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Cabarrus County speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Sep. 8, 2023
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Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Independent Tribune.
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N.C. governor misses real reason for bus driver shortage
Editor,
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- By Tom Daoust
It appears that our North Carolina Governor isn't looking at the real problem creating the shortage of school bus drivers.
When too many drivers quit and not enough people apply for the job, it might be a good idea to talk to a few quitters and ask, “Why did you quit Your job?”
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- By Curtis Ballard
It’s a shame downtown has a stadium that’s not accessible to everyone. Neither are the other businesses.
I have never been to a game, used to love going to the Gem theater and i would love to see a show at the Swanee or have a meal at the Chophouse but there's no parking for handicap people. There’s were a few spaces in front of the Gem theater and a few beside the Swanee but some brain child from the city done away with them….smh.
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N.C. governor misses real reason for bus driver shortage
Editor,
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- By Tom Daoust
It appears that our North Carolina Governor isn't looking at the real problem creating the shortage of school bus drivers.
When too many drivers quit and not enough people apply for the job, it might be a good idea to talk to a few quitters and ask, “Why did you quit Your job?”
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- By Curtis Ballard
It’s a shame downtown has a stadium that’s not accessible to everyone. Neither are the other businesses.
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