| Gaston College, UNCC Announce "'49er Next" |
A new program is facilitating transfers from Gaston College to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. UNCC and Gaston College recently signed a joint agreement that will boost transfers and increase academic preparation.
Sunday, November 22, 2020
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November 21, 2020 16:36
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| Mitchem Receives Jack & Donna Vanier Family Scholarship |
Regan Mitchem, Vale, N.C., was awarded a $10,000 Vanier Family Scholarship Thursday, Oct. 22, during the American Hereford Association’s (AHA) virtual awards ceremony during the AHA Annual Meeting and Conference.
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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November 9, 2020 14:06
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| New Partnership For Gaston College, Gardner-Webb |
According to Gaston College spokeswoman Stephanie Michael Pickett, the school and Gardner-Webb University in nearby Boiling Springs are now offering a program called “the Bulldog Way,” a $3,000 annual grant.
Monday, November 9, 2020
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November 8, 2020 16:35
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| Weather Update |
Area schools have announced that because of Tropical Storm Zeta, Thursday (Oct. 29th) will be a remote learning only day.
Thursday, October 29, 2020
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October 28, 2020 18:29
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| Lincoln County Middle Schools First Quarter Honor Roll |
Lincoln County Schools proudly recognizes the A and A-B honor roll students for the first quarter in the middle schools for the 2020-2021 school year.
Sunday, October 25, 2020
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October 24, 2020 14:49
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| Burgin Develops Research Skills To Succeed In Medical School |
Grace Burgin, 22, enrolled in Gardner-Webb University as a nursing student, but after studying fetal development and receiving encouragement from her professors and friends, she changed her major. The junior from Iron Station decided to pursue a degree in biology with a concentration in biomedical sciences. Her goal is to become an obstetrician/gynecologist.
Saturday, October 24, 2020
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October 22, 2020 18:23
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| School Board Election Update |
The back-of-the-ballot races in this Fall's election include choosing four of seven seats on the Lincoln County Board of Education. Voters have clear choices between the status quo (three incumbents are seeking re-election) or making changes.
Friday, October 23, 2020
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October 22, 2020 14:43
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| School Board Hears Complaints |
Most of Tuesday evening's meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Education was routine business, but the board did hear complaints from three parents about their decision to implement Plan A--face-to-face instruction--for grades K-5 which began Tuesday.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
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October 14, 2020 17:53
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| COVID-19: School Closed, Phase 3 Begins |
An outbreak of COVID-19 cases has caused the temporary closure of a Cleveland County School; Governor Cooper approves going to Phase 3; and some are upset over Lincoln County's choice for Plan A. Those are the latest items of news on the coronavirus in our area.
Thursday, October 1, 2020
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October 1, 2020 18:13
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| Here Comes Plan A |
Lincoln County Schools, like Lincoln Charter, will be going back to face-to-face in-school learning for grades K-5 next month. The decision was made at a special called meeting of the School Board Thursday morning (Sept. 24th).
Thursday, September 24, 2020
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September 23, 2020 18:22
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| Ready For Plan A? |
Schools can begin operating under Plan A for grades K-5 effective October 5th according to a revision of his executive order by Governor Roy Cooper last week. At least one area school system has already said it won't change to that plan; others will discuss it in upcoming meetings.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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September 23, 2020 18:22
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| More In-School Classes Possible For Younger Kids |
Following an announcement by Governor Roy Cooper Thursday afternoon (Sept. 17th), schools are pondering whether to return to in-person learning five days weekly for students in grades K-5.
Thursday, September 17, 2020
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September 17, 2020 10:49
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| New Partnership To Make Local Medical Supplies |
A new and innovative partnership will soon bear some positive fruit. According to Gaston College spokeswoman Stephanie Michael Pickett, it means providing better products for the medical community and potentially creating new small business opportunities.
Friday, September 11, 2020
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September 10, 2020 14:54
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| Union County EMS Gives Gaston College Ambulance |
Gaston College’s EMS program is benefiting from the donation of an ambulance from Union County EMS. The Monroe-based agency is affiliated with Atrium Health. The retired vehicle will be used to train students in the emergency medical science program. The ambulance arrived Thursday.
Sunday, September 6, 2020
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September 5, 2020 15:54
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| "Of The Year" Winners Announced For Gaston County Schools |
Gaston County Schools has announced its “Of the Year” award recipients for the 2020-2021 academic year. The Zoom video conferencing platform was used to inform the finalists of the winner in each “Of the Year” category: Teacher, New Teacher, Teacher Assistant, Principal, Assistant Principal, and Central Office Administrator.
Saturday, September 5, 2020
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September 4, 2020 19:24
