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Awareness, funds goals of meeting of leaders, public By DISPATCH STAFF

Law enforcement officials, government leaders and the public will gather at noon today to look for solutions to Vance County’s gang problem. Melissa Elliott, who started the organization Gang Free in 2005, is helping to put on the forum in the District Court at the Vance County Courthouse. Elliott, who works as a case manger at Warren Corrections Institution, will present a Powerpoint presentation on gangs in the area. She said her presentation will highlight just how bad the gang problem is and how it affects area youth. Sen. Doug Berger and Craig Turner with the Governor’s Crime Commission, among others, are scheduled to speak at the forum. “We are hoping the forum will not just bring awareness — we know we have a gang problem — but help bring some funding,” Elliott said. “We need funding for law enforcement to address intervention/prevention issues. “We’re hoping they (government leaders) see the need here,” she said. “We need more programs here.” Send comments to news@ hendersondispatch.com.

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Deaths Henderson Mary H. Hicks, 71 James Holden Sr., 55 Dorothy W. Hoyle, 84 Clorine H. Davis-Jones, 90 Melvin W. Williamson, 62 Louisburg Octavius Burt, 27 New Beaver Boro, Pa. Robert F. Chorba, 51 Silver Spring, Md. Carl Stevenson, 46 Warrenton Ruby Burwell, 79 Curley Copeland, 69

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Annie Perry, right, adolescent parenting coordinator, works with Seairra Fleet in the resource library at Franklin-Granville-Vance Partnership for Children Wednesday afternoon.

Northern Vance student chooses different plan, sees bright future By AL WHELESS Daily Dispatch Writer

At 20, Seairra Fleet, a senior at Northern Vance High School, is the unwed mother of a 4-year-old boy. To most, her future looks like so many who have been in her shoes before. But Fleet has different plans in mind. Besides getting an academic diploma next June, she will graduate from Vance County’s Adolescent Parenting Program. “I kind of figured I had to go back to school

to support my baby and get a good job,” she said. Run by Franklin-Granville-Vance Smart Start, the program in Vance helps young women like Fleet improve their lives by staying in school and refraining from having a second child before they are ready to handle even more responsibility. In 2008, the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Campaign of North Carolina ranked Vance third out of 100 counties for pregnancies in the 15-19 age group.

Vance was No. 1 in 2007, No. 2 in 2006, and No. 1 in 2005. Similar-but-separate prevention programs are also being operated in Granville and Franklin counties. “I’ve learned how to become a better parent,” Fleet said while sitting in the office of Annie Perry, who is the program coordinator. “It also gives you a chance to believe in yourself,” she said. “This place helps you learn Please see STUDENT, page 3A

Averette, Karan renew election rivalry Creedmoor official sets sights on county seat By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer

CREEDMOOR — City Commissioner Tim Karan said Friday he will file qualifying papers to again run for the District 6 Granville County commission position, meaning there will be a rematch with longtime incumbent Pete Averette. Karan is taking a different approach this time, calling Averette “a great guy” instead of blasting Averette for allegedly poor repre-

sentation as he did in the 2006 contest. At the same time, Karan said he is promising to bring a new perspective if elected to serve in county government. Averette Averette, who has served on the commission since 1980, has seen things go from concept to fruition, Karan said. “So, just by virtue of bewing in that posi- Karan tion for such a long time, he is absolutely a wealth of information and has the mind-

set of how things work and how things proceed,” Karan said. “I just want to be able to add a fresh look at things, try things outside the box that aren’t of the status quo and maybe just breathe a breath of fresh air into the way that the county has been doing business,” Karan said. Averette, when asked Friday about Karan’s comments, said, “Well, we’ll see.” “I just enjoy serving the county,” Averette said of why he decided to seek another four-year term in office. Averette, 77, is a Democrat. Karan, 41, is a Republican and vice chairman of the Granville County GOP.

