Empty pews highlight challenge in closing Gaston achievement gap
Gaston County educators seek black community involvement after low turnout at a December forum at Friendship Baptist Church. Superintendent Ed Sadler faced a room with no attendees despite a plea from Communities Davis United for Positive Progress. Tests show persistent gaps with only 57.7 percent of black third graders reading at grade level and 48.5 percent of eighth graders proficient in reading.
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Half a million greet 2002 in Times Square farewell to 2001
About 500000 revelers gathered in Times Square to bid farewell to a deadly year. A crystal ball dropped at midnight as bells tolled nationwide and security held steady. Leaders and victims were honored, with a silent moment for 9/11.
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Ex-coach Don Brown reaches deferred prosecution deal
Former Forestview football coach Don Brown must surrender his teaching license and is banned from coaching for at least two years under a deferred prosecution agreement. In Mecklenburg County Superior Court he answered a few questions, keeping a felony charge on hold while admitting he French kissed a student in a Charlotte motel room. Assistant DA Barry Cook said the meeting was pre planned and not school related. Brown spoke only to acknowledge understanding of the agreement. pSee Brown/Page 6A
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Notre Dame names Tyrone Willingham as head coach
Tyrone Willingham, a Jacksonville native and former Stanford coach, is named the new leader of Notre Dame football. The announcement names Willingham as head coach, highlighting his coaching experience and expected impact on the program.
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Hometown turns 40 with a treasure from a birthday card
Betty Burrell and family celebrate turning 40 as a milestone they welcome driven by a 57 year old birthday card treasured by relatives. The piece on page 18 frames a sentimental illness-free reflection on aging and family memory.
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Dow Jones closes down 115 points at 10021.50
Market Watch reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average finishing session 115.49 points lower at 10021.50 on page 1D with brief intra day movements noted.
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Marines Launch Hunt for Taliban Leader Omar
U S Marines began a mission to capture Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar, believed hidden in central Afghanistan mountains. Prime Minister Karzai affirmed intent to arrest him, with dozens of Marines aboard CH 46E Sea Knights from Kandahar heading northwest at sunset, accompanied by a B 52 and fighter jet.
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Public wary of another terror attack poll finds
An Associated Press poll shows seven in ten Americans expect another terrorist attack, with 23 percent saying it is very likely and 47 percent deeming it somewhat likely. Despite fear, many remain hopeful about the economy as 2002 approaches.
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N C working out patient aid program details
Governor Easley and aides have not finalized how to run the new patients assistance program under the Patients Bill of Rights. A Jan 1 deadline looms as officials anticipate a soon announcement on program administration and responsible entities.
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