Reorganization Bill Approved in North Carolina Senate
Gov. Jim Hunt backed reorganization measures sailed through the Senate, with plans to abolish the Secondary Roads Council and assign DOT policy to a 23 member board, while partisan balance provisions were added to include minority representation. House action looms as bills on habitual offenders and other measures move forward.
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Raleigh
Jim Hunt
State Senate
House
Senate
Dept. of Transportation
Secondary Roads Council
Hunt
John Henley
Dcumberland
James Garrison
Dstanly
Dept. of Commerce
Parks Helms
Mecklenburg
Rainy weekend forecast for the Carolinas and High Point area
The region faces continued requested rain this weekend with rain moving in tonight and possible through Sunday. Friday brings a mild 70s with a 50 percent chance of showers and light winds. coastal and inland areas show variable cloudiness and cooler nights with lows in the 40s to 50s.
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High Point
North Carolina
South Carolina
Asheville
P.c
Augusta
Charleston
Charlotte
Columbia
Greensboro
G'vile S.C
Raleigh
Savannah
Wilmington
Drunken Driver Case Reaches Under Bridge in NC Ruling
The North Carolina Court of Appeals held that a drunken driver can be charged while driving beneath a bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway near Wrightsville Beach. James W. Smith of New Hanover County had his license suspended for six months after refusing a breathalyzer. Judge Clark dissented but Smith gains right to appeal to the state Supreme Court.
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Raleigh
North Carolina Court of Appeals
James W. Smith
New Hanover County
Wrightsville Beach
Edward B. Clark
Smith
Clark
State Supreme Court
Cone Mills Faces 14 Million Pollution Penalties
Greensboro AP Cone Mills Corp faces up to 14.6 million dollars in penalties if the federal government proves the company violated anti-pollution laws for years. The Justice Dept on behalf of the EPA filed in U S Middle District Court alleging continued pollution of North Buffalo Creek despite a 1975 reduction order. The suit seeks civil penalties up to 10 500 per day for two violations, retroactive to 1975 until standards are met. Cone says it is in full compliance and was surprised by the suit.
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EPA
Cone
Congressman Faces Pressure Over Payday Raise
Congressmember Sludgepump endures ongoing pressure to approve a wage increase tied to every payroll cycle. He fears continued bargaining demands and political backlash as votes loom.
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Congressman Sludgepump
NC State English professor turns illness into aid
Ben White, hospitalised with bladder cancer, volunteers for the American Cancer Society and Raleigh United Ostomy Association to help others avoid his fate. He underwent two operations, including bladder removal, and explains his calm, practical approach to communicating with patients.
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White
Raleigh
Ben White
North Carolina State University
American Cancer Society
United Ostomy Assa
Datsun B 210 Plus Promises High Efficiency And Feature Pack
The Datsun B 210 Plus emphasizes 50 MPG highway and 37 MPG city with a 5 speed overdrive. It includes steel belted radial tires sporty stripes reclining bucket seats tinted glass electric rear window defogger and power front brakes. The unibody is all steel from hood to hatch promising durability and strong value.
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Mickey Michaux
D-Durham
Veterinary Medicine
Tom Sawyer
Man
R.A. Hendrick
David Britt
Cone Mills Corp
North Buffalo Creek
W.O. Leonard
Leonard
Marsh Kitchens, Inc
Nationwide Insurance
Nationwide Life Insurance Company
Columbus, Ohio
Iaslas
Willar
Voint
Douglas €. Smith
S. Main
Alm Passavan
S. Main St High Point
N.C Phon
Phor
Sandy Hatch
Datsun
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