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Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, testifying during a trial addressing N.C. election maps. (Photo from WRAL.com pool video)

Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, testifying during a trial addressing N.C. election maps. (Photo from WRAL.com pool video)

N.C. redistricting leaders defend map-drawing process

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Thursday, January 6, 2022
Two leaders of North Carolina's legislative redistricting committees defended their election map-drawing process during the third day of a trial focusing on the future of those maps. Closing arguments in the trial are scheduled Thursday morning. Sen. Ralph Hise, R-Mitchell, and Rep.
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January is National Train Your Dog Month

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Thursday, January 6, 2022
 The Kuykendall family has been training border collies for decades, and that training has included instruction on everything from basic obedience to the highly specialized skill of herding away unwanted Canada geese for clients.
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Winter Coloring Contest at Moss Memorial Library

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Thursday, January 6, 2022
Moss Memorial Library is holding a Winter Coloring Contest for all ages including adults. Entries are due Thursday, January 20. Full contest details are included with this press release.  For more information, contact the library at 828-389-8401 or Bridget at 828-837-2025.
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Cherokee County man faces DWI charge at school

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Thursday, January 6, 2022
A Cherokee County man is facing charges of DWI, reckless driving and damage to property in an incident at Andrews Elementary School. Carroll Edward Mathis was transported from the school by Andrews police on Dec. 2, after officers responded to a 911 call of a possible impaired driver.
The competition steering committee is made up of organizers and sponsors. From left to right: Dr. Jennifer Hallett, Mary Hill, Terrylynne Marshall, Charlotte Sleczkowski, Mayor Liz Ordiales, Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw, Dr. Gerry Chotiner, Mayor Andrea Gibby, Betsy Young, Dr. Ambyre Ponivas, and Jeff Langley.

The competition steering committee is made up of organizers and sponsors. From left to right: Dr. Jennifer Hallett, Mary Hill, Terrylynne Marshall, Charlotte Sleczkowski, Mayor Liz Ordiales, Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw, Dr. Gerry Chotiner, Mayor Andrea Gibby, Betsy Young, Dr. Ambyre Ponivas, and Jeff Langley.

$5,000 scholarship and more available for young public speakers

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Monday, January 3, 2022
A good speech could earn a student more than just bragging rights in the Top of Georgia annual public speaking competition this spring! Top speakers in two divisions can expect to win up to $400 in cash prizes (depending on place), based on the amount donated by our generous sponsors.
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Five Ways to Help Reduce the Risk of Birth Defects

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Monday, January 3, 2022
If you are thinking about becoming pregnant, now is a perfect time to make a plan. There are steps you can take to increase your chances of having a healthy, full-term pregnancy and baby – and part of that includes learning about birth defects.