Community mourns Sam Byrd and notes deadly case in Gastonia
Friends and family recall Byrd as a caring figure after his death in a fatal Friday morning home attack. Police say a struggle involving Barbara Phillips led to first degree murder and burglary charges as witnesses describe the scene and Byrd’s family mourns his loss.
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James Jackson
Jackson
Byrd
Sam Byrd
William Byrd
Gastonia
New Jersey
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Ms. Caldwell
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Ms. Phillips
Mike Quilliams
Gaston
Mike Lands
Lands
North Carolina
Daley
Spring brings color to Gaston streets and outdoor boom
Pink dogwoods and redbuds brighten Gaston landscapes while butterflies emerge and pansies bloom. Local gardeners note early varieties and warmer weather. Outdoor businesses report crowded weekends, with golfers and boaters enjoying sunny days. Dry spell increases need for daily watering of new plantings.
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Stephen Sink
Jim Ormand
Linwood Springs Golf Club
Army unit aids Mexico border fence project near Campo
The 800 soldier humanitarian support battalion from Forest City to Henderson builds part of a 1.2 million dollar 3.7 mile section of the California Mexico border fence. They grade a dirt road and deploy a first construction rotation on April Fool's Day. The unit maintains readiness to deploy globally within 72 hours.
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Juror Comments On Clique Not Tied To Case Yet
Jurors formed cliques but not due to views on the case, a juror said. Deputies’ monitoring of conjugal visits and calls was questioned as Harris, a black juror, described differential treatment and lapses in professionalism by sheriffs. The panel includes eight blacks, three whites, one Hispanic. Remaining alternates include four blacks, one white, one Hispanic. The Sheriff’s Department cited Judge Ito for comment and investigation authority. Simpson stands trial for the June 12 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. Friday court was canceled due to illness. testimony was not scheduled. Kardashian seeks to avoid testifying about luggage handling on June 13.
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Weather Forecast for North Carolina Cities
Forecast covers Gastonia Greensboro Hickory and Raleigh Durham with highs from 63 to 80 degrees and lows from 39 to 47. No precipitation expected across the listed cities.
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Maine
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Bismarck
Detroit
National Weather Record Highs Lows and Precipitation
A brief note lists national climate milestones for peak heat in 1929 and record lows in 1961, alongside precipitation totals recorded in 1942. The data presents a historical snapshot of extreme weather values for reference.
United States donation to measles immunization effort
The United States will donate 20 million dollars to an effort to eliminate measles in the Western Hemisphere. First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton is pictured applauding the announcement.
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United States
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Jeff Gordon Clinches Fourth Pole In Seven Races
Winston Cup phenom Jeff Gordon snagged his fourth pole in seven races at North Wilkesboro. The Hornets posted a rare win over a hapless Bullets as Charlotte moved within one game of Indiana. Jay Haas, with Uncle Bob at Augusta, holds a one stroke lead after second round.
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Augusta
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