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Teacher turnover up: 1 in 8 NC teachers left jobs

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 3:13pm.READ MORE:
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The rate of North Carolina teachers leaving their jobs increased slightly last year to nearly one out of eight working in the classroom. Full story...
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This Day in NC History: Thomas Wolfe born in Asheville

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 10/03/2012 - 5:39pm.READ MORE:
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On October 3, 1900, Thomas Wolfe, the famed writer from Asheville, was born. Wolfe attended public schools in Asheville for seven years while living in his mother’s boardinghouse with the rest of his family. Full story...
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New Hanover Co. Schools cuts power bill by $1M

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 10/03/2012 - 11:56am.READ MORE:
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video A program aimed at lowering the costs of energy and water for New Hanover County Schools appears to be paying off. EduCon, the company the school district partnered with last year to help reduce energy consumption and costs, says the school district save almost $1 million the first year of the program. Full story...
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Baby born at Hoggard High School

Submitted by Katelyn Supa on Tue, 10/02/2012 - 7:26pm.READ MORE:
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A Hoggard High School student gave birth today on campus in one of the school's bathroom stalls. The baby was born around 3:30 p.m. right as school was letting out. Full story...
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UNC-CH sets up chancellor search committee

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 09/27/2012 - 12:31pm.READ MORE:
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The chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is making it clear that his decision to resign is final and that he has a lot work ahead before he leaves the school in June. Full story...
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Non-profit PTA sues for-profit rival

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 12:54pm.READ MORE:
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The nonprofit PTA is suing a for-profit rival amid a decades-long slide in membership. The National Parent Teacher Association filed a lawsuit against PTO Today on Wednesday in US District Court in Chicago. Full story...
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NC high school wrestler dies after workout

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 12:41pm.READ MORE:
A Scotland High School student has died after he collapsed during a wrestling workout. Full story...
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Tickets to Magic Johnson speech go quickly; still chance to win on GMC

Submitted by Allyson Lorick on Mon, 09/24/2012 - 4:55pm.READ MORE:
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Tickets to hear Magic Johnson speak at UNCW went quickly this morning. But there is still a chance for you to get them. Full story...
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NC SAT scores decline again as more take exam

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 09/24/2012 - 1:59pm.READ MORE:
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North Carolina's average combined score on the SAT college-entrance exam fell again in 2012. The state Department of Public Instruction said Monday that average scores on each of the three sections fell by two points compared to 2011. Critical reading scores dropped to 491, math scores fell to 506 and writing dropped to 472. Full story...
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Church gives back to local middle school

Submitted by Holden Kurwicki on Sun, 09/23/2012 - 10:02pm.READ MORE:
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video For many people Sunday is a day of worship, but one local church is doing its part to ensure its message resonates long past the Sunday bells. Full story...
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Cape Fear Museum welcomes mollusk mania

Submitted by Holden Kurwicki on Sat, 09/22/2012 - 4:57pm.READ MORE:
Seashell enthusiast from all over North Carolina flocked to the Cape Fear Museum for the 2012 North Carolina Shell Show. Full story...
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TEACHER OF THE WEEK: Ashlee Fairfax

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This week's winner comes from Nakina Middle School.

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CFCC recognized as military friendly again

Submitted by Ryan Franklin on Tue, 09/18/2012 - 4:21pm.READ MORE:
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GI Jobs Magazine has named Cape Fear Community College a "Military Friendly School" for a second year in a row. Full story...
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Faculty to ask Thorp to stay UNC-CH chancellor

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 09/18/2012 - 12:39pm.READ MORE:
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Professors at North Carolina's flagship public university are trying to sway Chancellor Holden Thorp to change his mind about resigning in the face of multiple scandals. Full story...
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Embattled UNC-Chapel Hill head Thorp to resign

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 09/17/2012 - 12:31pm.READ MORE:
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The chancellor who has run North Carolina's flagship public university is stepping down next year after multiple scandals that have erupted since he took office four years ago. Full story...
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