Senate approves 90 cent hike to minimum wage
The Senate, with 27 Republicans joining all 47 Democrats, approved a 90 cent increase raising the wage from 4.25 to 5.15 per hour by next July. The measure includes $11 billion in tax breaks over eight years for businesses. The Clinton administration hailed the vote as a political win despite GOP opposition and campaign pressure.
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Frederick aldermen reject outside counsel probe into bid
During a closed session four of five Frederick aldermen declined outside legal help and directed staff and the ethics commission to investigate a city bid awarded to mayor Jim Grimes's company Grimes Truck Center. Mayor pro tem Frances Baker dissented seeking independent analysis.
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Stone masons near finish on Carroll Creek wall project
Alberto Ogando of Espina Stone works Wednesday morning on the natural stone wall along Carroll Creek at Highland Street. The project, spanning nearly four months, is close to completion with final details being completed in remaining sections as the creek returns to earthen banks just east of Highland Street.
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Water quality at Cunningham Falls lake returns to safe levels
Health officials say Cunningham Falls State Park lake water now meets safe standards after tests showed fecal coliform between four and 49 per 100 ml. Earlier samples spiked to 350 per 100 ml, prompting a Friday closure, with DNR tests claiming 10 to 20 per 100 ml leading to a Sunday reopening against Health Department rules.
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North Carolina faces large scale evacuation as Bertha nears
Hurricane Bertha nears the U.S. coast prompting evacuations of up to 50,000 people from NC barrier islands Hatteras and Ocracoke and higher risk coastal zones. Officials warn of gale winds and possible road and ferry disruptions. emergency declarations spread across Dare County Hyde County and Beaufort County as travel windows narrow.
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Ocracoke
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Ocracoke Island
Mitchell Newman
Hyde County
Ray Sturza
Dare County
Dare
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Middletown Church Adquires House Sparks Demolition Debate
In Middletown Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church seeks expansion prompting demolition of a circa 1820 two story house at 4 N Jefferson St. Despite a Frederick County Historic Sites surveyor deeming it historic and potentially saveable, the church proceeds with tearing down the building to make space for new development. The surveyor Janet Davis notes the home's historic character. Continued on Page A 4.
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Janet Davis
Frederick County Commissioners propose schooling legislative package
The Frederick County Commissioners presented a year ahead legislative package to the school board on Tuesday. Key items seek General Assembly authority to create special taxing districts and to initiate transfer taxes. Also proposed are gaming law revisions allowing bar owners to keep 40 percent of tip jar proceeds, quasi private status for the Economic and Community Development Commission, tax bill revisions, elected official pay raises, and property tax forgiveness for certain buildings.
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Brunswick Keeps Beer Ban At Campground Enforcement Tightened
Brunswick officials warned campers the city campground alcohol ban will be enforced with a $300 fine for open containers. Councilman John R Redmond Jr cited safety, noting police reports largely concern alcohol, following a weekend incident that led to arrests and minor injuries.
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Cal Ripken Nose Injury Reported Before All Star Game
Stone Fence Gardens and Inside The News present Page C-1 coverage. Cal Ripken breaks nose prior to the All Star game, with DA showing sports updates and related notes on the incident carrière.
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