Teen lands 117-pound blue catfish state record
Landon Evans, a 15-year-old from Benson North Carolina, caught a 117 pound 8 ounce blue catfish on Lake Gaston on June 11 setting a new state freshwater record. The fish measured 55 inches long with a 40.5 inch girth and was weighed on a certified scale. Lake Gaston spans North Carolina and Virginia and lies in Halifax Northampton and Warren counties.
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Markets wobble after planners vote to leave and UK pound falls
Belmont official Ryan Schrift notes firms reached out to 125 clients ahead of the decision, signaling volatility but planning for organized trading. Analysts warn uncertainty may curb investment while exports become cheaper as the pound and euro weaken, possibly slowing global capital spending. The AP contributed to this report.
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Brexit debate shadows migrants in Scotland and UK
Layne, a Highland School of Technology and Furman alumna, moved to Dumfries to study and fears Brexit will tighten borders for students and scholars from EU nations. She notes Scotland voted to remain and questions how terms of exit affect visas and independence hopes.
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