NC school system wants to ban candy fundraisers - WBTW-TV: News, Weather, and Sports for Florence, SC

NC school system wants to ban candy fundraisers

Posted: Updated:
  • Most Popular StoriesMost Popular Stories

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:03 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:03:05 GMT
    More than 100 folks turned up at a protest of the Internal Revenue Service on Tuesday afternoon in Myrtle Beach. The Myrtle Beach Tea Party Patriots planned to protest the IRS after a recent national
    More than 100 folks turned up at a protest of the Internal Revenue Service on Tuesday afternoon in Myrtle Beach. The Myrtle Beach Tea Party Patriots planned to protest the IRS after a recent national
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:12 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:12:12 GMT
    Florence County police say an accident happened on Pamplico Highway near Greenwood Elementary School that killed one person. The victim's ID has not yet been released.
    Florence County police say an accident happened on Pamplico Highway near Greenwood Elementary School that killed one person.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:08 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:08:53 GMT
    RALEIGH, N.C. - Raleigh police have arrested and charged three people in the murder of 30-year-old Melissa Huggins-Jones, according to officials. Ronald Lee Anthony Jr., 23, Sarah Rene Redden, 18, and
    RALEIGH, N.C. - Raleigh police have arrested and charged three people in the murder of 30-year-old Melissa Huggins-Jones, according to officials. Ronald Lee Anthony Jr., 23, Sarah Rene Redden, 18, and

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - An advisory committee of the Wake County Public Schools System is ready to tell booster clubs to find healthier ways to help raise cash. 

The News & Observer of Raleigh reports that the School Health Advisory Council is set to recommend Tuesday that the school board move to ban the sale of unhealthy foods at school fundraisers. The policy would govern sales at concession stands for athletic events. 

Broughton High School booster club president Greg Weaver says his ability to raise money is being restricted. He said no one will buy celery sticks to watch a soccer game. 

A previous council recommendation led to a policy which requires athletic events, dances and other on-campus events outside the school day to offer two or more healthy foods and/or beverages.

Powered by WorldNow

101 McDonald Court
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

Telephone: 843.293.1301
Fax: 843.293.1760
Email: news@wbtw.com

Can't find something?
Powered by WorldNow
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 Media General Communications Holdings, LLC. A Media General Company.