http://www.countyncnews.com/education/education.xml Current NC Education News en-us Copyright 2006 BlackHorse Web IMC Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:01:00 GMT Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:01:00 GMT http://www.countyncnews.com/education/ editor@357news.com (Rob Cross) editor@357news.com (Rob Cross) http://www.countyncnews.com/education/aycock.php http://www.countyncnews.com/education/aycock.php Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:31:00 GMT editor@357news.com (Rob Cross) WAYNE COUNTY NC NEWS -- Earlier this year, an arson attempt on the Charles B. Aycock Birthplace State Historic Site, in Fremont NC, resulted in serious damage to the Aycock farmhouse. The Wayne County Sheriff's Department has charged two suspects setting fire. The first stage of restoration has been completed with a gentle cleaning of structure. Aycock is best known for building schools, but the former governor is also known for having a dark side... READ MORE]]> http://www.countyncnews.com/education/16beaufort6.php http://www.countyncnews.com/education/16beaufort6.php Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:01:00 GMT editor@357news.com (Rob Cross) BEAUFORT COUNTY NC NEWS -- Author and filmmaker, Kevin Duffus, has written a new book called, "The Last Days of Black Beard the Pirate." Duffus, recites the tale of how on a June day 290 years ago the rogue pirate Blackbeard scuttled his flagship off the coast of Beaufort, North Carolina... READ MORE]]> http://www.countyncnews.com/governor2008/11debates6.php http://www.countyncnews.com/governor2008/11debates6.php Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:01:00 GMT editor@357news.com (Rob Cross) NC NEWS -- Sponsors of House Bill 388 "Tax Credits for Children with Special Needs," felt compelled to move forward with the proposed legislation. Both State House and Senate members perceived a recent special needs education poll taken in North Carolina as a sign of support by the people for the bill's passage... READ MORE]]> http://www.countyncnews.com/northcarolina08/18bill3885.php http://www.countyncnews.com/northcarolina08/18bill3885.php Sun, 18 May 2008 12:01:00 GMT editor@357news.com (Rob Cross) WAKE COUNTY NC NEWS -- House Bill 388 "Tax Credits for Children with Special Needs," allows an individual income tax credit for part of the expense of each eligible child with special needs who is educated in nonpublic schools or public schools where tuition is charged for the student's enrollment. This is wonderful bill that helps parents of children with special needs take control and participate in their child's education... READ MORE]]> http://www.countyncnews.com/northcarolina08/14ncgovbudget5.php http://www.countyncnews.com/northcarolina08/14ncgovbudget5.php Wed, 14 May 2008 12:01:00 GMT editor@357news.com (Rob Cross) NC NEWS -- Governor Easley has released his recommended budget adjustments for the 2008-2009 fiscal year, which will increase tax on cigarettes, beer, fortified wine and spirits. The proposed budget will provide $12.5 billion for education including a 7% increase in public school teachers pay... READ MORE]]>