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North Carolina schools to operate remotely or close Friday as Hurricane Helene brings threats of severe weather
NORTH CAROLINA (WGHP) — Schools across the Piedmont Triad and surrounding areas will be closed on Friday, September 27 due to the threat of severe weather caused by Hurricane Helene, several school districts announced Thursday. At a press conference Thursday, Governor Roy Cooper emphasized the risks—including landslides, flash flooding, damaging debris flows, slope failure and […]
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools one step closer to high-tech weapons detectors
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools are looking to enhance security measures by expanding a pilot program that uses high-tech weapons detection systems in all middle and high schools. District officials are moving closer to purchasing these new detectors, which they hope will streamline the screening process and improve safety.
Schools closing early, out Friday for storm
Area schools will be closed Friday, after having closed early Thursday, because of heavy rains on Thursday and expected continued rains and floods through Thursday night and through the day on Friday. With storms associated with Hurricane Helene traversing through the area, and dumping anywhere from 4 to 10 inches in the region — Surry County, Mount Airy schools and Elkin schools are closed Friday, after having sent students home early Thursday so students and staff were able to get home and avoid potential flooding. ...
Wake Forest University cancels Oct. 7 event featuring pro-Palestine speaker after outcry
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — An event planned to feature a pro-Palestinian speaker on Oct. 7 at Wake Forest University has been canceled after fierce backlash from Jewish student groups at the university. The event was set to feature Rabab Abdulhadi, a San Francisco State University professor and founding director of the Arab and Muslim Ethnicities […]
Pilot Mountain Middle celebrates continued success
Pilot Mountain Middle School recently celebrated Blue Week to mark what school officials refer to as continued success and growth. “This special week is dedicated to fostering school spirit, and a sense of pride in the achievements of both students and staff,” school officials said. “Blue Week featured a variety of surprises for staff, all designed to highlight the school’s commitment to excellence. A huge thank you to Eagle Carports for helping to sponsor our Blue Week by purchasing sweatshirts for the staff.” ...
The Desmond Johnson Show – Weds Sept 25th 2024
WS Journal Preps Beat Writer Marc Pruitt joins Dez as they preview the top 3 HS Football Games of the week…plus a look at schedule changes for kickoffs due to incoming weather on Friday. Presented by Emergency Responders Credit Union in Winston Salem.
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