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New Hanover County Schools Votes to Hire Additional Legal Counsel for Exceptional Children Caseload

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Wilmington, North Carolina – The New Hanover County Schools board has voted to hire additional legal counsel to handle exceptional children (EC) matters, following a split between the current representative, Vogel Law Firm, and two attorneys who previously handled the caseload. The decision was prompted by a motion from board member Josie Barnhart, who advocated for seeking different legal counsel for EC cases. Ultimately, the board voted in favor of this move, with some members who had previously opposed hiring Vogel Law Firm now supporting the decision. Barnhart initially suggested hiring the law firm of … Read more

Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio Reflects on Time in Office, Praises Sheriff Penzone for Displaying Exceptional Character

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PHOENIX, Arizona – Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio recently opened up about his time in office, his future political aspirations, and his respect for outgoing Sheriff Paul Penzone. Arpaio, known for his controversial policies, spoke highly of Penzone and praised his character, despite their policy disagreements. During a candid interview, Arpaio shared his admiration for Penzone, the only politician from the Maricopa County government who attended Arpaio’s late wife’s funeral. Arpaio acknowledged their differences in policy but emphasized his respect for Penzone’s character. Arpaio, who served as Maricopa County Sheriff from 1993 to 2016, … Read more

Judge Judy Sheindlin Gives Her Endorsement to Nikki Haley for President, Praising Her Exceptional Leadership

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Charleston, South Carolina – Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley has received a significant endorsement for her presidential campaign. Renowned television personality Judge Judy Sheindlin has publicly endorsed Haley as a presidential candidate. Sheindlin, who presided over the court show “Judge Judy” for 25 years before moving on to “Judy Justice,” announced her endorsement on January 9. In a statement, Sheindlin expressed her support for Haley, praising her intelligence, executive experience, and exceptional tenure as a governor. Sheindlin also highlighted Haley’s international gravitas as the Ambassador to the United Nations. She described Haley as principled, … Read more

Honoring Exceptional Emerging Filmmakers: DGA Student Film Awards Celebrate Diversity and Talent in the Industry

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New York, NY – The 29th Annual DGA Student Film Awards were recently held in New York City and Los Angeles. These awards, established almost three decades ago by the DGA’s National Board, aim to address the underrepresentation of directors of color and women in feature filmmaking. The program honors and supports diverse emerging directors from film schools across the United States. Over 200 schools nationwide, including historic black colleges and universities, participate in the program. The DGA aims to recognize and promote the talents of women and people of color, paving their way into … Read more