Newly released test scores from North Carolina’s schools highlight quick improvements in student performance. The state’s school superintendent credits teachers’ dedication as the driving force behind these results. Educators, he says, are proving that positive changes can happen rapidly when efforts are focused and persistent.

Brewer High’s talented anglers secured 25th place at the High School Fishing World Finals, showcasing their skills on a national platform.

A Yukon High School junior has made history as the first student in the district to earn a private pilot license, a milestone achieved through the school’s budding aviation program.