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Call Me MISTER: A story of mentorship in Iredell County

by Derick Lee | January 7, 2025

Mark Wellman is an assistant principal with Iredell-Statesville Schools (ISS). He also serves as the district coordinator of the Call Me MISTER program, a mentorship program for students. For Wellman, working with ISS is a full-circle moment. He attributes his...

A graduation gift: How a cross-state collaboration helped western NC seniors

by Michael Hardison | January 7, 2025

This story was originally published in the Sampson Independent. A simple Facebook post from Hobbton’s Carla Sutton looking to help raise money to buy graduation caps and gowns for students at a western North Carolina high school exploded into an...

Perspective | Developing future community college presidents in North Carolina 

by Audrey J. Jaeger | January 7, 2025

As the new year begins, I have a renewed sense of hope and possibility for the future. For myself – and for many – it’s a time for reflection and for embracing the new opportunities that lie ahead. In North...

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The Editor’s Notes

The House and Senate convene at noon for the opening day of the long session. Live streams are available.

The N.C. State Board of Education meets today. Here is the agenda.

 

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• Governor Josh Stein Announces Members of Western North Carolina Recovery Team

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  The New York Times | January 7, 2025

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