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McDowell County Schools superintendent: Welcome to a new school year The buses are rolling, the stadium lights are on, and the excitement is building.
McDowell Tech president: New strategic plan creates map for future "It is about students who need opportunity, employers who need skilled workers, faculty and staff who make learning possible, and a community …
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