CMS Board of Ed Vice Chair says she will stay in role despite security concerns she has for herself and her family
The newly selected Vice Chair of the CMS Board of Education has decided to remain in her role for now.
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CMS Board vice chair plans to step down from role at the end of the year
CMS Board of Education Vice Chair Monterrey Duvall said she received death threats amid turmoil in the district's leadership.
WCNC Charlotte
Wake school library policy draws warning from NC House leader
House Majority Leader Brenden Jones, R-Columbus, is promising an “immediate legislative response” after the Wake County Public School System stopped accepting challenges seeking the removal of library books that are not being used for classroom instruction. The post Wake school library policy draws warning from NC House leader appeared first on Carolina Journal.
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Ross Stores Bringing 852 Jobs to Randolph County as Randolph Community College Prepares Workers
Randolph Community College is using a $500,000 heavy equipment simulator to prepare workers for jobs at the new Ross Stores distribution center.
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Netflix says 'Sesame Street' movie is in development along with more episodes
The movie announcement comes with the renewal of the series for a 62nd season.
WCNC Charlotte
Western NC businesses struggle for path forward two years after Hurricane Helene
Raging water destroyed most buildings in Micaville, like the arts district, mercantile, post office and elementary school.
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North Carolina leads nation in superintendent turnover for large school districts, new study finds
The Superintendent Research Project, which studies the 500 largest school districts in the country, released its latest report this month.
WCNC Charlotte
CMS communications executive arrested
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools employee has been arrested after showing signs of impairment while operating a vehicle.
WCCB Charlotte
CMS executive arrested for DWI in Matthews
Stephen Esposito is the Chief of Strategic Communications and Engagement for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
WCNC Charlotte
Task force rejects DPI push to grade schools on absenteeism
Nearly a quarter of NC students were chronically absent last year. A State Board task force decided schools won't be graded on it, over DPI's objection. The post Task force rejects DPI push to grade schools on absenteeism appeared first on Carolina Journal.
Carolina Journal
1 person killed in crash involving CMS bus, no students injured
No students were injured in the crashes.
WCNC Charlotte
Army announces death of soldier serving overseas in 'non-combat-related' situation
Bianca C. Wilkerson died on Sept. 18, with the cause of her death still being investigated by army officials.
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Title IX isn't just about sports: How the federal law protects students from sexual assault
As authorities investigate an alleged sexual assault at Ragsdale High School, a North Carolina attorney explains how Title IX protects all students.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board splits 5-4 to fire superintendent
CMS board terminates Crystal Hill 5-4, effective immediately. A $379,000 review found no misconduct. The district will pay her about $340,000. The post Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board splits 5-4 to fire superintendent appeared first on Carolina Journal.
Carolina Journal
Suspect in UNC Charlotte student robbery identified, charged
Zyvarius Webber faces charges, including robbery with a dangerous weapon, in connection to the gunpoint robbery of a UNC Charlotte student on Sept. 12.
WCNC Charlotte
Board Member affirms her vote to keep Dr. Hill as CMS superintendent
In a 5-4 vote, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education voted to terminate superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill without cause just weeks after reinstating her. Anna London was one of the four board members who voted to keep Dr. Hill.
WCCB Charlotte
Charlotte community remembers 4-year-old Caleb Flax with vigil, balloon release.
Caleb Flax was shot and killed while sleeping inside his northwest Charlotte home. Days later, the school community that loved him gathered in his honor.
WCNC Charlotte
Family releases statement, photo of Ole Miss student from Atlanta found dead
Robert Strang, 20, was a junior at Ole Miss. He was reportedly found at an off-campus house.
WCNC Charlotte
What to know about Taylor Swift’s new music: Her first since her wedding
Taylor Swift has announced “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” an extended version of her 2025 album with four new tracks. Those include the single “Patient Zero” as well as “Cleveland!,” “Pink Clouding” and “Babylon.” “The Encore” will arrive Friday.
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Charlotte City Council holds CMS teacher housing project grant amid financial concerns
Charlotte City Council is holding $1 million earmarked for a CMS affordable housing project for teachers while officials review financial safeguards.
WCNC Charlotte