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Regional Briefs: WSSU given $700K for math, science
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Published: September 6, 2009
Winston-Salem State University has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation for math and science education that could total about $1.75 million over five years.
The money will be used for a new program, "Raising Achievement in Mathematics and Science."
The initial grant is for about $700,000 to cover the costs of the program for the 2009 and 2010 school years. Contingent upon the availability of money, the foundation plans to award the project an additional $1 million to carry the program through the 2013 school year.
The RAMS program is designed to increase the number of science and mathematics majors who graduate from WSSU and encourage those students to enter graduate school, said Abdul K. Mohammed, the chairman of the chemistry department and director of the project.
Mohammed said that the program will provide scholarships, engage students in research on and off campus, and establish strong partnerships with area high schools and community colleges to broaden participation of under-represented groups in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.
Shooting victims believed to be kids
YANCEYVILLE -- Two people, likely children, were shot in the Leasburg community of eastern Caswell County late yesterday afternoon, WGHP/FOX8 reported.
Sheriff Michael Welch said that the victims were taken to a hospital in a private vehicle. A sheriff's office dispatcher said the victims were children.
The extent of their injuries was not known as of 8 last night, Welch said.
He also said at the time that no arrests had been made but one was expected.
Greensboro officer withdraws lawsuit
GREENSBORO -- A Greensboro police lieutenant says he is dropping a lawsuit against the city and two of his former bosses as a peace offering.
Lt. James Hinson wanted to give the city a chance to resolve the case without the cost, inconvenience and further polarization of a court case.
In the lawsuit, Hinson accused the city and the officials of trying to ruin his career because he is black.
Under state law, Hinson can refile the suit anytime before the end of 2010.
Man, 58, stabs brother over DVD
WILMINGTON -- Police say a North Carolina man is in the New Hanover County jail after stabbing his brother in a fight over a DVD.
Wilmington Police say Nathan Cheek, 58, is charged with assault with a deadly weapon
Authorities said Cheek's brother was in intensive care, and is recovering.
They also said that the men were drinking and watching movies at an apartment Thursday night when they began fighting.
Friend Aristotle Vanexass was with the men and said one minute they were laughing, and the next minute one began attacking the other.
Picnic area reopens -- without bears
ASHEVILLE -- A popular picnic area along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina was reopened for the holiday weekend yesterday after being closed for several days because of aggressive bears.
No humans have been hurt by bears at Craggy Gardens in northeastern Buncombe County, parkway officials said.
Several bears had become aggressive recently with picnickers, even approaching tables and grabbing at food. Two bears were moved to remote areas. One bear was euthanized.
Chief Ranger Steve Stinnett says bears get more aggressive after getting used to being fed by humans.
He said that another bear was trapped Friday after being zapped with cattle prods, something he says makes bears not want to be around people.
Pineville celebrates first lady Polk
PINEVILLE -- As the educated wife of President James K. Polk, Sarah Childress Polk walked the line between Southern lady and political expert.
The presidential historic site in Pineville celebrated the birthday of this active first lady yesterday in Pineville.
Sarah Childress was the daughter of Col. Joel Childress, a Rutherford County planter. She was educated at the Moravian Female Academy in Winston-Salem, now Salem College.
In 1823, she urged Polk to run for the Legislature. The two married in January 1824 after he was elected.
Polk, born in 1795 in Mecklenburg County, was the 11th U.S. president, serving from 1845 to 1849. But future President Franklin Pierce said he preferred talking politics with Sarah Polk than with the president.
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