By GARY D. ROBERTSON, Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. — It’s been 11 years since North Carolina lawmakers told public schools when the school year could open and close. But local school boards remain unwilling to dismiss their insistence that they…
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When’s school out? Groups want it out of NC lawmakers’ hands
RALEIGH, N.C. – It’s been 11 years since North Carolina lawmakers told public schools when the school year could open and close. But local school boards remain unwilling to dismiss their insistence that they and not the state should decide…
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Grimke sisters to be honored in a city they grew to loathe
If you go The following events are scheduled to honor Sarah Grimke and Angelina Grimke Weld. All are open to the public unless noted: Tuesday 10:30 a.m.: Unveiling of the Grimke historical marker at 321 East Bay St. 2 p.m.:…
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Gov Pat Mccrory Proclaims May Is Motorsports Month In North Carolina
Gov Pat Mccrory Proclaims May Is Motorsports Month In North Carolina Each May, the spotlight shines on Charlotte Motor Speedway during the 10 Days of NASCAR Thunder, and Gov. Pat McCrory joined speedway officials Friday to officially proclaim May is…
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Local tourism groups celebrate 32nd annual National Travel & Tourism Week
PortCityDaily.com is your source for free news and information in the Wilmington area. The U.S.S North Carolina. File photo. Local travel and tourism groups are joining together to celebrate the 32nd annual National Travel Tourism Week. Recognized from May 2-10,…
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Cave tour offers adventure
HORSE CAVE — In a supply shack at the American Cave Museum in Horse Cave, Peggy Nims prepares to take a tour group into Hidden River Cave. Nims, the museum’s education director, explains the cave’s history and offers safety tips.…
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Governor declares May as ‘Motorsports Month’ in North Carolina
The month of May is a pretty busy one in the world of motorsports, particularly in North Carolina. Charlotte Motor Speedway will be one of the busiest places in the state this month, with its 10 Days of NASCAR Thunder.…
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Alaska adds three routes from LA
Ben Mutzabaugh, Today in the Sky columnist of USA Today.(Photo: USA Today) Following its Tuesday announcement of three new routes out of Seattle (Charleston, S.C.; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.; and Nashville), Alaska Airlines has announced new flights from Los Angeles to Baltimore…
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Mecklenburg mayors oppose proposed tax plan
As N.C. legislators consider plans to redistribute state sales taxes, mayors across Mecklenburg County are making sure their voices are heard. Mayors from Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson and Charlotte recently agreed to send a letter to legislators…
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Kindred Spirits, Five Years in the Making
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