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Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
JoCo school board rejects partisan elections. NC lawmakers could change them anyway.
The Johnston County school board has rejected a Republican Party request to ask for partisan elections, but that might not stop state lawmakers from making the change anyway. The Johnston County Republican Party asked the school board to approve a resolution urging the General Assembly to make the elections partisan. But the school board voted down the resolution in a 5-2 vote on Tuesday. 'I do not want our board beholden to a political party and whether or not they'll support a candidate in the next race based on now they voted in issues concerning children,' said board member April Lee, who is registered as unaffiliated. 'This is wrong to do that to our kids and to divide the board in such a way.' But other board members said it would help voters know more about the candidates who are running to lead North Carolina's seventh-largest school district. 'The public needs to know where you stand,' said board member Michelle Antoine. 'That's kind of what this does. Our culture is very divided now. To pretend it is not is not reality.' Antoine and board vice chair Terry Tippett, who are both Republicans, were the only members who voted for the resolution. The school board's vote may not be the final say in the matter. In recent years, the Republican-controlled General Assembly has voted to make school board races partisan even when the change wasn't supported by the school board. Prior to 2013, only 10 of North Carolina's 115 districts had partisan school board elections, according to EducationNC. But 52 school districts held partisan elections last November. State lawmakers have focused on making school board elections partisan in Republican areas. The Johnston County Republican Party pointed out in a Facebook post that the only non-Republicans elected countywide sit on the school board. The GOP said having partisan elections would help them win all seven school board seats. Five of the school boards are held by registered Republicans. One seat is held by a Democrat. One seat is held by an unaffiliated voter who was supported by Democrats. 'The Johnston GOP voted UNANIMOUSLY at our County Convention to demand this change,' said the Johnston County Republican Party. 'Any Republican School Board Member opposing this is effectively helping Democrats win.' Johnston County school board elections have been non-partisan since state lawmakers passed legislation in 1997. According to a 1997 News & Observer article, school leaders hoped the change from partisan elections would lead to the election of more minorities. Tippett presented the Johnston County GOP resolution on Tuesday. Tippett said the change to partisan elections could help the Democratic Party by having a candidate on the ballot in each board race. If the change becomes law, unaffiliated candidates would need to get 2,500 signatures of registered voters to appear on the ballot. But Tippett said it could also help unaffiliated voters have more say because they can decide which party primary to vote on for school board. Partisan elections would 'force people to tell the truth to the public,' according to Antoine. She said it would increase voter turnout if people know the candidate is a Democrat or a Republican. 'You fall somewhere in the perspective of the Democrat or Republican thinking,' Antoine said. 'There's different principle values there, especially with schools and children. And the public, especially in a conservative county like Johnston County, deserves to know walking in there.' But the majority of school board members said the resolution should be rejected. 'I would hope that we send this back and invite the Republican Party to solve their own problems,' said board member Kay Carroll, a Democrat. Board member Kevin Donovan, a Republican, said only 100 people at the Johnston County GOP convention want to make a change affecting 100,000 voters. 'Before we shove this down the throats of over 100,000 community members, I feel like we should at least get their say to understand what the public wants,' Donovan said. The resolution was opposed by Carroll, Donovan, Lee, board chair Lyn Andrews and Jeff Sullivan. Both Andrews and Sullivan are registered Republicans although Sullivan was a Democrat before changing parties last year.
Fox Sports
14-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Flyers end winless homestand with 4-3 shootout win over Lightning
Flyers end winless homestand with 4-3 shootout win over Lightning Updated Mar. 13, 2025 10:04 p.m. ET share facebook x reddit link Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Owen Tippett and Matvei Michkov scored in the shootout, Bobby Brink had two goals and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Thursday night. Michkov and Tampa Bay's Brayden Point scored the only goals in the scheduled first three shootout attempts. Tippett then beat Johnas Johansson and the Lightning failed to match, lifting the Flyers to a 1-5 record on their seven-game homestand. Ryan Poehling had the other goal for Philadelphia. Gage Goncalves, Zemgus Girgensons and Cam Atkinson scored for Tampa Bay. Atkinson received a video tribute for the two seasons and 36 goals he scored for the Flyers, then turned those appreciative cheers into boos when he tied the game at 3-all early in the third period. It was his first goal in 22 games. ADVERTISEMENT The Lightning needed only 15 seconds into the second period to take a 2-1 lead on Girgensons' second goal of the season. With little left to play for this season, the Flyers still showed some grit in the second period. Brink went top shelf for his second goal of the game that made it 2-all and Poehling made it 3-2 when he scored with 51 seconds left in the period. Brink added the assist. Goncalves scored on the power play in the first period. Brink slapped his first goal of the game past Johansson late in the period to tie it. Takeaways Lightning: They remain in the hunt for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. Only Florida and Toronto have more points. Flyers: Coach John Tortorella's team is playing out the string of another empty season. Key moment Tippett's shootout winner. Key stat Once the game reached overtime, the Flyers earned their first point on their current homestand after losing the first five games in regulation. Up next Tampa Bay plays Saturday at Boston while the Flyers host Carolina the same day. ___ AP NHL: share
