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NC soldiers say goodbye
Almost 4,000 North Carolina National Guard soldiers have now left for a year-long deployment to Iraq. They're part of the state's largest guard unit, and the last few battalions said goodbye to their families in the Charlotte area over the weekend.  WFAE's Julie Rose sent this report from a ceremony in Monroe.
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Kissell supporters board bus for DC swearing-in
About 40 local Democrats are boarding a bus this morning bound for Washington, D.C. They're a few weeks early for the Presidential Inauguration, but just in time for another swearing-in.  WFAE's Julie Rose reports.
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NC's pollution control plans set in motion this month
The North Carolina Division of Air Quality has scheduled several hearings this month on how communities throughout the state can meet stricter federal air quality standards.  WFAE's Simone Orendain explains.
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Charlotte-area families bid farewell to Guard soldiers
The last few farewell ceremonies are taking place this weekend for soldiers in North Carolina's largest National Guard unit – and they're happening in the Charlotte area.  WFAE's Julie Rose reports.
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Lost a job, but discovered Charlotte is home
Collapsing markets, lost jobs, crumbling companies and houses that won't sell. For many people, 2008 was a turbulent year they're happy to bid farewell.  Among them is Charlotte writer Jenny Van Stone, who offers this perspective on change and starting fresh. 
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State launches health coverage for high risk patients
Tomorrow is the start of a new year, and a new option for people without health insurance in North Carolina.  WFAE's Julie Rose reports.
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