BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WWAY) — Brunswick County Schools is moving forward with a plan to make housing more affordable for teachers, as district leaders say rising living costs are making it harder to recruit and retain staff.
“I either would lose the selected candidate because they could not locate and acquire affordable housing,” said Vickie Smith, a former principal at Union Elementary School.
Smith said the school often saw teachers leave after just a few years because of financial strain…