Education
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Silent Sam secrecy continues tradition of opaqueness inside UNC
RALEIGH — The University of North Carolina System’s Board of Governors has a transparency problem. Again. This time, the board’s secretive handover of Confederate monument Silent Sam to the controversial Sons of Confederate Veterans organization has drawn public ire and scrutiny. A November deal with SCV, announced the day before…
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Wells Fargo gives SPCC $5K training grant
MONROE – South Piedmont Community College was awarded a $5,000 grant from Wells Fargo to help low-to-moderate income students in Union County enroll in noncredit, short-term training programs that lead to sustainable employment and address local workforce needs. “Thanks to this grant, Union County residents who could not previously afford…
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Author releases book for Wingate University’s 123-year heritage
Sylvia Little-Sweat, Wingate University’s writer-in-residence, has written a book to celebrate the school’s 123-year heritage. Copies of The Dream Sustained: A Poetic Journey Through Wingate University’s History were handed out to trustees on Thursday. A limited number of copies of the book will be for sale at Wingate Outfitters. Others…
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Fighting Scots’ royalty
Brandon Tester | The Laurinburg Exchange Scotland High School held its 2019 Homecoming celebration at halftime of Friday’s varsity football game between the Fighting Scots and Seventy-First High. Chosen by the student body as Homecoming queen was Haniya Locklear and as king Drequan Monroe. https://ansonrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/web1_Homecoming-231x300.jpg
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Charter school supporters concerned about Leandro Commission
RALEIGH — Proponents of charter schools worry the Governor’s Commission on Access to a Sound Basic Education will use the Leandro ruling as a roundabout way to restrict charter schools. The most recent commission meeting, Monday, Oct. 14, didn’t allay those concerns. Charter schools are public schools, but their place…
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Northeastern Tech. offers financial aid advice for potential students
Northeastern Technical College (NETC) awarded over two million dollars in financial aid to students for the 2019 Fall Semester. Federal Pell Grants combined with State Programs such as Lottery Tuition Assistance, Life Scholarship, SC Promise, and other local scholarships lighten the financial burden of college, making it more affordable for…
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RichmondCC announces summer semester honor students
HAMLET – Richmond Community College has announced its honor lists for the 2019 summer semester. The President’s List identifies students who have earned an “A” in all courses and have a 4.0 grade point average while carrying 12 or more semester credit hours (excluding developmental credits). The Dean’s List includes…
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Charlotte Symphony returning to the Cole for two shows
HAMLET – The Charlotte Symphony returns to the Cole Auditorium in Hamlet this fall with two special performances. The first show will be a “Tribute to John Williams” on Saturday, Oct. 12, that will include a repertoire of music inspired by Williams’ time as the principal conductor for the Boston…
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Fifty-five years of teaching physics is quantum achievement
LAURINBURG — Perhaps it was inevitable or some predictable physics formula that would dictate what Allen Dotson would do or become. Born in Badin, his father was a chemist and his brother was a mathematician. And so he became an amalgamation of sorts — a physicist — having once considered…
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Richardson earns honor roll status
Sakinna Danielle Richardson of Wadesboro is one of 333 students named on Mars Hill University’s honor roll of the Academic Dean at the end of the spring 2019 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 on a minimum of 12 semester hours,…
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Wadesboro Primary School holds first annual pumpkin decorating contest
The halls of Wadesboro Primary School buzzed throughout last week as a new storybook character pumpkin arrived at school every day. Students and families got into the Halloween and fall spirit by decorating a pumpkin based on a book character of their choice from Oct. 10-19. Categories were broken down…
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Peachland-Polkton names ‘Terrific Kids’
Contributed photo Peachland-Polkton Elementary School held its Terrific Kids celebration for the first nine weeks on Tuesday. Pictured are the students who were recognized for this honor. Back row, from left: Jayla Sturdivant, Addie Taylor, Zackery Echols, Elmer, Rangel-Cortez, Adrian Hough, Kyle Vang, Jeremiah Hicks, Ireangel Crawford, Sheneeka Allen, Destry…
