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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 2000
Page
1
Eric Swann plans to regroup in the offseason to restore form after a subdued season. Meanwhile, Hornets guard David Wesley stands out as a top NBA defender this season, signaling strong defense from Charlotte.
Ten Carolina Mills workers showed positive TB skin tests at plant No 22 but no active TB or transmission. Ronald Lee Spencer charged with first degree murder for girlfriend’s shooting. NC universities graded A for affordability and D for participation. Interstate speed limits drop to 60 mph in ban areas. New Gastonia restaurant to open in six to nine months. Dow Jones ends down 214.62 to 10,414.49. United Way agency spotlight on Family Services. CDC says about 40 percent of Americans lack proper HIV transmission knowledge. Parkinson’s and related brain disorder therapies await progress.
Gaston County commissioners and CaroMont Health remain cautious on a possible out of court settlement. Rob Wilder says federal mediation orders may still apply even if the suit settles, keeping details quiet. New board members will be sworn in Monday and mediation details remain largely undisclosed.
Charlotte ex-girlfriend Candace Smith testified she feared police would view her as a suspect in Cheriea Adams death and questioned her own timing to testify. She recalled the January conversation with Carruth investigator Ron Guerette and said she did not want to become involved due to the surrounding case and media attention.
GOP lawmakers in Tallahassee moved to appoint their own slate of presidential electors as Bush aides prepared for possible Supreme Court rulings. Gore's lawyers pressed for continued vote recounts in Florida and the U.S. Supreme Court, while Bush met with Powell in Texas to discuss a transition and Powell's likely role as secretary of state.
California public health campaigns and Prop 99 measures reduced lung cancer by about 14 percent over ten years, far ahead of the 2.7 percent national decrease. Officials say continued efforts will curb smoking and related deaths, with estimates of up to 4,000 fewer cases and about 2,000 fewer deaths this year.
New North Carolina laws take effect today including harsher penalties for motorists who fail to restrain children under 16 in cars and criminalizing threats made by electronic means such as the Internet or email. Senator Jim Phillips notes two points against violators as the bill passes.
Williamstown reports that a decoded Poe passage thought to be his last words was likely not written by Poe. Modern computing and a puzzle solver show the 1841 magazine text was inept and sentimental, suggesting Poe did not author the translated lines.
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