24 Feb 2001
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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 2001
Page
1
Belmont native Koren Robinson tops Seattle's draft list as NFL Draft nears. Also notes the Philadelphia 76ers, boosted by Dikembe Mutombo, could be East contenders tonight.
Police arrested 29 people Friday after a five month investigation into illegal sale of prescription drugs crack cocaine heroin and marijuana across the area. The Mount Holly Life crew will hold a dinner at 6 p.m. today at 305 N Main St to celebrate its past and merger with Mount Holly Fire and Rescue.
NASCAR officials revealed a broken left lap belt contributed to Dale Earnhardt's fatal crash at Daytona International Speedway. Gary Nelson said the belt separation compromised restraint as the car hit the wall at over 160 mph. Dr. Steve Bohannon noted the belt allowed forward movement causing severe head trauma and rib injuries. The investigation continues as the five point harness from Simpson Safety Equipment remains in NASCAR possession.
Gaston County commissioners debated ending the ferret ban at their Thursday meeting but postponed a decision. Veterinarians say ferrets are now common and rabies vaccine access reduces the original justification for the ban. Ferret owners worry about illegal status, while the animal control task force pushes legalization.
Gaston County commissioners scrapped a plan allowing veterinarians to sell dog and cat licenses after a task force warned it would burden vets as tax collectors. Local veterinarians echoed concerns that handling government money would be undesirable for private practices.
Hundreds seek to witness Timothy McVeigh's May 16 execution. Some victims' families push for closed circuit TV after the Terre Haute chamber can host only eight witnesses. Victims cite needing to see the moment. others prefer not to watch for personal reasons.
Federal prosecutors examine whether four Hasidic New Square swindlers were pardoned or commuted by President Clinton in exchange for votes for Hillary Clinton's Senate bid. The inquiry also touches on Marc Rich clemency. Clinton aides deny involvement by the former president and say she played no part.
Gaston County officials discuss magnet elementary schools to relieve crowded campuses as growth concentrates in the southeast. No action taken. earliest magnet elementary could open in about two and a half years.
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