Education • Back To School

Charlotte HBCU To Pay Off Pandemic-Related Student Debt

Another historically Black university in North Carolina has announced it will pay off all outstanding balances for students as a response to pandemic-related debt.

Police Investigating Armed Robbery Of Good Pharmacy In Rock Hill

Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Rock Hill pharmacy that happened Thursday afternoon, according to officials.

Masks Will Be Required In Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools For The Upcoming School Year

Masks will be required in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for the 2021-2022 school year. The Board passed the vote 8-1.

South Carolina Says Its Schools Can’t Follow CDC Mask Advice

Despite updated federal guidelines recommending indoor mask use at schools nationwide, even for vaccinated students, South Carolina education officials said Tuesday that they won’t be able to follow the advice, due to recently passed legislation.

Gov. Cooper Moves To End North Carolina's Statewide Mask Mandate

North Carolina health officials and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday announced that they will eliminate the statewide mask mandate and ease masking requirements in schools.

MCSO Hosts HISET And CMS Graduation Ceremony For Residents

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office hosted a graduation ceremony Tuesday for five residents who completed the High School Equivalency Test (HISET) and one resident who graduated from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

North Carolina GOP Would Ban K-12 Promotion Of Views About Race

North Carolina Republicans advanced legislation on Wednesday that defines how teachers can discuss certain concepts about race and racism inside the classroom.

Masks Now Optional For Students, Teachers In Union County Schools

The Union County School Board voted during Tuesday's meeting.

Livingstone College To Forgive Debt Of Returning Students

Livingstone College announced Friday an initiative that will forgive the debt of students who attended Livingstone during the spring 2021 academic semester.

College In Salisbury Announces Plans To Forgive Debt Of Returning Students

Livingstone College in Salisbury, N.C. announced an initiative on Friday that will forgive the debt of students who attended the college during the spring 2021 semester.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

N.C. Health Officials Urge Parents To Get Kids Up To Date With Vaccines

North Carolina health officials are urging parents to get their kids up to date on immunizations as the state continues to open up.

Vaccinated Teachers And Students Don’t Need Masks, CDC Says

Vaccinated teachers and students don’t need to wear masks inside school buildings, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday in relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines.

The Funding Dispute Between CMS And Mecklenburg County Commissioners Has Come To An End

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education and Mecklenburg County Commissioners reached an agreement on the withheld funds after mediations.

Hannah-Jones Chooses Howard After UNC-Chapel Hill Tenure Fight

A Black investigative journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize for her groundbreaking work on the bitter legacy of slavery in the U.S. announced Tuesday that she will not join the faculty at the University of North Carolina following an extended tenure fight, and instead will accept a chaired professorship at Howard University.

ECU To Use Emergency Funds To Clear Student Debt From 2020

East Carolina University is using a portion of the money it’s getting from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund to wipe out nearly $1 million in student debt, the school announced.