Top News From the Western Carolinas

Top News From the Western Carolinas--a periodic look at major news stories from the Piedmont and mountains of western North and South Carolina:

A Spartanburg, SC mail carrier was caught red-handed allegedly dumping mail into the trash--an act for which he could face significant federal charges:
http://www.wspa.com/midatlantic/spa/news.apx.-content-articles-SPA-2008-06-17-0011.html

A Greenville County, SC woman who was once a victim of sexual assault is now a major advocate for women who are attacked:
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080617/NEWS01/80616023/1004&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL

A North Carolina state trooper who was shot on I-40 in Haywood County has died:
http://www.wlos.com/shared/newsroom/top_stories/wlos_vid_874.shtml

Charlotte, North Carolina education officials issue a report on disciplinary actions within the area's public schools:
http://www.wbtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=8514477&nav=menu1434_3

A report issued by the National Association of Homebuilders shows how crucial new home construction is to the economy of Spartanburg County, SC:
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080617/NEWS/806170309/1112&title=Home_building_crucial_to_jobs__county_tax_base__report_finds