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Obituaries for Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Barbara A. Albery

Mother splits time between CU and UNC football

The Orms boys, Dylan and Parker, learned at a young age that, while competing in sports, there was no sense trying to find where their mother was seated in the bleachers. She wouldn't be there. An acknowledged "Nervous Nellie," she can't sit still.

Challenges await in this new school year

A challenging school year begins today across the Carolinas with fewer teachers, bigger classes and slashed programs expected due to funding cuts in a depressed economy. North Carolina got relief for some of that pain on Tuesday. The state won one of 10 nationwide “Race to the Top” federal education grants and will receive about $400 million. South Carolina fell short in its bid for funding ...

State ranks first in 'Race to the Top'

The Cape's cash-strapped schools will receive more than $1 million in additional federal money over the next four years, thanks to Massachusetts winning a federal "Race to the Top" grant competition rewarding innovative practices.

La. not a winner in “Race To The Top” education contest

Louisiana has failed to be one of the winners in the “Race To The Top” education contest, officials said today. The state, which was considered an early favorite for the money, was one of 19 finalists in the second round of competition.