I-SS and MGSD board members take aim at the county commissioners’ 75/25 split The agenda for Wednesday evening’s meeting of the I-SS and MGSD Boards of Education, representatives from Mitchell Community College, and county commissioners Gene Houpe and Chair Gen. James Mallory quickly turned from one of inquiry into one of frustration. Much of that […]
Iredell Commissioners resolve to continue...
Iredell County Commissioners pass resolution to continue toward quarter-cent sales tax increase proposal At a special meeting of the Iredell County Commissioners Tuesday, the board held an open conversation to discuss the merits of asking voters to approve a 1/4-cent sales tax increase on the November 2018 ballot. More than 100 people attended the meeting, […]
OS1 Statement on May 16 Rally for Educati...
Let’s keep the momentum going. Thousands of educators are rallying in our state capitol today to raise their voices in support of many things they see inadequate in North Carolina, including student and textbook funding, resources for school safety, and an appropriate, professional respect for teachers. Our Schools First began as an organization dedicated to […]