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Wake school board member accuses President Trump of trying ‘to destroy democracy’
School board member Lynn Edmonds urged Trump opponents on Tuesday to “fight back,” including protesting and giving money to groups fighting his executive orders. Her remarks come after fellow Wake board member Sam Hershey apologized Tuesday for saying “mediocre white men ” during a speech defending diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
“A deeply personal stake:” A Q&A With Christina Gordon, Wake County’s Newest School Board Member
Christina Gordon touches on teachers’ mental health and how the second Trump administration could impact Wake public schools.
Wake County educators call on commissioners to fund school maintenance
The Wake County North Carolina Association of Educators is calling on the Wake County Board of Commissioners to put forward a bond resolution to cover school maintenance costs, including HVAC
Wake County school board member faces and responds to public criticism
A Wake County school board member faced and responded to public criticism over comments he made. 'You F***ed Up And Picked The Wrong Psychopath On The Spectrum,' Says Joe Rogan, Claiming He's Not Here
Wake school board member apologizes for 'mediocre white men' comment
Sam Hershey was criticizing opponents of diversity, equity and inclusion when he made a comment that people interpreted in ways he says he didn't intend.
Wake school board member apologizes for his ‘mediocre white men’ remarks defending DEI
After school board member Sam Hershey garnered national attention, a fellow board member and the community criticized his speech.
Extreme temps are closing Wake schools. Advocates say more money needed to fix problems.
The group estimates over two dozen schools were forced to close at least once this school year due to extreme temperatures.
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Wake County commission elects new chair
The Wake County Board of Commissioners elected a new chair and voted in a new commissioner on Monday night. Susan Evans, who has District 4 since 2018, will serve as the commission’s new ...
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Wake commissioners pick new member for county board
As of Monday, Safiyah Jackson is Wake County’s newest commissioner. The Wake County Board of Commissioners unanimously chose Jackson to succeed Matt Calabria, who resigned from the board’s ...
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Forsyth commissioners approve $500K for pay raise for WS/FCS teacher assistants
Teacher assistants in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools may soon be in line for their long-awaited raises.
Wake educators rally in Raleigh for 'safe' schools, better HVAC
The request follows dozens of early dismissals in recent school years for nonworking heating or air conditioning on ...
Bird flu case confirmed in Wake County, officials say
WAKE COUNTY, N.C. — North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission confirmed a case of the bird flu in Wake County Thursday. Officials said an owl was infected with the disease.