Nearly $125K in grants award to NC schools, nonprofitsNearly $125K in grants award to NC schools, nonprofitsTriangle Community Foundation and Biogen Idec Foundation is awarding 34 grants totaling $124,999 to North Carolina schools and nonprofits as part of its Ignite the Power of STEM program.Triangle Community Foundation and Biogen Idec Foundation is awarding 34 grants totaling $124,999 to North Carolina schools and nonprofits as part of its Ignite the Power of STEM program.Make-up days impact some families’ spring break plansMake-up days impact some families’ spring break plansWake County’s decision to send some students to school during their previously scheduled spring break has some families scrambling to rework their vacation plans.Wake County’s decision to send some students to school during their previously scheduled spring break has some families scrambling to rework their vacation plans.Wake Co. Eight days were lost due to the weather and some students will lose days from their spring break holiday.

Raleigh charter school fighting to keep doors openRaleigh charter school fighting to keep doors openA charter school in Raleigh for students with special needs may have to close its doors at the end of the school year.A charter school in Raleigh for students with special needs may have to close its doors at the end of the school year.Special needs charter school faces closure after charter revocationSpecial needs charter school faces closure after charter revocationA teacher at Dynamic Community Charter School works with 9th grader David Catoe, who has higher functioning Asperger’s syndrome.A Raleigh charter schools for students with special need is one of four charters that could be close to closing.A Raleigh charter schools for students with special need is one of four charters that could be close to closing.Boxill announces resignation 4 months after Wainstein Report implicationBoxill announces resignation 4 months after Wainstein Report implicationA former UNC faculty chairwoman announced her resignation four months after she was notified by the university of its intent to terminate her employment.A former UNC faculty chairwoman announced her resignation four months after she was notified by the university of its intent to terminate her employment.North Carolina NewsMore>> Official: 11 service members presumed dead in helicopter crashOfficial: 11 service members presumed dead in helicopter crashSeven Marines and four soldiers aboard an Army helicopter that crashed over waters off Florida during a routine night training mission were presumed dead.Seven Marines and four soldiers aboard an Army helicopter that crashed over waters off Florida during a routine night training mission were presumed dead.Nearly $125K in grants award to NC schools, nonprofitsNearly $125K in grants award to NC schools, nonprofitsTriangle Community Foundation and Biogen Idec Foundation is awarding 34 grants totaling $124,999 to North Carolina schools and nonprofits as part of its Ignite the Power of STEM program.Triangle Community Foundation and Biogen Idec Foundation is awarding 34 grants totaling $124,999 to North Carolina schools and nonprofits as part of its Ignite the Power of STEM program.NC House bill wants youths out from under tanning bedsNC House bill wants youths out from under tanning bedsDermatologists and other health advocates are working again to ban all children from using tanning beds in North Carolina.Dermatologists and other health advocates are working again to ban all children from using tanning beds in North Carolina.Wake, Greensboro governing body changes go to Senate floorRALEIGH: Wake, Greensboro governing body changes go to Senate floorNorth Carolina Republican senators have entered again into affairs of local governments without being asked to do so, this time in Wake County and Greensboro.North Carolina Republican senators have entered again into affairs of local governments without being asked to do so, this time in Wake County and Greensboro.Feds to hear public comments on 3-state natural gas pipelineFeds to hear public comments on 3-state natural gas pipelineThe federal agency looking into a proposed $5 billion, three-state natural gas pipeline is hearing from eastern North Carolina residents.The federal agency looking into a proposed $5 billion, three-state natural gas pipeline is hearing from eastern North Carolina residents.Commissioner, GOP legislators back NC insurance billsCommissioner, GOP legislators back NC insurance billsRepublican lawmakers and Democratic state Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin back legislation they say would improve the process to set North Carolina homeowner insurance rates and give insurers a new way to cover huge losses after a hurricane.Republican lawmakers and Democratic state Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin back legislation they say would improve the process to set North Carolina homeowner insurance rates and give insurers a new way to cover huge losses after a hurricane. Schools mum on notifying parents about employee’s prostitution chargeMoore County Schools is “fully cooperating with law enforcement,” after a teaching assistant resigned amid a human trafficking investigation.Moore County Schools is “fully cooperating with law enforcement,” after a teaching assistant resigned amid a human trafficking investigation.

Son charged in Durham couple’s murder at Myrtle Beach hotelSon charged in Durham couple’s murder at Myrtle Beach hotelPolice have charged the son of a Durham couple who were found shot to death Friday in a Myrtle Beach hotel room.Police have charged the son of a Durham couple who were found shot to death Friday in a Myrtle Beach hotel room.6 arrested in Fayetteville human trafficking investigation6 arrested in Fayetteville human trafficking investigationThe Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested six men Thursday in connection with a human trafficking investigation.The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested six men Thursday in connection with a human trafficking investigation.Employee says murdered Durham couple was ‘like family to me’Employee says murdered Durham couple was ‘like family to me’Carried and Steve Turner were found murdered in a Myrtle Beach hotel room.A former employee of a Durham couple found murdered in a Myrtle Beach hotel says when employees left for the day, Carrie Turner would hug them and say, “I may never see you again.”A former employee of a Durham couple found murdered in a Myrtle Beach hotel says when employees left for the day, Carrie Turner would hug them and say, “I may never see you again.”Suspect in Granville Co. Schools mum on notifying parents about employee’s prostitution charge

Moore County Schools is “fully cooperating with law enforcement,” a system spokeswoman said Monday, after a teaching assistant resigned amid a human trafficking investigation.

Moore County Schools is “fully cooperating with law enforcement,” a system spokeswoman said Monday, after a teaching assistant resigned amid a human trafficking investigation.

