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The Granville County School Boards decision to close Wilton Elementary School, despite its high enrollment and strong attendance, has sparked outrage among parents and community members. The boards choice to save over five hundred forty-six thousand dollars by closing Wilton, instead of Credle or both, has been met with resistance. Parents like Chelsea Shover and Amanda Taylor have shared their struggles in breaking the news to their young children, who loved the school. A petition to save Wilton has gained over one thousand signatures, with parents feeling the decision was made too soon and without full public input. The school board chair has defended the decision as necessary for budget realities and enrollment drops, but community members like Paul Latorre remain hopeful for a reversal.

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