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Three ribbon-cuttings leads to opening day for Cabarrus Schools

Three ribbon-cuttings leads to opening day for Cabarrus Schools

  • Mark Plemmons

As Cabarrus County Schools prepares to welcome students back for the 2026-27 school year on Wednesday after three ribbon-cuttings.

Cabarrus Board of Elections combines two precincts, set early voting dates, sites

Cabarrus Board of Elections combines two precincts, set early voting dates, sites

  • Mark Plemmons

Former Precinct 02-05 (Weddington Hills Elementary School) and Precinct 02-07 (Poplar Tent Presbyterian Church) will be combined into new Precinct 02-10.

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.

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