building has the second highest percentage increase in voter turnout of any early voting site in North Carolina during the 2026 midterm election, according to a new analysis by political science professor Chris Cooper. The site...

Cullowhee, NC · 2d

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Guilford school board to consider legislative priorities

The Guilford County Board of Education will meet Tuesday to adopt a list of requests to state lawmakers for next year. The board’s draft list includes five main asks. The first is for $3.5 million to help sustain school safety systems, including cameras, security scanners and radios. The board...

Guilford County, NC · 2d

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Iconic NASCAR driver surprises students at Rowan County school: Pictures here

LANDIS, N.C. (WBTV) - An iconic NASCAR driver surprised the kindergarten class at a school in Rowan County this week. Dale Earnhardt Jr. stopped by Landis Elementary on Monday, Nov. 2 to read to kindergarteners. The school posted pictures of Dale Jr.’s visit, which showed him reading “Buster and the...

Rowan County, NC · 5d

The Robesonian

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Pirates struggle in 1st-round playoff loss

MOCKSVILLE — The Lumberton High School football team faced a big early deficit and lost 50-23 to Davie County in Friday’s first-ro

Lumberton, NC · 4d

Finurah

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Bennett College Is Putting a Historic Harriet Tubman Painting on the Auction Block for $3.5M

A historic painting of Harriet Tubman, commissioned to inspire generations of young Black women, is heading to auction. The proceeds are expected to help secure […]

Greensboro, NC · 3d

The Robesonian

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Fairmont football earns first playoff win since 2016

FAIRMONT — It’s safe to say the Fairmont football team has hit the ground running in its first season under coach Reggie Bush.

Fairmont, NC · 4d

High School On SI

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North Carolina High School Football Final Scores, Results - November 6

Check out the final scores from Friday night's North Carolina high school football action across the Tar Heel State

North Carolina · 5d