Nations Report Card 2019 scores down or flat compared to 2015

Posted on June 1, 2021 by A.P. Dillon

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reported last month that the 2019 test scores across the assessments given to fourth, eighth and 12th graders were down or flat compared to that of 2015.  Continue reading →

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Mooresville area volunteer coach arrested on multiple felony counts including statutory rape

Posted on May 23, 2021 by A.P. Dillon

A Mooresville Graded School District volunteer coach has been arrested on well over a dozen sexual-related felonies. Continue reading →

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Buncombe County Schools psychologist arrested on sexual exploitation charges

Posted on May 15, 2021 by A.P. Dillon

A school psychologist employed with the Buncombe County Public School district has been arrested on sexual exploitation charges.

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Brunswick teacher resigns after arrest for over 25 pounds of pot found in home

Posted on May 14, 2021 by A.P. Dillon

A Brunswick County Public Schools teacher has resigned after being arrested when local law enforcement served a warrant on her Leland home and found over 25 pounds of marijuana.

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More victims come forward in case of convicted New Hanover Schools teacher

Posted on May 7, 2021 by A.P. Dillon

More victims have come forward in the case of convicted former New Hanover County Schools teacher Michael Kelly. A judge has agreed to let them join the lawsuit against the district.

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Wake County substitute teacher charged with murder (updated: Convicted)

Posted on May 7, 2021 by A.P. Dillon

A Wake County substitute teacher was arrested and charged with murder on May 6.

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