No raise figures for small towns in Gastonia area
The document lists annual salaries for mayors and council members across several towns. Gastonia area towns such as Lowell McAdenville Rank Spencer Mountain outline mayor and council pay bands including totals and expenditures where shown.
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Spencer Mountain
Father Patz marks Etan's missing child poster draws renewed attention
Stanley Patz and investigators recount Etan Patz case including yearly poster mailings to defendant Ramos, parole denials, and ongoing open status. The piece recalls Etan's May 25 1979 disappearance, the 1980s worldwide search, National Missing Children's Day, and a 1989 break in the case.
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Stanley Patz
Ramos
Etan
Patz
Smithfield
Huntingdon
Manhattan
NYPD
Patzes
Julie Patz
Eton
Ronald Reagan
Ramos arrest tale linked to Etan Patz case examined
The account places Jose Antonio Ramos in Washington Square Park the day Etan disappeared and at his Lower East Side apartment for sex, with Ramos denying harm. Investigators questioned his timeline and links to a school helper, while prosecutors pressed for new angles. Police later reopened evidence at Ramos’ old East Fourth Street building as the Patzes pursued answers.
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Jose Antonio Ramos
Pennsylvania
Etan
Washington Square Park
Lower East Side
Ramos
Washington Heights
GraBois
U.S
Manhattan
Bush and EU clash over missile shield at Europe summit
At a European Union summit in Sweden, Germany and France led opposition to the U S missile defense plan, warning of an arms race while Bush drew guarded support from Poland and Italy. He pledged to pursue a modest, research heavy approach, and proposed continued talks with Russia on ABM issues.
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Germany
France
Poland
Italy
Bush
Sweden
European Union
Europe
America
Geeran Persson
Persson
U.S
Peter Hain
White House
United States
West
Russia
Putin
Warsaw
Iran
Iraq
Associated Press
Belmont sees gradual downtown revival with new alcohol venues
Belmont officials say alcohol sales boost downtown vitality as Moose McGuires opens first full service bar, with four existing restaurants serving beer or wine. Police note DWIs have risen but argue figures reflect better reporting and a steady, not explosive, trend. Downtown groups remain optimistic about long term nightlife growth.
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Cromlish
First Baptist Church
Belmont
David Walker
Demetrios
Wilkinson
Happy China
City Café
Kenwood Street
Moose McGuires
Sandy Lemons
Downtown
Belmont Inc
Downtown Belmont Inc
Lemons
North Carolina
Beth Rutledge
Belmont Chamber of Commerce
Rutledge
Benny Cook
Charlotte
Falls
Jason Foster
Easley courts NC lawmakers on lottery funding for education
Easley argues a lottery could provide recurring funding for education while lawmakers debate taxes and budget priorities. He has met with fence-sitting members and urged patience as the House pushes a budget by June 30. Finance Committee opposition remains a major hurdle amid undecided votes and mixed survey results.
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N.C
Virginia
Georgia
South Carolina
Senate
House
Easley
Asley
Executive Mansion
Jim Black
House Finance Committee
Associated Press
Finance Panel
Fasley
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Corral
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Ed McMahan
R-Mecklenburg
Angie Goodwin
S. New Hope Rd
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Giannaras Chiropractic Center
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Frankin Bird
Wayne's
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Price B Fc
Lake Wylie
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Post Racrng
Jimmy's Auto Shop
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Shelby, NC
Rock Hill