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A former Anderson Elementary teacher walked free after a jury cleared them of assault charges in a case involving an autistic kindergartner. Meanwhile, New Hanover County’s school board permanently banned the book “Stamped,” defying committee recommendations to reinstate it. In a major legal win, victims of former teacher Michael Kelly received a $14 million judgment closing a painful chapter of sexual abuse. Tensions flared as the county’s elections director was placed on administrative leave following a clash with the county manager. And Wilmington Housing Authority gears up for a decade-long overhaul after a devastating mold crisis and financial turmoil. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/615800411dfc7152