Audit urged to restore credibility of testing program
Raleigh AP reports regional education officials told a State Board committee that an external audit of North Carolina's testing program could restore credibility to a widely regarded system. Officials said passing scores for end of grade math tests were too low, leaving most students passing yet about 17 percent failing last year. Fifth graders faced promotion stakes under the accountability rules.
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Dogs seized from yard amid city code violations in Wilmington
Authorities removed between 25 and 30 dogs and puppies from Palmer Watson's fenced yard in Wilmington after a contempt of court finding over failing to clean the property and care for the animals. The dogs were sent to the New Hanover County animal shelter. no adoptions planned due to breed policy.
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