Alligator attack at Camp Lejeune leaves man in surgery
Wayne R. Peteway, 34, of Jacksonville, was bitten on both arms while tending crab traps in waist-deep water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The victim pulled the alligator toward shore, escaped, was stabilized at Onslow Memorial Hospital and airlifted to Duke Medical Center for surgery. Officials say the female alligator, possibly protecting a nest, could be 12 feet long.
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Jacksonville
Peteway
Onslow Memorial Hospital
Lottery experts urge quick S.C. move to state lottery
In Columbia, lottery officials push for a November 1 ticket sale with experts noting four to six months needed to establish the program. William Thompson of the University of Nevada says reaching the start of the year would be strong progress. Lottery Services International plans scratch-off games by October 28.
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S.C
Jim Hodges
House
Rick Quinn
Maximus Inc
Hodges
Kevin Geddings
Maximus
Bill Prince
State Department of Health and Human Services
Columbia. S.C
William Thompson
University of Nevada
Lottery Services International
Legislature won't get a summer vacation
Raleigh notes that the 2001 North Carolina General Assembly shows no firm end date. With a $14.7 billion budget and redistricting on the horizon, lawmakers may linger into late summer or early autumn. A September adjournment with a special redistricting session is a remote option, but likely not pursued.
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Raleigh
Mark Twain
General Assembly
Senate
House
U.S. Justice Department
Independence Party seeks foothold in North Carolina
In Raleigh, backers of the North Carolina Independence Party push for support amid a shift to unaffiliated voters. Since 1994 the share of independents rose to 16 percent, with founder Andy Nilsson arguing for a middle ground while analysts warn true Third Party viability remains elusive in the state.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
U.S. Senate
Andy Nilsson
N.C. Indepen
Dence Party
James Jeffords
Vocational Pathways Push Beats Misperceptions in Gaston Schools
Gaston County Schools expand four year plans for rising tenth graders to map graduation requirements and college or workplace readiness. Programs include drafting architecture marketing and auto mechanics while officials push to shift public view of vocational training as a path for all capable students.
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Jenkins
Gaston County
North Carolina push to license non nurse midwives
Raleigh AP report outlines a campaign to license certified midwives who aren t nurses in North Carolina to expand home birth options. Evelyn Walker describes delivering her third child in a South Carolina apartment after seeking licensed midwives across state lines.
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Evelyn Walker
South Carolina
Florida
Charlotte
Walker
North Carolina
Tively
Virginia
Nancy Koerber
New Dawn Midwifery
Asheville
N.C. Medical Society
N.C. Nurses Association
Half of serious domestic offenders avoid prison time
Columbia report finds about 55 percent of defendants convicted of aggravated or repeat domestic violence receive probation instead of prison. Of those, around 300 later served time after probation violations, while the most serious charges averaged just under three years for 583 cases. Maximum penalty cited is 10 years.
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8.C
South Carolina
Manuel Angel
Guadalajara
Mexico
Columbia, D.C
State Corrections and Probation Department
Cramerton Considers Town Motto For Mayworth Festival
In Cramerton residents discuss potential town mottos as Amber Coffey reflects on the town while visiting. Voters will cast ballots at the Mayworth Festival with options ranging from pride in the past to faith in the future. The festival also offers pingpong, billiards, exhibits, rides and games.
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Amber Coffey
Cramerton
Belmont
Abbey
Charlotte
Hampton Meadows
Gaston County
Ranlo
Cherryville
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