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Board of Education to meet Monday

Board of Education to meet Monday

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Pender County Board of Education will meet Monday in a closed-session meeting to discuss confidential student information, according to a news release from a school system spokesperson.

The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. at Central Office in Burgaw.

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Teacher, parent recognized at Board of Education meeting

Teacher, parent recognized at Board of Education meeting

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Two Pender County women were recently recognized at a Board of Education meeting, according to the school system’s website.

Karen McGowen from Pender High School was recognized as the Outstanding Teacher for Gifted Education and Mary Tobin was recognized as Pender County's Outstanding Parent of the Gifted.

The women represented the school district a the state level in the North Carolina Association of the Gifted and Talented recognition program. 

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Asst. Superintendent resigns in Pender County; school system releases statement

Asst. Superintendent resigns in Pender County; school system releases statement

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Pender County Schools Assistant Superintendent Rachel Manning has resigned her position with the school system.

A spokesperson for Pender County Schools says it's not certain yet when Manning's last day is scheduled or the reason for the resignation. There is also no information available yet on how a successor for Manning will be selected.

Manning served as the county's interim superintendent before Dr. Terri Cobb took over in 2012.

Pender County Board of Education to meet Tuesday

Pender County Board of Education to meet Tuesday

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Pender County Board of Education will meet Tuesday in a closed-session meeting to discuss personnel employment, according to a news release from a school system spokesperson.

The meeting will take place at 3 p.m. at Topsail High School.

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South Topsail hosts Thorpe Science Night Friday

South Topsail hosts Thorpe Science Night Friday

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – South Topsail Elementary will hold Thorpe Science Night Friday as they participate with the North Carolina Science Festival.

Schools across the state applied to participate in this festival.

Vendors from the community are included in South Topsail’s science night activities.

The event will take place at the school Friday night, 5:30-7:30.

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South Topsail Elementary to host Relay for Life activities

South Topsail Elementary to host Relay for Life activities

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – South Topsail Elementary will have a day of activities Friday focused around Relay for Life.

The school will present a check to the American Cancer Society around 1:20 p.m. in the multi-purpose room.

According to school officials, students will take part in a “Relay Recess” throughout the day where they will participate in stations to learn about health and wellness.

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Bryan Davis resigns as Topsail football coach

HAMPSTEAD, NC (WECT) - Bryan Davis has resigned as Topsail's football coach.  Davis informed athletics director B.J. Horne of his decision on Monday.

"He is fielding other offers but has no plans to accept them now." said Horne. "He wanted to give us as much time as possible to replace him."

Assistant coach Jim Clanahan will oversee workouts on an interim basis. Clanahan also serves as the girls basketball coach.

Davis will continue his teaching duties at the school.

Davis came to Topsail in 2007 after guiding Southwest Guilford to back-to-back class 3A playoff appearances. In his six seasons the Pirates owned a 40-30 overall record with two playoff wins, the last coming in the 2011 season.

Davis's departure comes when Topsail prepares to make the move to the Mideastern 3A/4A conference next season.

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