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Sampson County school board bans minimum grades

The Sampson County Board of Education has adopted a policy that bars the district and its schools from requiring teachers to give a student a higher grade than the one the student earned. The board gave final approval Oct. 26. The board first approved the change on a 4-3 vote...

Sampson County, NC · 3d

duplinjournal.com

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Longtime Duplin schools leader steps down

KENANSVILLE — Nearly 50 years after beginning his career in Duplin County classrooms, Claudius Morrisey is stepping away from the Duplin County Board of Education, closing a chapter of service that has taken him through some of the school system’s most important leadership roles. Morrisey’s resignation was announced...

Duplin County, NC · 22h

spectrumlocalnews.com

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Growing pains: Inside the school being built to keep up with North Carolina’s coastal boom

HAMPSTEAD, N.C. — The construction cranes rising off U.S. 17 tell the story before anyone says a word: Pender County is growing, and it is growing fast. According to 2025 U.S. Census data, Pender County is the fourth-fastest growing county in North Carolina with nearby Brunswick County ranked first. Both are drawing people relocating from across the state, many of whom choose the coast for more space and lower costs while commuting to Wilmington or Jacksonville for work, according to county officials.

Pender County, NC · 1d

WECT

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Behind the walls: A look inside the new J.H. Lea K-8 school in Pender County

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - What began as an empty plot of dirt is now taking shape as a massive, 290,000-square-foot school off N.C. Highway 210. Once complete, J.H. Lea will be one of the largest schools in the region, designed to accommodate roughly 2,300 students to meet the demand of the rapid growth in the area.

Pender County, NC · 1d

Neuse News

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From Kinston High to Hollywood: Local Native Robert Hill Wins His First Daytime Emmy Award

A piece of eastern North Carolina took center stage in Los Angeles, California, as Grifton native and Kinston High School graduate Robert “Rob” Hill won his very first Daytime Emmy Award.

Grifton, NC · 3d

wcti12.com

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J.H. Rose tops final News 12 high school football poll as playoffs begin

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — The votes are in, and J.H. Rose has claimed the top spot in the final News 12 High School Football Poll of the season as teams prepare for the start of the state playoffs this week. Three public school teams finished the regular season undefeated:...

Jacksonville, NC · 3d

Neuse News

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Lenoir, Jones counties among those eligible for UMO AgPrime Grants

UMO AgPrime grants are available to farmers and agribusiness owners in Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Brunswick, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Currituck, Dare, Duplin, Gates, Hertford, Hoke, Hyde, Jones, Lee, Lenoir, Montgomery, Moore, New Hanover, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Pender, Perquimans, Onslow, Richmond, Robeson, Scotland, Tyrrell, and Washington counties.

Mt Olive, NC · 16h

WWAY NewsChannel 3

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Brunswick County school bond passed with roughly 50 percent of voters

BRUNSWICK COUNTY (WWAY) — Brunswick County residents decide to authorize a $349 million bond referendum for its school system. According to the North Carolina Board of Elections poll results, with 27 of 27 precincts reported, the school bond passed with 54.95% of the vote. From Leland Middle School to...

Brunswick County, NC · 2d

Neuse News

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Lenoir school board approves improvement plans, hears transportation concerns

The Lenoir County Board of Education approved school improvement plans for all 17 district schools and heard concerns about student transportation during its Nov. 2 meeting.

Lenoir County, NC · 1d

The Wilson Times

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Mini grants delivered to excited teachers, students

Wilson Education Partnership awarded $26,000 in mini-grants to 35 Wilson County Schools teachers for hands-on learning projects.

Wilson, NC · 2d

The Enterprise

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Edgecombe CC inducts 26 into Phi Theta Kappa

Edgecombe Community College inducted 26 students into its Phi Theta Kappa honor society chapter during a ceremony recognizing academic achievement.

Tarboro, NC · 3d

ncfootballnews.com

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NC High School Football Rankings: Shelby, Tarboro Lead Final Small-School Super Six

North Carolina’s largest high schools aren’t the only ones playing great football. Each week, NC Football News ranks who we believe are the top football teams in the state competing at the 1A, 2A and 3A levels (schools with roughly 800 students or fewer). We call our rankings...

Tarboro, NC · 3d

wcti12.com

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Beaufort County Community College honor society inducts 30 new members

What community service project did Gamma Beta Phi organize in September?. Beaufort County Community College's Gamma Beta Phi honor society inducted 30 new members Oct. 28, recognizing students for their academic achievements and commitment to community service. According to the college, Gamma Beta Phi members are expected to demonstrate academic...

Washington, NC · 2d

jocosports.com

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JoCo Sports Football: It’s playoff time!

We’ve come a long way through sweltering 7-on-7 tournaments, early morning workouts to beat the heat and, in most cases, 10 regular season games to reach the bottom of a mountain. That hill? A North Carolina High School Athletic Association state football championship. Whether you’re top-seeded Cleveland in the...

Johnston County, NC · 2d

The Enterprise

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Southern Nash names new women’s varsity hoops coach

Southern Nash High School has named Lovelle White as head coach of its women’s varsity basketball program, effective immediately.

Bailey, NC · 3d

The Wilson Times

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Farris & Thomas Law Student-Athlete of the Week: Kimora Hudson, Hunt High

Hunt High’s Kimora Hudson is Student-Athlete of the Week after helping the Warriors win Wilson County’s inaugural flag football championship while excelling in academics and activities.

Wilson, NC · 1d

Neuse News Sport

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Rosewood Rolls Past Pamlico County 36-16 to Advance to Second Round of 2A State Playoffs

Connor Smith threw three touchdown passes as Rosewood rallied past Pamlico County 36-16 to advance to a second-round playoff matchup at Tarboro.

Pamlico County, NC · 15h

duplinjournal.com

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Bed bugs reported at Kenansville Elementary

Kenansville Elementary School has notified families that bed bugs have been identified on school property, prompting precautionary guidance for parents to inspect their children’s belongings. In a message sent to families Monday, Principal Marketa Hargrove said the school is working with professional pest control services to address the situation...

Kenansville, NC · 3d

Rocky Mount Telegram

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Tayquan Alston, Rocky Mount: A streak of his own

Rocky Mount senior Tayquan Alston took first place in the Big East 5A/6A Conference meet Oct. 21 at Red Oak Middle School. He also qualified for the state meet after a 13th-place showing in this past weekend’s Class 5A East Regionals. Q: Was (winning the conference) a goal for you at the beginning of the season? A: This was a goal as soon as I hit the summer. The conference championship was on the line. I wanted to finally break the (Northern Nash) streak. Q: What didn’t you like about your conference championship finish last year that fueled you this year? A: Last year, I got a bad spot. I lost to (runners) I hadn’t lost to before, and it got to me. So I put my mind to training the whole summer. Q: Tell me about those summer workouts that got you ready for the season. A: I did a lot of easy long runs with some tempo throughout. Q: You’ve run this course at Red Oak Middle School several times. What are the challenging parts, and what are the best things? A: The challenging part is the whole course. You can’t afford to slow down at all because

Rocky Mount, NC · 3d

Mount Olive Tribune

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UMO welcomes third graders for 9th Annual STEM on the Green

MOUNT OLIVE — Science moved outdoors on Friday, Oct. 23, when nearly 900 third graders from Wayne and Duplin counties gathered on the University of Mount Olive campus for the 9th Annual STEM on the Green. The young scientists came from nine schools. Carver, Spring Creek, Eastern Wayne, Northeast,...

Mt Olive, NC · 2d