NC woman accused of beating another woman with Bible

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 3:45pm

KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. — Authorities said a North Carolina woman was arrested and charged with beating another woman with a Bible. That’s according to a report from WGHP in the Greensboro area of North Carolina.

The Shelby Star reported that Evelyn Mills Moore, 57, of Kings Mountain, was arrested Saturday on a charge of assault inflicting serious injury. An arrest warrant stated the suspect suffered bruises on her head, face and arms.

Read that complete story from WGHP (MyFox8.com), HERE.

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Students across NC celebrate Bike to School Day

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Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 2:49pm

Raleigh, NC – Students at 18 elementary schools in North Carolina communities from Candler to Winterville will join others across the nation in participating in the second annual Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 8.

The event, which aims to raise awareness of the benefits of bicycling to school, builds on the excitement surrounding National Bike Month in May.

Nearly 950 schools across the country participated in the inaugural national event in 2012, including 13 in North Carolina.

National Bike to School Day is based on the Walk to School Day model. Walk to School Day was founded in 1997 as a way to bring community leaders and children together to build awareness for communities to be more walkable.

The one-day event has now grown to a month-long celebration every October. In 2012, students and parents from more than 4,200 U.S. schools joined millions of Walk to School Day and Month participants worldwide.

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Senate previews plan to cut taxes, grow N.C. economy

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Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 1:39pm

Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina Senate leaders previewed major tax reform legislation Tuesday that would simplify the state’s Depression-era tax code, increase North Carolina’s economic competitiveness and provide the largest tax cut in state history.

The Tax Fairness Act is a three-year plan to put over a billion dollars back into the pockets of North Carolina’s hardworking families and encourage job growth by providing needed tax relief to job-creating businesses. It is the first step in the Senate’s long-term commitment to phasing out North Carolina’s personal and corporate income taxes.

Senate leaders have shared their vision with the Governor, Speaker of the House, and members of the House of Representatives and are committed to working together to incorporate their ideas into the first comprehensive state tax overhaul since the 1930s.

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Southport/Ft. Fisher Ferry runs canceled tonight due to mechanical problem

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Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 3:46pm

NCDOT Ferry Division has suspended operations on the Southport/Ft. Fisher route due to a mechanical issue with the ramp at the Southport terminal. Repairs are in progress and will be completed this evening.

Operations will resume first thing Friday morning. For further information call 910-457-6942.

Travelers planning to take the ferry early Friday morning can call 800-293-3779 (BY-FERRY) and press “1″ for up-to-date ferry information, or sign up to receive Tweets on their cell phones by going to https://twitter.com/ncdot_ferry.

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Teen mother’s photo banned from NC high school yearbook

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Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 10:49am

Trinity, NC (WTKR) – The picture of a North Carolina high school senior holding her son has been banned from the school yearbook, according to a report from MyFox8.com.

Last summer, the school invited seniors to include a prop in their senior picture that represents an achievement or something that best represents them, according to the report. Students say the invitation did not include rules or requirements.

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ECSU police chief placed on administrative leave as SBI investigates handling of assault and sexual battery complaint

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Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 4:44pm

Elizabeth City, N.C. – The State Bureau of Investigations is now investigating after questions were raised about the handling of an assault and sexual battery complaint at Elizabeth City State University. Last week, ECSU Police Chief Sam Beamon was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of this investigation.

The district attorney requested the investigation and on Monday, the University released a statement saying they welcomed the assistance.

The university plans to continue with an interim police chief.

A residence security officer and assistant women’s basketball coach at Elizabeth City State University was charged in two separate incidents involving breaking and entering, sexual battery and assault.

According to the warrant for Anthony Butler’s arrest filed in Pasquotank County, the first incident occurred between February 13th through March 9th.

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Security exercise drill set for various ferry terminals

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Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013, 1:28pm

Raleigh, NC – NCDOT Ferry Division is taking part in security exercise drills on Wednesday, involving its ferry terminals at Cherry Branch, Minnesott Beach, Pamlico River and Cedar Island.

All vessels assigned to those routes will also be involved.

NCDOT would like to point out that the exercise is not taking place in response to any threat to the ferry vessels, terminals or any other transportation venue or facility, but rather as a learning exercise to assist in making North Carolina ferries safe for the traveling public.

Similar drills have been taking place within the Ferry Division over the last few years.

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