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Former Hickory teacher calls for compensation for advanced degrees
HICKORY, N.C. — Many North Carolina schools are going back to class with fewer teachers than they need, as the state ranks near the bottom for teacher pay. Amid multiple pushes to change that, one former Hickory teacher is calling attention to Master's Pay, or extra compensation for advanced degrees.
Gov. Cooper to be one of last speakers before Harris accepts presidential nomination at DNC
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is set to be one of the final speakers before Vice President Kamala Harris accepts the presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night, according to the Associated Press.
North Carolina elections board OKs university ID on phones for voter access this fall
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina elections board on Tuesday approved the first digital identification that can be used to meet state voter ID requirements, signing off on mobile credentials offered to students and employees at the state’s flagship public university. The Democratic-controlled State Board of Elections voted 3-2 along party lines to sign off on the credentials. It declared that showing the Mobile UNC One Card generated by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was a way registered voters could meet the state’s relatively new photo voter ID mandate. The voter ID law sets several...
North Carolina state representative accused of involvement with anti-government militia — again
(WGHP) — A new report named a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives as an “off-the-books” member of American Patriot 3 Percent, and this isn’t the first time his name has surfaced in connection with an anti-government paramilitary group. On Saturday, ProPublica, an independent news outlet focused on investigative journalism, published “Inside the […]
Former Lagoona Bay Developer Raising Eyebrows With New Proposal In North Carolina
It seems any time there’s a proposal for a new project, someone will have objections for various reasons. And now, the controversial former Lagoona Bay developer new proposal is raising some eyebrows in North Carolina. The Original Project That Was Pulled. Perhaps you remember the troubled Lagoona Bay project...
8-year-old boy missing from Ronda home
First posted at 7:42 a.m. A 7-year-old boy is the subject of a massive search in Eastern Wilkes County. The child reportedly went missing from his home from South Lomax Road in Ronda at around 7:45 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20. Sidney Reins, the step-grandfather of Zach Walker, who Reins described...
Mom, grandma blame ‘spirits’ for toddlers’ serious injuries, police say
A mother and grandmother told police their toddlers were hurt by paranormal activity. But police in Catawba County said the children were hurt when the two women put their hands on them — and worse.
Death penalty to be sought for mass-murder suspect caught in Burke County
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a mass-murder suspect who was captured in Burke County after he went on the run. James Douglas Drayton, 26, was arrested nearly two years ago on suspicion of fatally shooting five people. Authorities say he tried to rob a convenience...
Fall at a glance: Events in the High Country
Boone and the surrounding areas are rich with community and traditions every App State student should get to experience. This guide will help you discover events and activities during the fall semester that allow you to try new things and meet new people. Monday, Aug. 19 — First day of...
Local Black-owned sauce brand expands into 500+ grocery store locations
Wingzza Mambo Sauce, which was founded in Charlotte in 2016, is now available in hundreds of Food Lion locations across North and South Carolina, owner Larry Swayne told QCity Metro. The Black-owned brand launched in stores in mid-August and can be found in the Local Goods section of the grocer.
CMS superintendent says PACE Academy relocation won't happen before the school year starts
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Students in CMS' PACE Academy no longer have to question if they will be relocating before the start of the school year. PACE Academy, or Personalized Academic Command of English Academy, is the specialized program for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students who have been in the U.S. for less than two years and need English language learning support. CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill had recommended it be moved from E.E. Waddell High School in southwest Charlotte to Garinger High School in northeast Charlotte.
Charlotte students asked to not bring certain 3-ring binders to school
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students are being asked not to bring metal 3-ring binders and metal frame backpacks this year. The request was stated in the 2024-2025 Parent-Student Handbook issued by the district, writing:. “In order to maintain efficient entry into school and reduce the number of searches,...
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