CBS News
14-03-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Philadelphia Flyers end losing streak with shootout win over Tampa Bay Lightning
Owen Tippett and Matvei Michkov scored in the shootout, Bobby Brink had two goals and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Thursday night. Michkov and Tampa Bay's Brayden Point scored the only goals in the scheduled first three shootout attempts. Tippett then beat Johnas Johansson and the Lightning failed to match, lifting the Flyers to a 1-5 record on their seven-game homestand. Ryan Poehling had the other goal for Philadelphia. Gage Goncalves, Zemgus Girgensons and Cam Atkinson scored for Tampa Bay. Atkinson received a video tribute for the two seasons and 36 goals he scored for the Flyers, then turned those appreciative cheers into boos when he tied the game at 3-all early in the third period. It was his first goal in 22 games. The Lightning needed only 15 seconds into the second period to take a 2-1 lead on Girgensons' second goal of the season. With little left to play for this season, the Flyers still showed some grit in the second period. Brink went top shelf for his second goal of the game that made it 2-all and Poehling made it 3-2 when he scored with 51 seconds left in the period. Brink added the assist. Goncalves scored on the power play in the first period. Brink slapped his first goal of the game past Johansson late in the period to tie it. Takeaways Lightning: They remain in the hunt for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. Only Florida and Toronto have more points. Flyers: Coach John Tortorella's team is playing out the string of another empty season. Key moment Tippett's shootout winner. Key stat Once the game reached overtime, the Flyers earned their first point on their current homestand after losing the first five games in regulation. Up next Tampa Bay plays Saturday at Boston while the Flyers host Carolina the same day.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Flyers end winless homestand with 4-3 shootout win over Lightning
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Owen Tippett and Matvei Michkov scored in the shootout, Bobby Brink had two goals and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Thursday night. Michkov and Tampa Bay's Brayden Point scored the only goals in the scheduled first three shootout attempts. Tippett then beat Johnas Johansson and the Lightning failed to match, lifting the Flyers to a 1-5 record on their seven-game homestand. Ryan Poehling had the other goal for Philadelphia. Gage Goncalves, Zemgus Girgensons and Cam Atkinson scored for Tampa Bay. Atkinson received a video tribute for the two seasons and 36 goals he scored for the Flyers, then turned those appreciative cheers into boos when he tied the game at 3-all early in the third period. It was his first goal in 22 games. The Lightning needed only 15 seconds into the second period to take a 2-1 lead on Girgensons' second goal of the season. With little left to play for this season, the Flyers still showed some grit in the second period. Brink went top shelf for his second goal of the game that made it 2-all and Poehling made it 3-2 when he scored with 51 seconds left in the period. Brink added the assist. Goncalves scored on the power play in the first period. Brink slapped his first goal of the game past Johansson late in the period to tie it. Takeaways Lightning: They remain in the hunt for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. Only Florida and Toronto have more points. Flyers: Coach John Tortorella's team is playing out the string of another empty season. Key moment Tippett's shootout winner. Key stat Once the game reached overtime, the Flyers earned their first point on their current homestand after losing the first five games in regulation. Up next Tampa Bay plays Saturday at Boston while the Flyers host Carolina the same day. ___ AP NHL:
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Three Takeaways From Flyers OT Loss vs. Penguins
The Flyers had the perfect start. They jumped out to a 3-0 lead on the road against their biggest rival, with their most dangerous offensive line leading the charge. Matvei Michkov dazzled again, Owen Tippett was flying, and Sam Ersson stood tall in net. But hockey is a 60-minute game, and the Penguins took advantage of a lapse in the Flyers' structure, clawing their way back into the contest before ultimately winning in overtime. It was a game that had everything—offensive fireworks, strong goaltending, and moments of physical nastiness, punctuated by a dangerous hit on Garnet Hathaway that left the Flyers down a key depth piece. Despite coming away with just a single point, the Flyers remain firmly in the playoff hunt, and there were plenty of positives to take from this one. 1. The Michkov-Tippett-Couturier Line Is Thriving It's been clear for weeks now that the Flyers have found something special with this trio, and Thursday night's performance only reinforced that. They were dominant from the opening puck drop, setting the tone for the Flyers' explosive start. Michkov finished the night with two goals and an assist, making him the current leader among NHL rookies in both goals and points. Tippett added a goal of his own, using his speed to create problems for the Penguins' defense, while Couturier was, as always, a steadying presence in all three zones. Michkov's impact, in particular, continues to grow. His hockey IQ is off the charts, and his ability to find soft areas of the ice was on full display once again. The grind of the NHL season was starting affect him (as it does with many players at this point in the year), but he's been able to bounce back with a vengeance since the 4-Nations break. Matvei Michkov rips home his second of the game! 