North Carolina braces for Felix on Outer Banks
Islanders defied evacuation orders to secure boats and boards as Hurricane Felix, an 80 mph storm, neared North Carolina. About 200,000 people evacuated coastal areas while meteorologists warned of 5 to 10 inches of rain and widespread impact from the large system.
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Hatteras
N.C
Felix
North Carolina
Joe Morris
Teach’s Lair
Hatteras Island
Dan Bartholf
Newport
Cape Hatteras
Gulf Stream
Michelle Huber
National Hurricane Center
Delaware
New Jersey
South Carolina
Tom Ditt
State Emergency Management Center
Carolina Beach
County may seek power to appoint some BoE members
Frederick County Commissioners consider state-legislature power to appoint four of seven school board members if the county funds at least half of the board budget. Commissioner Hogan proposes appointing 30 percent of members when funding exceeds 50 percent, with other commissioners supportive. Board president Cartlidge cautious but open. Plan to discuss with Maryland Association of Counties.
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Boe
Frederick County
Iona Hogan
Ms. Hogan
Mark Hoke
Bruce Reeder
Hogan
Reeder
Board of County Commissioners
Jim Cartlidge
Board of Education
Maryland Association of Counties
Father of friendly fire victim pursues accountability
Butch Colbert, whose son died in the friendly fire incident over northern Iraq, says more sanctions are likely after Air Force measures issued Tuesday. He notes Gen Fogleman’s awareness and expects further actions post other investigations by GAO and Congress. Colbert and other families have pressed for accountability for over a year and a half.
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Butch Colbert
Iraq
Air Force
Fogleman
Colbert
General Accounting Office
Congress
Senate
Beaches stay open as Felix nears Maryland coast
Coast Guard helicopters searched for a swimmer swept under heavy surf in Ocean City as Hurricane Felix neared. Two swimmers were in the water at 3:30 a.m., one disappeared. the other escaped and alerted authorities. Beach warnings and a 5:30 p.m. swimming ban were in effect as officials weighed possible evacuations. Weather predicted strongest winds toward land early Thursday along the North Carolina Virginia coast.
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Coast Guard
Ocean City
Felix
Clay Stamp
Mr. Stamp
Maryland
North Carolina
Virginia
South Carolina
Delaware
Stamp
Wicomico County
Red Cross
Salisbury
Alan Lee
Playground Named in Honor of Jimmy McGee Memorial
Frederick residents gathered Tuesday for the Jimmy McGee Memorial Park dedication honoring 11 year old Jimmy McGee who died after a heart transplant. Parents Mike and Paula McGee and their 16 year old son Brandon shared memories as city officials confirmed naming the Old Farm site.
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Jimmy McGee
Frederick
Jimmy
Mike
Paula McGee
Brandon
Jim Grimes
Judge Ito Deliberates Removal Over Possible Conflict
In Los Angeles AP says Prosecutor Clark will seek Ito removal from the O J Simpson trial due to an alleged conflict of interest from Ito's marriage to a police captain. The issue centers on Fuhrman tapes and their potential impact on testimony and credibility.
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Los Angeles
O.J. Simpson
Marcia Clark
Superior Court
Lance Ito
Fuhrman
Mr. Simpson
Ito
John H. Reid
Fuhrman tapes roil Simpson trial as Ito fights bias
Prosecution and defense clash over Judge Ito and Fuhrman statements amid calls for mistrial. Fuhrman is said to mutter slurs and frame suspects, with Ito weighing impartiality as the trial nears conclusion. Three judges now handle proceedings and potential appeals loom.
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Fuhrman
Ito
Johnnie Cochran Jr
Air Force grounds officers over 1994 Iraq shootdown
The Air Force grounded officers involved in the 1994 friendly fire disaster over Iraq and imposed penalties that end the careers of two generals, closing its investigation and disciplinary action.
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Air Force Grounds
Washington
Air Force
Iraq
Eastalco seeks permit to raise ground water withdrawal
Eastalco Aluminum Co seeks state approval to increase groundwater withdrawal below its yak ing ovens from about 216000 to 375000 gallons per day. At an informational hearing a company spokesman and water management officials explained the proposal while Buckeystown and Adamstown residents questioned potential water supply impacts.
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Eastalco Aluminum Co
Aluminum Company
Buckeystown
Adamstown
Eastalco
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