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Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Davidson County Schools nears possible settlement in lawsuit after student suspended for alleged ‘racially motivated comment'
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) – Davidson County Schools may soon settle a lawsuit with a family after a 'On Friday, we filed a motion asking the court to approve a settlement that would resolve this matter,' said Dean McGee, senior counsel for Educational Freedom at the Liberty Justice Center. 'Because Christian is a minor, a court hearing is required before the settlement can become final. We'll have more to say after that hearing, but we're pleased to take this important step toward clearing our client's name.' The incident happened on April 9, 2024, at Central Davidson High School. 'On April 9, my son received a write-up stating that he violated a board of education policy by using or making a racially motivated comment, saying that an alien needs a green card,' the boy's mother, Leah McGhee, said. The lawsuit claims the teen left class to go to the bathroom. He missed some of the lesson, and when he came back, the word 'aliens' was used during class discussion. The student reportedly asked if 'aliens' referred to 'space aliens or illegal aliens who need green cards' and the teacher said to 'watch your mouth.' According to the suit, a Hispanic male classmate then threatened to beat the student up. That same day, the 16-year-old was suspended for three days. 'I cannot appeal this suspension since it is less than 10 days. Racism is only a three-day suspension with no appeal when it should be a top-tier punishment,' Leah McGhee said. The 16-year-old is no longer enrolled at the school because, according to the lawsuit, he received threats and was harassed about this situation. The student's parents, Leah and Chad McGhee, filed a lawsuit on behalf of their 16-year-old son and called on the school to reverse the suspension and remove it from the student's record. The lawsuit argues that the words 'alien,' 'illegal alien' and 'green cards' are common terms used in both state and federal law. It goes on to say the punishment was too harsh and his comment should have been protected under his First Amendment rights of free speech. 'There is nothing inappropriate about saying aliens need green cards, and there certainly isn't a case for racism due to the fact that alien is not a race,' Leah told the school board in May 2024. The McGhee family asked the courts to require a public apology from the school board, reverse the suspension, remove it from the student's record, remove unexcused absences because of the suspension, remove all references from his record that he used racially motivated, inappropriate, or insensitive language in class and monetary damages determined during trial. A spokesperson for the school district previously said they are unable to comment due to pending litigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
ITV News
2 days ago
- ITV News
Rollercoaster crash like 'hitting a car at 90mph': 10 years on from Alton Towers Smiler injuries
Ten years after they suffered life-changing injuries on a rollercoaster at Alton Towers, Leah Washington-Pugh and Joe Pugh reflect on how far they have come. Leah and Joe, from South Yorkshire, were just 17 and 18-years-old and on a date when the carriage they were riding on the Smiler ride crashed into the empty carriage ahead. The pair were left serious injuries with Joe suffering two shattered kneecaps and damage to his hands and Leah having damage to her legs and a fractured hand. She went on to have her left leg amputated above the knee. The crash, on 2 June 2015, led to operator Merlin being fined £5m, with compensation paid to the 16 victims. Speaking through representatives at the legal firm Stewarts, the pair described how having each other got them through their recovery. Joe said: 'We had to learn not only how to walk again, but how to build a relationship with each other again.' 'Looking back now, me and Joe sticking together, we were such a good support for each other. Yes, our injuries were there and everything else around us was going off, but we still had that relationship and friendship and that got us through everything,' Leah added. The Smiler was the couple's first ride of the day after entering the park. "I think if I remember rightly if you compare it to a car accident it was the equivalent of driving into a car at 90 miles an hour. It was pretty severe," added Joe. "I looked down at my legs and realised that something wasn't right," said Leah. "I looked at Joe and Joe's little finger was hanging off." It took a number of hours for them to be rescued from the ride in a complex operation which involved the Air Ambulance flying in blood for Leah. "If it wasn't for the air ambulance and other services on the day I know I wouldn't be here today." Leah spent five days in intensive care and was in hospital for eight weeks in total. Partner at Stewarts, Anna Wiseman acted for Leah and Joe in their case. She said: 'Leah was young when I first met her, she was only 17. For her to go through that process and be injured in the way that she was, was quite terrifying for her.' Merlin Attractions Operations Ltd admitted breaches of the Health and Safety Act in what bosses called "the most serious incident" in Alton Towers' history. Reflecting on a decade since the crash, the couple, who recently got married say the incident has brought them closer together. "You've always got to find the positive in the negative and just got to grab life, because it's so precious, and make the most of it" added Leah. The couple are using the anniversary to host a ball to support the Midlands Air Ambulance, Yorkshire Air Ambulance and the LimbBo Foundation, a charity which supports limb-different children.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