Until published reports Thursday confirming Averette’s intention to run again, he had been the lone undecided one of the three county commissioners whose positions are up for election. District 2’s James Lumpkins, 68, a Democrat who has served on the commission since 1998, said he will bow out. Former Sheriff David Smith, 59, also a Democrat, said he will seek election to the District 2 position. District 7’s Ron Alligood, 71, also a Democrat and who has served on the commission since 1992, also said he will bow out. No one has yet announced intenPlease see RIVALRY, page 3A

Street to close for utility work By DISPATCH STAFF

The Henderson public utilities department will continue the installation of a water service tap on Garnett Street at the intersection with Breckenridge Street beginning at 6 a.m. Sunday. Garnett Street will be closed to through traffic from Montgomery Street to Orange Street. Cross streets will remain open. Motorists can use William or Chestnut streets to avoid the street closure. It is anticipated that the work will be completed by 2 p.m. The work schedule is subject to change depending on weather conditions. There will be no disruption of water service during the installation. The water tap will serve apartments being constructed as part of the Hope VI Project.

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Slippery commute Rescue personnel stand on the bridge on Rock Mill Road while waiting for a tow truck to arrive to pull this SUV out of the creek after a single car accident Friday morning. One person was transported from the scene to Maria Parham Medical Center.

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Mark It Down Today Community march canceled — A community march to voice concerns about ending violence, improving education and increasing jobs that scheduled for downtown Henderson has been canceled. A new date has not been announced. For more information, contact Bryan Hargrove at (252) 425-9527. Ridgeway Opry House — Performing are Julia Morton, Jackie Turner, Joyce Chisenhall, Bear White, Allen & Betsy Reid, Evelena Norwood, Matt Nelson, Donnie Gillam, and Freida. Guest band: Home Grown Blue Grass. Coming up Feb. 13, Wilton Junction. Doors open at 6 p.m. Music starts at 7 p.m.

Sunday Read-in — The Rho Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. will present its 13th annual African American Read-In from 4-5 p.m. at the Warren County Memorial Library. The public is invited to attend.

Monday Masonic Lodge meeting — Beacon Light Masonic Lodge #249 will hold its stated communication starting at 6:30 p.m. Work will be done in the first degree. All master masons are cordially invited to attend. For additional information, please contact Michael Edwards at (252) 767-3672. Vance Commissioners — The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, 122 Young St. This is a rescheduled meeting due to the recent snow. Genealogical meeting — The Vance County Genealogical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library’s Local History Room. All interested persons are invited to attend. Board of Education — The Vance County Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. in the Administrative Services Center Board Room, 1724 Graham Ave.

Tuesday Appearance Commission — There will be a joint meeting of the Henderson Community Appearance Commission and the Vance County Appearance Commission at 3 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Meeting Room on Rose Avenue in Henderson. Mental health meeting — The Five County Mental Health Authority’s Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) will meet at 6 p.m. at the Vance-Granville Community College, Warren campus, Building 4, Room W432, 210 W. Ridgeway St., Warrenton. Consumers can sign-up to discuss issues with the CFAC from 6:15-6:30 p.m. The committee meets monthly to assist in developing and revising the mental health plan that drives mental health, developmental disability and substance abuse services for the five-county area. For more information, call 4301330, ext. 3035 and ext. 3050. Pancake supper — The Henderson Rotary Club will hold its annual pancake supper from 5:15-7:15 p.m. in the Kerr-Vance Academy cafeteria. Tickets are $5 each. Fall prevention class — “A Matter Of Balance,” an awardwinning program designed to help older adults manage falls and increase activity levels, has been rescheduled to begin today at 2 p.m. at the Aycock Recreation Center on Carey Chapel Road. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. Classes will be held once a week for eight weeks and last two hours each. The program fee is $10. Space in the class is on a first come, first serve basis with a limit of 15 people. For more information, please call (252) 438-3408 or (252) 431-6091. Board of Elections — The Vance County Board of Elections will meet at 11 a.m. in the Board of Elections Office, Henry A. Dennis Building, 300 S. Garnett St.

Wednesday Uniform/shoe sale — Maria Parham Medical Center’s volunteers will host a uniform and shoe sale by Professional Wear Inc. (Atlantic Medical Inc.) in the John T. Church Building from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. Uniforms by Barco, Landau, White Cross, Cherokee, Peaches, LaRose and Grey’s Anatomy will be available along with shoes by NurseMates, Dansko, Spring Step, Kswiss and Sannita. Part of the proceeds from the sale will benefit volunteer projects for the medical center.

