Gaston County High Schools Plan Safe Saturday Graduations
All nine Gaston County public high schools hold ceremonies Saturday with police EMS and safety agencies coordinating to ensure safe orderly events. Metal detectors will screen attendees and hot weather planning is urged as highs near 92 with morning temperatures rising.
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New wheelchair accessible trail opens in Nags Head Woods
A one mile flat trail in Nags Head Woods, Kill Devil Hills, provides easy access for wheel chair users, parents with strollers, and older adults. The $200,000 project, funded by donations and grants, loops a pond with viewing areas and a Roanoke Island overlook, built with The Nature Conservancy and town cooperation.
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North Carolina House approves voter ID bill to Senate
The North Carolina House passed a photo ID requirement for voting by a 66 to 48 margin, sending the measure to the Senate. If enacted, the rule would apply to the 2012 primary and general elections, with provisional ballots available for those lacking IDs and later verification to count.
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North Carolina to repay Global TransPark loan with state funds
House votes to pay off the Global TransPark loan from escheats funds and set quarterly payments of 1.25 million until the 22.5 million principal and 17.5 million in interest are cleared. The bill reorganizes the GTP Authority board and places staff under the transportation secretary while directing Golden Leaf Foundation grants first toward the loan.
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Election law bills target runoff polling sites and ballot order
Raleigh area discussion on changes to runoff polling places allowing one stop voting sites, ballot order alternation every four years, and online absentee ballot requests. House passed all bills. Senate status not yet stated. Names: Rep Joe Hackney. Barry Smith. Organizations: State Board of Elections. Locations: North Carolina, Raleigh. Dates: none specified.
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Custody dispute goes viral after judge's decision
Alaina Giordano's fight over custody after breast cancer drew online support with a blog post denying illness, a public petition near 104 thousand signatures, and a fundraising site. The Durham case spurred global discussion as both parents faced jail, restraining orders, and infidelity accusations amid media scrutiny.
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