Headline: Trump Administration Lifts Transgender Bathroom Guidance
Teaser: “National News affecting more than bathrooms today”
Story:
The Associated Press is reporting :
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has lifted federal guidelines that said transgender students should be allowed to use public school bathrooms and locker rooms matching their chosen gender identity.
The Wednesday decision is a reversal of an Obama-era directive issued in May. It will now be up to states and school districts to interpret whether federal sex discrimination law applies to gender identity.
A letter sent to schools nationwide Wednesday by the Justice and Education departments says the earlier directive caused confusion and lawsuits over how it should be applied. The new letter says the guidance is lifted, but anti-bullying safeguards will not be affected.
Although the Obama guidance was not legally binding, transgender rights advocates say it was necessary to protect students from discrimination. Opponents argued it was federal overreach.
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Headline: Blood Drive
Teaser: “Did you know that you have the power to help save a life simply by giving blood”
Story:
The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive today; the event will take place inside Morganton’s City Hall, stop by the Council Chambers area between 9am and 1:30 this evening to donate blood. Your donation stays local and could help save a life. For more information, contact Kathy Anthony at 438-5298. Donors should eat nutritiously and drink lots of fluids before donating blood.
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Headline: Marion Woman Charged With Meth
Teaser: “A Marion Woman has been arrested on serious drug charges”
Story:
49 year old Angela Naomi Howell of Marion has been charged with possession of meth, possession with intent to sell and deliver meth and maintaining a dwelling to keep a controlled substance.
The discovery came after federal probation officers searched Howell’s home; where they found 14-point-4 grams of methamphetamine, cash and drug paraphernalia.
Howell is reportedly on federal probation and is subject to warrant-less searches.
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Headline: Black History Festival
Teaser: “Take a look into local and national heritage at the Black History Festival happening this weekend”
Story:
See how history has been made on both a local and national level at the Annual Black History Festival happening this Saturday at the Collett Street Recreation Center in Morganton. The festival will take place from 10am until 4pm and include opportunities to not only learn but experience black history through entertainment, food, displays and vendors. Kenya Safari Acrobatics and Storytelling by Donna L. Washington.
The festival his hosted by the local NAACP Chapter and sponsored by The Burke Arts Council, The NC Arts Council and The City of Morganton.
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