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This candidate survey may be republished free of charge in local publications in North Carolina to inform voters in the November 5, 2024 election. Please consider subscribing to the Charlotte Observer to help make this coverage possible.Name: Michelle WilliamsDate of birth: October 17, 1982Campaign website or social media page: www.VoteMishell.comInstagram facebookOccupation: EducationEducation: Bachelor’s degree – Elementary Education. Master’s Program – Curriculum and Instruction: LiteracyHave you run for office before?noPlease highlight the highlights of citizen participation.2+ years of PTO leadership. At school, we volunteer to read in small groups. Orton Gillingham Reading Tutor. Fellow of the Institute for Political Leadership.What are…

Boston College and Virginia Tech, two of the ACC’s most prolific rushing offenses, will square off on ESPN’s Thursday Night Football.The Hokies have appeared on ESPN’s Thursday Night Football more than 30 times, six of which were against Boston College, but a lot has changed since the Hokies last faced the Eagles.Thomas Castellanos has been at the helm of Boston College’s offense for most of the season. He has been a big rushing threat for the Eagles thus far, and was also their primary rusher during his time at UCF. Now, things have changed, but Castellanos only has 103 rushing…

MANCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – Layoffs and big changes are coming at one of Vermont’s oldest businesses.Founded in the 1850s, Orvis Company specializes in outdoor apparel and fly fishing equipment.Orbis said the job cuts would impact local workers after it moved its headquarters from Sunderland to Manchester in January. The company plans to cut 112 employees, or 8% of its current workforce. Some retail stores will also be closed.Orvis claims to be one of the oldest mail order companies in the country. But now, 170 years later, they are doing away with that practice.Manchester Town Manager Scott Murphy says while the…

attachment The World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) is one of the most important tools at its disposal in its mission to end extreme poverty on a livable planet. Replenishing IDA is therefore not just an opportunity to mobilize resources, but an important opportunity to reshape how development finance works for the communities that need it most. According to the World Bank’s own projections, by 2030, 60% of people living in extreme poverty will be in countries affected by fragility, conflict and violence (FCV). Addressing the challenges of communities affected by these crises is no longer peripheral to the World…

ECB decides to cut interest rates for second consecutive term in response to economic stagnationThis is the first consecutive rate cut in 13 years.Recent economic indicators support the case for ECB rate cutsHigh interest rates are having a negative impact on investment and economic growthMarkets are almost fully pricing in three more rate cuts by MarchWritten by Francesco Canepa and Balazs Colanyi FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The European Central Bank is likely to cut interest rates again on Thursday, insisting that inflation in the euro zone is now becoming increasingly subdued and the economy is stagnant.The first consecutive interest rate cuts…

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has issued new guidance to help DFS-regulated entities address and address cybersecurity risks arising from artificial intelligence (AI). “AI is improving the ability of businesses to enhance their threat detection and incident response strategies, while also creating new opportunities for cybercriminals to carry out crimes at greater scale and speed,” said Adrian, DFS Superintendent. A. Harris said in a report on Wednesday (October 16). release. “As AI-enabled tools become more prolific, New York City needs security to protect critical data while ensuring the flexibility needed to address diverse risk profiles in…

HERMANTOWN — A report prepared by an independent consultant shows special education in the Hermantown School District needs improvement. Special education consultant Michele Morgen discussed the report with the Hermantown School Board on Monday. The report highlights problems with individualized education plans (IEPs). Lack of cohesion between special education departments at different educational levels. The need for more communication and collaboration among staff. and the need to implement a more evidence-based curriculum. “Throughout this process, we have found that all of our staff members, especially our special education staff, are extremely hardworking and all are motivated to do what is…

The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide an analysis of the election’s impact on the U.S. immigration system.Approximately 250,000 migrants will be in Border Patrol custody in December 2023, just 10 months after the U.S. hit an all-time high in border enforcement. But border security is currently stable at its lowest level in four years, with just 54,000 Border Patrol agents. Encounters with immigrants in September. This fragile equilibrium has been maintained since July, when the sharp decline in the number of river crossings ended and migrant encounters plateaued. But…

Eric Kanha Iman Image Soccer October 16, 2024 story linkCHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference begins a three-day stretch of ACC football on Thursday, Oct. 17, with Boston College traveling to Blacksburg, Virginia, for a 7 p.m. ET They will play Virginia Tech at 1:30 p.m. ESPN College Football Thursdays in prime time. Virginia Tech will celebrate 30 years of Thursday Night Football with this week’s game against Boston College. The Hokies’ first Thursday night game was against West Virginia on September…

According to Arlington EDC, the program is designed to provide small businesses with flexible funding for start-up costs, expansion, staffing and more. ARLINGTON, Texas — Are you a small business owner in Arlington? If so, you may want to take advantage of the city’s Economic Development Corporation (EDC)’s new rate buyback program. Arlington EDC says its partnership with nonprofit Lift Fund allows it to offer small business loans of up to $100,000 completely interest-free. The program is designed to provide small businesses with flexible funding for start-up costs, expansion, staffing and more, Arlington EDC said in a press release. It…