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23+ min ago (352+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. " New faces are ready to serve Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Four new school board members joined the CMS school board. Each newly elected School board member shared their vision for CMS. They addressed serious and immediate challenges like mental health issues, equality and accessibility, and absenteeism. In a packed room, four newly elected school board members were sworn in Tuesday night. Charlitta Hatch, Shamaiye Haynes, Cynthia Stone, and Anna London took their oaths in front of family and friends. This swearing-in comes at a time when CMS is advocating for higher wages for teachers. The district is also experiencing alarming numbers of absenteeism. "Too many young people are carrying the heaviness they did not create. Too many are losing hope before they had the chance to see what's possible," said CMS Chair Stephanie Sneed. Last month, 30,000 students didn't show up for…...

57+ min ago (66+ words) Some school systems in North Carolina and Virginia are making decisions about school for Wednesday, Dec. 10, due to the weather. >>>Check out the full listing of remote learning days, school delays and closings here as school systems voluntarily submit them to our site. Caswell County Schools " 2-hour delay Carroll County Schools " Closed Danville City Schools " 2-hour delay Pittsylvania County Schools " Remote Learning Day...

1+ hour, 7+ min ago (15+ words) Gusty winds Wednesday and mountain snow in North Carolina Gusty winds Wednesday and mountain snow...

1+ hour, 14+ min ago (257+ words) WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WTVD) -- A stabbing at a Winston-Salem high school on Tuesday left one student dead and another injured, authorities said. Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough said school resource officers at North Forsyth High School sought assistance shortly after 11 a.m., calling for an "all hands on deck." "We responded to an altercation between two students," Kimbrough said at a news conference, and he added that "there was a loss of life." In an email to families and staffers, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Superintendent Don Phipps said one student died and another was hurt. Kimbrough did not take questions at the news conference, citing the ongoing investigation. No information about potential charges was discussed. ALSO SEE | Outpouring of support for parents of 15-year-old Cary girl who died in crash: 'Worst nightmare' Sheriff's office spokesperson Krista Karcher said later that a stabbing had occurred…...

1+ hour, 31+ min ago (205+ words) Cold front brings strong winds and chance of snow in North Carolina We're tracking another front that will increase winds across the Piedmont Triad and bring some more mountain snow Wednesday. It will be a cold start Wednesday morning with temperatures around freezing, so be alert for icy patches when you are out traveling. During the day, temperatures will actually warm a bit to near 50 with some passing clouds. Ahead of a cold front arriving late in the day, south to southwest winds will pick up and help to warm us some. Winds will average between 10-25 mph with some gusts to 35 mph. By late afternoon, rain may develop ahead of the front in the mountains. In the higher elevations and west-facing slopes, snow showers are expected with some light accumulations. By nightfall with temperatures dropping, travel could become hazardous into…...

1+ hour, 33+ min ago (224+ words) IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. " Parents in Iredell County say they are outraged and demanding transparency after a teacher and classroom assistant were charged with assaulting students with disabilities, allegations uncovered through hours of classroom video. Police first arrested 23-year-old Kassidy Ross in October on one count of assault on an individual with disabilities. After the Iredell'Statesville School District reviewed more than 100 hours of footage, investigators added 13 more charges against Ross and charged teacher assistant Juanita Nesbit, who was released on a $2,500 bond. Ross remains jailed without bond. Szwed said her son, the only verbal child in the class, confirmed what he saw. "He told me he witnessed the teacher hitting students," she said. That revelation, she added, changed every conversation she has with him. The district said in a statement it is "shocked and saddened by these allegations" and pledged to ensure…...

1+ hour, 49+ min ago (497+ words) Millions insured through the Affordable Care Act are facing higher health insurance costs in the new year, and Senators have yet to identify a bipartisan solution. The Senate is expected to vote on competing health care plans on Thursday as many Americans insured through the Affordable Care Act face skyrocketing premiums in the new year. Both proposals appear destined for failure, based on comments from Republican and Democratic leadership on Tuesday. Enhanced subsidies that have lowered out-of-pocket costs for millions are due to expire at the end of this year without further action from Congress. Senate Democrats are proposing a three-year extension of the COVID-era policy. Thursday's vote was promised as part of the deal to end the government shutdown, but passage is far from guaranteed. "Republicans have 48 hours to choose. Join Democrats and stop the spike or stick millions…...

1+ hour, 55+ min ago (395+ words) One student was killed, and another was injured, following a fight on Tuesday morning at North Forsyth High School. At a 2 p.m. news conference following the incident, the Forsyth County Sheriff's Department and the Winston-Salem Police Department made an emotional plea for change in the community. "It's truly another sad day in Forsyth County," said Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough, Jr., as he described the incident that unfolded at North Forsyth High School. >>>Find out latest: What we know after deadly fight at North Forsyth High School According to the sheriff, just after 11 a.m., a school resource officer informed the department that there was an incident at the school and that he needed "all hands on deck." Kimbrough said there was an altercation at the school between two students that resulted in one person dying and another being injured. He added that the families…...

1+ hour, 58+ min ago (226+ words) Several students are speaking out after a deadly fight at North Forsyth High School. On Tuesday morning, officials said a student has died and another is injured after a stabbing on the school's campus. Following the incident, the students were taken to the Joel Coliseum at 2825 University Parkway, where they were reunited with their families, according to the school district. During the reunification process, students spoke to WXII crews about their experience. One student said he and the victim attended elementary and middle school together. "It hurts really knowing that one of the people I could really go to and be like, 'Yo, what's up, how have you been?'he's gone now." Another 11th grader said she went to middle school with the victim and also knew the other student involved in the incident. "They were really good people, so it's…...

2+ hour, 7+ min ago (1087+ words) On a recent afternoon, Giselle Garcia, a volunteer who has been helping an Afghan family resettle, drove the father to a check-in with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She warned him and his family to prepare for the worst. The moment the father stepped into the ICE office in California's capital city, he was arrested. Coming just days after the shooting of two National Guard troops by an Afghan national suspect, federal authorities have carried out increased arrests of Afghans in the U.S., immigration lawyers say as Afghans both in and outside the country have come under intense scrutiny by immigration officials. Garcia said the family she helped had reported to all their appointments and were following all legal requirements. "He was trying to be strong for his wife and kids in the car, but the anxiety and fear were palpable," she…...