Gay Christians gather in Wilmington meet
The Metropolitan Community Churches MCC will hold a district meeting in Wilmington with about 500 members from six Southern states attending this weekend at a downtown hotel. MCC founder Rev. Troy Perry notes the Bible Belt as fertile ground for growth and cites Wilmington as gay-friendly with leaders Mayor Don Betz and Rep. Karen Got tovi among speakers. MCC claims 42,000 members in 16 countries.
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Tobacco profits rise as GOP gains fuel buyout talks
In Columbia and Winston-Salem reports, tobacco industry experts greet the Republican congressional win as favorable for the crop. Talks on a proposed buyout of 700 million pounds of surplus tobacco involve Rep. Charlie Rose and Sen. Wendell Ford. a Dec 1 deadline threatens a 40 percent quota cut if no agreement is reached. Ford notes antitrust and FTC review delays.
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D-Ey
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Agriculture Secretary
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U.S. Justice Department
Federal Trade Commission
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ACC coaches push ban on beer ads in telecasts
ACC coaches and leaders including Dean Smith Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski and Florida State’s Bob Bowden oppose beer sponsorships on games citing youth viewers. Leaders warn a ban could cost each member school 500000 to 650000 annually while NC Beer and Wine Wholesalers defend responsible promotion.
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Cooleemee battles with democracy as officials quit
In the North Carolina town of 971 residents, elected leaders abandon posts amid volatile meetings and public distrust. The town board shrank to one member, the mayor faces internal issues, and resignations stack up as residents question governance after incorporation in 1985.
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Kool-Uh-Mee
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Davie County
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Grimes Parker
Graham crusade nets 7000 for Billy Graham group
An audit shows the Kanawha Valley Crusade for Christ raised 204,303 with 198,747 in expenses during an April event at the Charleston Civic Center. Final balance reached 6,999 after later receipts and costs. Key speakers included Billy Graham and Franklin Graham.
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