Thursday Agricultural seminar — Forest landowners are invited to a seminar entitled “Getting the Most from a Timber Sale” at 6:30 p.m. at the Vance County Extension Center, 305 Young St., Henderson. Paul McKenzie, agricultural extension agent, will discuss the finer points of working with a consultant, understanding contracts, and different methods for conducting a sale. Call (252) 438-8188 or e-mail paul_mckenzie@ncsu. edu for more information. Community meeting — In preparation for the submission of a Community Services Block Grant application, FranklinVance-Warren Opportunity Inc., will conduct a community meeting at 10 a.m. at the Franklin-Vance-Warren Head Start Annex Building, 155 W. Andrews Ave., Henderson, to receive citizen input on the programs and services proposed. This community meeting will provide citizens with the opportunity to provide information on services needed by low-income families. The public is urged to attend and participate.

Pruning fruit trees? Here’s a brochure A frequent question this time of year at my office is “How do I prune my apple/pear/peach/grapevine?” Reading between the lines, here is what is really being said: “I have an old fruit tree that has been completely neglected for the past 10 years. It used to produce the best tasting fruit on the planet. I happened to trip over one of the roots yesterday, and decided to call you to find out how, in five Paul minutes or less, I McKenzie can prune the tree Cooperative back to its former Extension glory.” After a pleasant conversation and the offer to send a 10-page bulletin with pictures and diagrams, I am quite convinced that my customer knows little more than they did before asking me the question. Pruning fruit trees cannot be learned through a phone conversation, from a 10-page bulletin, or from a 500-word newspaper article. Basically, there are two ways to learn. You can either have an expert

Guidelines The “Mark It Down” calendar announces events happening in the community that are sponsored by civic organizations, nonprofit groups, government organizations and similar groups. The Daily Dispatch staff asks that items intended for inclusion in the calendar be submitted in writing at least five days in advance of the event. Please include a contact person’s name and phone number in case there are questions. Items for this listing can be e-mailed to communitynews@hendersondispatch.com. Due to the overwhelming number of churches served by the Dispatch, church events cannot be listed in the “Mark It Down” calendar.

show you, or you can use the timehonored method of trial and error. I am quite confident of my profound lack of expertise on the subject, so there is little point in an actual demonstration. However, I hope the following words will help you have less errors in your trials. First, be advised that the preferred shape for apples and pears is central leader. Peaches and nectarines should be trained into the open vase form. Grapevines should have one main cordon trained down each trellis wire with fruiting spurs every few inches. That last paragraph, obviously, was a complete waste of space as there are a grand total of two fruit trees and three grapevines in the whole of Vance County that have been pruned to the correct form. Given the typical situation of a neglected tree or vine, the best advice is to follow this one simple principal: the fruit needs exposure to light and air. This helps the fruit grow larger, get sweeter, color better and avoid pests. How is this accomplished? By cutting away a whole lot more than you think you need to. But how much is too much? Well, you won’t know

until you’ve passed that point. Boy, that’s a lot of help, huh? Keep in mind that you can always do additional light cutting in May and June when you can see where the fruit is forming. This also helps reduce next year’s dormant season pruning, as you can remove upright sprouts, suckers and other extraneous growth. Also, remember to take your time and, as I’ve said before, quit before you think you’re done. You can always tackle it again next year. In fact, restoring a long-neglected tree or vine may be a three-year project. Be careful, however, not to cut off all of the fruiting wood or flower buds. Hat-racking a tree may leave you fruitless. With grapevines, fruit forms on vines growing from wood produced last season. If you have any questions about all this, give me a call. We’ll have a nice chat and I’ll send you a bulletin, complete with diagrams and pictures. Paul McKenzie, horticulture extension agent for Vance and Warren counties, can be reached at (252) 4388188 or (252) 257-3640.

