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Missing teen ran away, deputies sayA Wilkes teenager reported missing by his grandmother on July 4 in Purlear appears to be a runaway, deputies allege.
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5-foot tall marijuana plant in yard leads to drug chargesDeputies responded to a home on Congo Road in Wilkes County over the weekend after receiving tips about a possible marijuana growing operation.
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Construction led to computer theftsConstruction at West Wilkes High School is believed to be responsible for security breaches that resulted in the alleged theft of $12,300 worth of computer equipment.
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YMCA looks for community support

YMCA wants to start construction of its indoor pool in Avery County- and is looking for local communities to support the effort.

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Prosecutors say Black received $500,000 from lobbyistAccording to federal prosecutors, former House Speaker Jim Black received $500,000 from an unidentified lobbyist for his 2000 campaign. Full Story

Committee agrees to Medicaid expense planThe Senate Finance Committee has agreed to a plan where the state of North Carolina would take over Medicaid expenses currently covered by individual counties by mid-2009.
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Victims' families plead for Fetal Homicide Bill

A bill that would make it a separate crime to kill an unborn baby met impassioned support from victims’ relatives yesterday in Raleigh.

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Power is BACK ON!

Lights are on in Avery County- after a two hour delay.

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Be patient, Mountain Electric saysSubstations are out in Banner Elk, Cranberry, Linville and Newland according to Mountain Electric spokesmen. Full Story

No progress made in Seven Devils golf course debate

The golf course debate is "to be continued."

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