Schools & Kids
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Wilmington
Ministering Circle Grant Brings Technology to Hill School Classrooms
The Hill School will equip its 12 classrooms with interactive projectors and learning tools following a grant from the Ministering Circle, a Wilmington philanthropy group active for 130 years.
CFCC Expands Evening, Daytime Classes in Trades Across Three Campuses
Cape Fear Community College expands skilled trades programs with evening and daytime classes at three campuses this fall. Registration opened June 3.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
CFCC Marine Technology Program Draws 100 to Career Expo, Builds New Research Vessel
Cape Fear Community College's marine technology program drew over 100 students to its career expo, where half of the 25 recruiting companies are led by alumni. The college is also building a new 86-foot research vessel for student training.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
CFCC Students Will Build Homes Starting Fall 2026
Cape Fear Community College students will build homes starting Fall 2026 as part of a new hands-on training program integrating 12 construction trades.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
CFCC Lab Tech Graduates Find Jobs at Novant Health
Two CFCC Medical Laboratory Technology graduates now work at Novant Health, processing patient samples and aiding diagnoses.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Hoggard Graduate Earns Five IT Credentials From CFCC by Age 18
Coleby Ludwig will earn five IT credentials from Cape Fear Community College by age 18, including two associate degrees and three certificates in networking, systems administration and cybersecurity.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
CFCC Student Builds Photography Business While Mastering English
Cape Fear Community College student Leidy Ward Carreno was honored for ESL achievement while building a photography business with her husband.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Report projects 1.25 million young people out of work or school by 2031
A major report predicts the number of young people aged 16 to 24 who are unemployed, not in school, and not in training will reach 1.25 million by 2031, marking a shift that analysts say will narrow economic prospects for a generation.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Online Harassment Affects Majority of Teens Outside School
A recent study revealed that nearly two-thirds of adolescents who experience harassment do so online, independent of school-based bullying. This finding suggests a growing prevalence of cyberbullying extending beyond traditional schoolyard conflicts. The study highlights the need for focused strategies to address online aggression among teenagers.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Discussions Underway for New Blue-Blood College Basketball Event in 2027
An eight-team college basketball event, potentially named the 'Diamond Cup,' is in preliminary discussions for 2027. Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas, Michigan, and UConn are reportedly engaged in the planning stages. Event organizers aim to create a marquee tournament featuring prominent programs.
Thursday, June 11, 2026