School Board Chair Steps Down After Racist Post

Haywood County School Board chairman Allen Currie stepped down after apologizing for a racist social media post that sparked outrage. His comment “Get a rope” under a news story about a school shooting arrest reignited painful historical associations with lynching. The NAACP condemned the language, and Currie admitted it was poor judgment, causing deep pain. Though he claimed no ill intent and praised his 14-year commitment to student safety, the fallout forced his resignation — a sobering reminder of how public words carry weight, especially for leaders. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/a323015bd4d82e9a