Anti-bully law expected for North Carolina schools
By Lizz Harold Staff Writer
      A bill that passed in the House of Representatives this spring could be an end to classic school yard bullies if the law passes in the Senate. The School Violence Prevention Act was first introduced to the General Assembly in May by Representative Rick Glaizer of Cumberland County.
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State troopers use high-tech lasers to catch speeders
By Lizz Harold Staff Writer
      A device whose technology has been used by NASA, is now being utilized by the State Highway Patrol to catch speeders. The LIDAR, light detection and radar machine, has the capability to pinpoint vehicles in heavy traffic situations with the power of a laser.
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Book Fair scheduled for July 19th and 20th
      The Murphy Medical Center Foundation is hosting a Book Fair on Thursday, July 19 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday, July 20 from 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the large conference room at Murphy Medical Center. The book fair features quality books and unique gifts provided by the Books Are Fun organizati...
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Early registration at TCCC
      Early registration for the fall semester is happening now through August 3 at Tri-County Community College. Current and prospective students can get a head start on the fall semester and avoid the August rush by registering for classes now.
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