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WILDFIRE
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, 6/18/08

The cost of battling a massive eastern North Carolina wildfire has topped $4 million, according to officials. Efforts continued Wednesday to put the blaze out, but firefighters are still awaiting the major rainstorm needed to extinguish the blaze. Fire command center spokesman Bruce MacDonald said about $4.1 million has been spent on the fire that is burning in and around the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, up from $3.8 million Tuesday. MacDonald said firefighters are spraying water on hotspots in the smoldering peat soil. About 350 people were assigned to the fire Wednesday. The fire has burned roughly 41,000 acres in the sparsely populated area of three eastern counties. It remains 70 percent contained.

I stopped by the Guilford County Democratic Convention to plug Wayne Goodwin For Insurance Commissioner. Ran into Sec. Elaine Marshall and….

Congressman Mel Watt. Elle enjoyed hanging out with them.

Ministers and public health officials have called on prison officials to routinely screen every inmate and treat those infected with the HIV virus, saying prisoners are impeding progress to end the spread of the disease.

Guilford County residents can soon take advantage of a free prescription drug discount card that can save them an average of 20 percent on prescription medicines.

Guilford County is offering its residents the Prescription Discount Card in conjunction with the National Association of Counties (NACo) \program. There is no cost to the county, county taxpayers or consumers to participate in the program.

The Chamber offers three special opportunities to develop leaders in Greensboro - and help those individuals connect in a deeper way with the community. After training through Other Voices, Leadership Greensboro, and Experience Greensboro, participants are more committed to the community and have a vested interest in problem-solving and community change. The Leadership Department also plays a key role in enhancing the quality of life in Greensboro because they have empowered so many individuals to be strong leaders and because they initiate powerful community conversations about diversity and cross-cultural respect.

Learn more and register for these programs by contacting:

April Garner-Sharpe
336-387-8325
asharpe@greensboro.org

Has good information!