Cabarrus dropout rate below state average

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By Jessica [email protected] County Schools announced that the dropout rate for the 2007-08 school year remained about the same compared to the 2006-07 year. Three hundred and ninety-four students left the system’s high schools, with a rate of 4.76 during 2007-08, compared to the 383 students and rate of 4.77 for the 2006-07 year. “Our […]


Schools mark first 100 days of classes

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By Jessica [email protected] kindergarten students looked a little peculiar on Friday as they celebrated school being in session for more than 100 days. At Covenant Classical School, a sign outside of Kim Cregger’s kindergarten class read, “Beware of Dogs,” and inside were about 13 children dressed as Dalmatians to celebrate 101 days of school.  Other […]


Working out with Wii

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By Jonathan E. [email protected] Cabarrus Senior Center took on the feel of a bowling alley earlier this month, with the sounds of bowling pins colliding and the smell of freshly-cooked popcorn in the air. Seniors took turns lining up their stance, taking aim and perfecting their backswings. The only thing missing was the bowling ball. […]