On Thursday, the Rotary Club of Marion recognized Nicholas Letterman and Logan Vess, both of McDowell Early College, as the Academic Students of the Week.
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- Mike Conley
“Operation Homebase gives our deputies the opportunity to train together, learn the layouts of our schools, and strengthen the coordination needed when every second counts."
- McDowell County Schools
Today, Tristan English's connection to Nebo has come full circle. He is proud to share that both of his children are now students at the same school that played such an important role in his own childhood.
- Lisa O'Donnell Winston-Salem Journal
"It is unwise to further constrain state and local policymakers’ ability to adequately fund public education for our 1.5 million students," state education leaders said in a joint statement.
- McDowell County Schools
Through the eyes of his family, he stands out as the ultimate Titan, choosing to stay in McDowell County to teach, coach and support the school system.
- By MICHAEL LAVENDER Director of Communications, MTCC
“His willingness to help remove financial obstacles for our cadets sends a strong message that their community believes in them."
- Mike Conley
The new elementary school that will replace both Marion and Eastfield schools will be constructed along U.S. 70 East near the Marion city limits.
The volunteers with the LJEA hosted around 135 East McDowell Middle School students at three stations: water chemistry, macroinvertebrates, and habitat assessment.
On Thursday, the Rotary Club of Marion recognized Macayden Riddle and Emilia Pineda Gonzalez of the McDowell Academy of Innovation as the Students of the Week.
“We want to help someone find an opportunity, prepare for it, get the job, keep the job, and then have a pathway to the next opportunity.”
“Brandon’s recognition is incredibly well deserved and speaks to the quality of leadership he provides our students, faculty, and community."
On Thursday, the Rotary Club of Marion recognized Ashley Lopez and Haze Helms of McDowell Early College as the Students of the Week.
New math standards are coming to North Carolina public schools that will change what’s taught in high school and are supposed to make the subject more relevant to students.
"(McDowell Academy for Innovation) allowed me to get all of my core classes out of the way so I could focus entirely on my major-specific courses at ETSU."
Alejandro Juarez Hurtado and Zulema Rincon-Cardenas of McDowell Academy for Innovation were the Students of the Week.
Homecoming week at McDowell High School for 2026 starts Monday. This weekend will be the 2026 homecoming celebration for McDowell High.
Today, she gets to be a helping hand for the next group of students
The club recognized Emma Kate Brackin and Lauren Roland of McDowell Early College as the Students of the Week.
On Thursday, the Rotary Club of Marion started recognizing the Athletes of the Week and the Students of the Week again as the 2026-2027 school year gets underway.
"His story is a reminder that the experiences children have in their schools and communities can reach far beyond their childhood years."
“This was also made possible by the partnership between McDowell High Athletics and the McDowell Titan Booster Club."
Transgender students are absorbing the consequences of a growing fight in Cabarrus County Schools, where two federal lawsuits and a Trump administration investigation are challenging how the district handles bathroom access, LGBTQ advocates say.
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Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Catawba County highlights rising homelessness, local data, and personal recovery stories at a "Stories of Hope" event.
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Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week features a “Stories of Hope” event in Catawba County sharing lived experiences and local homelessness resources.
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Mooresville’s Board of Commissioners approved a 12-month moratorium on new data centers to review zoning standards and address potential community impacts.
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City Council meets tomorrow with public comment, PumpkinFest fills downtown Saturday, and this is a BLUE recycling week in Statesville.
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A welcome reception for the Appalachian State chancellor took place Thursday afternoon at the Universal Advanced Manufacturing Center, which is a part of McDowell Technical Community College.
McDowell Technical Community College recognized the academic achievements of students for the summer 2026 semester.
The project is designed to help children build vocabulary, comprehension, oral language and foundational reading skills during a critical stage of development.
Thousands of North Carolina teachers are getting their wishes answered at the start of the new school year thanks to a financial donation worth millions of dollars.
"These awards give us an opportunity to recognize graduates whose achievements and service not only make us proud, but also inspire today’s students to see what is possible in their own lives.”
“We are very fortunate to have Brenda, Garland and Gary continuing their service to McDowell Technical Community College and to the people of McDowell County."
According to UNC Greensboro psychology professor Janet Boseovski, the foundation for how children see themselves begins as young as age 5.
Waitlists. Late-night stress. Failed class enrollments. Concerned parents. Bad schedules. Glitchy technology. Overworked instructors. These are some of the problems that plague some course registrations at UNC-Chapel Hill.