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Zombies come alive Oct. 4 to help the hungry in Gastonia

The Charlotte Observer Gaston/Catawba News Saturday, September 27, 2014 The living dead rise to help the hungry and homeless Oct. 4 for the third annual Downtown Gastonia Zombie Walk and Food Drive. This family-friendly street festival includes performances from local indie … Continue reading

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Charlotte school’s I-CAP fosters creative expressions of life lessons

The Charlotte Observer City News Saturday, September 27, 2014 It’s 3:15 p.m. on a Tuesday afternoon: School announcements blare over the sound system and a crowd of students floods the halls at Bruns Academy. Most students are hurrying home, but 16 … Continue reading

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Foundation celebrates building Liberian school

The Charlotte Observer Cabarrus News Wednesday, September 24, 2014 Saya Doe-Sio knows what it’s like to overcome challenges. Doe-Sio grew up in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, Liberia, and struggled every day. Her mother, the late Annie T. Doe, encouraged her … Continue reading

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OSHA changes recordkeeping rule, hopes to save lives

Fulton & Barr, Attorneys at Law Fulton & Barr: The Legal Pad Sunday, September 21, 2014 32-year-old Luis Rey Rivera Pavia died last year, because his employer willfully ignored safety regulations. He was working as a machine helper for Wire … Continue reading

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Mother keeps fighting for daughter’s dream: No more cancer.

The Charlotte Observer South Charlotte News Tuesday, September 16, 2014 Isabella Santos lives on in the Santos home. Her mother, Erin Santos, said Isabella’s room is just as it has always been, filled with princess costumes and American Girl dolls. … Continue reading

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