Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of August.
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🎓 Education
Pauline Jones High School (formerly Ramsey Street High School) will welcome its first class for the 2026-27 school year in Cumberland County.
Fayetteville State University opened its new 72,000 sqft College of Education building on Thursday, Aug.
20, uniting teacher programs and campus resources under one roof. The $69.3 million facility, funded by N.C. General Assembly appropriations, strengthens education partnerships (faculty, students, and guests celebrated the opening).
Cumberland County Schools hired Jill McKenna as the new assistant superintendent for Exceptional Children's Services when the board elevated the role to match its wider duties.
McKenna comes from Johnston County Public Schools (supporting 6,200 special education students in 49 schools) and brings proven experience to help families.
Students will attend Pauline Jones High School starting Aug.
24 at the new building on B Street following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 20 (the school was renamed from Ramsey Street Alternative High School to honor local educator Pauline Jones).
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