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The Ledger News

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West Oxford Elementary earns North Carolina’s highest Global Ready School designation

West Oxford Elementary School has earned the Model Global Ready School designation from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, the highest recognition available through the state's Global Ready Schools program.

North Carolina · 23d

chathamjournal.com

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Northwood roars back to No. 3 as Seaforth and Chatham Central keep rolling

Seaforth and Chatham Central retained the top two places in the Chatham County high school football power rankings after extending their combined record to 13-1, but the week’s most consequential result belonged to Northwood. One week after being shut out by Eastern Randolph, the Chargers produced 670 yards of offense and defeated Jordan-Matthews 56-22 on the road, reversing last week’s movement at the bottom of the rankings.

Chatham County, NC · 25d
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WSOC Charlotte

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4 NC colleges rank among nation’s best for career success

LinkedIn says that when it comes to setting graduates up for long-term success, four North Carolina colleges are among the nation’s best.

North Carolina · 27d

ednc.org

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We hope to see you at the NCCCS conference

Welcome to Awake58 — a weekly newsletter with the latest updates on community college news and events. If you were forwarded this email, you can sign up for the Awake58 newsletter here, and you can find last week’s edition on our website. This week’s edition is by Analisa...

North Carolina · 25d
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Raleigh News & Observer

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More cell towers could be built at Wake schools. One neighborhood is fighting it

More cell phone towers could be added to Wake County schools amid a fight over whether the towers pose health risks and would hurt the property values of neighboring homeowners. A company hired by the Wake County school system may lease land at five schools to telecommunications companies in order to erect cell phone towers. On Tuesday, the school board’s facilities committee discussed a proposal for a new cell tower at Brassfield Elementary School in Raleigh after neighbors urged Wake to put the $30,000 a year deal on hold. APC-EDGE, the Raleigh-based company that markets cell tower locations to telecommunications providers, insists that the towers are safe and will help the school and community. “There have been several studies that have proven that RF (radio frequency) exposure — we’ve talked about some of them today — there’s no link to cancer,” Daniel Agresta III, the owner of APC-EDGE and a Brassfield parent, told the facilities committee on Tuesday. But some neighbors of Brassfield Elementary say Wake is risking too much by going ahead with the tower deal. “Is $30,000 a year worth taking even an uncertain risk with hundreds of children when another location may be available?” Janine Jannicelli, a

Wake County, NC · 24d

ABC11 Eyewitness News

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WCPSS seeks $680M bond for new schools, upgrades

Wake school district officials said the bond would be incorporated into a broader seven-year capital improvement program totaling $823 million.

Wake County, NC · 24d

The Enterprise

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NCPS changes report card access for younger students, select classes

Nash County Public Schools will send printed report cards Oct. 16 to K-2 and select EC students, replacing portal access for grades.

Nash County, NC · 25d

WRAL

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First Grade Teacher Suspended After Allegations of Substance Abuse

Eric Ames, a first grade teacher at Aversboro Elementary in Garner, has been suspended with pay following accusations of teaching while under the influence of alcohol and THC. The allegations have led to serious charges against him, including child abuse, disorderly conduct in a school environment, and simple possession of a controlled substance.

Garner, NC · 29d

WRAL

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A look inside Wake's $680M school loan on the ballot

Wake County voters will decide whether to give the public school system money to fix up schools. But it won't pay as much for new ones — a change from bonds approved in decades past.

Wake County, NC · 27d

eagleexaminer.com

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Faculty Focus: New Lower-School Teachers

In addition to gaining 65 new students this year, RMA added eight new and talented teachers, three of which are now part of our Lower School team. Although the school introduced them over the summer via Facebook posts and the weekly Eagle Update, I wanted to find out more about the newest faculty members of the RMA family.

Nash County, NC · 29d

hoodline.com

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North Raleigh Parents Fight 199-Foot Cell Tower at Brassfield Road Elementary

A 199-foot cell tower disguised as a pine tree is headed for a vote at Brassfield Road Elementary School, and North Raleigh neighbors are not going quietly. Residents have asked the Wake County Public School System to reconsider the project, citing worries that the structure would look unsightly and could expose children to radio-frequency radiation, even as the district stands to collect tens of thousands of dollars a year in new rent.

Raleigh, NC · 29d

enloenews.org

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Welcoming Enloe’s New Principal: Dr. Rosen!

As the new school year begins, so does a major milestone for Enloe’s new principal, Dr. Eric Rosen. While stepping into this new role, he is also beginning his 25th year in education, a journey that has taken him through many Wake County public schools. With a degree in...

Wake County, NC · 29d

WRAL

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Riverside High School on lockdown for third time since Tuesday

A Durham high school was placed on lockdown on Friday for the third time this week. According to a Durham Public Schools spokesperson, Riverside High School was placed on lockdown due to an anonymous Say Something tip about a threat. Sky 5 flew over the school and saw multiple patrol...

Durham, NC · 28d

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SportsTalk: Vipers Looking for Homecoming Victory Friday Night

UPDATE – FINAL SCORE. •••••••••••••••••••••••••. The Vance County High School Vipers welcome the Knightdale Knights Friday for a conference matchup on Homecoming Weekend. Locals will be...

Vance County, NC · 10-08

WRAL News

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Wake school board weighs cell tower proposal as neighbors raise concerns

North Raleigh residents are asking the Wake County Public School System to reconsider a cell tower project at Brassfield Road Elementary, which would generate revenue for the school district but appear unsightly to some residents. Residents have also raised concerns about the potential health effects of radio frequency radiation, though...

Raleigh, NC · 29d

HBCU Gameday

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HBCU Lands Local Three-Star Safety With Power Four Offers

Three-star Millbrook safety Cairo Williams is staying close to home. The Raleigh prospect has committed to NCCU with an offer sheet featuring Wisconsin, Michigan State, SMU and Louisville. The post HBCU Lands Local Three-Star Safety With Power Four Offers appeared first on HBCU Gameday .

Durham, NC · 29d