Debate Over Explicit Memoir Becomes A Focus Of GOP Gov Races
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Wednesday released a letter calling on Superintendent Molly Spearman to perform a systemic review of “inappropriate” materials in the state’s schools.
Judge: North Carolina Must Spend $1.75B To Narrow Education Gap
A North Carolina trial judge has ordered the state to pay out $1.75 billion to help narrow the state’s public education inequities.
Student And Parents Frustrated With CMS Handling Of Sex Assault Investigations
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is in damage control mode, suspending the principal and assistant principal of Hawthorne Academy after they were accused of botching their handling of an on-campus sexual assault report.
CMS Considering Metal Detectors And Clear Backpacks In Schools
Increased police presence and a safety screening at Hopewell High School Thursday after police found a stolen gun and a loaded gun on campus a day earlier.
Five Students In Custody After 2 Guns Found On Hopewell High Campus In Huntersville Following Fight
Police say five students have been arrested after two guns were found on the Hopewell High School campus on November 3rd. Huntersville Police say officers located a loaded Phoenix Arms, .22 pistol and a Glock Model 34, 9mm pistol. The 9mm pistol they say had been reported stolen.
Chick-Fil-A Donates Over $40K To YMCA Of Greater Charlotte To Support Y Readers Program
Chick-Fil-A presented the YMCA of Greater Charlotte with a donation of over $40,000 to support the Y Readers program on Monday.
South Carolina Governor: Pandemic Cash For Free 2-Year Degrees
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster wants to spend the last $17 million of his COVID-19 education relief money to fully pay for anyone to go to a technical college for two years to train to enter high demand jobs.
Gun Found on Campus of Julian Chambers High School
CMPD confirms that a gun was recovered at Julius Chambers High School Friday afternoon.
ASU Employee Arrested After Phone Found in Dorm Air Vent
An employee of Appalachian State University has been charged with secret peeping after a mobile phone was found in a vent to dorm bathroom, according to university officials.
SC State Superintendent Of Education Will Not Seek Re-Election
South Carolina State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced Wednesday that she will not pursue re-election in 2022.
CMS Teachers Rally Amid Ongoing School Staffing Shortage
Teachers are rallying amid worries about an ongoing staffing shortage in CMS. Members of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Association of Educators gathered outside Tuesday night's school board meeting.
CMS Board of Education Adds November 1 as Teacher Work Day
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education voted to make Nov. 1 a teacher workday at its Oct. 26 meeting.
Catawba College Receives Record $200 Million Gift
Catawba College says an anonymous donor has given it $200 million for its endowment, the largest gift in its history.
Current and Former CMS Students Demand Changes Following Another Reported Sexual Assault On Campus
Protests and calls to action on Thursday night over the handling of sexual assaults within Charlotte Mecklenburg schools.
N.C. Attorney General: Watch Out For Student Loan Scams
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein issued a warning to student loan borrowers on Thursday not to fall for any scams as confusion grows over COVID-19 student loan policies.
Union Day School Closes Temporarily Over Staff Shortage
Classes at Union Day School will be canceled for the rest of the week due to a lack of available staff, according to a statement sent by school officials to UDS families.
