Staggered terms debate shifts Erickson stance in Davidson County
Davidson County Commissioner Cliff Erickson backed staggered terms before a Democratic Party Executive Committee opposed the idea. A party resolution and subsequent news conference led Erickson to dissociate from further petition efforts, highlighting tension between party officials and elected representatives. The row raises questions about whose will guides local policy.
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Lexington
Democratic Party Executive Committee
Cliff Erickson
Erickson
Dan Smith
Tommy Evans
C.A. “Whitey
Smith
General Assembly
Robert Hedrick
Evans
C.A. Smith
Davidson County
Hedrick
Wayne Sheaf
Executive Committee
First Black NC Legislator Reflects on Changing Role
Henry Frye, the Greensboro attorney who became North Carolina's first Black legislator in the 20th century, reflects on a slower, more collaborative path in Raleigh. As Judiciary Committee chair he scrutinizes bills, aims to improve others, and advocates targeted reforms like presumptive sentencing and juvenile alternatives while weighing future statewide runs.
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Carol Wilson Utley
Raleigh
Henry Frye
North Carolina
House of Representatives
Guilford County
Greensboro
General Assembly
Frye
Judiciary Committee
Judicial Committee
Knox Commission On Correctional Programs
House
Richmond County
A&t State University
University of North Carolina Law School
Howard Lee
Jimmy Green
Green
Richardson Preyer
U.S. House
Preyer
Senate
Editor's Outlook: Impoverished Mexicans Flock North
An editorial argues a massive Mexican migration to the United States is ongoing driven by overpopulation and poverty. It warns about social and economic impacts, suggests illegal immigration controls, and contemplates national ID with photo and fingerprints to curb the influx.
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United States
Mexico
Rio Grande
Canada
U.S. Immigration Service
Los Angeles
Dallas
Houston
Mexico City
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
California
America
U.S
Europe
New York
North America
Carter seeks 50 dollar rebate as Senate balks
Washington politics centers on President Carter pushing a 50 dollar per person tax rebate to unite Democrats. Senate Republicans oppose it and administration officials argue for unity while warning of costs. Public skepticism grows as economists warn the plan may widen deficits despite rising indicators.
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Carter
Senate
Bert Lance
Office of Management and Budget
Congress
Lance
Roaming the Piedmont Beach Holiday
A reflective wander along Garden City Beach South Carolina recounts shell seekers, a dog chasing crabs, and a casual view of surfers and winter warmth. The writer notes the chilly sea, missed fishing trips, and lingering hope for hungry fish along the Carolina coast.
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South Carolina
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Kathy Sebo
Washington
By Martha Angle
Robert Walters
NEA
Jimmy Carter
Plains
Garden City
S.C
Ol’ Blackie
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