Relay for Life honors 2009 team accomplishments More than two dozen Vance County Relay for Life teams were recognized for their accomplishments in 2009 at a meeting Thursday night at Maria Parham Medical Center. As Relay laid the groundwork for this year’s fundraising efforts and walk, scheduled for June 18-19 at Southern Vance High School, the 2009 campaign co-chairpersons, Rebecca Fleming and Liz Catlett, recognized the following teams for their efforts: • Purple Award Winner: Rollins’ Relaxed Players, most points (3,342) • Diamond: First Baptist Church • Sapphire: Angels Among Us, Women’s

League of Henderson, Chuck’s Walkers, Nancy’s Wild Kingdom, RBC Centura, Flat Rock United Methodist Church, and The Norwood Bunch. • Gold: Prudential, The Dispatchers, Clayton Homes, Island Creek, Friends of the Vance County Jail, Henderson Family Moose Center and North Henderson Baptist Church. • Silver: Cotton Memorial Presbyterian Church and Bridge of Life. • Bronze: Embarq, BRC Strivers, Maria Parham Medical Center, Gayle’s Ride for Hope, Tabernacle United Methodist Church, Rehoboth United Methodist Church, Edging Our Cancer, Britthaven of Henderson, and Carver

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Free car seat A free car seat clinic, sponsored by Safe Kids Henderson-Vance Coalition, will be held on Feb. 18 from 1-5 p.m. at the Henderson Walmart. Child

Elementary School. The awards are based on a formula that divides the amount of money raised by the number of team participants. The Angels Among Us team raised the most money in 2009 with $15,469. Among individuals, James Baines was recognized for raising $4,492; Jeannette Brummitt, $4,365; Liz Catlett, $2,801; Linda Biggs, $2,712; Beth Walker, $2,330; Jason Overby, $1,843; Patricia Curl, $1,065; Jean Harris, $1,010; Jane Holmes, $1,001; and Mary Finch, $1,000. A total of $148,173 was raised in 2009 with 40 teams. A goal of $160,000 and 52 teams has been set for 2010.

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safety seats will be available for a donation of $20. Donations will help the coalition hold more car seat checks and purchase more child safety seats. Parents will be assisted with correct installation. For more information, please call Lt.

Irvin Robinson or Officer Angela Feingold of the Henderson Police Department or Lt. Michelle King of the Henderson Fire Department. By Lt. Irvin Robinson, Henderson Police Department

Class Reunions Vance Senior High Class of 1975 The Vance Senior High Class of 1975 will cele-

brate its 35th reunion this year. Reunion organizers are looking for classmates interested in attending. For more information, send an address, e-mail or phone number to the re-

union committee members: Oney Venable Jones, (252) 492-9887, heavenchild@ embarqmail.com or Gloria Wilson Hawley, (252) 493-5851, gloria.hawley@ yahoo.com.

At the meeting Thursday night, Dan Thorpe, area executive director for South Atlantic Division of the American Cancer Society, and Candice Walsh, community manager for Vance County, offered congratulations to the 2009 leaders and participants and encouragement to the 2010 planners. “This is going to be the place to be in June,” said Thorpe. “It’s a pleasure to know thousands of people are fighting cancer in Vance County.”

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Melvin W. Williamson HENDERSON — Melvin Wayne Williamson, age 62, a resident of 124 Beverly Lane, died Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at Maria Parham Medical Center. Born on August 22, 1947, in Warren County, he was the son of the late Melville Grier Williamson and Bessie Conn Williamson. He was a retired foreman with Asplundh Tree Company where he worked for more than 20 years. He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War, and was a member of Freedom Life Church of God. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Freedom Life Church of God by the Rev. Jeff Prewer. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Sunset Gardens. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Marie Hunt Williamson of the home; one son, Scottie Williamson and wife, Tracy Foster Williamson, of Henderson; one niece,

Octavius Burt LOUISBURG — Octavius Burt, 27, of 16 Burt Lane, Louisburg, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, in Warrenton. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church in Warrenton. The Rev. Junious Debnam, pastor, officiated and burial followed in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Martie M. Burt; his stepdaughter, LaKaunte Weldon of the home; his mother, Merita Burt of Louisburg; his father, Joseph Stafford Jr. of Louisburg; his sister, Latasha Burt; and his stepbrother, Joseph Stafford Jr. The body was on view Thursday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Boyd’s Funeral Service Chapel in Warrenton. Arrangements are by Boyd’s Funeral Service in Warrenton.