I bagged £20 furniture in B&M for a QUID all thanks to my phone – people say they're ‘running' there after seeing my tip
The secret app is free and easy to use - scroll down to find out how SHOP SMART I bagged £20 furniture in B&M for a QUID all thanks to my phone – people say they're 'running' there after seeing my tip Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WITH the cost-of-living crisis making out wallets tighter than ever, millions of cash-strapped households are looking for ways to save money. Many Brits may also assume that the soaring costs means having to put their home renovations on pause - however, that doesn't have to be the case. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Cash-savvy mum Leah shared how you can bag £20 furniture for just a quid Credit: TIKTOK/@leah_mogfordxx 2 Using the B&M app will help you bag plenty of bargains on your next shopping trip Credit: TIKTOK/@leah_mogfordxx Offering a helping hand to millions across the nation, one mum, Leah Mogford, revealed how you can bag £20 furniture at B&M for just £1. The eagle-eyed bargain hunter shared their cut-price haul on social media, revealing how they used a free app to unlock hidden discounts. In the TikTok clip, Leah explained how she scanned barcodes on items using the B&M app's built-in scanner and discovered shockingly low prices for a range of items. The savvy shopper kicked off the haul with Home Essentials Nest of 2 Tables, down from £20 to just a quid, as well as 3-Tier Corner shelf, slashed from £15 to £1. A Side Table with Angled Legs was also reduced from £12 to just £3. The scanner lets you see if the item's price is cheaper than advertised on the shop shelf. Products that are typically discounted are seasonal items and old stock that B&M is trying to shift, or they're labelled "big brands" and "big savings". The scanner is free to use - you just need to download the B&M app. Retailers tend to reduce items like this to clear out seasonal stock or discontinued lines, often at specific branches. So while you might not find the exact same deals, it's definitely worth checking your local store. We completely transformed our fake-wood, dated kitchen for less than £150 - there was ZERO sanding OR priming needed too The reduced price shown on the app is what you'll pay at the till. Products typically discounted include leftover Christmas stock, discontinued toys and branded items B&M wants to shift. Raving about the little-known hack to save cash, Leah said: ''I've known about this app for ages and I've always gone in and found good bargains. ''But this is probably the best stuff I've ever found furniture-wise. ''So definitely head down cause they have so many reductions on at the minute.'' How to use the B&M scanner app Using the B&M app will help you bag plenty of bargains on your next shopping trip. The app is free and easy to use. Here's how you can join the bargain hunt. You'll first need to download the B&M app for free on any smartphone with an App Store or Google Play. Once you've installed it on your device, click on the option labelled "more" on the bottom, right-hand side of the app home page. How does the B&M barcode scanner app work? B&M shoppers say they've saved hundreds of pounds by using the store's free barcode scanner. The tool allows them to discover discounted items before the staff have even reduced them. Products that are typically discounted are seasonal items and old stock that B&M is trying to shift, or they're labelled "big brands" and "big savings". It's a terrific hack to use, especially since the cost of living keeps rising and inflation might hit 15% by the end of the year. The scanner is completely free as well - you just need to download the B&M app. Shoppers can download it on the App Store or Google Play. Once you've got the app, click on the "scan" button at the bottom of your homepage. This will then bring up the camera on your smartphone, which you'll need to use to scan barcodes. When you've found a product you want to scan, simply point your smartphone camera toward its barcode. The app will then automatically bring up the item's price - this is when you'll know if it is reduced or not. To read more, click here. You'll then find an option that says "barcode scanner". Click on this and you'll open a camera screen. Use the camera to hover over the barcode of the product you wish to check. If the price comes up as lower, take it to the cash desk and it will automatically scan at the lower price. You don't need to sign up for the B&M app to use the barcode scanner. 'I know where I'm going tomorrow' The clip, which was posted under the username @leah_mogfordxx, has clearly impressed many, as it's racked up more than 340k views in just one day. It's also amassed over 7,000 likes, close to 2,000 shares, with a further 100 people flooding to comments. One person said: ''Love to see other people finding the bargains, they're great finds!'' Another chimed in: ''I'm getting my first ever home soon so this would be great.'' Someone else wrote: ''I've downloaded the app, will give it ago.'' ''I know where I'm going tomorrow,'' a mum chuckled.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
I bagged £20 furniture in B&M for a QUID all thanks to my phone – people say they're ‘running' there after seeing my tip
