Shortages of teachers, infrastructure and technology workers will hamper schools' ability to provide the best education, facilities and tools to children, Superintendent Robert Taylor said Thursday.

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Wake County Public School System Superintendent Robert Taylor speaks to the League fo Women Voters of Wake County, April 18, 2024

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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The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Food and Drug Protection Division conducts inspections of inspections of food manufacturers, warehouses and distributors. When unsanitary conditions are present, the division sends a letter to the responsible party requesting a remedy to the situation.

Linked below, in alphabetical order, are letters and responses from 35 grocers, bakers and food processing plants across the state from August 2008 to March 2009.

Inspection reports from August 2008 to March 2009 for grocers, bakeries, food processors