Top Story Spotlight ELECTIONS 2026 Amendments will put constraints on school funding, state education leaders say Lisa O'Donnell Winston-Salem Journal Oct 21, 2026 6 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save State School Superintendent Mo GreenkAm%96 }]r] $FA6C:?E6?56?E @7 !F3=:4 x?DECF4E:@? |2FC:46 Q|@Q vC66?[ $E2E6 q@2C5 @7 t5F42E:@? r92:C tC:4 s2G:D 2?5 ':46 r92:C p=2? sF?42? C6=62D65 2 ;@:?E DE2E6>6?E @? (65?6D52J 4C:E:4:K:?8 E96 !C@A@D65 r@?DE:EFE:@?2= p>6?5>6?ED @? $E2E6 x?4@>6 2?5 {@42= !C@A6CEJ %2I6D E92E 2C6 @? E9:D J62CVD 32==@ED]k^AmkAm~?6 @7 E96 2>6?5>6?ED H@F=5 42A E96 DE2E6 :?4@>6 E2I 2E b]dT] %96 D64@?5 =:>:ED 2 =@42= 8@G6C?>6?EVD 23:=:EJ E@ :?4C62D6 AC@A6CEJ E2I6D 3J 6DE23=:D9:?8 2 =6GJ =:>:E] k^Am kAm{@42= 8@G6C?>6?ED FD6 AC@A6CEJ E2I6D E@ A2J 7@C AF3=:4 D49@@=D[ C64C62E:@?[ AF3=:4 D276EJ 2?5 @E96C :?7C2DECF4EFC6 ?665D]k^Am People are also reading… Retired state trooper donates $2,000 to support McDowell Tech BLET cadets When will Copper Penny Grill open in Marion? Owners provide update on plans First ever Old Fort Harvest Festival to take place Saturday Halloween festivities to fill downtown Marion with food, dancing and spooky fun starting Friday McDowell County Schools alumni spotlight: Carson Gowan has dedicated his life to community McDowell Commissioners approve reappraisal schedule Hunter's Liver Mush needs help with repairs, rising costs to keep Marion business operating McDowell candidates weigh in on affordability, mental health and Helene recovery Shiflet Field Fly-In & Drive-In returns to Marion Saturday with aircraft, classic cars, family fun 3 hospitalized when horses panic and jump at popular NC tourist attraction UPDATE: Fly-In event at Marion's Shiflet Field rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 24 JD Vance to rally Republicans in western North Carolina on Monday McDowell County commissioners hear update about design, timeline for new school for Marion Liberty Coin & Bullion brings rare coins, currency and collectibles to Marion 6 events with free admission happening in and around Hickory this weekend kAmQ(9:=6 }@CE9 r2C@=:?2VD AF3=:4 D49@@=D 2C6 249:6G:?8 9:DE@C:4 C6DF=ED H:E9 E96:C 8C25F2E:@? C2E6D 2?5 :ED DEF56?ED 62C?:?8 42C66C 2?5 E649?:42= 65F42E:@? 4C656?E:2=D 2?5 A2DD:?8 4@==686\=6G6= 4@FCD6D 2?5 6I2>D H9:=6 DE:== :? 9:89 D49@@=[ >@C6 7F?5:?8 :D ?66565 E@ DFDE2:? 2?5 :>AC@G6 @? E96D6 C6DF=ED D@ E92E 2== }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 AF3=:4 D49@@= DEF56?ED C646:G6 2? 6I46==6?E 65F42E:@?[Q E96 E9C66 D49@@= @77:4:2=D D2:5 :? E96:C DE2E6>6?E]k^AmkAmQ(96? }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 :D 2=C625J ?62C E96 23D@=FE6 3@EE@> :? E96 4@F?ECJ :? 7F?5:?8 7@C AF3=:4 65F42E:@? @? 2 A6C\AFA:= 32D:D 2?5 >@C6 E92? Sb[___ E@ Sd[___ =6DD A6C AFA:= E92? 6G6? ':C8:?:2 2?5 $@FE9 r2C@=:?2[ C6DA64E:G6=J[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 t5F42E:@? {2H r6?E6CVD |2<:?8 E96 vC256 a_ad C6A@CE[ :E :D F?H:D6 E@ 7FCE96C 4@?DEC2:? DE2E6 2?5 =@42= A@=:4J>2<6CDV 23:=:EJ E@ 256BF2E6=J 7F?5 AF3=:4 65F42E:@? 7@C @FC `]d >:==:@? DEF56?ED] pD 2 C6DF=E[ 2=E9@F89 H6 42? 2AAC64:2E6 2 56D:C6 E@ =:>:E E2I 3FC56?D @? }@CE9 r2C@=:?:2?D[ E96 AC@A@D65 4@?DE:EFE:@?2= 2>6?5>6?ED C6=2E65 E@ E96 DE2E6 :?4@>6 E2I6D 2?5 =@42= AC@A6CEJ E2I6D 2C6 ?@E E96 H2J E@ 5@ :E]Qk^Am lodonnell@wsjournal.com336-727-7420@lisaodonnellWSJ 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Want to see more like this? Get our local education coverage delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Retired state trooper donates $2,000 to support McDowell Tech BLET cadets “His willingness to help remove financial obstacles for our cadets sends a strong message that their community believes in them." McDowell County Schools alumni spotlight: Carson Gowan has dedicated his life to community 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 schoo… McDowell County commissioners hear update about design, timeline for new school for Marion 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. Kids-In-The-Creek returns to Marion greenway for first time since Hurricane Helene The volunteers with the LJEA hosted around 135 East McDowell Middle School students at three stations: water chemistry, macroinvertebrates, an… Watch Now: Related Video Elon Musk says SpaceX-Tesla merger is 'a good idea' US envoy Steve Witkoff in Russia for talks with Putin to end Ukraine war US envoy Steve Witkoff in Russia for talks with Putin to end Ukraine war Trump's antisemitic comment, France comments and campaign stop today Trump's antisemitic comment, France comments and campaign stop today Japan launches ambitious mission to Mars' moons Japan launches ambitious mission to Mars' moons Recommended for you
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