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wbtv. com > 04/29/2026 > cms-board-rejects-superintendents-21-billion-budget

CMS board rejects superintendent's $2. 1 billion budget

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (44+ words) Charlotte Mecklenburg School board members say they needed more time and answers before approving spending plan....

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wbtv. com > 05/03/2026 > charlotte-school-board-seeks-new-budget-after-rejecting-superintendents-21-billion-plan

Charlotte school board seeks new budget after rejecting superintendent's $2. 1 billion plan

5+ hour, 9+ min ago  (352+ words) CHARLOTTE, N. C. (WBTV) - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools worked Saturday to pass a budget for the 202627 school year. The push comes after the school board rejected Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill's proposal on April 28 -- an unprecedented move. The board voted 81 against Hill's proposal. Board Chair…...

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wbtv. com > video > 05/02/2026 > nevada-principal-year-winner

Nevada Principal of the year winner

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (66+ words) WBTV Nevada Principal of the year winner "The Bubble" in Boulder City set to close after a goodbye ceremony on Tuesday, May 5 Broker: Las Vegas developer buys old Skyvue Ferris wheel site Nick Kurtz looks to improve on promising rookie…...

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wbtv. com > 05/01/2026 > grammy-winning-gospel-artist-performs-support-barber-scotia-college-rebuild

Grammy-winning gospel artist performs to support Barber-Scotia College rebuild

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (239+ words) CHARLOTTE, N. C. (WBTV) - Grammy-winning gospel artist Bishop Hezekiah Walker performed Friday night at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church to help Barber-Scotia College raise money as the school works to rebuild. The college lost its accreditation and shut down more than 20 years ago....

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Juan Puente

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (127+ words) WBTV Juan Carlos Puente spent much of his high school years contemplating his future. Although he had always been creative, he struggled to find his niche. Initially interested in graphic design, Juan became increasingly drawn to writing, particularly journalism, during…...

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wbtv. com > 05/01/2026 > thousands-rally-public-education-higher-teacher-pay-raleigh

Thousands rally for public education, higher teacher pay in Raleigh

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (320+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. (WBTV) - Public school teachers and advocates on their behalf flooded the heart of Raleigh on Friday for the largest statewide teachers rally since 2019. Organized by the North Carolina Association of Educators, the "Kids over Corporation" rally demands lawmakers provide…...

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wbtv. com > video > 05/01/2026 > inside-north-carolina-2026-teachers-rally-educators-call-out-lawmakers-call-each-other

Inside North Carolina 2026 teachers rally: Educators call out lawmakers, call on each other

2+ day, 23+ min ago  (88+ words) WBTV Inside North Carolina 2026 teachers rally: Educators call out lawmakers, call on each other SC Spotlight: Chesterfield County deputy arrest, Rock Hill Gettys building sale, Rock Hill Derby event Water deemed safe after smell of gasoline was reported in south…...

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wbtv. com > video > 05/01/2026 > education-rally-stream

Education rally stream

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (60+ words) WBTV 3 hurt after crashing into Charlotte Fire Department headquarters Buses leave Charlotte for Raleigh ahead of major education rally Dangerous street takeovers blowing up" in popularity in Charlotte region Wrongful death lawsuit filed against estate of NASCAR"s Greg Biffle…...

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wbtv. com > 05/01/2026 > thousands-show-up-major-education-rally-raleigh-pictures-here

Thousands show up for major education rally in Raleigh: Pictures here

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (116+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. (WBTV) - Thousands of teachers, students and community members from across North Carolina poured into Raleigh on Friday for an education rally. Organized by the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE), the "Kids Over Corporations" rally was planned for weeks…...

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wbtv. com > 05/01/2026 > live-stream-north-carolina-teachers-rally-raleigh-increased-public-school-funding

Live stream: North Carolina teachers rally in Raleigh for increased public school funding

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (161+ words) COLUMBIA, S. C. (WBTV) - More than 3, 000 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools staff members called out Friday to attend the "Kids Over Corporations" rally, demanding increased public school funding and higher teacher pay. Thousands of teachers and education advocates from across North Carolina are expected to…...