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NC Receives $298 Million to Support Educational Positions

Submitted by Ryan Sullivan
Monday, September 13th, 2010, 3:38pm

It was announced today by the U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, that NC would receive $298 million to support careers in education. 

“This money will help us keep teachers in the classroom, which is crucial as we move forward with our Career and College – Ready, Set, Go! Agenda,” remarked Governor Perdue. 

The money granted is part of a nationwide $10 billion education fund that will aid educationally relevant jobs during this school year. 

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Senator Hagan to Host Veterans and Military Expo at UNCG

Submitted by Ryan Sullivan
Friday, September 3rd, 2010, 8:53pm

U.S. Senator Kay Hagan will be hosting a Veterans and Military Expo at UNC Greensboro on Tuesday, September 7. 

Hagan, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, will introduce a panel discussion on education, jobs, and workforce development beginning at 1 p.m. 

Afterwards, representatives from local, state, and federal program that support veteran and military communities will be available to discuss their services at a resource fair from 2 to 4 p.m. 

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Howard Coble to Visit Greensboro's Only Domestic Violence Shelter

Submitted by Ryan Sullivan
Saturday, August 28th, 2010, 1:23pm

U.S. Congressman Howard Coble is scheduled to visit Clara House, Greensboro’s only shelter for domestic violence, in order to discover its workings first-hand on Thursday, September 2. 

The Clara House provides temporary residence, counseling services, case management, court advocacy, and community referrals to over 30 women and their children who are fleeing from violent homes. 

Clara House, operated by Family Service of the Piedmont, is one of their two domestic violence shelters in Guilford County.  Carpenter House, Family Service’s second shelter, is located in High Point. 

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