Belews Creek
EDUCATION
East Forsyth sits at No. 1 in HSOT's preseason 336 area code rankings
HighSchoolOT has released its preseason football rankings for the 336 area code early to HSOT Insiders. HSOT has two sets of rankings: a statewide Top 25 and top 15s for each of North Carolina's six area codes. Our 336 area code region consists of these counties: Alamance, Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell,...
Exciting Launch: Girls’ Flag Football Teams Debut in Forsyth County with Great Enthusiasm
Three high schools in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County are set to introduce girls' flag football teams in the fall, joining schools from Guilford County for league play with an expected schedule of six to eight games. Despite not being sanctioned by the NCHSAA, the interest in flag football has grown, with schools in Charlotte and Raleigh already fielding teams.
School board chooses savings over history
GUILFORD COUNTY — Although some residents of a Greensboro neighborhood expressed a strong sentimental attachment to a nearly 100-year-old school’s architecture, Guilford County taxpayers can’t afford the steps that would be needed to preserve it, the school board decided Tuesday night. Lindley Elementary parents and residents living near the school had been loudly advocating for months to save ...
GCS votes to rebuild former Archer Elementary for new Erwin Montessori location
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Guilford County School Board approved a rebuild for Erwin Montessori on the site of the former Archer Elementary School. A tornado severely damaged Erwin in 2018 and students have been going to a different school ever since. Archer was built in 1962. Now, the building...
Two North Carolina public universities may see academic degree cuts soon after board vote
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Two of North Carolina’s public universities will be allowed to eliminate more than a dozen degree programs ranging from ancient Mediterranean studies to physics after the university system’s governing board voted Wednesday to authorize the cuts. The University of North Carolina Board of...
Governor Cooper attends the Governor’s School
The Governor attended the Governor’s School West at Greensboro College. Visiting several classrooms and speaking to an assembly of nearly 400 of the state’s top academic students, N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper reiterated his commitment to advancing public school education. “Governor’s School brings together our best and brightest students...
Help us ‘Stuff the Bus’ for Triad kids! FOX8’s 2024 school supply drive kicks off July 29
(WGHP) — The weeks are counting down until kids in the Piedmont Triad return to school, and many need your help to get the supplies they need. FOX8’s 2024 Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive kicks off on Monday, July 29. All week long, FOX8 and the Salvation Army will be at different Walmart locations […]
Tools for School returns for 2024 school year
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Summer is coming to an end, and it's almost time for Triad students to head back to school. That also means it's time for WFMY News 2's annual "Tools for School" campaign! You can help make sure kids in your community have the supplies they need to succeed!
School work’s price tag causes pause
Deferred maintenance needs Listed below is each High Point-area school’s allocation in the list of proposed defer maintenance spending and the general description of that school’s deferred maintenance needs from the Guilford County Schools’ bond projects website: All middle and high schools are scheduled to get school entry security upgrades, and across all of GCS there will be sidewalk ...
HBCU Livingstone College gets eight-figure gift from anonymous donor
Livingstone College announced the largest gift in the history of the North Carolina HBCU. The post HBCU Livingstone College gets eight-figure gift from anonymous donor appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Golden Bear baseball earns ABCA Academic Excellence Award
GREENSBORO, N.C. - The Concordia-St. Paul baseball team earned recognition for their excellence in the classroom as they received the American Baseball Coaches Association's (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Award for the fifth consecutive year. The ABCA recognized over 800 member college and high school programs from across the country for...
Project Kitty Hawk appoints new director, sees success in re-enrollment
The first UNC System-wide effort to bring college students back to the classroom has yielded significant results. And BusinessNC is reporting this week that the UNC System’s Andrew Kelly will become the program’s permanent director on Aug. 1. Kelly served as the chief strategic officer at the UNC System for the past eight years.
AAU Cares holds virtual school supply drive for Guilford County teachers
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Supporting teachers in the Triad. That’s an added bonus of the AAU Junior Olympic games, which are being held in Greensboro this year. AAU Cares is holding a virtual supply drive for teachers in Guilford County as they prepare for the upcoming school year. Money...
Students get hands-on experience in Legendary John Coltrane jazz camp in High Point
HIGH POINT, N.C. — A local legend's memory lives on this week through a unique learning experience. Middle and high school students are learning about High Point native and musical great John Coltrane. The weeklong John Coltrane jazz camp, named after the legendary saxophonist and composer, aims to inspire...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.