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The Sanford Herald TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2010
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POLITICS
GULF OIL SPILL
Etheridge video goes viral YouTube clip of congressman’s confrontation with alleged student stirs national debate By BILLY LIGGETT
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OBAMA ANNOUNCES FOURTH TRIP TO GULF
Struggling to show leadership in a crisis, President Barack Obama is embarking on a three-state tour of Gulf Coast states tainted by oil before speaking to the nation about the country’s worst environmental disaster and what to expect in the weeks ahead.
A video showing a confrontation between U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (DLillington) and an alleged student in the nation’s capital went viral Monday, prompting nationwide reaction and an apology from the Democrat. The video first appeared with little fanfare on YouTube last week but received more attention on the website of Andrew Breitbart, a conservative Web publisher and former editor of The
The Bob Etheridge video has both sides talking. See what they’re saying about his confrontation inside. PAGE 8A
Drudge Report. In the video — there are a few versions online showing different camera angles — Etheridge is approached by a
See Etheridge, Page 8A
A screen capture from the YouTube video showing a confrontation between Congressman Bob Etheridge and an alleged student.
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
GOVERNMENT
Lee County seeks input on public transit
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FBI FILES
Two workshops set for today regarding transportation needs
SEN. KENNEDY WAS A DEATH TRHEAT MAGNET
For decades after gunmen shot down his brothers, Sen. Edward Kennedy lived under constant assassination threats of his own, sometimes chillingly specific, as he became a target for extremist rage, previously private FBI documents disclosed Monday Page 12A
TONY AWARDS
By ALEXA MILAN amilan@sanfordherald.com
WESLEY BEESON/The Sanford Herald
Logan Frank (left) and Gonzalo Garcia read books at the Lee County Public Library Monday. The library is hosting the Summer Reading Program for 2010 which began this week and runs through July. Kids who complete their reading record will be invited to a pool party on July 26, at O.T. Sloan Pool.
READ THE WAVES Library programs encourage children to pick up a book this summer By ALEXA MILAN amilan@sanfordherald.com
FILM STARS RACK UP ON STAGE’S TOP HONORS Sunday’s show was a night for celebrities and for the meaning of celebrity, when Academy Award winners Denzel Washington and Catherine Zeta-Jones took home their first Tonys Page 11A
SANFORD — Who says reading has to be a chore? With its 2010 Summer Reading Program, Lee County Library offers games, prizes, movies and live performances to enhance the reading experience for children. Registration began Monday for the Summer Reading Program, which will continue through July. The program includes story time for infants and preschool children, sessions for elementary schoolaged children with stories,
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games and crafts, movie nights featuring family-friendly films and live performances ranging from puppet theater to magic shows. “We have basically something for everyone,” youth services librarian Jennifer Gillis said.
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Ieshia Richmond, 10, reads a book at Lee County Library on Monday afternoon.
STATE
SANFORD — The County of Lee Transit System will host two workshops today to discuss public transportation needs in Lee County. Attendees will get the chance to voice their opinions about what they think should be county transportation priorities, and the feedback will be used to help COLTS develop its new fiveyear plan. “It’s something the North Carolina Department of Transportation wants us to have for our communities,” said Sidney Morgan, Lee County transportation coordinator. “We want to look into the different aspects of transportation and see how we can mobilize our communities better.” The workshops will be led by representatives from Kimley-Horn and Associates, a Raleigh-based consulting firm that is helping COLTS determine the best options for meeting the community’s needs in a way that is financially feasible. “They’ll be doing some
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COMPANY TO ADD 330 JOBS, EXPAND PLANTS Gov. Beverly Perdue’s administration said Monday it had offered a division of Canadian auto-parts giant Magna International $1.1 million in state breaks to expand three North Carolina factories and add nearly 330 jobs Page 9A
Vol. 80, No. 139 Serving Lee, Chatham, Harnett and Moore counties in the heart of North Carolina
N.C. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
County coop names new ag agent By CHELSEA KELLNER kellner@sanfordherald.com
SANFORD — For Seth Holt, four generations of tobacco farming was enough. It wasn’t the hard work or long hours. Growing to-
HAPPENING WEDNESDAY n A program titled, “Natural Gas Exploration: What You Need to Know,” will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the McSwain Extension Education and Agriculture Center, 2420 Tramway Road, Sanford. Please call 775-5624 to register for this free workshop. CALENDAR, PAGE 2A
bacco is a risky business that demands precise timing to avoid losing profits. “It’s a worrisome crop that’ll make you or break you,” Holt said. Instead, Holt started work this week as the agricultural
and livestock agent for the Lee County Cooperative Extension. It’s his dream job, allowing Holt to combine his love for farming with a broader focus.
n What: Public workshop for public transportation in Lee County n When: 10-11:30 a.m. or 5:30-7 p.m. today n Where: Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center, 1801 Nash St., Sanford n Admission: Free n For more information or to request a free ride to the
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High: 95 Low: 72
INDEX
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OBITUARIES
SCOTT MOONEYHAM
Sanford: Jim Glass, 74; Jimmy Gordon, 44; Leroy Harris, 93; Virginia LeMien, 93; Dorothy Sutton Benson: Thelma McLamb, 90
Legislators have an odd relationship with the state Department of Revenue
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Abby, Graham, Bridge, Sudoku............................. 7B Classifieds ..................... 10B Comics, Crosswords.......... 7B Community calendar .......... 2A Horoscope ........................ 7B Obituaries......................... 5A Opinion ............................ 4A Scoreboard ....................... 4B