Phillips Plating faces hearing over 75000 fine and cleanup order
Craven County will hold an administrative hearing on the February order requiring Phillips Plating to pay 75000, decontaminate the site, and implement groundwater monitoring. The company plans to correct mistakes and seeks a workable compromise while regulators weigh permit implications and ongoing investigations.
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Racial tensions at Lanier school meeting discussed
Lanier denied that a certain racial group caused problems and said race is not a factor, while Alcock blamed home influence for prejudice. Parents described intimidation by staff and incidents affecting students, urging confidentiality, accountability, and quicker action. The committee will act as liaison and seek changes.
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Crash Near Bat Cave in Henderson County Under Investigation
Federal investigators would not speculate on the crash cause. Stepp suggested the plane may have struck the mountaintop while turning toward Asheville Airport in darkness. Light rain and fog were reported in Asheville as the wreckage lay about 12 miles southeast of the city. FAA and NTSB officials began probing Tuesday and planned further work today.
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Economy seen as warm not hot ahead of report
Analysts note a steady, not sizzling, economy with rate hikes totaling five since February and credit tightening not slowing growth as much as expected. Third quarter expansion was 3.4 percent, down from 4.1 percent in Q2, while the Leading Economic Indicators gauge activity six to nine months ahead, with three consecutive moves in one direction signaling likely direction.
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Factory orders dip again as auto demand falters
Washington AP reports U S factory orders declined 0.2 percent in the latest reading, marking the second drop in three months. The Commerce Department noted weak demand for automobiles and energy products, though overall orders had risen 12 of the prior 14 months, with a revised 4.7 percent August jump led by autos.
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Detective Kelly Leaves NYPD Blue in Salary Dispute
Detective John Kelly departs ABCs NYPD Blue after a salary dispute. Actor David Caruso exits the series amid controversy over claims he shielded an ex-girlfriend in a mob murder case. Caruso will headline the film Jade next, earning about $2 million.
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Prince visits South Central LA amid film premiere buzz
The fresh prince travels in a Jaguar motorcade to an inner city school in South Central Los Angeles to dedicate a learning center, drawing teen crowds who scream and swoon as if at a rock concert. He attends the Hollywood premiere of a Frankenstein film, his first LA visit in 17 years.
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Waller from Durham on trip to New Bern enjoys fishing and golf
Waller, a Durham resident, traveled to New Bern for pleasure. He mentions hobbies of fishing and golf, then shifts to a personal query about term limits outside the presidency. He supports four-year terms as ample for all offices.
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Rice diet lawsuit on track for court trial in Durham
A malpractice suit accusing Walter Kempner founder of the Rice Diet of sexual misconduct proceeds after Judge Henry Barnette refused to dismiss it. The case, filed by former patient Ryan against Kempner Duke University and related Duke physicians, argues abuse within a three year limit and awaits a trial date.
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Baseball star denies abandoning wife amid salsa singer rumors
Juan Gonzalez says accusations of abandoning Elaine Lopez and links to Olga Tanon are injurious and offensive. Lopez claims Gonzalez fell in love with Olga, while Gonzalez and Lopez dispute the tale as family and public opinion swirl in San Juan.
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Ordinary history a debate over teaching ordinary people
A heated debate on how American history should be taught centers on focusing more on ordinary people rather than famous figures. Critics argue the plan panders to political correctness and distorts history, while supporters say it helps students see themselves in history. The excerpt parodies this idea through Mike Royko’s column noting a fictitious book by Dr. Kookie about ordinary folks, interweaving comic dialogue and historical references.
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