Judge tosses North Carolina lawsuit over remote learning
AP – A North Carolina judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by parents in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools who want in-person learning for their students over virtual classrooms. The Charlotte Observer reports that parents …
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Asheville council to vote on switch to elected school board; would require state legislation
Joel Burgess, Citizen Times – In a potentially history-making move, City Council will vote on whether the city school board should be picked by election or remain an appointed body as it has …
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McHenry Opens Triad District Office
Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) announced the opening of a new office in Rural Hall to serve Tenth District constituents. New district maps were used for the 2020 North Carolina …
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‘Expecting science to lead’: An expert on viruses is NC’s latest Senate candidate
Bryan Murphy, Charlotte Observer – Richard Watkins has spent the last year explaining the coronavirus pandemic — from describing how a virus works to, currently, discussing vaccine efficacy and distribution …
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Jasmine Beach-Ferrara campaign for Madison Cawthorn’s US House seat nets $100K on 1st day
Derek Lacey, Asheville Citizen Times – Buncombe County Commissioner and now congressional candidate Rev. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara is off to a quick start in her bid to represent Western North Carolina, raising …
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NC education board wants schools reopened by end of March
Bryan Anderson, AP – Top North Carolina education officials on Thursday called for all of the state’s 115 school districts to make available at least partial in-person instruction …
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Tillis, Smith to reintroduce bipartisan bill supporting health care for veterans exposed to radiation
WAVY – U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced Wednesday they are reintroducing their bipartisan bill to secure health care benefits for “Atomic Veterans.” The bill is …
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Bill would name new agricultural sciences building after long-time NC ag commissioner
Travis Fain, WRAL – A new $100 million Agricultural Sciences Center on Reedy Creek Road in Raleigh would bear long-time Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler’s name under legislation that easily …
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Raleigh parks bond recommendations a ‘travesty’ for one part of city, says councilman
Anna Johnson, News & Observer – A list of possible projects for a Raleigh parks bond gives one part of the city “the short end of the stick,” its City …
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