NEW HANOVER COUNTY—Though New Hanover County Schools initially pledged to remain open amidst an anticipated mass teacher shortage next week, this afternoon it announced it will close its schools Wednesday, May 16. Approximately 600 teachers and counting have requested personal leave in order to participate in a state-wide teachers’ walkout. That’s about 40 percent of … Continue reading New Hanover County cancels school next Wednesday as 600 teachers take day off for rally