Section V has always been a hotbed for lacrosse talent, and now people are voting on who deserves the title of greatest ever. The discussion started with a review of All‑American honors, local all‑state picks, and the big moments that defined each player’s career. Experts and coaches were aske
In Sacramento, a coalition of teachers, school boards and labor unions met to protest Governor Newsom’s latest budget move. The governor proposes to pause $3. 9 billion of the mandatory education money set aside by Proposition 98, a law that guarantees about 40 % of the state’s general fund for scho
A 17‑year‑old from Gateway High School entered a district art contest hoping to honor her Peruvian roots. She originally planned to create her work at a local Hispanic community center, but the place was nearly empty because many staff members feared that any visit could attract immigration official
Studies show that about one in four high‑school students in the U. S. are bullied by classmates. The new research looks specifically at bullying that targets people because of their race, ethnicity, country of origin or religion. It also asks whether a school’s mix of different groups and its loca
The governor once promised to fix school funding and help kids start learning early. He said he would give more money to poor districts and improve reading and math for all children. Those promises sounded hopeful. After a year in office, the plan changed. The governor cut money that helps low‑inco
The weekend saw a flurry of high school games across the region. In baseball, Dixie Heights won 1‑0 over Covington Catholic in a tight KHSAA 9th Region quarterfinal. Ryle edged Highlands 3‑1, while Conner dominated St. Henry with a 9‑4 score. Beechwood outplayed Newport Central Catholic, finishing 9
Last week, high school athletes across Western North Carolina delivered impressive performances, with standout players leaving their mark in playoffs and championships. Soccer goalkeeper Rosalie Sharpe from Asheville High made key saves to secure a narrow overtime win, while soccer forward Aria Gile
A young artist in 1825 set out to draw the trees and streams of the Hudson Valley, a trip that changed how Americans saw their own land. Thomas Cole’s finished works were not European mountains or ancient ruins; they captured the jagged peaks of the Catskills, their green woods, silver rivers, water
The spring sports season is winding down, and local athletes are stepping up to finish strong. Fans can choose the top performer of the week by voting until Thursday night. A standout moment came from a player who struck out 32 batters in two games, helping her team win the conference softball titl
The University of South Carolina made a major change to its medical school this year. They renamed it after Florence doctor Edward Floyd and his wife, Kay. The announcement happened during a private gathering on May 22. The decision honors years of support and giving back to the university. Edward
