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Let’s talk Career Technical Education

In last week’s article we defined Career Technical Education and how it has evolved from the vocational classes of the past. I also introduced you to three of the pathways offered at Hayesville High School. This week I am going to talk more about CTE pathways and earning workforce ready credentials.

Human trafficking is present around the world

Human trafficking is a serious issue that has been present in our world for far too long, unfortunately, there are not any signs pointing to it slowing down. There are many cases of human trafficking around the world, along with the United States.

National School Counselors Week

National School Counselors Week kicked off on Monday, Jan. 7. Clay County Schools has five dedicated counselors who each shared why they do what they do for the students and families.

Hacking will be extreme in the Metaverse

If you’ve been on Facebook for any amount of time, chances are that you have either been targeted by or fell victim to scammers.  In 2021, the Federal Trade Commission released a report that stated more than 95,000 reported falling for social media scams, totaling around $770 million in losses.

Crypto mining put on hold in Clay County

Clay County Commissioners adopted a temporary moratorium on crypto mining after a public hearing last week. The move will prevent those kinds of businesses from operating here for a least 61 days, but the moratorium could continue through Aug. 5 before coming back for review.

I-26 East Section Closing Overnight This Week

A section of Interstate 26 East overlapping the Buncombe and Henderson County line will be closed each of the next four night with traffic diverting to roads with longer green lights. Contractors for the N.C.

Taxpayer advocates hope latest broadband grants go to unserved areas

Applications are open for North Carolina’s government broadband grants. Taxpayer advocates hope the money is spent in the right places. Gov.

Gov. Kemp Announces Over $5.6 Million in Grants for Law Enforcement Training Program

Governor Brian P. Kemp and Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) Executive Director Jay Neal announced the awards of 46 grants totaling $5,618,762 through the Law Enforcement Training Grant Program.

NCDPI Partners with Microsoft & Prodigy Learning to Offer ‘Coding in Minecraft’ to Middle School Students

The N.C. Department of Public Instruction announced today a collaboration with Microsoft and Prodigy Learning to bring the award winning ‘Coding in Minecraft’ credential program to all middle school students across the state over a three-year period.

Governor Cooper Honors North Carolina’s Black STEM Leaders During Black History Month

Today, Governor Roy Cooper recognized North Carolina’s African American leaders and organizations in the science, technology, engineering and math fields for their critical work.