Ruby Burwell WARRENTON — Ruby Burwell, 79, of Warrenton, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at Durham Regional Hospital in Durham. Funeral services are incomplete at this time, but will be announced later by Boyd’s Funeral Service in Warrenton.

Robert F. Chorba NEW BEAVER BORO, Pa. — Robert F. Chorba, 51, of New Beaver Boro, Pa., died Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, at his residence from an apparent heart attack. Born Sept. 12, 1958, in Elizabeth, N.J., he was the son of Robert Andrew and Claire Krage Chorba of Poland, Ohio.

Kelley Morales of the home; two sisters, Patsy Branch of Marshall, Texas, and Marie Horner of Henderson; and three grandchildren, Foster Williamson, Ann Lynne Williamson, and Paighton Williams. He was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Williamson Harris, and a brother, James Williamson. The family received friends Friday from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at J.M. White Funeral Home. At other times they will be at the home at 124 Beverly Lane. Serving as active pallbearers will be Ray Clayborne, Charlie Greenway, George Lassiter, Donald Ray Matthews, Tad Edwards, and Michael Peoples. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 60, c/o Edward Blue, 2033 Weldon’s Mill Road, Henderson, N.C. 27537. Arrangements are by J.M. White Funeral Home. Paid Obituary

He worked at Harbor Steel as a welder. He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was also an avid golfer. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his fiancé, Ellen Marie McCready Kumrow, with whom he resided; son, Robert V. Chorba of Henderson; sister, Susan Smith of Lexington, Ky.; and three brothers, Andrew F. Chorba of Austintown, Ohio, Francis A. Chorba of Rock Hill, S.C., and Tim J. Chorba of Garner. The visitation was on Friday from noon until the time of the blessing service at 2 p.m. at the Marshall Funeral Home on Main Street in Wampum, Pa.

Curley Copeland WARRENTON — Curley Copeland, 69, of Warrenton, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Greater Lovely Hill Baptist Church in Macon. The Rev. William W. Faulcon, pastor, will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by a daughter, Danielle Copeland of North Carolina; three sons, Curtis Copeland of New York City, Vince of New Jersey and Todd Parker of New Jersey; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild; three sisters, Verlene Dillion, Patricia Smith and Gloria Harris; three brothers, William Copeland, Percy Copeland and Ronnie Copeland; two stepsisters, Laverne DeShields and Beverly Gardner; and a stepbrother, Milton Gardner. The body will be on

Dorothy W. Hoyle HENDERSON — Dorothy White Hoyle, age 84, a resident of 1417 Peace St., died Friday, February 5, 2010, at her home. Born in Vance County on April 10, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Ed Gardner White and Blanche Thompson White. She was the widow of the late Wilson Edison Hoyle. Mrs. Hoyle and her husband were the former owners and operators of Hoyle’s Jewelers in Henderson for over 30 years. She was a member of Gillburg United Methodist Church and active with the American Cancer Society from 1974 to 1986. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Gillburg United Methodist Church by Rev. Ray Pearce and Rev. Pam Gilliam. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Michael W. Hoyle and wife Beth of Durham; one sister, Marion W. Bennett of Henderson; two brothers, Billy E. White and Edwin T. White, both of Henderson; three grandchildren, Elisabeth Anne Hoyle of Raleigh, John Wilson Hoyle and wife Kerry, and Meredith Hoyle Wilkins and husband Scotty, all of Durham; view today from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Boyd’s Funeral Service Chapel in Warrenton. Arrangements are by Boyd’s Funeral Service of Warrenton.

Clorine H. Davis-Jones HENDERSON — Clorine Hunt Davis-Jones, 90, of 874 Gun Club Road, Lot 2, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at her residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Davis-Royster Funeral Service.

Mary H. Hicks HENDERSON — Mary Helen Hicks, 71, of 185 Gun Club Road, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will by announced by the J.M. White Funeral Home.

