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NC receives $4 million from Department of Labor to expand apprenticeship programs
The North Carolina Business Committee of Education's NC Career Launch will create a statewide youth apprenticeship system that develop and scale programs for high school students that lead to registered apprenticeships in critical sectors.
Help save shelter dogs in N.C. on National Dog Day
Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in America’s shelters in 2025, released data showing that in 2023, 207,400 dogs were killed in shelters simply because they didn’t have a place to call home. That makes National Dog Day an ideal time to talk about how people can help save the lives of homeless canines across the country.
‘SMALL BY DESIGN’ New Administrator: First Presbyterian Academy Grows Students, Not Size
First Presbyterian Academy doesn’t plan to be the largest school in Greenville County, but it does aspire to do big things in the lives of young people, says the school’s new administrator. “This is a wonderful school community. We are small by design. We want to maintain that family feel,” says Dr. Rob Brown, who became Head of School in June. ...
An update on the Amish family injured in wreck
A GoFundMe was started recently for an Amish family from Lattimore that is recovering from injuries after their horses were spooked by a tractor trailer. On Wednesday, Aug. 7, the Yoder family was driving their horses and buggy on Washburn Switch Road to Polkville when a large truck went by, startling the animals...
Hospital strike vote imminent after majority of Mission nurses pledge support
Nursing leaders at Asheville’s Mission Hospital said they have all the pledges needed to call for a strike vote next week, increasing the likelihood of a significant labor action at the HCA Healthcare-owned facility. Local nursing representatives said Friday that more than 800 of the approximately 1,600 registered nurses,...
A future killer slipped through Buncombe’s legal system, despite dozens of warnings. ‘Nobody wants to touch this’
The man responsible for one of the worst crime sprees in recent western North Carolina history slipped through the criminal justice system multiple times over 15 months, despite arrests for attempted murder, assault, and shooting a sheriff’s deputy, and numerous warnings that he may have been in violation of his pretrial release conditions, records show.
Restaurant Week: SC restaurants showcase culinary skills, like Grill Marks
GREENVILLE, S.C. — The 11-day celebration of Restaurant Week is a chance for restaurants to showcase their culinary skills and for food lovers to enjoy a variety of food for great value. "We’re always excited to have new people come in and try our menu because everything on the...
Annual Conference of the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina Taking Place November 7
Lisa Cooper, president of Mast General Store, will be keynote speaker for the annual conference of the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina. The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina at Anderson University is pleased to announce its Annual Conference, which will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the University Center of Greenville. This year’s theme, “Navigating Change: Navigating Transitions in the Family Enterprise,” promises to deliver valuable insights and strategies for family-owned businesses facing the complexities of change.
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