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North Carolina voters Tuesday chose at least nine Republicans to represent the state in the U.S. Congress, electing a 13-member delegation whose makeup is vastly different as a result of new district boundaries that made certain the flip from the current Democratic majority.
Unofficial results showed Republicans were winning seats held by two Democratic incumbents who chose retirement over seeking re-election. That included Republican George Holding of Raleigh, who was poised to take the seat held now by Democrat Brad Miller.
Another Democratic incumbent, two-term Congressman Larry Kissell, lost in the 8th District to Republican Richard Hudson .
And in a fourth race that was being watched nationally because of its expected closeness, incumbent U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre, a Democrat, and David Rouzer, a two-term Republican state senator, are headed to a recount in the 7th District. Merely 507 votes separated the candidates, according to unofficial results.
McIntyre has held the seat for 16 years, but Republican lawmakers changed the district after the 2010 census to include more Republicans in a more compact area of the southeastern part of the state. The race became one of the most expensive in the nation, with millions spent on both sides to influence the outcome.
The strong GOP showing in North Carolina was helping Republicans nationally in their effort to keep control of the House of Representatives.
More of the delegation will be generally representing the Republican point of view now on taxes and spending, on social issues, David McLennan, a professor of political science at William Peace University in Raleigh, said Tuesday.
An unusual advantage
Democrats held seven or eight of the 13 seats from North Carolina in each of the past three terms of Congress, with a current 7-6 majority of the delegation.
That will change in January.
The last time Republicans controlled the delegation easily was after the 1994 election, which gave the GOP an 8-4 margin. That majority was gone two years later. Prior to that, Republicans had not dominated the states congressional delegation since right after the Civil War.
McLennan said that a greater number of North Carolina Republicans in Congress will mean the states delegation as a whole will be pursuing a different set of goals and policies, likely in concert with House Speaker John Boehner and other Republicans who control the House.
Speaker Boehner will have more colleagues and more allies from North Carolina to support what he is trying to do, McLennan said.
A Republican ... cant lose
Nowhere was Tuesdays change more apparent than in the 13th District, which includes parts of Raleigh.
Miller, the incumbent, decided not to run after new boundary lines were drawn that, among other changes, extended the district west into reliably Republican regions. As a result, the Republican primary was a bruising contest between Holding, the former top federal prosecutor for the eastern part of the state, and Wake County commission chairman Paul Coble.
The general election, pitting Holding against little known Democrat Charles Malone, was almost an afterthought.
The district is drawn now in such a way that a Republican almost cant lose it, and a Democrat cant win it, Holding said in an interview.
By 8 p.m. Tuesday, less than a half hour after the polls closed, Holding was cautiously celebrating victory at the Velvet Cloak Inn on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, with returns showing him with more than 60 percent of the vote. He ended up winning 57 to 43 percent, according to unofficial results.
Just because the election is over doesnt mean any problems have been solved, Holding said. Im looking forward to going to Washington to preach the same message I have been for the past 16 months, which is to tackle the debt and start creating jobs.
Kenneth Fernandez, an assistant professor of political science at Elon University and director of the Elon Poll, said many voters might not notice a huge change, though there will be differences with a loss in seniority and the new members starting fresh in committees.
Fernandez said research shows that members of Congress, no matter their party, focus first on serving constituents, and that wont change.
What has changed, he said, is the dynamics of the electorate due to redistricting into one that favors Republicans.
There really was just one really competitive district, he said. If you are a Democrat and all of a sudden you are represented by a Republican, you might not be thrilled. But their No. 1 priority is still going to be the service part of the job to the constituency.
A good example of the effect of redistricting was in the 2nd District, where two years ago Renee Ellmers unseated a seven-term incumbent, Bob Etheridge, with only 49.47 percent of the vote.
On Tuesday, Ellmers cruised to victory Tuesday by more than 45,000 votes over Democrat Steve Wilkins.
Wilkins congratulated her on the win. He said he understood from the beginning that the way the district was drawn might be too much to overcome.
If you look at the congressional races, theyre shaping up the way redistricting intended them to, Wilkins said.
Another Democratic incumbent, two-term Congressman Larry Kissell, lost in the 8th District to Republican Richard Hudson.
Kissell, who beat an incumbent in 2008, saw his district shifted to include Republican areas of Randolph, Rowan and Davidson counties and most observers gave him no chance of winning. In 2008 and 2010, Kissell won with at least 53 percent of the vote.
