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🌱 Why a China trip by Wake Forest students is raising new concerns
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In today's newsletter:
- Why a China trip by Wake Forest students is raising new concerns
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A heavy t-storm; not as hot, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
- Saturday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wake students traveled to China via CCP-linked exchange (carolinajournal.com) — Heritage High School students from Wake Forest joined a 12-day, Chinese government-backed exchange trip to China, drawing scrutiny from a watchdog group and questions about district oversight. The report urges Wake County education leaders to review foreign-funded programs, while also noting similar participation by Duke and UNC. Parents may see follow-up investigations and policy discussions around international exchanges. 
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Bunn Middle Bunn, NC 27508
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Bunn Middle Bunn, NC 27508
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Wendell Chamber of Commerce 180 Jake May Dr. Wendell, NC 27591
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Corinth Holders High Wendell, NC 27591
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🗞 Nearby News
Rolesville
- NCDMV looking to open office in Wake Forest or Rolesville, officials say (cbs17.com)
- Downtown Raleigh death aftermath + Curfew debate: Triangle's top Monday stories (newsobserver.com)
Raleigh
- Seeking the best stories from Raleigh's lovable, round Holiday Inn — for a prize! (newsobserver.com)
- Pushback continues against proposed Raleigh youth curfew as other cities tout success (cbs17.com)
- The Left Hook Coffee Comes Out Swinging in Raleigh (dailycoffeenews.com)
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