James T. Holden Sr. HENDERSON — James Thomas Holden Sr., 55, of 145 Lone Wolf Drive, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at his residence. He was born in Franklin County and was the son of Sallie Beth Holden and the late Charles Edward Robinson. He worked many years at the former Harriett Henderson Yarn Co. Chapel services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Davis-Royster Funeral

Sexual assault probe continues By DISPATCH STAFF

An investigation into the sexual assault of two girls continued Friday, but Sheriff Peter White said he couldn’t discuss the case. White said interviews were being conducted and that he expected to “take some action early next

week.” According to an incident reported filed Wednesday, the girls, ages 14 and 12, were forced to have intercourse Tuesday at a location in the 400 block of Birch Street. Send comments to news@ hendersondispatch.com.

Service by the Rev. Annie Davis. Burial will follow in Rowland Chapel Baptist Church cemetery. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a son, James Thomas Holden Jr. of Henderson; two daughters, Holonda S. Williams of Warrenton and Tonekia Nicole Johnson of Henderson; two sisters, Carolyn Hargrove of Louisburg and Bernice Holden of Henderson; two brothers, Robert Lee Holden of Kittrell and Ricky Lee Holden of Henderson; and six grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the residence. The body will be on view today from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Arrangements are by Davis-Royster Funeral Service.

Carl Stevenson SILVER SPRING, Md. — Carl Stevenson, 46, of Silver Spring, Md., formerly of Warren County, N.C., died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at Genesis Layhill Center in Silver Spring, Md. Funeral services are incomplete at this time, but will be announced later by Boyd’s Funeral Service in Warrenton.

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saying prosecutors will be filing a case involving Jackson’s death on Monday, but it did not name Murray or specify the charges. The doctor’s legal team has said Murray will be charged with involuntary manslaughter. “We’ll make bail, we’ll plead not guilty and we’ll fight like hell,” said lead defense attorney Ed Chernoff. The strange chain of events — which at one point saw reporters scramble from the courthouse to nearby recreational grounds called Polliwog Park for a news conference that never happened — fueled intense speculation about what was going on behind the scenes. The developments occurred against a background of reports that police wanted to arrest and handcuff Murray, but that his attorneys were negotiating with the prosecution to avoid that. Chernoff said he spoke with prosecutors Thursday about how Murray should be taken to court on Friday. Discussions broke down after the district attorney’s office insisted Murray turn himself in at a police station, but not post bail and agree to be taken to court by police while in handcuffs.

Louisiana student, principal clash over wearing Colts jersey NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana high school student says he was sent home for wearing an Indianapolis Colts jersey after the principal encouraged students to wear jerseys supporting the New Orleans Saints in the Super Bowl. However, Livingston Parish School Board member Keith Martin says the boy wasn’t sent home. He says the teen was told he couldn’t wear the blue jersey because the school uniform was relaxed only for black and gold. He says he will ask school attorneys whether that violates the right to

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Obama: Expand small-business loans Plan to raise cap on borrowing to $1 million requires congressional approval By CHRISTINE SIMMONS Associated Press Writer

LANHAM, Md. — Seeking to create more jobs, President Barack Obama on Friday asked Congress to temporarily expand two lending programs for the owners of small businesses. Obama said he wants to bolster the impact of the businesses that are the chief creators of new jobs in a struggling economy. Just hours before he spoke, the nation’s jobless rate finally dipped below 10 percent — to a still-stubbornly high 9.7 percent — in the latest government figures. With the president’s poll numbers falling and punishing levels of unemployment lingering, Obama has stepped up his

focus on the economy and job creation. Obama said he wants businesses to be able to refinance their commercial real estate loans under the Small Business Administration and he wants that government agency to increase loans used for lines of credit and capital. “The truth is, the economy can be growing like gangbusters for years on end and it’s still not easy to run a small business,” Obama said as he visited a heating and air conditioning company in a Maryland suburb of the capital. He reminded reporters that every once in a while, a small business becomes a large corporation that employs thousands. The White House said Obama’s plan would temporarily increase the cap

