Hemby Bridge NewsLocal news for Hemby Bridge, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Shocked by lack of seat belts on school buses- December 23, 2007 WHEN will North Carolina -- Union County -- get on board with mandating seat belts on school busesA mother of three, I moved here from New Jersey in 2005, and it shocked and upset us that none of the school buses had seat belts. Especially when during that school year buses taking students to Hemby Bridge Elementary and Porter Ridge Middle schools had students sitting on each other and on the floor due to poor planning.Granted, that has been corrected. However, can you imagine the damage if a..http://www.topix.net/city/hemby-bridge-nc/2007/12/shocked-by-lack-of-seat-belts-on-school-... Union Schools: Principal shuffling continues- December 11, 2007 PrincipalshufflingcontinuesShawn CetroneThe Union County school system finished a second round of principal and staff changes last week.Starting next semester, Monroe High, Parkwood Middle and Sun Valley Elementary schools will have new principals.Here's more about the moves: Kim Chinnis will be principal at Parkwood Middle. Now an assistant principal at Porter Ridge Middle School, she will replace Neil Hawkins. His move to New Salem Elementary was announced last month. Read morehttp://www.topix.net/city/hemby-bridge-nc/2007/12/union-schools-principal-shuffling-contin... Everyday Heroes: Principal prepares for new challenge- December 9, 2007 "What has kept me in the education field is that you never know what you are going to get from day to day" Bill BreckenridgePrincipal of Hemby Bridge Elementary SchoolMotto: To always keep in mind how I would like to be treated and try and be that to others.Age: 57His Work: After working in Union County schools for more than 30 years, Bill Breckenridge continues to do for his community as well as the school he presides over. Currently principal at Hemby Bridge Elementary in Indian Trail,...http://www.topix.net/city/hemby-bridge-nc/2007/12/everyday-heroes-principal-prepares-for-n... |