by WCNC.com Staff WCNC.com Posted on May 6, 2013 at 12:47 PM Updated yesterday at 12:50 PM UNIONCOUNTY, N.C. — Union County leaders could soon be facing a lawsuit over how they start County Commission meetings. A group called The Freedom from Religion Foundation is warning the county to drop the opening prayer or face a lawsuit. Continue reading
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Liberty boosts SiriusXM stake above 45%
Having been stymied by the Federal Communications Commission last week in its gambit to take over Sirius XM Radio Inc., Liberty Media revealed its next move on Tuesday bumping up its stake in the companyto 45.2% from 40%. Liberty’s chief executive, Greg Maffei, told analysts in a conference call that his company had a contract in place to buy 302 million shares of SiriusXM for $650 million at $2.15 a share from undisclosed sellers. The price represents a discount to SiriusXM’s $2.17 closing price on Monday, prior to Liberty’s announcement. Continue reading
County committee to look at area health care
County officials on Tuesday ratified the formation of an ad hoc committee that is charged with providing a status report to the Board of Commissioners concerning health care access within the county and the feasibility of re-establishing urgent/emergency room care. The Cheboygan County Health Access Advisory Committee was the suggestion of Board of Commissioners Chair Linda Socha, who also proposed the appointment of seven members to the committee. Those members include Cheboygan County Administrator Jeff Lawson, who will serve as chair, as well as Cheboygan County Commissioner and registered nurse, Sue Allor; District Health Department No. Continue reading