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New Hanover County Board of Education to attend upcoming events

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 10:42am

New Hanover County Board of Education to attend upcoming events

News release from New Hanover County Schools spokesperson Valita Quattlebaum:

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The Policy Committee of the New Hanover County Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at 3:00 p.m., in the NHC Board of Education Center, 1805 S. 13th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.

The New Hanover County Board of Education will meet for a Closed Session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11 (a)(1)(3) immediately following the Work Session scheduled on May 21, 2013, at 4:00 p.m., in the NHC Board of Education Center, 1805 S. 13th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.

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New Hanover County Schools students awarded National Merit Scholarships

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 10:50am

New Hanover County Schools students awarded National Merit Scholarships

News release from New Hanover County Schools:

Three New Hanover County Schools students have been awarded the National Merit $2,500 Scholarship by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). The scholars were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding finalists in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners are the finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies.

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New principals appointed to Ashley, Hoggard high schools

Submitted by WECT Web Staff

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 1:56pm

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Two new principals were recently appointed to two New Hanover County schools for the 2013-2014 school year, according to a school system spokesperson.

Jackson Norvell will serve as Ashley High School's new principal, while Steven Sullivan, Ed.D., will serve as Hoggard High School's.

Norvell is currently an assistant principal at New Hanover High School, and has previously been an assistant principal at Pine Valley Elementary School, and Pender County's Cape Fear Middle School. He also served as an intervention specialist at Noble Middle School and an instrumental music teacher at both Roland-Grise Middle School and Topsail Middle School.

Norvell graduated from UNCW with a Bachelor of Music degree and a Master of School Administration degree.

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CFCC's new barber school open for business

Submitted by David Hardin on Tuesday, May 7th, 11:10 am

WILMINGTON - Earlier this year, Cape Fear Community College opened a new barber training school to provide students with the skills to become a professional barber.

The school is now open for businesses and is looking for clients.

Services include haircuts, beard trimming, hot shaves and more. Services range from $2 for a mustache trim to $16 for highlights. All transations are cash only.

Walk-ins are welcome from Monday - Thursday between 10:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. For an appointment, call 362-7692. A full list of services and prices are listed here: http://cfcc.edu/ce/barberschool/services.html.

The CFCC barber school is located in Emerald Square at 3333 Wrightsville Ave.

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New Hanover County Schools to Sponsor First Annual Teacher Trot 5K

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 12:45pm

New Hanover County Schools to Sponsor First Annual Teacher Trot 5K

News release from New Hanover County Schools:

New Hanover County Schools will host the First Annual Teacher Trot 5K Race on Saturday, May 11, 2013. The inaugural event will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will be held at Ashley High School. Proceeds raised from the event will help to support staff wellness and student physical education programs. The event is being sponsored by North Carolina Farm Bureau and Port City Neurosurgery.

“The Teacher Trot is a great opportunity for New Hanover County Schools employees, students, parents and community members to run together in an effort to build our district’s wellness programs,” said Superintendent Dr. Tim Markley, an avid runner. “NHCS encourages both employees and students to put their physical wellness as a priority. Healthy lifestyle habits are essential for learning.”

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Free screening exams scheduled soon for NHC student athletes

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 11:06am

Free screening exams scheduled soon for NHC student athletes

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Free athletic screening exams will be offered soon to athletes and cheerleaders who attend school in New Hanover County, according to a school system spokesperson.

All students who plan to participate in athletics or cheerleading during the 2013-2014 school year are required to undergo a screening examination, per the state’s requirements.

Exams for girls will take place Thursday, May 23 at the following locations:

6 p.m.

Williston
Holly Shelter
New Hanover
Myrtle Grove
Roland-Grise
Hoggard

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UNCW chancellor voices concern about concealed weapons in bill

Submitted by WECT Web Staff

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 2:09pm

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT/AP) – UNCW Chancellor Gary L. Miller is
voicing his concern regarding provisions included in a bill that would allow
concealed weapon permit holders to store their handguns in locked vehicles on
the system's 17 campuses.

A House committee voted for a gun bill last week that contained the provision, which gun-rights
advocates call a crime deterrent.

Miller issued the following statement in response to the
bill:

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