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| Monday, March 08, 2010 |
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Dropout rate reaches a record low
The Wilkes County schools' dropout rate fell to its lowest level on record in the 2008-09 school after increasing slightly the prior school year.
The dropout rate in Wilkes was 5.49 percent in 2008-09, compared to 6.81 percent in 2007-08 and 6.12 percent in 2006-07. It was 6.14 percent in 2005-06 and 7.14 percent in 2004-05.
The information is from the N.C. Department of Public Instruction's Consolidated Data Report for 2008-09. The report listed the actual number ... read more |
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Raising money with chili
(Photo caption) Frances Hayes/staff photo-MIKE BULLOCK, right, is head cook for the annual Habitat for Humanity Chili Supper. Assisting him are his wife, Diana, and Gary Newman, far left.
The people just kept pouring into First Baptist Church of North Wilkesboro on Thursday night for what has become an annual tradition in March… a homemade chili dinner complete with corn on the cob, corn muffins, slaw and dessert.
All proceeds from the three-and-a ... read more |
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Basics of exporting taught
Americans make the best quality products but aren't good at selling them overseas because they often don't understand how the rest of the world works, said an organizer of a series of exporting classes under way at Wilkes Community College.
"Americans have a bad reputation in other countries for not knowing what they're doing because we only know the way it's done" in the United States added Daniel W. Holt, an international finance specialist with the U.S. Small Business Administ ... read more |
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China currently is best market for hardwood
Exporting opportunities remain strong for the timber industry in Wilkes County and much of the rest of the state, said Tony Gunter, international trade specialist with the N.C. Department of Agriculture.
"China is our number one export market for hardwoods right now," said Gunter, among speakers participating in a series of classes on exporting at Wilkes Community College.
Gunter said a change in the currency exchange rate helped Canada lose its position as the pr ... read more |
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Frazier honored for military service
(Photo caption) Charles S. Williams/staff photo-ORDER OF LONG LEAF PINE-Among the many awards presented to CSM James Frazier, right, at his retirement ceremony was the "Order of the Long Leaf Pine," one of the most prestigious honors awarded by the governor. Presenting the award was CSM Henry Woodruff.
A retirement ceremony for Command Sgt. Major James Michael Frazier was held Saturday at the North Wilkesboro National Guard Armory. Frazier has served as the comma ... read more |
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Volunteers recognized at WCC event Thursday
Wilkes Community College honored volunteers on Thursday with the annual Volunteer Recognition Reception. The event was held in the Lakey Ballroom at the John A. Walker Community Center.
"We want our volunteers to feel special year-round, but this event is our major opportunity to let all our volunteers know that we appreciate everything they do for the college, the Walker Center and MerleFest," WCC Volunteer Coordinator Debbie Cangiolosi said.
The highlight of eac ... read more |
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