WITH the cost-of-living crisis making out wallets tighter than ever, millions of cash-strapped households are looking for ways to save money. Many Brits may also assume that the soaring costs means having to put their 2 Cash-savvy mum Leah shared how you can bag £20 furniture for just a quid Credit: TIKTOK/@leah_mogfordxx 2 Using the B&M app will help you bag plenty of bargains on your next shopping trip Credit: TIKTOK/@leah_mogfordxx Offering a helping hand to millions across the nation, one mum, Leah Mogford, revealed how you can bag £20 furniture at B&M for just £1. The eagle-eyed bargain hunter shared their cut-price haul on social media, revealing how they used a free app to unlock hidden discounts. In The savvy shopper kicked off the haul with Home Essentials Nest of 2 Tables, down from £20 to just a quid, as well as 3-Tier Corner shelf, slashed from £15 to £1. read more on homes A Side Table with Angled Legs was also reduced from £12 to just £3. The scanner lets you see if the item's price is cheaper than advertised on the shop shelf. Products that are typically discounted are seasonal items and old stock that B&M is trying to shift, or they're labelled "big brands" and "big savings". The scanner is free to use - you just need to download the B&M app. Most read in Fabulous Retailers tend to reduce items like this to clear out seasonal stock or discontinued lines, often at specific branches. So while you might not find the exact same deals, it's definitely worth checking your local store. We completely transformed our fake-wood, dated kitchen for less than £150 - there was ZERO sanding OR priming needed too The reduced price shown on the app is what you'll pay at the till. Products typically discounted include leftover Christmas stock, discontinued toys and branded items B&M wants to shift. Raving about the little-known hack to save cash, Leah said: ''I've known about this app for ages and I've always gone in and found good bargains. ''But this is probably the best stuff I've ever found furniture-wise. ''So definitely head down cause they have so many reductions on at the minute.'' How to use the B&M scanner app Using the B&M app will help you bag plenty of bargains on your next shopping trip. The app is free and easy to use. Here's how you can join the bargain hunt. You'll first need to download the B&M app for free on any smartphone with an App Store or Google Play. Once you've installed it on your device, click on the option labelled "more" on the bottom, right-hand side of the app home page. How does the B&M barcode scanner app work? B&M shoppers say they've saved hundreds of pounds by using the store's free barcode scanner. The tool allows them to discover discounted items before the staff have even reduced them. Products that are typically discounted are seasonal items and old stock that B&M is trying to shift, or they're labelled "big brands" and "big savings". It's a terrific hack to use, especially since the cost of living keeps rising and inflation might hit 15% by the end of the year. The scanner is completely free as well - you just need to download the B&M app. Shoppers can download it on the Once you've got the app, click on the "scan" button at the bottom of your homepage. This will then bring up the camera on your smartphone, which you'll need to use to scan barcodes. When you've found a product you want to scan, simply point your smartphone camera toward its barcode. The app will then automatically bring up the item's price - this is when you'll know if it is reduced or not. To read more, click here. You'll then find an option that says "barcode scanner". Click on this and you'll open a camera screen. Use the camera to hover over the barcode of the product you wish to check. If the price comes up as lower, take it to the cash desk and it will automatically scan at the lower price. You don't need to sign up for the B&M app to use the barcode scanner. 'I know where I'm going tomorrow' The clip, which was posted under the username @ It's also amassed over 7,000 likes, close to 2,000 shares, with a further 100 people flooding to comments. One person said: ''Love to see other people finding the bargains, they're great finds!'' Another chimed in: ''I'm getting my first ever home soon so this would be great.'' Someone else wrote: ''I've downloaded the app, will give it ago.'' ''I know where I'm going tomorrow,'' a mum chuckled.
Edinburgh Reporter
2 days ago
- Business
- Edinburgh Reporter
Leah wins major business award
Leah Bryce, founder of Leah Bryce Property Sourcing, has been named the winner of the Women in Legal and Property Award at the BWC Edinburgh Athena Awards 2025. The award, presented after a rigorous judging process, celebrates excellence, leadership and innovation in the legal and property sectors. Hosted by Business Women Connections (BWC), the annual ceremony recognises outstanding female professionals across Edinburgh, Fife, and East Lothian. Leah launched her boutique property sourcing consultancy just over 18 months ago, driven by a clear gap in the market for independent buyer representation across Scotland. 'This insight inspired me to take the leap and establish my own consultancy, a decision that's proven to be the perfect fit.' Working with both domestic and international clients, Leah has seen growing demand, particularly from US-based buyers relocating to or returning to Edinburgh, as well as those seeking second homes in the Capital. High-demand areas currently include Stockbridge, New Town, and East Lothian, with buyers especially drawn to Victorian and Georgian period properties, along with renovation opportunities in prime locations. Looking ahead, Leah shared her vision for the business: 'My objective is to be the number one, trusted source for discerning buyers seeking the very best of Scottish property – delivering not only exceptional results but also an outstanding level of personal service at every stage of the buying process.' Like this: Like Related