But Tuesday, it was Hudson, who has been a campaign aide to several Republicans and was a congressional aide to three House members, gaining 53 percent of the vote.
McIntyre leading
But it wasnt yet clear whether the GOP tide would extend to the closely watched 7th District.
Some estimates put the spending on ads and vote-getting efforts in the race at more than $8 million, as much money as is spent in the top statewide races in North Carolina. Analysts noted that McIntyre took some positions that were considered to be to the right of Rouzers.
Staff writer Aliana Ramos contributed to this report.
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Jen Perry, of The Open Door's food pantry in Gloucester, has a knack for creating fun and flavorful meals that are chock-full of seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Her recipes feature vegetables and fruits that might make some children turn away their noses. With a little creativity, Perry shows us how to make endless meals that children will want to try.
Even though it is a little out of the ordinary, this recipe for a banana and almond butter quesadilla is simple to prepare. It's almost too simple. Just mix, spread, and toast. The beauty of most of Perry's dishes is their simplicity.
The quesadilla is so easy to make, you may want to have your kids in the kitchen. They can help by spreading the butter on the wraps, or mixing the ingredients.
Perry believes it is important to involve children in the preparation of their food. By allowing them to prepare their own meals, children become invested in their food and are more likely to eat it. They also learn about the benefits of eating healthy, ensuring they develop a healthy relationship with a vast variety of foods.
This quesadilla is good for any meal or shared as a pick-me-up snack. The potassium in the banana will provide energy.
For those who have gluten intolerance, Perry's recipe can easily be altered. The only ingredient that needs to be changed is the wrap. Rather than using a whole-wheat wrap, try gluten free bread. For another simple variation, try substituting almond butter for peanut butter. Either way you have a delicious snack, or dessert.
Banana Quesadilla
2 tablespoons almond or peanut butter
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
4 ounces (half block) cream cheese
1 banana
1 whole wheat tortilla
1 tablespoon butter
1. Mix almond or peanut butter with honey, cinnamon and cream cheese.
2. Spread a couple of tablespoons of the mixture on the tortilla wrap.
3. Peel banana and slice length wise.
4. Place bananas on half of the tortilla, then fold the other half over the banana slices.
4. Grease pan with butter, and toast the quesadilla until golden brown.
Recipe courtesy of Jen Perry of The Open Door's food pantry in Gloucester, MA, 2012.

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August 2, 2014
Steward Temple AME Church would like to invite you to their
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July 30, 2014
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - The presidents of the state's research
universities discussed with lawmakers how they are dealing with
nearly $29 million in combined state budget cuts.
University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto and University of
Louisville President James Ramsey testified Thursday before the
House Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education to discuss their
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Capilouto said UK has achieved $118 million in savings since
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Ramsey said U of L has a $1 billion private fundraising goal
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12/29/2013 | MSHA Athletic Center (Johnson City, TN) | Attendance: 2462
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Sunday, December 29, 2013
The Valparaiso men's basketball team sliced a 23-point deficit early in the second half down to seven points on two occasions, but could get no closer as East Tennessee State earned a 73-62 victory over the Crusaders Sunday evening in Johnson City, Tenn.
Coming out of the locker room trailing 42-21, the Crusaders started the second half with a lineup of LaVonte Dority (Chicago, Ill./Foreman [USF]), Lexus Williams (Chicago, Ill./Marist), Alec Peters (Washington, Ill./Washington), David Chadwick (Charlotte, N.C./Hargrave Military Academy [Rice]) and Vashil Fernandez (Kingston, Jamaica/Princeton Day [Md.] Academy). The quintet would surrender the first two points of the half on a pair of free throws just over a minute in before putting together a run.
The spurt started with a dunk by Fernandez off a feed from Williams. Two possessions later, the freshman point guard nailed a 3-pointer and followed the next possession with a driving layup to cut the deficit to 44-28, forcing an ETSU timeout.
The stoppage scarcely slowed down the Valpo run, as out of the timeout, Chadwick came up with a steal and Dority finished the ensuing possession with a basket at the rim, followed by a Chadwick turnaround jumper to make it 44-32. Two possessions later, Peters tallied a steal and hit Dority on the break, who completed an old-fashioned 3-point play to cut the margin to single digits at 44-35 with 13:19 to play, closing out a 14-0 run.
