UNION COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) A beloved former teacher in North Carolina has died from COVID-19.
George Rowland passed away Sunday night from the virus after contracting it over the holiday break. Rowland was a retired teacher in Union County and tutored at East Union Middle School. He was a friend, Coworker Dorris Burtrell told WSOC. He was a big brother. He was an uncle and, sometimes, in our school, he was a dad.
Another colleague noted Rowland was an amazing example to the kids in school. Others said Rowland had a passion for teaching and was known for being a sharp dresser. Rowland s LinkedIn profile lists him as having worked for Union County Public Schools since 2001.
887 people in quarantine prompts remote learning switch at local school district
Lancaster County school officials reported 887 students and staff in quarantine the week after winter break, which prompted six schools to switch to remote learning. Author: Tanya Mendis Updated: 9:53 AM EST January 12, 2021
INDIAN LAND, S.C. Less than a week after students returned from winter break, Lancaster County School District reported 887 students and staff members were in quarantine, and six schools switched to remote learning.
“It feels like a no-win situation but we’re doing the best we can,” said Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Phipps.
Lancaster County School District is home to 22 schools. By Monday, district leaders announced more than 20% of them would have to operate under the remote instruction model due to “staffing issues.”