CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A Charleston-area middle school teacher has been selected for a once-in-a-lifetime honor: a flight with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels ahead of the 2026 Charleston Airshow.
Joint Base Charleston announced this week that Carrie Knotts, a teacher at Cario Middle School, has been chosen as the 2026 Charleston Airshow Key Influencer, recognizing her impact as an educator, community leader, and six-year breast cancer survivor.
Base officials said Knotts stood out among dozens of nominees for her dedication to students and her work promoting hands-on STEM education…