on Small Business Administration Express loans from the current maximum of $350,000 to $1 million. Obama’s plan would also expand the SBA’s program to support refinancing for owner-occupied commercial real-estate loans. To be eligible, business owners must have first mortgages and be current on all loan payments for the previous year. The White House said the proposal would help refinance up to $18.7 billion each year in commercial real estate that might otherwise be foreclosed and liquidated. The move, however, requires Congress to act — something of an open question, given that Democrats lost their supermajority only a day earlier when Republican Sen. Scott Brown

took office to replace the late Democratic Sen. Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts. “What I hope, what I strongly urge is that we work quickly and that we work together to get this done,” Obama said. Obama wants to send $30 billion from the bank bailout program to community banks for lending to small businesses that need loans to increase their output and hire additional workers. The president has also proposed eliminating capital gains taxes on small businesses in 2010 and giving small businesses a $5,000 tax credit for every new job created. AP writer Philip Elliott contributed to this report from Washington.

Business Wire N.C. man named CEO of coastal S.C. real estate firm MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The most influential real estate company along South Carolina’s northern coast has chosen a Charlotte, N.C., developer as its new leader. The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reported Friday that Burroughs & Chapin Co. has chosen James W. Apple Jr. to take over the real estate giant. Apple founded Trade Street Partners in Charlotte in 2000 after serving as an area president for Charlotte-based Trammell Crow Co. Burroughs & Chapin owns 20,000 acres in Horry County, including beach-front real estate where the Pavilion amusement park once stood and the vacant Myrtle Square Mall. The company has struggled in the recession, posting a nearly $53 million operating loss in 2008, forcing layoffs and the suspension of its dividend.

GMAC eliminates 115 jobs in N.C. CHARLOTTE (AP) — GMAC Financial Services is eliminating 115 jobs as it closes two offices in North Carolina. The Charlotte Observer reported Friday that the Detroit-based home and auto lender is closing

offices in SouthPark in Charlotte and near Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. GMAC advised the state this week of the closings. Spokeswoman Gina Proia says the call center and collections work done at those offices is being transferred to larger GMAC locations. State and local officials approved more than $4.5 million in incentives in March to persuade GMAC to expand in Charlotte. In return, the company said it planned to add 200 jobs over two years. The federal government owns GMAC, which said Thursday it lost $5 billion in the last three months of 2009.

Consumer credit down in Nov. for record 11th month WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans borrowed less for an 11th consecutive month in December, paying off credit cards while increasing borrowing for cars and other products. The mixed picture raises hopes that Americans may soon return to spending, a necessary condition for economic recovery. But the record 11-month decrease in overall borrowing shows consumers are still holding back amid lingering economic uncertainty and 9.7 percent unemployment. The Federal Reserve said Friday that total

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U.S. swine flu epidemic shows signs of being over ATLANTA (AP) — Is the U.S. swine flu epidemic over? Federal health officials won’t go so far as to say that, but on Friday they reported for the fourth week in a row that no states had widespread flu activity. U.S. cases have been declining since October. An official with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says swine flu cases are still occurring and are likely to continue a while longer at some level. But another expert said a future large wave of cases now seems very unlikely. The expert, Vanderbilt University’s Dr. William Schaffner, said the epidemic has “one foot in the grave.” An estimated 70 million Americans have been vaccinated against swine flu through a government vaccination campaign that started in October. Meanwhile, an estimated 55 million or more got sick from swine flu

and recovered, meaning they developed some level of natural immunity from the experience. Combined, that means that 40 percent or more of the public has immunity to the virus. Such numbers will make it difficult for swine flu in its current form to reappear in a new wave, Schaffner noted.

Toyota’s chief apologizes for global recalls TOKYO (AP) — Toyota’s president apologized for the automaker’s global recalls and promised to beef up quality control by setting up a special committee he would head himself. Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda said the automaker was still deciding what to do to fix braking problems with the popular Prius gaselectric hybrid. Toyoda, grandson of Toyota’s founder, was speaking at a hastily called news conference in Nagoya, Japan, late Friday, which was shown at Toyota’s Tokyo office by satellite feed. The automaker has acknowledged the new Prius that went on sale in May last year has braking problems. Toyoda did not announce a recall, but Toyota said this week it was considering one.

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