Hands-on gardening promotes confidence in students in Wilmington, NC

Hands-on gardening promotes confidence in students in Wilmington, NC

Kadence Baumgardner  |  Guest contributor As another school year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a rewarding and impactful year of the N.C. Cooperative Extension Therapeutic Horticulture program at Lake Forest Academy. This program continues to be a powerful tool for hands-on learning, emotional growth, and environmental awareness, giving students opportunities to connect with…

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FBI raids Bartow County flooring manufacturer in ‘labor trafficking investigation’

FBI raids Bartow County flooring manufacturer in ‘labor trafficking investigation’

CARTERSVILLE, Ga. – FBI Atlanta and other law enforcement members raided Wellmade Industries, a flooring manufacturing company in Cartersville, on Wednesday afternoon. Officials said this came as part of a multi-year investigation into labor trafficking. The company’s owner, Zhu Chen, and his nephew were arrested and face charges of trafficking persons for labor or sexual…

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