🚀📺: @ESPNPlus ➡️ — NHL (@NHL) February 28, 2025 What's even more encouraging is how quickly he's developed chemistry with Tippett and Couturier. Tippett's north-south speed complements Michkov's creativity, while Couturier's two-way reliability allows them to take offensive risks without sacrificing structure. At this point, it's not just a hot streak—it's a legitimate force to be reckoned with. And for a Flyers team fighting for every possible point, having a group that can take over a game is invaluable. To make things even better, while this line has been clearly clicking, all of the Flyers' lines have been displaying noticeable synergy. 2. The Flyers' Second Period Proved Costly John Tortorella put it bluntly postgame: 'seven or eight minutes' of play out of an otherwise encouraging performance was where the Penguins found their way back into the game. And while it's easy to point to the overtime winner, the reality is that the tides started to turn in the second period. After dominating the first 20 minutes, they got caught on their heels in the middle frame. The Penguins started finding pockets of space, taking advantage of breakdowns in defensive coverage. It wasn't a full-scale unraveling, but it was just enough to shift the momentum. Once Pittsburgh smelled blood, they kept pushing, and the Flyers struggled to reset. The good news? This wasn't a game where they got thoroughly outplayed for long stretches. For most of the night, they were the better team. But in a playoff race this tight, those brief lapses can be the difference between two points and one—or worse, none at all. One area where the Flyers will want to tighten up is their defensive zone exits. They got hemmed in their own end too often during that second period, and the Penguins were able to keep firing until a bounce eventually went their way. When the Flyers are at their best, they're aggressive in transition, using their speed to break out efficiently. They've shown that before in previous dominant performances over Pittsburgh this season, but Thursday night just wasn't their night. 3. Garnet Hathaway's Injury Casts a Shadow Over the Game No one on the Flyers plays a more selfless, grinding game than Garnet Hathaway. He's the kind of player who does all the little things that don't always show up on the scoresheet—winning puck battles, blocking shots, finishing every check, and providing the type of physical presence that wears teams down over the course of a season. That's what made the hit he took from Bokoji Imama so concerning. Torts is furious after Boko Imama is assessed a minor for interference on Garnet Hathaway, and Hathaway needed assistance off the ice — B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) February 28, 2025 To put it simply, it was an unbelievably scary moment. Hathaway went down hard and had to be helped off the ice, unable to move on his own strength. He did not return, and the Flyers have yet to provide an update on his status. Initially assessed as a five-minute major penalty, it was later reduced to a two-minute minor. Tortorella expressed his frustrations with the decision in his postgame comments, stating, "It's probably one of the dirtiest hits I've seen in quite a while. That's why [Hathaway] hits his head on the ice. We should be thinking about what really happened on the hit, not get glued on a hit to the head originally. That's a dangerous, cheap hit. "[Referee Frederick L'Ecuyer] gave me an explanation, and I understand the explanation, but I don't understand how you end up with two minutes on probably one of the dirtiest hits I've seen in quite a a blind hit. I'm not accusing [Imama] of trying to hurt him, but it's a dirty hit." "It was hard to refocus again," Michkov said postgame about where the team's heads were at after such a nerve-wracking sequence of events. "Garnet means a lot to the team and it's a big loss." Beyond just his physical presence, Hathaway is a key leader in the room. His absence would leave a significant hole in the Flyers' bottom six, especially with the team in the midst of a brutal playoff battle where depth contributions matter more than ever. If he's forced to miss time, it could open the door for a call-up from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, but there isn't anyone that can quite replicate all of the qualities Hathaway brings to the table. For a team that's prided itself on its next-man-up mentality, this will be another test of their resilience. Final Thoughts A 5-4 overtime loss stings, especially against a rival, especially with postseason ambitions burning bright. But the Flyers still came away with a point, and more importantly, they continue to show they can't be counted just yet. Their offensive lines are thriving. Sam Ersson delivered some huge stops—especially with his pads—to keep them in it when Pittsburgh was pressing. The effort was there, even if the execution wavered for a stretch. And while the Hathaway injury looms large, this team has shown time and time again that they won't fold under adversity. They've proven themselves to be adept at having short memories and being able to focus their sights at the next game on the schedule, and as long as they can tighten up the little details, they'll be in a good position moving forward. The playoffs are still within reach. And if Thursday night's game proved anything, it's that the Flyers aren't going down without a fight. The Flyers Charities Carnival: A Celebration Of Hockey, Community & Connection There's a moment—one that doesn't show up in official recaps or press releases—that perfectly captures what the Flyers Charities Carnival is all about. Andrei Kuzmenko's Opportunity With The Flyers Is A Proving Ground For Hiis Future Andrei Kuzmenko has landed in Philadelphia with something to prove. ICYMI: Sam Ersson Answers Some Fun Questions Before joining Team Sweden at the 4-Nations Face-Off, Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Sam Ersson sat down with The Hockey News to answer some burning questions.
