Powerball winner chooses cash option amid fiscal cliff fear
A Phoenix suburb man claimed half of the $587.5 million Powerball jackpot. He opted for the $192 million cash payout this month to dodge tax increases tied to the fiscal cliff. His wife shares the prize as Arizona is a community property state. He plans to use advisers to set up a charitable entity and to solidify his finances.
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Crist mulls Florida Dem bid after party switch
Former Republican governor Charlie Crist, now a Democrat, says he will consider running for his old Senate seat. GOP leaders vow stronger effort against Gov. Rick Scott if Crist is the opponent, with one official declaring readiness to challenge him.
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Controversy Over Payseur Mountain Lands Sparks Debate
Mountain County residents dispute the 685 acre tract acquired by eminent domain in the 1980s for a regional airport. City annexed the land in 2010 to city limits, using about 177 acres as a biosolids farm from Gastonia wastewater. Officials say the site could become a major asset if utilities are added, amid ongoing interest from firms.
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Solar panel plan faces financial questions at Paysour site
Gaston County pursues a private solar venture on an abandoned landfill, but no acceptable offer exists for Paysour Mountain. Utilities director cites a limited market and no current infrastructure to export power. Earlier, a 2008 proposal for a sniper range was rejected for being outside city limits.
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