Education

With little more than two weeks remaining in her term, North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue submitted her state budget proposal for the next fiscal year. Full story...

Schools on North Carolina's big military bases are reviewing security procedures after last week's mass killing of students in Connecticut. Full story...

In the wake of Friday's school shooting in Connecticut, New Hanover County Schools Superintendent Dr. Tim Markley has sent a letter to schools, parents and the community about school safety here. Full story...

After the shooting Friday in Newtown, CT officials in Brunswick County say they are stepping up safety measures in its elementary schools. Full story...

December is not only a time to celebrate the holidays, but it is also a time to welcome a new generation of graduates into the world. UNCW held commencement ceremonies this weekend for its Professional Schools and College of Arts and Sciences. Over 1,300 young adults left the Trask Coliseum with a degree in hand. These graduates are ready to take on the world, but is the economy ready for them? Full story...

Tuition is likely going up again at UNC Wilmington. The UNCW Board of Trustees today approved a $283 tuition increase for in-state students for the 2013-14 academic year. The increase, though, is partially offset by a $138.60 overall reduction in fees. Full story...

'Tis the season for giving. WWAY had a surprise visit today from a New Hanover County pre-kindergarten class, and they came bearing gifts. Full story...

This week's Teacher of the Week is nearing retirement for the second time. Before diving into life as a second grade teacher, he spent more than 20 years in the military. Good Morning Carolina anchor Ashley Jacobs met him out at Carolina Beach Elementary School. Full story...

The City of Wilmington has revoked a film permit from a group of UNCW students, saying the shoot would be too racy for the city streets. Now the students are left wondering how the city decides how far is too far. Full story...

Two North Carolina school districts and one in South Carolina are among 16 nationwide to land federal funds in the first time competitive federal Race to the Top grants have gone directly to local school leaders. Full story...

A fourth-grader in Wayne County doesn't have to worry about paying for much of college, thanks to an anonymous donor and her own good grades. Full story...

An audit says a North Carolina State University professor took Outer Banks trips using public funds but could not provide documents showing the travel was work-related. Full story...

Cape Fear Academy will operate on a normal schedule Thursday after the gas company says the leak has been repaired. Full story...

A gas leak on S. College Road in Wilmington left the road shut down and drivers stuck in traffic. While the wait may have been bad for drivers, it was worse for students who were stuck at school for hours. Full story...

A lockdown has been lifted at Cape Fear Academy after a gas main break near the campus. The break was reported shortly before 4 p.m. in the 3900 block of South College Road. Emergency crews have closed traffic in both directions as they work to stop the leaking gas. Full story...