Denise McCoy is N.C. Education Support Professional of the Year

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  Whether she was working from a police cruiser or an elementary school, Denise McCoy felt called on to... Read More Denise McCoy is N.C. Education Support Professional of the Year

East Burke Student Receives National Recognition

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The Burke County Public Schools Board of Education gathered at George Hildebrand Elementary School for a... Read More East Burke Student Receives National Recognition

North Stokes High School Students Grow Food for Use in Cafeteria

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Agriculture students at North Stokes High School are growing lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers for the school... Read More North Stokes High School Students Grow Food for Use in Cafeteria

Girl Wrestles for N.C. High School – and She is Legally Blind

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Liana Mutia just can’t understand what the big fuss is all about. “I don’t think... Read More Girl Wrestles for N.C. High School – and She is Legally Blind

4 Local Students Receive Golden LEAF Scholarship

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Four recent graduates of Robeson County high schools have each received a $12,000 Golden LEAF... Read More 4 Local Students Receive Golden LEAF Scholarship

U.S. News and World Report Releases List of Best High Schools in NC

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In the 2014 U.S. News Best High Schools rankings, there are 34 North Carolina schools with silver... Read More U.S. News and World Report Releases List of Best High Schools in NC

NC High School Student Wins Presidential Environmental Award

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North Carolina high school junior Sharon Chen earned a President’s Environmental Youth Award for... Read More NC High School Student Wins Presidential Environmental Award

Fred C. Hobson Scholarship Recipients Named

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The Yadkin County Unit of the Retired School Personnel announced the names of the two Yadkin County high... Read More Fred C. Hobson Scholarship Recipients Named

Grimsley’s Hebrew Class Unlike Any Other

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Some students studying Hebrew at Grimsley High want to better understand their culture. Or become fluent. Or... Read More Grimsley’s Hebrew Class Unlike Any Other

The River Flows with Young Talent

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“Not everybody plays on a sports team and not everybody can make the MathCounts team,” said... Read More The River Flows with Young Talent