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Face the Giants at First Baptist Church of Boone

First Baptist Church of Boone is hosting the Facing the Giants Rally today at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary.

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Governor, Homeland Security chief urge residents to prepare for hurricanes

Governor Mike Easley and Homeland Security chief Michael Chertoff are urging North Carolinians to prepare themselves for this year’s hurricane season by stocking emergency supplies and making disaster plans with their families.

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Cemetery bills pass General AssemblyThe General Assembly gave its final approval to bills that would toughen penalties for grave vandals and define abandoned burial sites.
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High school parent bill awaits Easley’s approvalA bill that would provide material annually to high school students statewide about the state law that allows a parent to abandon a newborn baby with a responsible person and not face criminal charges passed the General Assembly today.
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Domestic violence victims protection bill passesA bill that would make it easier for a domestic violence victim to change her name and to provide more information to applicants of protective orders about legal aid, victims’ compensation and other services floated through the General Assembly.
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Body at campsite identified

A body found in a camper at Frank Mast Road Sunday has been identified as an Avery County resident.

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Golf course compromise reached? Groups hope so.

A meeting this morning on the possible eminent domain action by the town of Seven Devils ended on a positive note.

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Bush's statement on Ruth Bell Graham's death

The following is a statement from President George W. Bush on the passing of Ruth Bell Graham.

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Body found at Valle Crucis campsite

Early Sunday, a body was found at a campsite on Frank Mast Road in Valle Crucis.

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