Fire devastates Santa Barbara hillside homes as arson suspected
A massive brush fire driven by dry chaparral and winds destroyed at least 150 expensive homes in Santa Barbara’s Riviera and Sycamore Canyon areas. Police said arson sparked the blaze, with 500 firefighters, bombers, and helicopters deployed. 22 people injured, no deaths reported, evacuation centers busy, and unconfirmed looting reports.
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Belville loses highway status after new Brunswick River Bridge opens
Belville NC faces economic hardship as a new four lane highway and Brunswick River Bridge bypass cut town traffic. Merchants report sharp sales drops and fear closure, while town officials seek to reopen old routes and take the case to court and potentially the Supreme Court.
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Baptists Defend Grant Amid Campus Controversy
Southern Baptist leaders rally to defend J. Marie Grant editor of the Biblical Recorder against calls for resignation after former Wake Forest president Harold Tribble criticized Grant for misusing a Hustler image from Flynt. Tribble, 77, spoke after Flynt was named Man of the Year on campus.
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Sunbelt crime syndrome tops 1975 U S city rankings
Criminologist Paul Brantingham of Florida State University used FBI data to rank 250 U S cities by seven crime categories. He finds Sunbelt cities in Florida California and Arizona lead in murder rape burglary theft and related crimes while northern cities rate lower. Daytona Beach and Fort Lauderdale top the theft list with Kalamazoo the lone northern entrant.
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Station operator signed loan papers as favor
Sparta gas station operator Julius Womble says he signed loan papers for Northwestern Bank as a favor to Edwin Duncan Jr. and John Absher, with loans totaling about 500000 allegedly routed to Certified Check and Title Corp. FBI investigates possible improper use of Womble’s name amid embezzlement charges against Duncan.
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Sex therapy resources listed for LGBTQ aid in High Point
The Enterprise notes counseling options through the Mental Health Clinic and Family Service Bureau. Barbara Geddie, AAAS member, opened a High Point office. about a quarter of her practice covers sexual therapy in marriage and family counseling.
Help for Child Abuse and Home Safety Questions
A reader explains abuse at home and is advised to contact the Child Abuse and Neglect office at 883 1175 before 5 p.m. Caseworkers offer help. Additional advice covers odor removal from a fireplace, chimney cleaning, and using lime or charcoal for smells. For canning guidance, contact the county agricultural extension office at 883 7154 extension 3696 for a pickling booklet and Teletip tips.
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