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Santa Pritchett Lives the Real North Pole Life
Bob Hallman profiles Bill Pritchett a 6 foot 3 inch Santa who appears at parades churches and private parties from Thanksgiving to Christmas. He describes his fame family support and the joy of playing Santa while helping others off season and in health matters in Boogertown.
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Foster father seeks weight loss mentor to regain custody
In Buffalo a 500 pound foster father once able to raise three brothers faces custody loss after rapid weight gain. Richard Simmons offers help and a medical check, warning the man may die without investigation and treatment. Heather Mills says wealth not a draw for McCartney, while Missy Elliott’s Lamborghini case ends in arrest. Houston?
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Local Five Day Forecast for Gastonia
Forecast for Gastonia region calling for variable conditions over the next five days. Temperatures range with highs near the 50s and lows in the 20s to 30s, with periods of sun and clouds. No significant weather events expected, but light winds and brief showers possible.
Official Channel Weather Update Winds rise then fall
Winds have picked up and temperatures will reach the mid-50s this afternoon, a lot cooler than recently. Under clear skies tonight winds will diminish with lows in the mid-20s. Winter officially begins Friday afternoon shortly after 2 p.m.
Today in History highlights for December 20, 2001
On December 20, 1803 the Louisiana Purchase was completed with formal transfer in New Orleans. On December 20, 1864 Savannah evacuation occurred as Sherman’s March to the Sea continued.
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