County weighs tax hike plans to fund schools
Gaston commissioners review budget options from County Manager Phil Hinely including an 8 cent property tax rise that would add about 54 dollars annually for a 70 000 home and raise roughly 4 5 million countywide to restore staff cuts with schools and programs as top recipients while a separate plan targets 4 million for schools only over two years and a 3 2 percent inflation adjustment.
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Schools defend request for more money amid neglect claims
Gastonia school leaders pressed for increased funding on Thursday to address years of neglect by county commissioners and denied supplying false information about taxpayer expenditures. Chairman Titus Greene called a commissioner's claim irresponsible as discussion of a $30 million budget proposal surfaced with disputed details.
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Ex-State coach Valvano diagnosed with cancer
Former NC State coach Jim Valvano, 46, now ESPN television analyst, has cancer. ESPN cited the diagnosis and said he is in excellent spirits at his Cary home. Details on type, extent, or treatment were not disclosed.
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Congress approves scaled down urban aid for Los Angeles unrest
Washington AP Congress approves a 1 billion emergency urban aid bill to fund summer jobs for disadvantaged teens and replenish LA relief funds. The measure includes 500 million for summer jobs, about 100 million for the 75 largest cities, and 81 million for SBA loan programs, aiming to create 360000 jobs amid rioting aftermath.
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NSP Weather Forecast Details for 2A
Partly cloudy conditions with a high near 81 degrees and a low around 67 degrees for the 2A area. Details indicate a mild breeze and no significant precipitation expected.
Credit card costs push rates above thirty percent says group
Banks use a maze of secret billing tactics and fees that cost users about 8.5 billion a year and raise effective rates to 30 percent or more. The Bankcard Holders of America criticized phantom grace periods and extra charges while the ABA defended terms as fully disclosed.
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