6+ hour, 28+ min ago   (467+ words) A moment to celebrate in Lee County Schools There are moments in public service when the numbers tell a story that deserves to be celebrated. The release of the 2025-2026 North Carolina School Performance Grades is one of those moments for…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (652+ words) From gambling and pawning possessions to taking out loans, a new survey uncovered the extreme lengths parents go to afford back-to-school supplies. The survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children revealed that nearly one in 10 (8%) have gambled in order to have…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (405+ words) Babies who grow up around dogs are on average healthier and require fewer antibiotic courses than their peers, according to new research. They are also less likely to develop respiratory tract infections — which can lead to asthma — than young children…...

4+ week, 6+ hour ago   (569+ words) August in the South has a very specific rhythm. The humidity is thick, the tomatoes are ripe, and beneath the cicadas’ screeches, you might hear a collective sigh from caregivers realizing that summer vacation is nearing an end, even though…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (185+ words) Joseph Littlejohn had an internship with Sandhills Community College while a student, applied for a position with SCC and is currently a part-time employee at SCC in Housekeeping. PINEHURST — Sandhills Community College will host a no cost, informational event titled…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (210+ words) Secondary school science teachers discuss cross-curricular integration of Career & Technical Education (CTE) opportunities with district CTE Staff. The session emphasized how STEM standards in core classes like Biology can integrate CTE principles that help students find career-focused connections to what…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (442+ words) The average parent loses the equivalent of 48 nights of sleep each year worrying about their child — with concerns about technology emerging as the biggest contributors. A new survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children finds that families are entering the school…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (652+ words) Parents often find their adolescents glued to screens, immersed in virtual experiences rather than venturing into the great outdoors. The average child spends five to eight hours per day in front of a screen. When it comes to adolescents and…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (621+ words) An expert who treats teens hooked on social media has revealed the most dangerous app — and how to spot if your kids are truly addicted. Nick Dunkley, 47, is operations manager for UK Addiction Treatment (UKAT), the biggest private addiction treatment…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (304+ words) Lee County Schools has announced a leadership transition at Deep River Elementary School, effective July 1. Emily Coggins will step down as principal of Deep River Elementary effective June 30 to focus on personal and family priorities. Coggins has served the Deep…...