In a historic school board race, 5 new people will sit on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school board, the second-largest school district in North Carolina.

The five new board members join the one incumbent who narrowly kept her seat as well as the three at-large members. In the November elections, three board members lost their bid for reelection and two decided not to run again.

Melissa Easley, Gregory “Dee” Rankin, Stephanie Sneed, Lisa Cline, and Summer Nunn are all new faces representing CMS districts.

“We call ourselves fresh five,” Lisa Cline, the CMS District 5 Member Elect said.

Thelma Byers-Bailey is the only board member who was up for reelection and returning. The five new board members and Byers-Bailey will sit on the board with At-Large members Elyse Dashew, Jennifer De La Jara, and Lenora Shipp.

Two of the five new members spoke with Ben Thompson on this week’s episode of Flashpoint here on WCNC Charlotte.

Things to Do in Charlotte North Carolina

Located in the southern region of North Carolina, Charlotte is one of the most popular cities in the United States. It has a population of around 1.3 million people. Charlotte has a reputation as a safe, family-friendly city. It is also a popular travel destination.

There are many great places to eat in Charlotte. If you like Middle Eastern food, you’ll find plenty of options. Likewise, you can find Italian, Chinese, Mexican and sushi restaurants in the area.

There are also a lot of cool attractions to visit in the city. For instance, you can check out the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

The city is home to some of the largest banks in the country, including Wells Fargo, PNC, and Bank of America. If you’re looking for a place to shop, you can visit the SouthPark Mall. This mall is 1.8 million square feet and has a lot of stores. You can also check out the Nordstrom store.

There are plenty of great breweries in the Charlotte area. Some of the top breweries include Legion Brewing, NoDa Brewing, and Catawba Brewing.

The city is also known for its wine and beer scene. Several vineyards are located in the area. You can also visit the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. The garden is also home to several museums.

There are many sports teams in the Charlotte area. There are teams in football, basketball, hockey, and baseball. Some of the more popular teams are the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Hornets.