More than 21% of North Carolina's four-year-olds enrolled in the state's pre-kindergarten programs during the 2022-2023 school year, up from the prior year but still below the state's pre-pandemic highs, according to the National Institute for Early Education Research.

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Compared to pre-pandemic prices, ground beef is up 35%, chips are up 45%, bread is up 57% and a 12-ounce can of soda is up 66%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks trends on common grocery store items.

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A very special "Farm to Table" (literally!) event hosted at The Oxford, featuring fresh Fall crops from Raleigh City Farm. The menu is an extraordinary collaboration between Executive Chef Chris Hill and the farmers of RCF. All proceeds from the dinner tickets go to RCF to continue their mission of growing food and sparking imaginations about agriculture in the city. We are closing down the restaurant for this event to show our support for this cause and to celebrate Raleigh City Farm's continued success. Please join us by dining and experiencing this one night only menu! (Picture from Facebook)