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About A.P. Dillon

A.P. Dillon is a reporter currently writing at The North State Journal. She resides in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Find her on Twitter: @APDillon_ Tips: APDillon@Protonmail.com

WCPSS Office of Equity Affairs taxpayer price tag shoots up again

The Wake County Public Schools Office of Equity Affairs is costing taxpayers even more than was previously thought. 

At this rate, it could be a million dollar department within a year. Continue reading

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NC Educator Arrest Roundup: A Shoplifter, a Felon, and a Principal resigns over nude photos

An Art teacher in Johnston County has been arrested for shoplifting, a second Johnston County teacher faces charges after it was learned he lied on his application about being a felon and a Lincoln County principal resigns in wake of nude photos of boys on his bed surface.  Continue reading

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Moore County High School Teacher Arrested for Sex Act with Student

A Moore County Public Schools teacher has been arrested on sex-related charges including sex with a student.  Continue reading

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Johnston County High Driver’s Ed Teacher Charged With DWI

Kenneth Marvin Watkins, age 30, is charged with driving while impaired and failure to maintain lane control. Continue reading

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Former New Hanover Public Schools Teacher Pleads Guilty To Nearly 60 Charges

The former New Hanover County Public Schools teacher who racked up over 60 sex-related charges since first being arrested in 2018 has pleaded guilty to nearly all of them. Continue reading

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#NCED Updates: MVP Math Fight, Charter Approvals and WCPSS ‘Diversity’ Plans

In this edition of NCED Updates: MVP math in Wake County, Charter School Advisory Board approved more charters, Wake County policy changes, and an episode of ‘when anti-school choice mouthpieces attack’. Continue reading

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