County Employees of the Year honored in Gaston County
The 2010 Gaston County Employees of the Year were celebrated for a can-do attitude, willingness to perform tasks beyond duties, early arrival and late departure, mentoring youth, improving productivity, saving a life, leadership, overcoming challenges, community volunteering, innovation, customer service, and problem solving. The community is urged to emulate their exemplary workplace contributions.
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Aston County
Gaston
Gaston County
Gazette letter defends public access to officials from Raleigh visit
A reader commends The Gazette for reporting on Dr. Bill Current's actions during a Raleigh visit by Belmont citizens. The letter argues the incident sparked state attention, underscoring citizens' right to address elected officials without reprisal and urging higher standards for officials regardless of party.
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Gazette
Dave Higginson
Belmont
Bill Current
Raleigh
Higginson
Dr. Current
Perdue
Leaders should take stand against same sex marriage
A reader writes to the editor declaring belief that humankind was made male and female for specific purposes and urges state leaders to condemn and oppose same sex marriages. The letter emphasizes not condemning individuals but opposing the action, calling for a firm official stance.
Fragmented reflection on mental illness and treatment
A reader laments how civilization handles handicapped and mentally ill individuals, arguing schizophrenia cannot be solved by mere reasoning. The piece condemns removing medications and notes a daughter's insight that differing realities exist, calling the situation tragic and urging that the article shows few clear paths forward.
Perdue Moves To Box In NC Budget Debate
Gov Beverly Perdue uses her State of the State and budget plan to reposition North Carolina politics. She proposes cutting up to 10 000 state jobs while avoiding classroom layoffs and shifts funds to counties. The plan includes consolidating agencies raising tuition and a temporary sales tax hike while clashing with Republicans over education and fiscal policy.
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Beverly Perdue
North Carolina General Assembly
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GOP
North Carolina
Hood
The
John Locke Foundation
CarolinaJournal.com
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