A North Carolina school board voted last month to forfeit all women's volleyball matches against a rival school because of the presence of a transgender athlete.
Following the incident, the Cherokee County Board of Education voted 5-1 to cancel all future volleyball games against Highlands High School, citing a 'safety issue'
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) approved scholarships totaling $516,250 to 90 WNC students in 57 schools in 21 counties. More than 60 volunteers from the community worked