Brady bill ending seven year fight heads to Clinton seal
After nearly seven years of contest, the Brady handgun control bill advances to President Clinton for signature. The measure requires a five day waiting period and background checks, activates 90 days after signing, and reflects extended Senate talks and a key compromise on the waiting period expiration.
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Transpark group made official North Carolina Global TransPark Commission
Delegates from 12 eastern counties convened in Kinston to swear in and empower the North Carolina Global TransPark Development Commission. Secretary of State Rufus Edmisten presented the articles of incorporation and stressed regional growth aims around the Kinston Regional Jetport site. County leaders praised the regional approach despite two Craven delegates arriving late.
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Two Brothers Die in Hardee's Shooting in Rocky Mount
Police say an armed man entered a Hardee's around 8 p.m. and argued with Kelvin Johnson, 16, and Marcell Johnson, 18, who were about to eat when gunfire killed them. Alfred Andrews, assistant manager, confronted the shooter as workers hid and alerted 911. The suspect fled. Andrews helped evacuate staff.
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Tree stands sprout on roadsides
Laurie Gengenbach reports farmers from the western mountains sell Christmas trees along roadsides. Tony Dyson of Boone notes tree farming is a year round venture with spring pruning, summer care, soil balance, and annual fertilizer while offering six foot Fraser firs for about 35 dollars.
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New state law makes bringing weapons to school a felony
Starting Wednesday the law makes carrying guns bombs or explosives onto school property a felony with up to five years in prison. Rep. Bob Hensley says the measure aims to deter students though it also targets those who help minors obtain weapons on campus. The Herald Sun notes initial expectations of a period before behavior changes.
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Supreme Court upholds $2 million award in subway mugging case
Jerome Sandusky’s attacker Bernard McCummings won a $2 million damage award upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court despite McCummings being paralyzed after a police shooting who killed his appeal. Transit Authority officials faced allegations of improper shooting and false testimony while McCummings’ suit ended with a multimillion-dollar payout and legal wrangling.
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