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New Opportunity School building opens with ribbon-cutting

New Opportunity School building opens with ribbon-cutting

  • From staff reports

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.

PHOTOS : New Opportunity School aims to benefit students in alternative setting

PHOTOS : New Opportunity School aims to benefit students in alternative setting

  • 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.

Mary Frances Wall Center at Beverly Hill officially opens

Mary Frances Wall Center at Beverly Hill officially opens

  • 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.

West Nile found in Cabarrus, precautions urged

West Nile found in Cabarrus, precautions urged

  • Mark Plemmons

West Nile virus has been found in Cabarrus County. Officials urge taking precautions.

PHOTOS - Celebrating the new Mary Frances Wall Center at Beverly Hills

PHOTOS - Celebrating the new Mary Frances Wall Center at Beverly Hills

  • 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.

Charlotte Titanic exhibition adds tribute to North Carolina postal hero

Charlotte Titanic exhibition adds tribute to North Carolina postal hero

  • From staff reports

A new gallery at Titanic: The Exhibition will honor a North Carolina postal clerk who died while trying to save mail aboard the RMS Titanic during the ship's sinking in 1912.

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      How Grace Kitchen supports food needs and local farmers

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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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