Faircloth wetlands bill redefines protections in North Carolina
A bill led by Sen. Lanch Faircloth would redefine wetlands, potentially opening over 2 million acres in North Carolina to development and affecting more than half of the state's wetlands along with much of the nation. Critics say it would erode protections and favor landowners and developers.
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Lanch Faircloth
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Charlotte Observer
Kim Patens
National Wetlands Coalition
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Doug Rader
N.C. Environmental Defense Fund
Rader
Custody ruling tests family bonds after deaf teen wins case
In Wilmington after Judge Shelly Holt granted permanent custody of 15 year old Sonya Kinney to Joanie Hughes, Kinney denounced the decision and vowed to fight. The child’s parents, divorced, faced accusations of neglect and communication barriers tied to sign language and alcohol issues. Sonya’s sister KaNesha and brother Johnathan offered support while Sonya expressed a desire to remain connected with her father and siblings despite the ruling.
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Hughes
Sonya
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Associated Press
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Leanne Kinney Estes
Ex-death row inmate voices death penalty fight as revival
James Woodson, former death row inmate now living in Raleigh, joined a Raleigh rally opposing the death penalty. He credited his case for overturning executions and stopping 117 men from the gas chamber, and urged that rehabilitation is possible for those facing execution.
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Fayetteville Street Mall
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Rabies Warning Closes Greenway At McAlpine Creek Park
Charlotte advisories warn of rabies after a gray fox bit or scratched two people on Wednesday. About 25 notices urged visitors not to feed or touch wild animals as joggers and cyclists returned to the park on Friday with leash rules and a stick for safety.
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