Three charged in fatal Cherokee casino motel shooting
Cherokee Indian Police say 36 year old George Nobles is among three charged with first degree murder and armed robbery in the Sept 30 shooting death of Barbara Preidt of Indiana near Harrah's Cherokee Casino. A masked gunman took the purse. Preidt was killed as she hung on. Federal charges await.
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NC company settles firing case over mistaken workers
Salisbury based Gamewell Mechanical Inc a Woodfin Heating unit will pay back wages totaling 10 560 to three citizens fired after managers mistook them for undocumented workers The firm also owes 9 600 in federal penalties and will undergo 18 months of federal compliance monitoring under the Immigrant and Nationality Act settlement announced by the Justice Department.
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Perdue to bypass panel method to choose NC justice
Gov Beverly Perdue says she will appoint a North Carolina Supreme Court justice without using the nominating commission she created in 2011. Timmons-Goodson plans to retire December 17, and Perdue may speak to commission leaders after naming a tentative choice. Republican Senate leader Phil Berger criticized bypassing the panel process.
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Record hurricane season 2012 ends with costly impacts
The 2012 Atlantic season, an above average year with 19 named storms, included Sandy and Isaac and ended with four landfalls. Despite seven years without a major U.S. hurricane, Sandy caused about 62 billion dollars in U.S. damage, killing hundreds, as Isaac hit Louisiana and Katrina’s legacy lingered in memory.
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TRiO program aids students to persist in college
Martin credits TRiO for progress as the program tracks students year to year. It targets those in remedial courses, labeling them high risk, with two counselors guiding a remedial college study skills class. To date 345 students have received personalized advising under persistence and retention efforts.
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Gaston College Receives 1.6 Million Title I Grant
The article notes another federal grant aimed at student success. Gaston College was awarded a 1.6 million Title I grant in 2009 to aid students receiving financial aid enrolled in at least one remedial course. Financial aid recipients are deemed at risk.
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Challenges students face while earning college degrees
Reported by Amanda Memrick highlights obstacles that can hinder degree completion. Contact information for the reporter is provided, including a phone number and Twitter handle for further updates.
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