Local Education Leaders React To National Report Card
There was some good news and bad news in a national report that came out this week from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP
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McCrory Promotes Better Workforce Readiness
North Carolina needs to strive toward increasing the number of adults with more than just a high school diploma. Governor McCrory said the workforce needs advanced training.
NPR's Kelly McEvers On Syria, #15Girls, And Hosting All Things Considered
By now, public radio listeners know Kelly McEvers.
Former State Sen. Steve Goss Dies
The Rev. Steve Goss, a former state senator who represented several northwest North Carolina counties earlier this decade, has died. Goss was a Democrat elected to the Senate in 2006.
Morning Headlines: Wednesday, October 28, 2015
National Test Shows Drop In 8th Grade Math, Reading Scores
McCrory Criticized In TV Ad For Supporting Fracking
A flight of television ads began Tuesday criticizing the Governor's support of fracking. The air time was bought by the North Carolina Environmental Partnership.
Wake Forest University Presents Oscar Wilde's "The Importance Of Being Earnest"
Have you ever tried really hard to impress someone you liked? Planned a clandestine meeting?
Walnut Cove Voters To Decide On Mixed Beverage Sales
Voters in the Stokes County town of Walnut Cove will soon have a say on whether to allow mixed beverage sales at restaurants and local places including clubs and restaurants.
Grants Spur Renewed Interest In N.C Film Industry
Things are looking up for North Carolina's film industry. An updated grant program has Hollywood taking notice.
Morning Headlines: Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Greensboro Police React To Article Charging Bias