New Dole ad causing quite a stir. Democratic Senate candidate Kay Hagan demanding that incumbent Senator Elizabeth Dole stop running a new political ad that exposes the challenger's ties to an atheist political action group.
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Dole ad: 'Godless Kay Hagan' www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb_k9qCxhGo
The death toll from a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in southwest Pakistan has risen to at least 200. More than 12,000 people were made homeless by the quake…having to spend the night outside in near freezing temps. http://cnnwire.blogs.cnn.com/
Rebel forces have declared an unstable ‘cease-fire’ on Wednesday after four days of fighting in the eastern section of the African nation of Congo. The UN calling the humanitarian situation in Congo “very alarming,” saying more than 50,000 people have been displaced. There have been reports of fighting at the Congo – Rwandan border. http://cnnwire.blogs.cnn.com/
A series of nine near-simultaneous explosions ripped through crowded areas in four districts of northeastern India. At least 54 people were killed, while another 224 were wounded in the blasts. CNN
Venezuela’s first satellite has roared into space from a launching pad in China. The tele-communications satellite will allow rural communities in Venezuela access educational and medical information. The satellite is designed to last 15 years. http://cnnwire.blogs.cnn.com/
A 500-Pound Pumpkin has been donated to Brenner Children’s Hospitalby Ronald Keeton of Eastbend. The pumpkin was delivered to Brenner yesterday and will be on display beside the interactive wall on the seventh floor through Friday.
U2 frontman and activist Bono is hopeful that next week's US presidential election provides a great opportunity to "relaunch Brand USA.” Bono, speaking to a group of Starbuck’s employees in New Orleans for a leadership conference, has been a leading advocate for Africa; drawing attention to issues ranging from poverty and hunger to HIV-AIDS. BTW: Bono didn't endorse either candidate for president. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081030/D944PRNG0.html
Republican VP Candidate Sarah Palin is coming back to North Carolina. Governor Palin making a campaign stop at the Fairgrounds in Raleigh this Saturday afternoon. Free Ticket info: www.johnmccain.com/ste/eventrsvp.aspx?guid=c62c0d92-fec6-432b-b489-f7c6cd8e0157
Early Voting continues through this Saturday (Nov 01) Worth the Wait: Expect a 30 to 60 minute wait in some Early Voting locations. Specific details about ‘Early Voting’ plus Voter Guides on the News Blog under 'Election 2008'. ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, November 4th .
Dave Odom has accepted an administrative position at Guildford College. Odom, former head basketball coach at Wake Forest University and East Carolina, will work primarily on fundraising and boosting enrollment. Odom attended Guilford College back in the 1960s.
The Philadelphia Phillies are now World Series CHAMPS! Philies over the Rays in a three inning Game 5 last night…4 - 3.
