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Families Rally To Urge North Carolina Lawmakers To Fully Fund Private-School Vouchers

Dozens of North Carolina parents came to Raleigh to urge Republican legislators to fully fund scholarships for children to attend private and religious schools.

DPH Reminds Parents To Get Children Vaccinated Ahead Of Upcoming School Year

Ahead of the 2024-25 school year, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds parents to make sure their children are up to date with all required vaccines and to familiarize themselves with the updated School and Childcare Exclusion List.

UNC System Awards $29 Million In Grants To Expand Nursing Education

The University of North Carolina System has awarded nearly $29 million to expand nursing education at 12 public universities and North Carolina’s Area Health Education Centers.

Cooper In Charlotte To Push For Child Care Funding

Cooper Makes Push For Child Care Funding During Stop In Charlotte

A new statewide survey shows that about a third of North Carolina's child care centers are at risk of closing their doors when COVID-era funding expires this month.

CMS Launches 2024-29 Strategic Plan

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is excited to announce the launch of its innovative five-year Strategic Plan, which will guide the district's priorities as it works to achieve the 2024-2029 goals established by the Board of Education.

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Demolition Of Parkland Classroom Building Where 17 Died In 2018 Shooting Begins

A large excavator stretched to the top floor of the three-story building where 17 people died in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, punching its first hole Friday into the classroom where teacher Scott Beigel perished saving students.

Suspect Behind Bars After Belmont Abbey College Sexual Assault

Belmont Abbey College Announces Dr. Joseph Wysocki as New Provost

Belmont Abbey College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joseph Wysocki as the new Provost for Belmont Abbey College. Dr. Wysocki, an esteemed alumnus of the Abbey, brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the institution's values and mission.

Charlotte Committee Designates $1 Million For Affordable 'Teacher Village' Proposal

Charlotte's housing committee voted to move ahead with the next part of a "teacher village" proposal.

CMS Board Of Education Approves Key Policy Changes

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education took significant steps to enhance the safety and support of students and staff with three unanimous votes on key policy changes during the latest Board meeting.

CMS Board Of Education Unanimously Approves Policy For Career And Technical Education Advisory Council And Other Key Policy Changes

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education took significant steps to enhance the safety and support of students and staff with three unanimous votes on key policy changes during this evening's Board meeting.