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Friday, July 04, 2008

Top News from the Western Carolinas for 7/4/08

Here are the top stories from the upstate, Piedmont, foothills, and mountains of western North and South Carolina:

The Watauga Democrat of Boone, NC provides a complete list of Independence Day celebrations and events for the High Country of the North Carolina mountains.

The Gaffney Ledger of Gaffney, SC announces the fireworks display at the historic Cowpens National Battlefield on July 5.

WSPA-TV News Channel 7 posts the story of a Cowpens, SC woman who was terrorized and tied up in a home invasion.

The Clinton Chronicle reports that the Clinton Downtown Association plans a major publicity blitz to tout the benefits of the South Carolina town.

The Chronicle also announces that Jason Crabb, a major Southern Gospel Music artist who formerly traveled with his popular family group, The Crabbs, will be headlining a concert in Clinton on July 4 at 7 PM. Click on the link above for full details.

WYFF-TV Channel 4 in Greenville reports that a Greenwood, SC man was arrested after he sent a lewd invitation for sex tucked in a Bible, of all places.

The Asheville Citizen-Times says that a number of major running events will take place around the North Carolina mountains this morning. Click on the link for places and times.

The Citizen-Times also announces that a major biker ride to benefit the family of slain N.C. State Trooper David Shawn Blanton, Jr. will be held in the mountains on July 12.

WBTV Channel 3 in Charlotte, NC reports that the mammoth Charlotte-Mecklenburg School system is eliminating 26 Assistant Principal positions in its middle and high schools.

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