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McDowell County Schools superintendent: Planning for a new school Over the next two years, we will refine our plans, develop programs, and watch that vision steadily become reality.
McDowell News editor: We'll celebrate America's 250 years together Each month from April to June, we’ll highlight people and events that shaped our community.
Is modern life eroding our willingness to sacrifice for something greater? | The Ethical Life podcast 🎧 Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore commitment, loyalty and purpose, asking why fewer people feel bound to causes, communities or ide…
Is affordability really a crisis for most Americans? | Froma Harrop At some point, the headlines turned "affordability" from a concern into a "crisis." But what does affordability mean? For most of us, that dep…
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