Ligon Magnet Middle School
A local middle school with a magnet program
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Ligon school community weighs in on preserving school's history
It's a part of preserving the school's legacy as its original building is set to be torn down in 2030 and replaced with a new one that same year. The entire project is slated to be completed in 2031.
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Ceremonial lobby in new school will honor Ligon Middle's legacy
The school board voted earlier this year to demolish and rebuild the school, which has outdated facility design and needed renovations. As a part of that vote, board members asked the district to include a tribute to the school's history in its final design plan.
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Former assistant principal opposes historic Raleigh school's demolition plan as it moves forward
Built in 1953, Ligon Magnet Middle School was Raleigh’s only Black high school at the time. For over 70 years, the school has been known as a historic site. The Wake County Public School System has decided to demolish the current school and build a new one on the site of its athletic fields.
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Wake school board votes to rebuild Ligon Middle, after months of debate over historic school
Groups agreed that the school needs improvements, though its re-build has caused considerable concern among some alumni over preserving the school's history in its gentrifying neighborhood.
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Raleigh police confirm no evidence of a shooting at Ligon Magnet Middle School
Raleigh police responded on Monday afternoon to Ligon Magnet Middle School after a report of an active shooter, but investigators confirmed there was no evidence that any gunfire occurred.
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Future of Ligon Middle School up for discussion during Thursday meeting
Thursday's community and stakeholder meeting will be held at the school's auditorium from 6 to 8 p.m. During the event there will be a presentation about the options and time for discussion.
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Wake schools to discuss the future of historic Ligon Middle
Many alumni have opposed tearing down the building, which was originally slated for a renovation.
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'A delicate balance': Wake school board discusses future of historic Ligon Middle
Many alumni have opposed tearing down the building, which was originally slated for a renovation.
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'This place needs to stay': Redevelopment of historic Raleigh middle school gives parents concerns
More than 60 people gathered at Ligon Magnet Middle School to voice their concerns over the planned redevelopment of the historic Raleigh school.
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Ligon Middle School gets national honor
The band program was named a "Blue Ribbon Program of Excellence" by the National Band Association.
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Raleigh police body cam video: Officers take down shooter firing at officers
Body camera video released Wednesday shows the moment a man shooting at Raleigh officers in March was fatally shot by police.
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Body cam video shows Raleigh police take down shooter firing at officers near Raleigh middle school
Body camera video released Wednesday shows the moment a man shooting at Raleigh officers in March was fatally shot by police.
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Teacher, school employee, neighbors describe fear as shots were fired outside Raleigh middle school Monday
In calls to 911, a teacher and another employee at Ligon Magnet Middle School were among those who described the terror of shots fired on Monday morning.
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Man shot at police, passing cars near Raleigh middle school Monday morning
A man fired five gunshots at Raleigh officers and others on Monday before two police officers returned fire and killed him, according to Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson.
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'Welcome back': Ligon Middle School creates funny video for students
Ligon Middle School Principal Gary Duvall made a funny music video to bring smiles to his students' faces.
