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A Polk County deputy's vehicle is taken away after the deputy was involved in a single vehicle wreck on Chesnee Road around 8:45a.m. while responding to a breaking and entry in progress call. The deputy, who was trapped in his vehicle, was airlifted from the scene. (MIKE DIRKS/TIMES-NEWS)
A Polk County deputy was responding to a breaking and entering in progress call when his vehicle went off the side of the road at about 8:45 a.m..
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Edneyville residents invited to public meet
A public input session for residents of the Edneyville community is set for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, at Edneyville Elementary School.
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Benefit sale is from 8 to 5 p.m. today and Saturday at United Energy, between Burger King and I-26 in Naples. Indoor sale. Information: 450-4309.

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Stars come out
Rick Price blazes to first round lead at BMW Charity Pro-Am.
Bagwell, Sims honored at Kiwanis All-Stars
Henderson County civic group recognizes area athletes at luncheon on Thursday.
State 3-A, 1-A track meets this weekend
Athletes to gather at North Carolina A&T University this weekend.

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Special poems for special moms
Dear Readers: Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful moms in the world. Please remember them today - and every day. Each year, we receive dozens of poems from readers who ask us to print them on Mother's Day. Here are a few for your enjoyment.
Downtown lofts offer modern conveniences, too
Preserving the past, yet bringing in new creature comforts and conveniences were priorities for two couples who recently renovated lofts in downtown Hendersonville.

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Opinion

Drawing the line to protect kids
I watched the Today show this morning. Meredith Vieira was interviewing two sets of parents from that Texas fundamental Mormon compound that has had it’s children confiscated by the state.
Actions speak louder than words
To The Editor: A recent editorial states that the county commissioners have ignored the comprehensive plan three times since July.
No Child Left Behind, failed law
Let the word go out from the mountains to Washington and everywhere in between. No Child Left Behind is a failed law that attempts to test all students as if they're of equal abilities. It unfairly penalizes schools with large handicapped populations.

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Business

BofA CEO: Changes coming
CHARLOTTE - The head of the nation's largest consumer bank said Thursday the country's ongoing economic downturn will accelerate consolidation across the banking industry.
High Interest
Autobell Car Wash Inc., America's third largest full-service car wash chain, headquartered in Charlotte, received the prestigious Community Service Leadership Award at the International Carwash Association's annual convention held in Orlando, Fla. Autobell was recognized for its strong commitment to the civic and environmental well-being of the
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Slide show: New photos from Kennedy Center
Check out the new photo gallery from Kennedy Center. (more)

Send us your band photos
More Kennedy Center band coverage on the way (more)

Stomach bug strikes 10 on way home
Band limps home after winning gold award at prestigious event. (more)

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