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AG announces student contest to fight prescription drug abuse

Submitted by John Cominsky on Tuesday, March 19th, 1:50 pm

North Carolina high school students can help fight prescription drug abuse and overdose deaths by entering a video contest sponsored by Attorney General Roy Cooper and the NC Department of Justice.

To educate young people about the dangers of prescription drug abuse, Cooper is partnering with the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators, the North Carolina Parent Resource Center, and the Governor’s Institute on Substance Abuse to sponsor a student video competition.

Cooper is asking students to create public service announcement videos on the topic of teen prescription drug abuse. All students enrolled in grades nine through 12 in North Carolina are eligible to enter.

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Proposed bill would allow for armed volunteers at NC schools

Submitted by Chris Dyches

Thursday, January 31st, 2013, 3:31pm

Proposed bill would allow for armed volunteers at NC schools

There is a new push underway in North Carolina that could allow some school workers to carry a gun on school grounds.

The proposed bill was one of 15 bills introduced to the state Senate on Thursday by Republican Senator Stan Bingham from Davidson County.

According to the proposal Senate Bill 27, certain teachers and other volunteers could be designated as "school safety marshals" and be allowed to carry firearms in emergency situations.

They would be able to have a gun on school grounds, bus, athletic property or any property used by the school board or board of trustees.

These marshals would provide armed security at schools that do not have a school resource officer.

Right now, only law enforcement officers are allowed to have guns on school grounds in North Carolina.

The bill, if passed, would call for the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission to come up with a training regime for volunteers.

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Box Tops for Education Program to help local schools

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Thursday, January 3rd, 2013, 7:04pm

Box Tops for Education Program to help local schools

Beginning Thursday, January 3, and lasting through Tuesday, January 8, Food Lion shoppers may help their local schools earn up to $20,000 by collecting box tops from specially-marked General Mills products.

The “Return to School” program offers customers the opportunity to purchase any six specially-marked General Mills products at any Food Lion store, and collect the box tops to earn money for their local school. Food Lion also participates in events throughout the year to support the Box Tops for Education program.

General Mills has administered the Box Tops for Education program for 17 years.

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Sheriff offers safety tips for back to school

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Thursday, August 9th, 2012, 4:48pm

Sheriff offers safety tips for back to school

The Alexander County Sheriff has safety tips for students who will be walking to and from school this year.

"Parents can teach their children the following safety tips which will inform the youngsters of the danger signs to watch for and avoid when walking between school and home." Sheriff Chris Bowman added, "Drivers should be cautious of children walking back and forth to school.

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Grant will cover all AP/IB test fees in North Carolina schools

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Wednesday, August 8th, 2012, 1:38pm

A grant and supplemental funds from the U.S. Department of Education will make it possible for every eligible North Carolina high school student taking an Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exam this year to have his or her test fees covered.

As a part of the federal Advanced Placement Test Fee Program, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) will receive more than $800,000 to cover AP and IB test fees for all low-income students who qualify during the 2012-13 school year.

"Many students use their AP and IB courses to get a head start on earning a college degree," said State Superintendent June Atkinson. "The cost of a test should not be a hurdle in any student's path to reaching his or her goals for higher education or a career."

43 state education agencies were recently awarded a total of more than $21 million in grants from the USDE's Advanced Placement Test Fee Program.

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Community Blood Center of the Carolinas launches Pints for Pencils Program

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Monday, August 6th, 2012, 10:41am

The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas is supporting regional public schools through its Second Annual 'Pints for Pencils' campaign. For each blood donation in August and September, CBCC will donate $1 for school supplies to the public school systems in the 16 North Carolina and three South Carolina counties they serve.

Martin Grable, president and CEO of CBCC explains why the Pints for Pencils Program is important, "As blood is to patients, so are pencils to students. This is why we are committed to building and strengthening community through various collaborations throughout the region".

For more information on hosting a blood drive or donating blood in your area, click here.

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Shot clinics available before school starts

Submitted by Jessica Sells, Web Producer

Tuesday, July 31st, 2012, 4:17pm

ALEXANDER COUNTY, NC – As students prepare to go back to school, make sure their shot records are up-to-date.

The Alexander County Health Department announced today via the county's social media that it will hold open shot clinics on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1pm-5pm, and on Fridays from 8 am – 12pm.

Call (828) 632-9704 with any questions.

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