The Buccaneers scored on each of their next three possessions to push the lead back to 13 points, but Peters drained a triple to keep Valpo in the game and Williams found Fernandez for another inside basket. Following an ETSU 3-pointer, the Crusaders drew fouls on each of their next two trips, with Dority and Peters both converting their pairs of free throws to bring the Crusaders within 54-47 with 8:48 to go.
The lead would hover between nine and 11 points for the next few minutes before a layup by Jubril Adekoya (Tinley Park, Ill./Andrew) made it 60-53 with 5:17 to play. ETSU scored the next seven points over a span of 3:30 to stretch the lead back out to 14 points, however, and the Crusaders were unable to move any closer than the final margin in the endgame.
Valpo scored on each of its first two offensive trips on Sunday on layups from Dority and Adekoya, but would then go without a field goal for more than seven minutes. ETSU would lead by double figures at the first time at the 10:00 mark, going ahead 18-8. The Bucs' Jalen Riley scored eight straight points over a span of just 1:14 to give ETSU a 29-12 lead, and after Dority drained a 3-pointer to make it 29-18 with 4:15 to go in the half, ETSU closed the first half on a 13-3 run.
Dority led the Crusaders with 14 points, but was just 1-of-6 from deep as Valpo shot just 4-of-19 (21.1%) as a team from downtown. Peters scored 13 points and came up one board shy of a double-double with nine rebounds.
Meanwhile, Fernandez posted his second career double-double, finishing with 10 points, a career-high 14 rebounds and three blocked shots. The junior played the entire second half and posted 10 points and nine rebounds in the second half alone. The efforts of Fernandez and Peters led Valpo to a 45-28 edge on the glass over the Bucs. Williams tied for game-high honors with five assists.
Riley led East Tennessee State (7-6) with 19 points off the bench, while Rashawn Rembert added 16 points. ETSU shot 47.6% (10-of-21) from beyond the 3-point line and scored 27 points off 24 Crusader turnovers, tallying 14 steals, led by five from A.J. Merriweather.
Valparaiso (8-7) opens Horizon League play after the calendar turns to 2014, hosting UIC at the ARC at 7:05 p.m. Thursday evening, January 2. The game can be seen live exclusively on ESPN3.com, and as always, can be heard on the Valpo Sports Radio Network. Links for the live video and audio, as well as live stats, will be available at ValpoAthletics.com.


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The first three years of The Greenbrier Classic Badges for Charity program has generated over $290,000 that benefited over 150 nonprofit organizations. The Greenbrier Classic will continue the Badges for Charity Program for 2013.
The Beckley Area Foundation, a registered Badges for Charity nonprofit, is now selling badges for the fourth annual Greenbrier Classic golf tournament, an official PGA TOUR FedExCup event taking place July 1-7.
It's easier than ever to support your favorite registered charitable organization. When you buy your Weekly Badge, a percentage of the sale will come directly to the Beckley Area Foundation or another registered non-profit. If purchasers select BAF, they can designate which of the Foundation's 372 funds should receive the proceeds by calling the BAF office at 304-253-3806.
Please visit www.greenbrierclassic.com and follow these simple steps: 1.) Select Buy Badges for Charity; 2.) Choose badge type; 3.) Designate the Beckley Area Foundation or your favorite charity; and 4.) Notify BAF which fund you wish to benefit from your purchase.
You can support endowments for the Women's Resource Center, the Beckley Art Group, our YMCA, Beckley Little League, Just For Kids, the Youth Museum, Hospice of Southern WV, United Way of Southern WV, the Beckley Concert Association, the American Red Cross, a host of scholarship funds, the unrestricted pool for the benefit of the Community Grant Program, or dozens of other worthwhile area nonprofits.
There is a badge for every budget, ranging from $199 to $5,000, and all include passes to each day of the tournament and tickets to the Greenbrier Classic Concert Series with Kenny Chesney as one of the headliners.
The Badges for Charity program will help make a tremendous impact in our communities by once again generating hundreds of thousands of dollars for eligible nonprofits in West Virginia, Virginia and across the country.


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Patience and skill reward Judy with a largemouth bass.
Mindy catches a bass during the Angler Adventures class.
A BOW participant receives help for a troublesome baitcasting reel from Angler Adventures instructor Hunter Gross.
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