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Updated: 12:23 PM EST Mar 13, 2021 WXII12.com Web Staff A Wilkes County middle school teacher assistant was named a North Carolina School Hero as part of the North Carolina Lottery program.Jeff Atwell said he likes to treat his students like his youngest son, who has autism.The Education Lottery said his commitment to his job and his compassion for his students led to his selection as a "School Hero."“I am the mother of a severely disabled child,” said parent Kasey Byrd-Smithey. “Knowing that my son is taken care of the way that I would take care of him is an amaz...

Clendenin, a retired 82nd Airborne Ranger, is a JROTC instructor at West Brunswick High School in Shallotte. He retired as a first sergeant after 23 years in the U.S. Army, helps his students find scholarship opportunities, mentors them, provides guidance on enlisting, and stays current on certifications such as “high ropes course instructor” just to keep things interesting for the students. Col. Joseph Calisto, a colleague at the school, said, “Our program would pale in comparison without him. He has made the difference between success and mediocrity. He truly is a role model for all ...

Robertson receives CORAS Hero Award Submitted story Bright Local Superintendent Mike Bick (right) presents Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools Hero Award to Bright Local Food Service Director Debbie Robertson. Submitted photo The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS) Hero Award recognizes and celebrates a behind the scenes school staff member who goes above and beyond the call of duty with exceptional contributions, exceeding normal expectations, to deliver superior service to the students of the district and the community. Superintendent Michael Bick and the Bright Loca...

Use or get fixed, and... i'd like to punch somebody. >> reporter: general motors, who makes the yukon, has petitioned the federal government seeking to exempt several of its vehicles from that massive recall, saying its own testing shows the vehicles are safe. this most recent recall of 1.4 million cars, it's unclear how many of them are still on the roads, given their age, and finding their current owners may not be easy. norah. >> o'donnell: yeah, and so frustrating for those trying to get repairs. thank you, kris. there is still much more ahead on tonight's "cbs evening news." is it a promi...