School Board Member Rhonda Cheek Reverses Decision Not To Run Again
A long time Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board Member is reversing her decision to step down. Rhonda Cheek says she filed for re-election in District 1 on Thursday.
Charlotte Pastor Running For School Board In District 1 Race
A Charlotte pastor is joining the race for school board. Hamani Fisher, a pastor at Life Center International, is running in District 1, the seat being vacated by long-time board member Rhonda Cheek.
CMS Updates Board On Teacher Vacancies; Safety Concerns Ahead Of New School Year
Less than three weeks left until students return to the classroom in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The district continues to face several challenges including teacher vacancies and continued security concerns.
Former CMS Teacher Running For School Board In District 1 Race
A former Charlotte-Mecklenburg School teacher is hitting the campaign trail. Melissa Easley is running for school board in district 1, the seat being vacated by long-time board member Rhonda Cheek.
The City Of Charlotte And Central Piedmont Community College Form Partnership For Workforce Development And Education
The City Of Charlotte and Central Piedmont Community College have formed a partnership for workforce development and education during a ceremony on Monday, August 1st.
Health Officials Say Back-To-School Means Time To Get Children Up To Date On Vaccines
As children get ready to head back to school this month, health officials remind families to make sure their children are up to date on all required and recommended vaccines.
CMS: Apply For Free Or Reduced-Priced Lunch Beginning August 1st
CMS is returning to its previous online meal application process for families seeking free or reduced-price lunch following the end of federal waivers instituted during the pandemic.
Governor Cooper Kicks Off Statewide School Supply Drive
On Monday, Governor Cooper announced the beginning of the Governor's School Supply and encouraged people to donate school supplies for public school students and teachers across the state.
Justice Thomas Cancels Plans To Teach At DC Law School
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has backed out of teaching a seminar at George Washington University’s law school in the nation’s capital, following student protests and the university’s statement of support for the conservative justice’s role on campus.
CMS Closes Sale On Clear Backpacks With Cancer Warning
CMS officials say the district has agreed to accept a bid of $85,000 for the clear backpacks it originally purchased for students before finding a label warning of potential cancer-causing chemicals inside.
CMS To Install Body Scanners In Middle & K-8th Schools
CMS Interim Superintendent Hugh Hattabaugh sent a note to CMS families on Friday letting them know Evolv body scanners will be installed in K-8th and middle schools across the district.
Town Of Huntersville Holds School Supply Drive
Throughout the month of July, the Town of Huntersville will be collecting school supplies to be distributed in August to children.
Biden Administration Moves To Expand Title IX Protections
The Biden administration has proposed a dramatic overhaul of campus sexual assault rules. The goal is to expand protections for LGBTQ students, bolster the rights of victims and widen colleges’ responsibilities in addressing sexual misconduct.
Catawba County College Students Come Together To Bring Dinosaurs Back To Life | PHOTOS
Three animatronic dinosaurs were delivered back to the Catawba Science Center on Tuesday after being repaired and restored by students.
Bank Of America Invests $2.5 Million In UNC Charlotte
Bank of America will invest $2.5 million to expand UNC Charlotte's signature bridge program for historically underrepresented students and to support the creation of a Community Innovation Incubator.
Union County Mobile Book Bus Rolling Into Communities This Summer
Students will have access to books all summer long through the UCPS Mobile Book Bus.
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