Durham Legislator Leads ERA Fight on House Floor
Durham attorney George Miller champions the Equal Rights Amendment in North Carolina as he leads a House debate Tuesday with final consideration anticipated Wednesday. Miller links ERA to fair pay and opportunity, notes past failures, and predicts extended discussion to clear myths.
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North Carolina panel likely to back murder death penalty
The House Judiciary Committee favors the death penalty for first degree murder with seven of ten votes, while oppose a rape death penalty by wide margins. Some members push sending a rape bill to the floor without prejudice for debate. Remarks from Rep. Bertha Holt and Rep. James F. Morgan show reluctance on expanding capital punishment to rape.
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Continued Cold Across North and South Carolina
A high pressure system keeps temperatures low across the region. North Carolina remains sunny and cold through Tuesday with highs in the 20s to 40s and lows in the teens to 20s. South Carolina stays sunny and cold with highs in the 30s to 40s and lows around 10 to 20. No precipitation expected. sunset 5:53 p.m. today, sunrise 7:15 a.m. Tuesday.
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Weekend driving toll rises with two more deaths in NC
The Associated Press reports two pedestrians were killed in North Carolina over the weekend as traffic deaths rose. A 7 year old boy from Dunn died after darting into traffic on a rural road south of Dunn, while a 38 year old woman from Charlotte died after being struck on N C 49 near Charlotte. A 6 week old baby and a 16 year old girl from Hickory perished when the car they rode in was hit while turning left in Burke County Longview community.
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Burke County
North Carolina gas firms weigh higher rates for homeowners
North Carolinians in gas heated homes may face higher emergency gas costs as utilities debate who bears the load. Public Services seeks a 12 to 14 dollar monthly residential rise while Piedmont Natural and NC Natural Gas consider similar moves. Gov Hunt orders county energy surveys as state employees begin a four day week.
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