Tax plan caps state and local deductions at ten thousand
Washington debate centers on a tax overhaul that would cap the deduction for state and local taxes at 10,000 per household. The cap aims to fund 1.5 trillion dollars in corporate and personal tax cuts over ten years, risking cuts to schools police drug treatment and other public services in high tax states. Reps Darrell Issa and Lee Zeldin oppose the measure citing harm to constituents and calls for relief.
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Peletah Academic Center Trials Trauma Informed Approach
New Bern's Peletah Academic Center enrolls 18 students this year as it pioneers a trauma informed approach. The Sun Journal notes private and religious schools have grown enrollment since 2014-15, with NC private enrollment surpassing 100,585 in 2016-17 amid public funding debates.
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Gentleman Pirate Stede Bonnet Meets His End in 1718
A chronicle recalls Stede Bonnet, the Gentleman Pirate, captured after roaming from Beaufort to Cape Fear and hanged in Charleston. The piece notes his cruel plantation background, rumored motivation to piracy, and his unpopularity with crew, with a hint of mutiny.
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Local Top 5 Holiday Help Drive Aids Needy Family
The Salvation Army Empty Stocking Fund in partnership with the Sun Journal calls for donations to provide food clothing and toys for the less fortunate this Christmas season. A featured family facing cancer and unemployment highlights urgent needs as donations reach 21912 dollars and 15 cents.
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