Jury pool reshaping in Spann case draws 500 summonses
York County officials summoned 500 potential jurors as Spann Cole weighs retrial amid national attention. About 280 appeared, 70 unavailable, and 90+ previously excused. Lawyers trimmed the pool. another 500 jurors will be summoned 15 to 35 days before retrial.
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York County
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Pope
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Associated Press
Budget debate centers on CBO deficit projections
The CBO projects next year’s deficit at 121 billion dollars, 41 billion more than Bush forecast, due to lower revenue. It foresees annual surpluses beginning 2005 totaling 681 billion from 2003 through 2012, with Medicare spending higher than White House estimates and Social Security surpluses likely redirected to other programs.
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U S forces gain upper hand in Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan
U S led troops claim dominance after killing hundreds of fighters near Shah e Kot, with Maj. Gen. Hagenbeck noting momentum at Bagram. Gen Franks confirms US forces increased by 200 to 300, totaling about 1100, as about 1000 Afghan fighters join the effort from surrounding provinces.
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al-Qaida
Shah-e- Kot
U.S
Frank L. Hagenbeck
Bagram Air Base
Kabul
Tommy Franks
Afghanistan
Washington
Paktia
Logar Province
Ghazi Province
Thai immigrant’s death shocks North Carolina community
Visitors left fruit money and flowers at a shrine as police investigated the death of Dethsackda Dethsackda a Thai refugee who moved from Laos via Ohio to California before settling in North Carolina in 1992 His brother Mongkhonh Thomgteum recalled his late brother’s happiness and large circle of friends. Dana Haydock is reachable at 704 869 1817.
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Samountry
Mount Holly
Gaston County
Gaston
Catawba Avenue
Dethsackda
Dana Haydock
Al-Qaida taunts U.S. troops in Afghan mountains
In eastern Afghanistan, Al-Qaida fighters duck into caves to avoid misiles and launch mortars at U.S. forces. Capt. Kevin Butler of the 101st Airborne reports frustration as frost and fatigue grip troops on the second day of a large joint offensive.
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U.S
101St Airborne Division
Charlotte reels as ACC tournament leaves, eyes on 2008 return
Charlotte awaits the ACC Tournament's six year absence after 2000, with Charlotte Regional Partnership data showing 15 060 room nights booked and direct delegate spending around 5 760 000. Local businesses expect modest spillover and retailers anticipate little generic demand for ACC branded merchandise.
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Charlotte
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Catawba
Cleveland
Gaston
Iredell
Lincoln
Mecklenburg
Rowan
Stanly
Union
North Carolina
Chester
Chesterfield
Lancaster
York
South Carolina
Molly Hedrick
Charlotte Convention & Visitors Bureau
CCVB
Hedrick
Lowe’s Motor Speedway
Double Homicide Information Sought at Catawba Apartments
Police seek information on a double homicide at Catawba Avenue Apartments and urge contact with Mount Holly Police Department at 704 827 4343 for tips and details.
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Catawba Avenue
Mount Holly
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