Clinton to sign revised spending cuts bill
Budget Clinton moves toward signing a revised spending cuts bill restoring more than 700 million in education environment and job training funds. The package totals 16.5 billion in enacted cuts with 7.1 billion for disaster relief anti terrorism and Jordan debt relief. House cleared the measure 276 151 after White House and GOP reached agreement, with Senate poised to pass.
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Archaeologists Unearth Fort Remains and Library Pastel Display
Archaeologists excavate remains of a fort as part of a local dig. Jan Harmon prepares a pastel art display to be shown at the library, highlighting recent museum finds alongside community arts coverage. NASCAR drivers race for Pepsi 400 victory in a separate feature.
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Jury weighs life term death in Craven County murder case
The sister of Michael Skeels testified about a broken home as Craven County jury begins sentencing for the Newport man convicted of first degree murder, kidnapping and armed robbery in the 1994 abduction and slaying of Elbert Stokes. The testimony highlighted family ties, remorse, and the defense challenge to premeditation.
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NC seeks federal aid for soggy crops across counties
Governor Jim Hunt announced plans to seek federal disaster aid for farmers in Sampson and Duplin counties as rain damaged crops statewide. Damages: Sampson about 65 million dollars and Duplin about 22 million. Officials warn crops in other counties face significant losses with reports due next week.
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Supreme Court to rehear North Carolina redistricting case
The Supreme Court will review North Carolina's 1992 redistricting plan for a second time after reviving a challenge to the two black majority districts. The dispute stems from the plan that helped elect NC's first black congressmen since 1901 and centers on concerns that white voters were discriminated against.
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