Valdese Congressman Ro Khanna visited Meridian Specialty Yarn Group last week By MICA BANKS mica@thepaper.media 2 hrs ago Meridian Specialty Yarn Group in Valdese hosted Congressman Ro Khanna on Thursday afternoon, speaking with him about economic challenges and giving him a tour of their high-tech manufacturing facility. Read moreCongressman Ro Khanna visited Meridian Specialty Yarn Group last week
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8 Burke, 2 Caldwell restaurants score perfect 100s in Sept. inspections Oct 6, 2026 Round up of sanitation scores at Burke and Caldwell restaurants, schools, and other establishments. Read more8 Burke, 2 Caldwell restaurants score perfect 100s in Sept. inspections
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