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Trial scheduled to begin for director of day care behind ‘bone-chilling’ video
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The director of a Charlotte daycare will go on trial Wednesday, months after a video went viral of young children being driven off in an SUV with the back door still open and no seatbelts on. A parent of one of the children in the video...
A new take on 'Hamlet': University theater group puts an N.C. spin on the classic
GREENSBORO, N.C. — This year marks the third season of the Common Thread Theatre Collective, a collaboration between Davidson College and N.C. A&T to help bring together two walks of life and provide a unique experience for students. Walker Hansen, a rising senior at Davidson, has been working with...
CMS will standardize pay for extra duties. Some say it’s too little
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools leaders say they’re promoting equity with a new schedule that standardizes what teachers get paid for taking on such extra duties as band, dance, drama, yearbook and academic clubs. The new stipend schedule, which does not cover athletics, ranges from $200 for teachers who advise student clubs to $2,000 for high-school band, orchestra and theater.
Tom Campbell: Lawmakers continue to fail public schools
Tears are being shed over the legislature’s failure to appropriate additional funding for private school vouchers. One Charlotte mom complained, “We voted them in with the promise they’d give a free education to all, and it hasn’t happened.” Dear Charlotte mom. You are wrong. Every child in North Carolina has the opportunity of a free education in traditional public schools. Your child is not being punished. In fact, those who are being punished are the children in traditional schools — punished because our General Assembly...
Mecklenburg AFJROTC cadets go through leadership camp
CHARLOTTE – East Mecklenburg High School AFJROTC hosted an AFJROTC Cadet Leadership Camp from June 17 to 21. This collaborative effort brought together AFJROTC and USAJROTC cadets from East Mecklenburg, Independence, West Mecklenburg, North Mecklenburg and Butler high schools. The camp was run entirely by cadets. Throughout the week,...
Dole Food Company Launches Dole Whip University; Rachel Young Comments
CHARLOTTE, NC - After a long history with the Walt Disney parks, Dole Packaged Foods and Dole Food Company continue to elevate the fanfare surrounding the iconic Dole Whip. In addition to launching a new, all-natural at-home recipe, Dole is also announcing its new online Dole Whip University (#DoleWhipU), which gives consumers the opportunity to earn a diploma in Dole Whipenomics.
Steve Drye answers community questions
Steve Drye will be the new principal for East Mecklenburg High School in the 2024-2025 school year following Rick Parker’s retirement. In order to get more acquainted with him we had our Instagram followers give us questions to ask him directly in a Q+A. Follow us @emhseaglenews to be a part of more opportunities like this one.
Letter from the Editor: Introducing our new anonymous tip line
The Niner Times is introducing a new anonymous tip line to our website to help give voice to the Charlotte community and continue to uncover the truth. We are committed to covering all stories relevant to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Using the Niner Times’ tip line, we strive to uncover the truth while spreading awareness on issues and holding individuals accountable.
NJCAA announces 2023-24 All-Academic Teams
Charlotte, NC – The NJCAA has announced the 2023-24 All-Academic Teams, recognizing student-athletes across the country for their dedication in the classroom. A total of 12,245 student-athletes have been honored for achieving a GPA above 3.60. Student-athletes are eligible to earn academic honors by achieving an overall GPA of...
Kannapolis 101 Classes Start September 10
Curious about how your city government works? Want a behind the scenes look at everything from the police department to economic development to the water treatment plant? Want to understand how the City’s budget works?. Kannapolis 101 is a hands-on program where residents can meet city staff, visit facilities,...
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