Tag: Dr Rick Holliday
Breaking down New Hanover County Schools’ response to Michael Kelly lawsuit
NEW HANOVER COUNTY --- Claiming several defenses, including statutes of limitation, government and public official immunity, and case law barring punitive damages against government...
After alleging discrimination, harassment, and safety issues, NHCS ‘whistle blower’ got demotion, pay cut
WILMINGTON --- A New Hanover County School (NHCS) employee who reported alleged racial discrimination, safety concerns, and a hostile workplace says her grievance was...
Podcast August 10 – Despite false testimony, child porn collector walks free; plus, school scandals continue
We start this week with the latest - and perhaps final - chapter in the long strange story of Justin Brochure.
Two years ago, Homeland...
New Hanover Superintendent says jailhouse visit with arrested teacher was warranted
NEW HANOVER COUNTY --- Several citizen groups have expressed concern over a visit by top administrators to former teacher Michael Earl Kelly while he...
Three more alleged victims join class-action lawsuit against New Hanover County Schools
(Editor's note: This article contains some disturbing material.)
WILMINGTON --- There are now six plaintiffs in a lawsuit against former teacher and convicted sex offender...
New Hanover school employees that are fired, even convicted of felonies, still eligible for retirement benefits
WILMINGTON --- Many assume that teachers and administrators who are found guilty of criminal acts or who are fired for egregious wrongdoing will lose...
Former students, parents say they reported teacher misconduct to Holliday, board members, up to 20 years ago
NEW HANOVER COUNTY --- Last week, the District Attorney’s office confirmed authorities were investigating allegations that New Hanover County Schools (NHCS) administration and staff...
New Hanover Board of Education abruptly changes position, will conduct internal investigation
NEW HANOVER COUNTY --- For six months the New Hanover County Board of Education has declined requests to perform an internal investigation into allegations...
Dr. Rick Holliday announces retirement amid investigation into administration and staff
Dr. Rick Holliday, deputy superintendent for New Hanover County Schools, has announced his retirement. (Port City Daily photo /Johanna Ferebee)
Podcast June 29 – New Hanover schools, DR Horton, and Carolina Beach public nudity laws
This week: 'disturbing' allegations about New Hanover Schools administration; DR Horton lies to Pender County about water use; and Carolina Beach debates bringing its...