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Tuesday, July 08, 2008

Top News From the Western Carolinas for 7/8/08

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

Fox Carolina reports that bond has been set for Amanda Smith, the mother who made national news for allegedly killing her 7-year-old son after telling police that a car hijacker smothered the boy.

WBTV has released updated information on the funeral of former U.S. Senator Jesse Helms of North Carolina, which will be tomorrow rather than today as previously reported.

The Watauga Democrat has important information on one of the most popular mountain destinations in North Carolina's 'high country'--Grandfather Mountain. The newspaper also announces the annual farm tour in the high country which highlights the area's specialty, organic, and commercial agricultural industry.

The Gaffney Ledger reports that a prison escapee from the Cherokee County town of Blacksburg, SC has been apprehended by police.

The Ledger also announces that nationally known South Gospel music artists The Hoppers will appear in two major concerts at Limestone College in Gaffney.

Barack Obama had been scheduled for an appearance on Monday in Charlotte, but the event had to be postponed due to a forced landing of his aircraft.

GoUpstate reports that the town of Greer, SC has a new doggie park called 'Six Wags of Greer K-9 Fun Park,' and apparently the idea is catching on quickly as dog lovers travel from miles around to bring their beloved pets to the park.

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