James Farrell

1 week ago | knightfrank.com | James Farrell

Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership Categories: Property Sector Agriculture Rural Matters The Rural Update Viewpoint One of Energy Minister Ed Miliband's first actions after Labour's general election win last year was to fast-track approval for several large and highly controversial solar farms in the East of England. Within the past few weeks, an industry-leading, environmentally friendly vertical farming business with...

1 week ago | wfae.org | James Farrell

Prom season can be an expensive time for students and families. But at Garinger High School, a program called "Cinderella’s Closet" allows students to pick out dresses for free. This week, a mobile classroom at Garinger is loaded with racks carrying more than 200 new and gently used dresses. Students will have the opportunity during their lunch breaks to browse the dresses, along with an assortment of jewelry, accessories and shoes — all available for free.

2 weeks ago | wfae.org | James Farrell

The ongoing fallout from a March incident at Ardrey Kell High School was in the spotlight at Tuesday night’s Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board meeting. Residents called for the district to re-examine the case, in which a 15-year-old Muslim girl was injured in an altercation with a Black, male student. More than a dozen attendees spoke out against the incident, claiming it was an example of Islamophobia.

2 weeks ago | wfae.org | James Farrell

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has adopted its 2026-27 academic calendar. The school year is set to start Tuesday, Aug. 25. But some local and state leaders continue to call for a change in state law to allow schools to start sooner. A bill to that effect has been introduced in the General Assembly. CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill said the district would revisit the calendar if such a change was approved. “The elephant in the room, obviously, is potential changes to calendar law.

2 weeks ago | wfae.org | James Farrell

The public had the opportunity to weigh in on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ proposed 2025-26 budget on Tuesday night, and many said they want a more ambitious plan that spends more on teachers. Residents who spoke at the school board meeting called on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to aim higher, particularly on teacher pay. They said higher wages are crucial, even in a year where uncertain state and federal funding have created a tighter-than-usual budget cycle.