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WS/FCS down roughly 2,000 students after first week of school
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools began the academic year with nearly 2,000 fewer students than expected. One explanation for the absences is the district’s start date this year, which was two weeks earlier than normal – a decision made in January. According to Superintendent Tricia McManus, there were about 350...
Men's Soccer Heads to Wake Forest for First Road Match
CONWAY, Ark. – The men's soccer team hits the road for the first time this season to face off against a top-15 ranked Wake Forest squad on Sunday. Kicking off at 6 p.m. CT, it marks the first of several ranked opponents for the Bears this season. The Bears...
Thomasville students to get free meals every day this school year
THOMASVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — Thomasville students are eligible for free meals every day this school year provided through the district’s school nutrition programs, according to a Thomasville City Schools news release. Thomasville students will get breakfast and lunch daily for free through the National School Breakfast and the National School Lunch Programs. Supper meals and […]
Optimism in the air as high school football kicks off
It's the first week of high school football and optimism is in the air.The Crusaders of Cardinal Gibbons. defeated Jordan High School Falcons 43-24 on Friday night.It was a tough test for Jordan, which has had its ups and downs, facing a team that is a perennial power. But the Falcons, who made the playoffs last year under first-year coach Antonio King, are on the rise."I mean, the season is what it's about," King said before Friday's game. "We've been training long and hard since the season ended last year just like everybody else in the state, so to get...
WRAL Investigates wide disparities in school funding across NC counties
In North Carolina, the state provides the biggest chunk of money for education. Lawmakers are Constitutionally required to provide school systems with money for operating costs. Counties are responsible for buildings and maintenance. Federal funding can vary depending on the number of students who qualify for things free and reduced lunch.
Touchdown Friday Week 1: Football in Eastern NC begins
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The high school football season kicked off Friday night across the state of North Carolina and that meant the return of Touchdown Friday. Havelock starts the year ranked as the No. 1 ranked team in the Touchdown Friday top 9. Tarboro is in at No. 2, Jacksonville is ranked No. 3, […]
North Carolina Charter School Opens Free Virtual Option
A free online public charter school opened its virtual doors this week with remote classes starting for students in kindergarten through 11th grade. An offshoot of the brick-and-mortar Pine Springs Preparatory Academy (PSPA) in North Carolina, the virtual school aims to offer more education options for students throughout the state.
North Carolinian rises from poverty to founding successful disaster relief company
Some areas of North Carolina are still cleaning up from Hurricane Debby. Helping people and cities clean up after a disaster is something North Carolinian Shaurice Mullins knows a lot about. For 25 years, Mullins, CEO and founder of Elite Disaster Consulting, has worked with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and state emergency management agencies in cleanup operations following tornadoes, earthquakes and hurricanes.
Sheriff responds to mention in ProPublica article linking him, representative to militia group
ProPublica, a nonprofit organization dedicated to investigative journalism, published an article on Aug. 17 that linked Beaufort County Sheriff Scott Hammonds and North Carolina House Representative Keith Kidwell (R- Beaufort, Hyde, Dare, Pamlico) to militia group American Patriots Three Percent or AP3. ProPublica defines AP3 as one of the largest militias in the United States […] The post Sheriff responds to mention in ProPublica article linking him, representative to militia group appeared first on Washington Daily News.
NCDHHS launches Strategic Housing Plan to expand support for people with disabilities
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recently launched the North Carolina Strategic Housing Plan to help maintain, increase and better utilize affordable supportive housing for people with disabilities across the state. This plan addresses housing needs for individuals with disabilities, including those who are currently receiving or eligible for NCDHHS-funded services as well as those who are experiencing homelessness, currently residing in congregate settings or at risk of entry into these settings.
Millstone Creek Orchards in Randolph County prepares for opening of cider house
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) – Randolph County is welcoming a new business that is locally owned and offers locally brewed cider. Millstone Creek Orchards in Ramseur will open its doors on Saturday. Millstone Creek Orchards is best known for its delicious donuts and cider, but the crowd wanted something more. “So about three years ago, […]
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