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Drug dealer who ran student party den in Cornelius sentenced to 7 years
July 8. [Updated July 9] By Mark Washburn. Family and friends of two Hough High School students who died of fentanyl poisoning filled two benches Monday at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse to watch a Cornelius drug dealer admit her guilt in a trafficking scheme that targeted local youths. Asked whether she was in fact guilty, […]
Bailey’s Glen car show nets almost $5,000 for Hough teachers, students
June 13. The third annual Bailey’s Glen-Hough High School Partnership Vintage Car Show raised nearly $5,000 for needs of students and teachers. This event at Hough “was better than ever, with more cars to appreciate and the more money raised by participants and sponsors,” according to Jack Higgins, president of the partnership. Planning began back […]
Hough High students land top honors in STEM competition
June 4. The Hough High School STEM team, consisting of Xavier Karatz, a rising senior, and Jaswanth Sai Deevela, a rising sophomore, has captured the STEM Spring 2024 Pathway Champion for Entrepreneurship. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math. “They worked the entire day networking with the audience to market and present their art, […]
Hough High STEM team members going to playoffs in Raleigh
May 31. We frequently hear about the many accomplishments of students attending Hough High in Cornelius. Here’s more proof positive: Hough’s STEM team (The North Carolina Varsity Esports & STEM League ) is one of just 21 teams statewide competing Saturday in Raleigh for their state championship. There are 2 students that qualified from William […]
Vintage Car Show Saturday, June 8
May 14. The Bailey’s Glen/Hough High School Partnership Car Show is Saturday, June 8. Rain date is Sun., June 9. This fundraiser for Hough students and teachers’ needs includes: Dash plaques, trophies for seven car classes, door prizes, food, 50/50 raffle, and music. No pre-registration fee. Time: 9 am to 1 pm Location: Hough High […]
Police arrest 21-year-old in Hough High drug case. How big is this problem?
July 12. By Dave Yochum. There’s been another fatal overdose involving a student at Hough High. The mother of Laird Ramirez says her 17-year-old son died of an accidental fentanyl overdose. He was a senior, a wrestler and by all accounts a good kid. “He was a shining light, an extraordinary kid, he was smart […]
World champs: Hough wins first place at Odyssey of the Mind finals
June 1. The Hough High School Odyssey of the Mind team won their both regional and state competitions this year to go on to compete at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals at Michigan State University from May 22-27, where the team took First Place for their age group and problem. The Hough High […]
Amelia Williams, 15, will crown her successor at International United Miss Junior Teen in July
May 24. Amelia Williams, a 10th-grader at Hough High, is wrapping up her year as International United Miss Junior Teen. In July she goes to Orlando where she will spend the week working at the 2023 International pageant and crown her successor. The 15-year-old first won the North Carolina state title in Charlotte January 2022 […]
Cornelius Commerce Center faces tough review
May 8. By Dave Vieser. A commercial center comprised of five flex buildings across from Bailey Park faces a tough review as it continues its journey through the Cornelius approval process. Neighbors have already voiced opposition and just last week, a key member of the Town Board indicated he will not support the request at […]
Hough wins 2nd place at Odyssey of the Mind state tournament
March 27. The Hough High Odyssey of the Mind team won 2nd Place in the North Carolina Odyssey of the Mind Central Region Tournament in February and 2nd Place in the State Tournament this past weekend for Problem 5 in the high school division. Now they move on to compete in the World Finals at […]
