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Collections are coming for millions of student loans in default

A soon-to-be college graduate tosses her cap for photos at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 2024. Student loan debt is crushing people across the country as pandemic forbearance ends, leaving some 9 million borrowers in default. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images) A long-postponed reckoning could be coming...

Chapel Hill, NC · 3d
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Salisbury Post

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Allen tapped as new Rockwell Christian School principal

ROCKWELL — There is a new principal in town. Rowan County Sheriff Travis Allen, who is officially retiring from a 30-plus-year law enforcement career at the end of the month, […]

Rockwell, NC · 4d

Davie County Enterprise Record

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School district names new DCHS assistant principal

Davie County Schools has named Nathan Hennings an assistant principal at Davie County High School, effective Dec. 14. Hennings, with a master’s degree in educational leadership and a North Carolina […]

Davie County, NC · 3d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Here are NC State's plans to increase tuition - for the second straight year

For the second year in a row, NC State is planning to ask the UNC System to increase in-state and out-of-state undergraduate tuition by 3% for the 2027-28 school year. That would bring in-state undergraduate tuition to $6,933, and out-of-state undergraduate tuition to $33,418. If the proposal gets final approval, it would mark the second straight year of 3% tuition increases for NC State’s incoming students. In-state undergrads already enrolled keep their current rate. Chancellor Kevin Howell said this will generate $4.5 million in extra cash for the university. The school plans to use most of that to “improve the quality and accessibility of the NC State educational experience.” But it is saving $1.4 million of the pot to fund promotional salary increases for faculty. NC State won’t raise tuition across the board for graduate students — but certain graduate programs will likely get more expensive. The board is asking to increase tuition for the school’s masters-level physiology program by $1,000, and tuition for its graduate programs in biomanufacturing by $2,000. The school also wants to increase its student media fee, its fee that funds repairs and renovations for its student center, and its housing and dining fees. The UNC

North Carolina · 2d

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 · 4d

High Point University Athletics

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Foust Signs Highest Ranked Recruiting Class in School History

HIGH POINT, N.C. – High Point women's basketball head coach Wyatt Foust and his staff signed five new Panthers on National Signing Day. HPU acquired the top-ranked recruiting class in both program and conference history. Charlotte Cavin | Guard | 6'0 | Frisco, Texas | Wakeland High School. Charlotte...

High Point, NC · 4d

ABC11 Eyewitness News

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NC State Chancellor makes first public comments about Sigma Nu hazing allegations: 'Deplorable'

Chancellor Kevin Howell reiterated that NC State has a zero-tolerance policy for hazing and shared his first thoughts after reading the warrants.

North Carolina · 2d

WBTAM/WBTFM

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EXCLUSIVE: Rep. David Willis Discusses CMS Breakup and Recall School Board Election

A major shakeup could be coming to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools as North Carolina State Representative David Willis tells WBT News Radio in an exclusive interview that he is preparing legislation that would break up the state’s second-largest school district and trigger recall elections for its current school board members. Willis, who is Chairman of the Education […]

Charlotte, NC · 2d

High School On SI

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North Carolina High School Football Playoff Brackets: Scores, Updated Matchups for Nov. 13-14

Updated North Carolina high school football playoff brackets with Nov. 6 scores, Nov. 13 second-round matchups and 2026 NCHSAA championship dates.

North Carolina · 5d

theassemblync.com

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Longtime N.C. Higher Ed Leader is Back to Lead RTP

Jonathan Pruitt is no stranger to North Carolina’s research ecosystem. After beginning his career in the Kentucky governor’s office and Council on Postsecondary Education, Pruitt spent more than 15 years working in the UNC System. He held senior leadership positions in finance and operations, including stints as vice chancellor at UNC-Chapel Hill and chief operating officer for the system. Four years ago, he left the latter role for the University of Texas System, where he oversaw finance, real estate, and business operations for 13 public universities.

North Carolina · 2d

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REMC awards Bright Ideas grants to 13 area teachers

ASHEBORO — Randolph Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) recently honored educators by awarding $14,000 in Bright Ideas grants to 13 area teachers. More than 2,600 students at schools in Randolph, Moore, Montgomery and Chatham Counties will benefit from the grants, which support classroom projects in science, art, physical education and more.

Randolph County, NC · 5d

hechingerreport.org

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STUDENT VOICE: Schools teach students what to learn, but rarely teach them how to learn

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. Schools spend years teaching algebra, chemistry and history to students. Yet too many finish high school without knowing how memory, attention and...

North Carolina · 3d

Salisbury Post

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Livingstone College introduces Inaugural Dyson Fellows during second installment of Dr. Michael Eric Dyson residency

SALISBURY — Who gets to belong, and what does it take to build a society where everyone has a place? Those questions shaped a conversation at Livingstone College on Oct. […]

Salisbury, NC · 3d

carolinajournal.com

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Charter board defends its record as Democrats prepare to take the House

Members of the North Carolina Charter Schools Review Board used their first meeting since the Nov. 3 election to defend the board’s record on approving and closing schools. Most Democrats opposed the laws that gave the board its authority, and the party will take control of the state House in January.

North Carolina · 2d

WFMY NEWS2

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Neighbors remember Graham High school athletics after school cancels basketball season

Graham, NC · 3d

chathamstartribune.com

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Tunstall football clinches regional berth in OT; volleyball defeats Hidden Valley, falls to defending state champs

The Tunstall football team (5-5) pulled off a 20-14 win in an overtime thriller on Senior Night against Mecklenburg County and will advance to regional play for the first time in eight years. After a huge defensive stop in overtime followed by a 15-yard penalty that put the Trojans starting back on the 25 yard line, quarterback Shamus Ryan scrambled and found Carter Thompson in the endzone for the win on the third down.

Dry Fork, VA · 3d

stanlynewsjournal.com

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Stanly football teams advance to second round of state playoffs

ALBEMARLE — All four Stanly County high school football teams remain alive in the NCHSAA state playoffs after three opened the postseason with victories Friday and North Stanly received a first-round bye. The Comets will begin their postseason Friday as the top seed in the 3A West bracket, while...

Albemarle, NC · 5d

sandhillssentinel.com

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Moore County Leadership Institute celebrates class of 2026 graduates

The Moore County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the graduation of the Moore County Leadership Institute (MCLI) class of 2026 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities in Southern Pines. Sixteen participants completed the 10-month program, which develops leaders through hands-on exploration of Moore County’s civic, economic, and historical landscape. Family, friends, employers, and community partners joined the graduates for an evening reception, remarks, and the presentation of certificates.

Moore County, NC · 5d

ccdaily.com

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Apprenticeship’s future runs through community colleges

In many of the most promising new apprenticeship programs, community colleges aren’t bystanders. They drive these programs’ growth. That’s the lesson from a recent U.S. Department of Labor evaluation of apprenticeships across healthcare, IT and advanced manufacturing. Apprenticeship has long been used, in the evaluation’s words, “as...

North Carolina · 3d

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Tigers defeat one team with title history, face another Friday night

RANDLEMAN — David Diamont and the Randleman High School varsity football team realized first-round state playoff opponent Burlington Cummings may have come into Charles R. Gregory with just one win during the regular season, but the Tigers were not going to take the Cavaliers lightly. And they didn’t.

Randleman, NC · 6d