Kannapolis parents hold ‘Rally for Public Education’

Kannapolis parents hold ‘Rally for Public Education’
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — Parents and teachers in Kannapolis are putting pressure on North Carolina state lawmakers.  The city’s school system is expecting a 14 percent cut to its budget from the state.  Friday evening, thousands were expected to turn out at A.L. Brown High School for a rally supporting the teaching staff that is facing layoffs.  Approximately 118 positions are currently expected to …
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Candidates discuss balancing budget, reasons for running
Editor’s note: The News-Item posed three questions to the nine candidates for Mount Carmel Area School Board in Tuesday’s primary election. Following are their responses.What is the primary reason you are seeking a seat on the school board?Meg Bartos:
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