WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A judgment of over $140 million was reached in the case against former New Hanover County teacher Michael Kelly in court on Nov. 8, according to Rhine Law Firm. “The judgment ...

New Hanover County Schools reach settlement in civil suit with sexual assault victims More: Victims awarded millions in judgment against former New Hanover teacher Michael Kelly The 14 other John ...

Pete Wildeboer, chair of the New Hanover County Board of Education, gave some details Tuesday on finalizing a settlement with victims of sexual abuse at the hands of former teacher Michael Kelly.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Friday ruling by the North Carolina Supreme Court means cases involving child sexual abuse claims against former New Hanover County teachers can move forward.

The plaintiffs and the New Hanover County Board of Education have reached a $5.75 million agreement to settle a lawsuit regarding claims of sexual abuse done by former teacher Michael Kelly.

Detractors must accept it as the real reason for this budget shortfall. Luckily, the numbers speak for themselves. Sen. Michael V. Lee represents New Hanover County in the North Carolina Senate.