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Report finds achievement gaps among Marion County students based on race, ethnicity

By Jade Jackson Click here for updates on this story     INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation released its Education for All report Tuesday that addresses educational gaps between Black and Hispanic students and their white and Asian peers in Marion County. Claire Fiddian-Green, the president and chief executive officer of the foundation, said

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Former students shocked by arrest of Polk County teacher accused of indecent liberties

By Hannah Mackenzie Click here for updates on this story     COLUMBUS, North Carolina (WLOS) — Investigations are underway in Polk County, where a high school teacher has been arrested. John Brian Taylor is charged with indecent liberties with a student. The high school’s faculty directory lists Taylor as a business teacher. Steffan Walker, who graduated

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Deadlier than Fire: NC firefighters paying out of pocket for crucial health screenings

By Jennifer Emert Click here for updates on this story     ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — “If it wasn’t for the testing I was diligent about, I’d be dead today,” said medically retired Asheville Firefighter Ben Brickhouse of how he caught his prostate cancer diagnosis with lab testing during his routine physical. Brickhouse had no symptoms.

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