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The National Association of Realtor's NAR NXT Conference is gearing up for a week in Anaheim, California. Here's a rundown of the schedule and the sessions and events you can't afford to miss.

A little-known practice among realtors resulted in a $1.8 billion verdict in favor of home sellers in a recent U.S. lawsuit. Now, a similar suit has been filed in South Carolina. Here’s what it could mean for real estate in our state.

A recent meeting of NC DPI's advisory group on school accountability focused on data quality in accountability models and survey results.

Replacements for five associate superintendents in Cumberland County Schools were approved by the Board of Education.

Five associate superintendents in Cumberland County Schools announced their retirement. They are among nine members of the superintendents cabinet.

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Investigating Food Fraud in the Honey Industry Thought LeadersRon PhippsVice PresidentApimondia Scientific Commission on Beekeeping Economy With a growing focus on healthy eating, the demand for honey has been increasing. Producers of genuine honey cannot compete with the fraudsters since their honeys are continually being undercut by cheap imitations. In this interview, News-Medical talks to Ron Phipps about food fraud within the honey industry and the methods for investigating it. Can you giv...

Pure, golden honey spread on hot buttered toast, spooned over fresh yoghurt or drizzled on a pancake — these are among lifes great culinary delights. As Winnie-the-Pooh sang in Disneys 2011 film: Oh what a sight, oh what a dream, dive in the wonderful, honeyful stream! In Britain, we eat more than 50,000 tons of honey a year, for its taste and its health benefits. Globally, 1.9 million tons are consumed. But if you imagine all this honey comes from bees buzzing around fields and woodlands, th...

As Schools Face Upheaval, Biden Administration Says Standardized Testing Must Continue The decision was made without Miguel Cardona, President Bidens nominee to run the Education Department. The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday that schools will still be required to administer standardized tests for the 2020-2021 school year despite months of upheaval in which many students failed to step foot inside a school building. The decision was made without the leadership of Miguel Cardona,...

How to find open houses near you Bankrate 2/11/2021 © Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Women working with realtor and an open house Whether youre just dipping your toes into the real estate waters or youre deep into your house hunt, spending a weekend (or two) visiting open houses can be an instrumental part of your search. No matter how many listings youve viewed online, theres no substitute for an in-person visit to a home thats for sale. Thats the only way that youll really know just how mu...