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Gaston County Schools has decided to keep the W.B. Beam Intermediate campus in Cherryville open for the upcoming school year, sparing over 200 fourth and fifth graders from disruption — a major win for parents and the community after a heated debate. Originally slated for closure to save $300,000 annually, the vote was delayed four weeks amid strong local opposition. Parents like Ashley Lail praised the decision for preserving stability for students and teachers, while Mayor Wade Stroupe emphasized the campus’s importance to Cherryville. Though this is not a permanent solution, the district remains committed to a countywide review for cost-cutting. The Cherryville Education Alliance thanked the school board for listening and considering the broader impacts — a hopeful step toward balancing fiscal responsibility with community needs.

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