| Masks--Catawba County: Yes
Lincoln Charter: Optional |
Two area school boards took opposite views on masking at Monday (Oct. 25th) meetings. The Catawba County Board of Education decided to stay with its mask mandate until the next school board meeting on November 8th. The Lincoln Charter Board voted to make masks optional.
Monday, October 25, 2021
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October 24, 2021 21:01
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| COVID in Schools Update |
Cases of COVID-19 in Lincoln County Schools increased slightly last week, but remain below the number experienced weekly before the school system switched to 'masks optional' on September 29th. Here are the latest figures.
Monday, October 25, 2021
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October 24, 2021 08:30
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| Groundbreaking For New Fiber Center, Oct. 27 |
Gaston College is connecting the threads for a brighter tomorrow. Oct. 27 at 1:30 p.m., there will be a groundbreaking ceremony for the college’s new fiber innovation center.
Sunday, October 24, 2021
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October 23, 2021 08:29
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| COVID School Report |
Gaston County's Board of Education voted Monday evening (Oct. 18th) to continue requiring masks for students, staff and visitors in Gaston County Schools. The number of new cases of COVID-19 is declining but Health Director Steve Eaton told the board he didn't recommend they make a change at this time.
Monday, October 18, 2021
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October 19, 2021 08:09
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| COVID Cases In Schools Declining |
Here's the latest on COVID in schools.
Sunday, October 10, 2021
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October 12, 2021 06:40
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| Schools Masks Update |
The weekly report from Lincoln County Schools says the number of COVID-19 cases declined for the second straight week. The schools went 'masks optional' effective last Wednesday (Sept. 29th).
Monday, October 4, 2021
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October 3, 2021 08:03
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| Masks Optional Policy Will Continue |
Lincoln County Schools 'masks optional' policy can continue after Superior Court Judge James Morgan of Shelby denied a request for a temporary restraining order Thursday.
Thursday, September 30, 2021
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October 31, 2021 00:41
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| Masks Optional in Lincoln County Schools |
On Wednesday, Lincoln County Schools will become one of only six (out of 115) North Carolina school districts in which masks are optional.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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September 29, 2021 17:55
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| Lincoln Charter & Catawba County Schools Continue Masks |
Monday, September 27, 2021
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September 26, 2021 21:42
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| Lincoln County Rethink Education Team Members Chosen |
Ten Lincoln County Schools teachers and administrators were chosen to serve as facilitators who will help prepare teachers across the state to deliver high-quality instruction in a variety of settings and situations.
Thursday, September 23, 2021
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September 22, 2021 11:18
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| School Mask Update |
Gaston County Schools will continue to require masks until Oct. 18th. The School Bord voted Monday.
Monday, September 20, 2021
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September 19, 2021 22:53
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| Second Schools Staff Member Dies From COVID |
Lincoln County Schools have now had two staff members--a teacher and a custodian/bus driver to die from the COVID-19 virus.
Monday, September 20, 2021
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September 20, 2021 21:30
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| COVID Numbers In Schools Growing |
The number of cases of COVID-19 in area schools continues to grow.
Friday, September 17, 2021
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September 19, 2021 22:54
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| Fourth Wave Continues |
The delta variant surge is continuing, but the Lincoln County Board of Education ignored reports from Health Director Davin Madden and NCDHHS Chief Medical Officer Dr. Elizabeth Tillson Tuesday night, and approved going to 'masks optional' September 29th.
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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September 16, 2021 11:13
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| Lincoln County Schools Will End Mask Mandate |
Lincoln County Schools will end a mask mandate and go 'masks optional' effective September 29th.
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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September 15, 2021 05:18
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| Schools Report More COVID Cases |
The delta variant of the COVID virus is not only causing more cases; it's also causing more cases among the young. Here's the latest report from
Friday, September 10, 2021
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September 10, 2021 09:09
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| Schools Experiencing More COVID Cases |
Schools--like society in general--are experiencing an increase in COVID cases--largely due to the delta variant.
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
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September 9, 2021 18:36
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| COVID Update |
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday (Aug. 29th) that he supports making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for school children. So far, no vaccine has been approved for children under age 12.
Monday, August 30, 2021
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September 1, 2021 19:24
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| Schools Report COVID Cases |
During this first week of school for students, Lincoln County Schools reported 37 cases of COVID.
Friday, August 27, 2021
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August 26, 2021 18:57
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| Schools Talk Masks |
Lincoln Charter School will require masks until September 28th; Catawba County Schols will continue 'masks optional.' Those decisions were made on split votes Monday evening (Aug. 23rd).
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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August 23, 2021 09:47
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| Back-To-School |
School begins this Monday August 23rd for Lincoln County Schools as well as schools in Catawba, Gaston and Cleveland counties. Be cautious and patient and let's have a safe opening day. (Article Updated With Some Back-To-School Photos)
Monday, August 23, 2021
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August 24, 2021 03:47
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| Lincoln County Schools Will Require Masks For 30 Days |
Lincoln County Health Director Davin Madden issued a request Tuesday (Aug. 17th) that all schools in Lincoln County institute a temporary mask mandate because of the quickly growing number of COVID infections in the county. Lincoln County Schools posted a bulletin that says they'll now require masks for at least 30 days.
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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August 18, 2021 17:16
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| Lincoln Charter Says Masks Now Required for Staff |
Lincoln Charter School, which started the school year last Wednesday (Aug. 11th) with a 'masks optional' policy for teachers and students has changed to 'masks required" for teachers and other staff.
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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August 16, 2021 20:48
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| Gaston County Schools Now Say "Wear A Mask!" |
The Gaston County Board of Education has reversed its 'masks optional' decision. Masks will be required in Gaston County schools when school starts Monday.
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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August 16, 2021 08:22
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| Welcome Back Students & Staff |
This is a busy time for families as they plan on returning to school and all the activities that make this a memorable time in a child’s life.
Monday, August 16, 2021
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August 13, 2021 14:38
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| Gaston College, J.C. Smith Enter Agreement |
Gaston College and Johnson C. Smith University recently entered an important agreement facilitating direct-entry transfers from Gaston College to JCSU.
Sunday, August 15, 2021
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August 14, 2021 10:02
