When I grow up Principal job a dream come true By Erin Weeks 704-789-9131 Oct 4, 2017 Oct 4, 2017 Updated Mar 19, 2019 0 Dr. Mandi Campbell was named the Kannapolis City Schools Principal of the Year. James Nix / Independent Tribune Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Erin Weeks 704-789-9131 Young children often go through a whole slew of dream careers growing up—anything from teacher and fire fighters to Superman and The Flash.kAm$49@@= AC:?4:A2= 5@6D?’E FDF2==J >2<6 E96 =:DE]k^AmkAmqFE 7@C sC] |2?5: r2>A36==[ E92E’D 6I24E=J H92E D96 H2?E65 E@ 36]k^AmkAm“x’G6 <?@H? 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Three Rivers Land Trust protects 84 acres along the Rocky River in Cabarrus County Now, 84 acres along the river, containing almost a mile of shoreline, are permanently conserved in Cabarrus County.
Cabarrus facility among hospital beds across NC delayed by industry appeals This story examines the scope of the problem and its implications for North Carolina in the near future.
A list of best-rated nursing homes in the Charlotte area, federal ratings show A Concord facility is on the list.
In a reversal, NC Health Plan moves some Atrium hospitals to mid-tier for 2027 The decision comes after pushback from an earlier announcement that designated the facilities as “non-preferred.”
Harris Teeter’s $253 million Charlotte plan: New stores & what’s changing The plan also includes opening three new stores previously announced in Kannapolis, Fort Mill and Lake Wylie.
