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NC House panels roll out spending adjustments

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/24/2012 - 1:54pm.READ MORE:
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A North Carolina budget subcommittee recommends a two-thirds reduction in the amount of money local school districts would be required to return to state government next year. Full story...
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UNC trustees hear about academic fraud case

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/24/2012 - 1:44pm.READ MORE:
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Trustees at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill want to know how courses with little or no supervision from professors could have continued for years before building into a case of academic fraud. Full story...
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$100 high school yearbook tainted with 'porn' photo, parents say

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/24/2012 - 11:27am.READ MORE:
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While many students graduating high school and moving on to the world beyond want to leave a lasting impression on their alma maters, most don't attempt a legacy by exposing their private parts during graduation. Full story...
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ONLY ON 3: Homeless high school student raising awareness about problem many face

Submitted by Asha Dave on Wed, 05/23/2012 - 5:25pm.READ MORE:
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video With graduation approaching, high school seniors are working on their final projects. A Wilmington girl's project hits close to home... or her lack thereof. Full story...
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UNCW names new provost

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 05/23/2012 - 10:01am.READ MORE:
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Denise A. Battles has been named the next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Currently dean of the College of Natural and Health Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado, Battles will officially join the university July 16, replacing retiring provost Cathy Barlow. Full story...
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Christian legal group drops UNC Greensboro suit

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 1:05pm.READ MORE:
A Christian legal group has dropped a lawsuit against the University of North Carolina Greensboro after the university agreed to recognize a pro-abstinence, anti-abortion Christian group. Full story...
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NC lawmakers mull how much schools should pay back

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 11:42am.READ MORE:
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Some House Republicans would like to slash by more than half the amount North Carolina public school districts will have to return to the state next year. But GOP lawmakers aren't sure there's enough money elsewhere in state government to do that. Full story...
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New Hanover Community Action loses Head Start designation

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 8:58pm.READ MORE:
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Problems at New Hanover County Community Action have cost the organization its role as a Head Start provider. The US Department of Health and Human Services sent Community Action a letter terminating the group's designation as a Head Start grantee. Full story...
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CFCC raises $215,000 for students

Submitted by Katie Harden on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 4:56pm.READ MORE:
Cape Fear Community College raised $215,000 for scholarships at its annual Gift of Education luncheon. More than 600 guests packed the Schwartz Center for the event hosted by the CFCC Foundation. Full story...
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More than 40 apply for CFCC president

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 10:21am.READ MORE:
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Cape Fear Community College is moving closer to finding a new president. The CFCC Presidential Search Committee met on May 16 and were tasked to review two dozen applications and rank the top 12. Full story...
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NC disability rights group files federal complaint

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 11:06am.READ MORE:
A disability rights group has filed a federal complaint charging that North Carolina children in private psychiatric facilities did not receive proper educational services. Full story...
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CFCC trustees select interim president

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 10:20am.READ MORE:
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The Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees has selected Dr. G. Frank Sells to serve as the college's interim president. As interim president, Dr. Sells will serve as CFCC's lead administrator while college trustees continue to search for a permanent replacement for outgoing president Dr. Eric McKeithan, who will retire on June 30. Full story...
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Republican lawmakers say Perdue budget, tax hike 'ain't gonna fly'

Submitted by Marcy Cuevas on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 10:46pm.READ MORE:
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video Gov. Bev Perdue's proposed budget includes a big boost for education, but it relies heavily on more money out of your wallet. The $20.9 billion spending plan depends on a sales tax increase. Full story...
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ONLY ON 3: Parents say son sent home from overseas school trip left alone by chaperones

Submitted by Katie Harden on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 4:55pm.READ MORE:
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video The family of a Brunswick County high school senior says he was left to fend for himself after he got in trouble on a trip to Spain. Now the family is searching for answers, and they say they want the chaperones held accountable. Full story...
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Hagan pushes to stop colleges using tax money for recruiting, marketing

Submitted by Marissa Jasek on Wed, 05/09/2012 - 4:42pm.READ MORE:
If one US Senator has her way, North Carolina colleges and universities will soon have to pay out of pocket for marketing and recruiting. As a proponent of President Obama's push to extend lower federal student loan interest rates, Sen. Kay Hagan (D-NC) wants to take it one step farther. Full story...
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