Budget cuts hit Gaston County amid North Carolina plan
The state moves to trim 3 percent across the board with savings of up to 1 million annually. SOS afterschool programs may lose half their funding, affecting centers like Erwin Recreation and Highland tasks. Court reporters face replacement by recordings, while community colleges endure about 0.9 percent cuts. GAPS disbanded as inmates gain less state support and local groups step in.
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Council of Governments faces state funding cuts
The regional planning agencies may lose 10 percent from state funding, amounting to about 4000 dollars annually for the Charlotte based Centralina Council of Governments. The rural west would feel the impact more, while Gaston Lincoln and six other counties fund most services. Senate proposals total 86427 across the state, House offers no cuts.
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Bosnia Forces Hit. U.N. Tries to Hold Peace
NATO jets faced fire near Banja Luka as a U S F 16 was struck by a surface to air missile. Gen John Shalikashvili noted a possible emergency beacon signal while NATO withheld the pilot s name. Serbs fired two more missiles at Sarajevo but missed. Milosevic released 121 U N peacekeepers as hostage concerns linger over a wider plan to deter attacks on peacekeepers.
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Freed peacekeepers return to perilous line of duty
Freed U N peacekeepers freed by Bosnian Serbs express mixed emotions on their release. They feel joy but worry about returning to dangerous conditions as they rejoin their five man unit. Stéphane Giroux says he feels fine yet not relieved as missions resume.
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Dinosaurs Dazzle as Museum Unveils Major Hall Changes
Nation’s dinosaur lovers pack the American Museum of Natural History to explore drastic new dino halls after renovations. Hoga, Pearl Harbor’s surviving tugboat, listed among 11 endangered historic places by the National Trust. Dallas Zoo hosts Bug Fest with multi-legged exhibitors. GOP rivals and Gingrich plan an August United We Stand America meeting with possible Clinton appearance.
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Clinton restricts U.S. help for Bosnia peacekeepers
President Clinton on Saturday narrowed the conditions under which American forces would assist U.N. peacekeepers in Bosnia. He sought to reassure concerns about possible U.S. troop involvement while supporting the regrouping effort.
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Grandmothers Pride Marked at Lincoln Graduation
Mary Mauney, proud grandmother of nine, tears up during each grandchild’s graduation as Lincoln High School and its three city schools celebrate with more than 450 grads. The day features cheers, emotion, and family triumph across the district.
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Weather forecast for Greater Gaston area Monday
Partly cloudy conditions with variable clouds across the region. Highs near 85 and mid 60s to low 70s across Greensboro Hickory Raleigh Durham Wilmington, with precipitation amounts shown for each location.
Modern Dance Week Opens As American Dance Festival Hits Durham
A World of modern dance arrives in the Carolinas as the American Dance Festival begins in Durham on Thursday attracting audiences and performers for a week of performances workshops and discussions led by prominent choreographers and companies.
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