Employee says murdered Durham couple was ‘like family to me’Employee says murdered Durham couple was ‘like family to me’

A former employee of a Durham couple found murdered in a Myrtle Beach hotel says when he and other employees left for the day, their boss would hug them and say, “I may never see you again.”

A former employee of a Durham couple found murdered in a Myrtle Beach hotel says when he and other employees left for the day, their boss would hug them and say, “I may never see you again.”

6 arrested in Fayetteville human trafficking investigation6 arrested in Fayetteville human trafficking investigation The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested six men Thursday in connection with a human trafficking investigation.
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested six men Thursday in connection with a human trafficking investigation.

Suspect in Granville Co.

Greene County hospital foundation offers scholarships | Observer-Reporter

Arts Park project: Committee planning to break ground on the project as soon as ground thaws Arts Park project: Committee planning to break ground on the project as soon as ground thaws

The Arts Park Advisory Committee is planning to break ground on the Arts Park as soon the ground thaws, and bids could soon be advertised for the first phase of the project. The Arts Center Board of Directors purchased the space and added soil, grass and plants, and started using the location to host community programs, festivals, art and craft demonstrations and musical concerts.

The plan calls for the Arts Park to be developed in three phases. The third phase also includes designing art walls for where the park borders the alley and having ongoing, comprehensive arts programming that involves and serves the community.

The cost to develop the project is about $680,000, although Wish said that was a rough estimate. In August, The Arts Center received a $190,220 Bush Foundation grant to help develop the Arts Park. In addition, The Arts Center received a $20,000 grant from Arts Midwest in 2013 to support a planning and feasibility study for the park’s development.

The Arts Center is also the only finalist from North Dakota for an ArtPlace America 2015 National Grants Program. Representatives from ArtPlace America visited Jamestown and The Arts Center in late February.

“It was really fun to take them around Jamestown and show them the economic structure here and show them the place at The Arts Center because it is the only place of its kind,” Wish said.

When completed, musicians will be able to perform at the park. Personally, I know that as a really good model for the arts in partnership with the city regenerating a walkable downtown area.”

When Wish met with Bush Foundation representatives, they talked about communities in Sioux Falls, S.D., Rapid City, S.D., and New York Mills, Minn., using a public space for community gatherings.

“Main Street Square in Rapid City is a really great example of public community art space and what it can do to reinvigorate the downtown,” Wish said.

Art Alley began as a downtown public arts project in Rapid City in 2005.

La Red Health Center Receives Award from Del. GEORGETOWN, Del.- The Delaware Community Foundation has awarded La Red Health Center $50,000 to expand its comprehensive case management for the homeless program.

The DCF strives to find creative, sustainable ways to work together for the benefit of the community. LRHC is working in collaboration with Tap Faith and the ACE Peer Resource Center.

An estimated 6,000 individuals are homeless in Delaware per year, with many more individuals and families at risk to experience homelessness.

LRHC’s mission is to be a Center of Excellence, which provides quality patient centered care to the diverse members of our community.

For more information call 302-855-1233 or visit www.laredhealthcenter.org .

Fremont Police are seeking to add another tool in its fight against crime.

Police Chief Jeff Elliott on Tuesday received approval from the Fremont City Council to apply for a grant that, if approved, would provide funds to purchase body-worn cameras for the department.

Currently, the department has 12 of the camera, which attach to an officer’s uniform and can record interactions with the public.

Body-worn cameras have become increasingly popular with departments across the country. There was debate on why the Airport Commission uses a farm manager to handle the bidding process when the Department of Utilities handles its own process.

* Approved a resolution on Ron Vlach’s request to use Christensen Field for a fireworks display on July 3.

* Approved a resolution on MainStreet of Fremont’s request to close various streets for its 5K Color Run.

Three Lehigh Valley music groups net more than $50,000 in grants | lehighvalleylive.com

The Presser Foundation has selected three Lehigh Valley-based music and education groups to receive grants in its 2014-2015 Advancement of Music program.

The Philadelphia-based foundation, which started in 1939, focuses on music education and music philanthropy, according to its website.

The Allentown Symphony Association, Bach Choir of Bethlehem and Community Music School of the Lehigh Valley have all been named as recipients.

According to a news release, the foundation awarded almost $650,000 in grants to music organizations within a 100-mile radius of Philadelphia.

According to the foundation, The Bach Choir of Bethlehem will receive a three-year $12,500 award/year ($37,500 total); Community Music School Lehigh Valley received $9,000 and Allentown Symphony Association received $5,000.

Kelly Huth may be reached at khuth@express-times.com.

Three CEOs joined Hyland on the panel: Bill Cheney, former CUNA CEO and president/CEO at the $10.6 billion Schools First Federal Credit Union, Jane Watkins, president/CEO of the $2.7 billion Virginia Credit Union and Brett Thompson, president/CEO of the Wisconsin Credit Union League. The credit union has made supporting educational institutions that employ and support the credit union members a way to both act philanthropically and make sure the credit union’s brand remained in the community’s eye.

She also recounted how, over the years, financial education had become such a part of the Virginia Credit Union brand that area banks called her to ask if the credit union would partner with them, or even lead financial education efforts aimed at reducing the use of payday lenders or helping consumers understand their credit scores.

Thompson recounted how the Wisconsin league had developed a scorecard to help document credit union’s impact on their communities and that the league had done so after having to face down an effort to tax credit unions on the grounds they offered the same services as banks.

The key has been to show that communities benefit from the activities of untaxed credit unions far more than they would from the amounts of tax they might collect, the panel agreed.