Cabarrus County Schools' new Opportunity School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Aug. 6, celebrating a new facility designed to support middle and high school students who benefit from alternative educational settings.
- Cabarrus County Schools
Cabarrus County Schools' new Opportunity School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Aug. 6, celebrating a new facility designed to support middle and high school students who benefit from alternative educational settings.
- From staff reports
Cabarrus County Schools officially opened its new Mary Frances Wall Center at Beverly Hills with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, celebrating a major investment in early childhood education and a program that has served the county's youngest students for more than 15 years.
- Mark Plemmons
West Nile virus has been found in Cabarrus County. Officials urge taking precautions.
- Cabarrus County Schools
Cabarrus County Schools officially opened its new Mary Frances Wall Center at Beverly Hills with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, celebrating a major investment in early childhood education and a program that has served the county's youngest students for more than 15 years.
- From staff reports
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Grace Kitchen in Alleghany County serves free community meals, relies on grants and donations, and now offers a monthly Grab Bag of staple groceries.
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Excessive midseason rain and cloudy weather can increase peanut disease, reduce nutrient uptake and photosynthesis, and lead to significant yield losses.
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The yellow-legged hornet was recently confirmed in North Carolina, and officials urge trapping and reporting while reassuring beekeepers and offering guidance.
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