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WHAT’S HAPPENING Unemployment among young college graduates outpaces overall U.S. joblessness rate Washington, D.C. Young people graduating from college this spring and summer are facing one of the toughest job markets in more than a decade. The unemployment rate for degree holders ages 22 to 27 has reached its highest level in a dozen years, excluding the coronavirus pandemic. Joblessness among that group is higher than the overall unemployment rate, and the gap is larger than it’s been in more than three decades. Higher unemployment for younger graduates has also renewed concerns about the value of a college degree. More workers than ever have a fouryear degree, which makes it less of a distinguishing factor in job applications. Murat Tasci, an economist at JPMorgan, calculates that 45% of workers have a four-year degree, up from 26% in 1992.
Majority of U.S. adults support religious chaplains in public schools, new poll shows Washington, D.C. A new poll finds a majority of Americans favor allowing religious chaplains to provide support services for public school students. About 6 in 10 U.S. adults say that religious chaplains should be allowed to provide support services for students in public schools, but most do not think teacher-led prayer or a mandatory period during school hours for private prayer should be allowed in public schools. Americans’ attitudes toward religious expression in schools vary depending on the kind of expression and sometimes crosses partisan lines.
N.C. Senate takes on transgender issues Raleigh The state Senate advanced two bills that deal with transgender issues as lawmakers prepare for their anticipated summer recess by this week’s end. The first bill passed by the Senate on Monday bars parents from being cited for abuse or neglect for raising their child consistent with their sex assigned at birth. That bill now heads to Gov. Josh Stein’s desk. The second bill has several provisions, including restrictions on using state money to fund genderaffirming care for prisoners and a resolution affirming there are only two sexes. The state House must approve of the second bill.
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The new day center will be able to provide care for 40 adults with age-related or other types of disabilities.
Stanly Adult Care Center preps for August opening The new facility can care for up to 40 adults per day By Charles Curcio Stanly News Journal
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Located at 204 Anderson Road in Albemarle, the new Stanly Adult Care Center will open later this summer.
ALBEMARLE — Stanly will soon have a new facility open which plans to help working professionals who are senior caregivers to help ease the daily efforts involved with their care. The Stanly Adult Care Center on 205 Anderson Road in Albemarle has announced an open house for Aug. 16 as staff continues to put the finishing touches on the facility.
Stanly County Chamber opens registration for annual golf tournament
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OAKBORO — One of Stanly County’s most anticipated yearly traditions is back. In an annual set of festivities that routinely brings in attendees from all across the state, the Oakboro 4th of July Celebration is returning this coming week for its 67th year of Independence Day events. The full slate of parades, rides, pageants, talent shows, live bands and fireworks begins Tuesday night
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Oakboro to celebrate 4th of July festivities for 67th year The annual celebration holds a full week’s worth of events
Final accreditation and licensing, along with some last finishing touches inside the center, are what is left before the center can open. Renovated from the building’s previous use as a child care center, the Adult Care Center will provide weekday relief for those taking care of aging or disabled family members. The new facility has art on the walls from Roger Thomas depicting scenes of the past from Stanly, like Hink’s Grill, Central Lunch and more. The art, director Sandy Carelock said, could help spark conversations with participants to feel more comfortable being in the center. Stanly Adult Care Center has an activity center, a dining room with a full industrial kitchen and several sitting areas with new televisions. Participants can walk safely in an out-
at 6 p.m. and runs through the end of Saturday around midnight. “Lots of planning has gone into making this a memorable July Fourth,” event organizers from Oakboro Fire and Rescue stated in a social media post. “We cannot wait to see you there. God Bless America!” The annual weeklong celebration has been hosted by Oakboro Fire and Rescue since 1958. The fire department has estimated that on certain occasions in the past, up to 40,000 people have traveled to Oakboro to partake in the Independence Day events. “The annual Oakboro 4th
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