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flag A North Carolina school attorney apologized for a racist Facebook post using a slur against people with disabilities, sparking backlash and calls for review of his contract.

flag On January 24, 2026, Brian Kromke, an attorney for New Hanover County Schools, faced backlash for a Facebook post using offensive language, including a derogatory term for people with developmental disabilities, in response to a post by former Governor Roy Cooper about ICE-related incidents. flag The school board and superintendent condemned the comment as inappropriate and inconsistent with district values, emphasizing professionalism and respect. flag Kromke apologized, stating he did not intend to offend anyone. flag The district confirmed it is addressing the matter internally, though details are restricted by confidentiality. flag The incident has prompted calls for a review of Kromke’s contract and renewed discussion about public officials’ communication.

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