FAA Rejects Tougher Pilot Tests Demand
Federal documents show the FAA repeatedly rejected calls from federal air crash investigators for stricter pilot tests. The NTSB has pushed for enhanced checks after crashes linked to pilots with cockpit history. The final report on the December Raleigh crash is due late summer.
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Woman freed after mistaken burglary conviction in Mississippi
Mellissa Gammill spent 10 months in prison for a burglary now believed to be committed by another woman with long blond hair who resembles her. Darren Terry identified the wrong person from a mug shot, admitting the mistake amid relief at the release and a plan to visit an ill grandfather.
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Wreck Kills Father in Lincoln County Truck Crash
Deborah Allen mourns after her father dies when his 1969 Ford work truck crashes with a 1984 Chevrolet pickup driven by Eric Garcia. Garcia, unrestrained with a child in the vehicle, was injured and undergoing surgery. Authorities will confer with the Lincoln County DA on Monday.
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Easter Dinner Remembrance Bridges War and Peace
A veteran, Kirkpatrick, recalls Easter of 50 years ago when he and his wife hosted two German prisoners of war, Katie and Guy Wright. He later searched phone books with a computer to reconnect, honoring their kindness amid memories of Ed Vlaservich, killed in the Battle of the Bulge, and the enduring impact of their gesture.
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Dole apologizes for real president remark
Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole said he would oppose President Clinton's surgeon general nominee and could block the vote while expressing regret for questioning whether Clinton is a real president. He made the remarks Saturday amid debate over the administration's pick.
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World security tight as disaster fears rise
On Saturday world watchers worried of a looming catastrophe. Iraq rejected a U.N. offer to sell $2 billion in oil to buy food and medicine, choosing to launch an anti-American campaign instead. Prosecution hopes for a 'miracle' in the O J Simpson trial as Dennis Fung’s role looms. Brother Patrick begins a long shift on the production line before dawn. Robert McNamara’s admission that Vietnam War policy was wrong stirs old wounds among veterans.
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B 2 Stealth Bomber On Display At Columbia Airport
The U S Air Force B 2 stealth bomber appeared for public viewing at Columbia Metropolitan Airport on Saturday marking a rare visible moment for a plane famed for its invisibility. Hard Rock Cafe plans a Myrtle Beach location as Daytona debates National Aviation Hall of Fame site in North Carolina.
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Easter Egg Hunt Lights Up Gaston Front Yards
A rainbow of plastic eggs glistens under bushes in Gaston lawns as the Easter Bunny hid 1,100 eggs in Cramerton's Central Park on Saturday for children of all ages. Gaston County schools debate junior highs versus middle schools with a looming deadline and logistics challenges in their four year plan.
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Home sales without lawyers spark growing trend
A growing number of people are buying and selling homes without lawyers, much to the chagrin of legal professionals. The item also notes vacation planning in Gaston County with attractions that out-of-towners visit on their weeks away.
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Panthers face first pick decision in looming draft
Six days remain for the Carolina Panthers to decide on the No 1 pick with Ki Jana Carter Kerry Collins or Steve McNair the likely choices. Charlotte Hornets ride a three game win streak and hover a half game back in the Central Division amid Indiana losses for a late season push. Winston Cup racing tones caution as more layoffs loom in a challenging season.
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Gliders Fly Over Morganton Lenoir Airport Scene
Gliders from Bermuda High Soaring School skim the sky above the Morganton Lenoir Airport as winds lift their flights. East Carolina University officials announced a new 14 million dollar fiber optic network will boost computer access and position ECU ahead of other state university systems.
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Weather outlook for Greater Gaston and Raleigh Durham
Periods of sun and clouds with unseasonably warm conditions. Hickory hints at 70s high and 30s low, Raleigh Durham around 71 and 38 with zero precipitation. Monday shows partly cloudy to partly sunny skies, Tuesday remains uncertain with similar patterns.
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