Carol Gartrell Graduate of Ligon Magnet Middle School

22/10/2025 7 min
Carol Gartrell Graduate of Ligon Magnet Middle School

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Some local alumni of the historic Ligon High School who lived through segregation are making their voices heard to make sure their beloved school, now Ligon Magnet Middle School, isn't torn down as it faces renovations. The Wake County Public School System announced details on the proposed $141 million renovations to the nearly 75-year-old school. Carol Gartrell is a graduate of Ligon Magnet Middle. She joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss why she’s against the renovation.

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