UCPS To Offer Free Daily Meals To Children During School Closure
Beginning March 17, Union County Public Schools (UCPS) School Nutrition Services will offer free daily meals to children 18 years old and under during the closure of schools.
Seven Charlotte Churches Offering 'Grab-N-Go' Food During School Closures
With the closure of schools in Charlotte, seven churches in the area are providing 'Grab-N-Go' lunch and breakfast items.
Official: Governor To Announce Closure Of All Schools
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will announce temporary closures for schools across the state as more cases of coronavirus continue to emerge, his office has confirmed to The Associated Press.
Iredell-Statesville Schools Extends Spring Break Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Out of an abundance of caution, Iredell-Statesville Schools will extend Spring Break for all students through March 20, 2020.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster Declares State Of Emergency, Orders Lancaster And Kershaw County Schools To Close
Governor Henry McMaster declares a state of emergency throughout the state to enhance the state's response to the COVID-19 virus' impact on the South Carolina.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Suspends All Sporting Events, School Performances Due To Coronavirus
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools says they are taking several proactive steps as part of our ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Parents Upset About Plan to Cut Number of Classrooms at New High Schools
CMS leaders are defending plans to cut the number of classrooms in three new high schools. Parents accuse the district of breaking its promise to voters who passed the 2017 bond.
School Closings For March 6th
View the school closings and delays for Friday, March 6th.
Suspects Arrested For Causing More Than $100K In Damage At Construction Site Of New West Cabarrus High School
According to officials, five suspects have been arrested for vandalizing the new West Cabarrus High School, four of which are 17-year-olds.
Ashley Park PreK-8 School, Movement School & SchermCo to Present to NC Board of Education in Spring 2020
On Feb. 10, representatives from Ashley Park Elementary School and Movement School, both in Charlotte, and Greg Schermbeck, founder of social impact consulting firm SchermCo - also based in the QC - presented their work and impact as a unique, one-of-a-kind district/charter partnership to the North Carolina Charter School Advisory Board in Raleigh.
Rising Spotlight: Kawann Short, Neiman Marcus Team Up For Charity Event Benefiting S.T.E.M. Education
Defensive lineman Kawann Short from the Carolina Panthers is teaming up with Neiman Marcus and the House of Creed for a special Charity event. Short and Megin Turcotte from Neiman Marcus joined Rising to tell us more about the upcoming event, which benefits S.T.E.M. education for kids.
Wilson's World: Visiting Arts+ and Learning That Music and Arts Education is for Everyone
Wilson was in Uptown Charlotte this morning where he was enjoying a little jam session with instructor Lenny Federal and learning more about the opportunities aspiring artists, musicians and singers of all ages can find at Arts+.
Board Of Education Approves Hiring Of New Principal, Vice Principal At Lincolnton High School
The Lincoln County Board of Education has approved the hiring of a new principal after former principal Tony Worley resigned following allegations of sexual misconduct.
Three CMS Teachers Surprised As Finalist To Win New Car For Circle K's 'A Driving Force For Education' Program
Teachers are an unforgettable, driving force in the futures of young people, so during this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week, Circle K and Coca-Cola Consolidated surprised three Charlotte Mecklenburg School District (CMS) high school teachers in their classroom to announce their nomination as a top finalist in Circle K’s “A Driving Force in Education” contest.
