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<title><![CDATA[Revoking bonds was an easy decision]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/sep/16/revoking-bonds-was-easy-decision/news-opinion/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Mooresville commissioners took the proper and necessary action in "calling" a developer's bonds last week because of undone work at two subdivisions.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:32:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Money and MI-Connection]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/sep/09/money-and-mi-connection/news-opinion/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[The deeper we go into the ownership of MI-Connection, the more we understand the enormous amount of money needed to operate, and grow, a communications system like this.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:56:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[While we're sleeping]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/aug/26/while-were-sleeping/news-opinion/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[The chase and subsequent manhunt that began at a Wilkes County traffic checkpoint and ended with an Iredell County sheriff's detective being wounded Tuesday morning provides a sobering reminder of the dangers confronting law enforcement officers on a daily basis.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Helmets needed at skate park, too]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/aug/12/helmets-needed-skate-park-too/news-opinion/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[	Mooresville police say they will begin enforcing the "No Bikes" rule at the town's skate park on Iredell Avenue, following complaints from parents of skateboarders.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:05:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A healthy debate]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/aug/02/healthy-debate/news-opinion/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[The August recess comes at an opportune time for members of Congress — and voters.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 02 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Deserved recognition]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/aug/01/deserved-recognition/news-opinion/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[In the brief but astonishing history of manned space exploration, a mere 500-some of the world's most accomplished scientists, educators and politicians have blasted off toward the Great Unknown.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 01 Aug 2009 21:25:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Throw your hat into the political ring]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/jul/12/throw-your-hat-political-ring/news-opinion/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[It's pretty easy to stand on the sidelines critiquing the work of our elected officials.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 12 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[An honor we all can share]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/jun/24/honor-we-all-can-share/news-opinion/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Everyone in Mooresville should be excited -- or at the very least, pleased – about our neighbor Statesville being named an All-America City.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:55:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Making sacrifices]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/jun/18/making-sacrifices/news-opinion/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[As the N.C. General Assembly continues its work to produce a balanced budget, public school districts across the state are continuing to tighten their belts in the face of fiscal unrest — and Iredell-Statesville Schools is no different.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Make a difference]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/jun/03/make-difference/news-opinion/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Why would anyone run for a seat on the Statesville City Council?]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A bright future]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/may/30/bright-future/news-opinion/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[With a small staff and scant resources, Teen Health Inc. continues to make a huge difference in the lives of at-risk adolescents.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 30 May 2009 06:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Showing we're proud]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/may/28/showing-were-proud/news-opinion/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Enthusiasm for Statesville's All-America City campaign is growing daily.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 May 2009 06:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Home, sweet home]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/may/26/home-sweet-home/news-opinion/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Last week, during a speech to some of Statesville's future leaders, Mayor Costi Kutteh issued an invitation for all those gathered to think long and hard about the place they call home.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 May 2009 06:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Leading by example ]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/may/23/leading-example/news-opinion/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Participants in the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce's 2009 Leadership Statesville program have continued an outstanding tradition of completing a worthwhile project aimed at improving the quality of life for area residents.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 23 May 2009 06:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Penny pinching pays]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/may/16/penny-pinching-pays/news-opinion/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Iredell County officials have taken no particular pleasure in the budget cuts and staffing reductions mandated by the souring economy and dwindling revenues. We're sure it's been a painful, depressing process.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 16 May 2009 06:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[They need a new home]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/may/15/they-need-new-home/news-opinion/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Have a small building or storefront you want to rent cheaply? A tight-knit group of area military veterans would love to talk to you.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 May 2009 10:17:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sharing the burden]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/may/10/sharing-burden/news-opinion/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[In an effort to offset an estimated $3 billion budget shortfall, the governor has ordered all rank-and-file state employees to take a modest pay cut between now and the end of the fiscal year.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 10 May 2009 06:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A plea for safety]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/may/01/plea-safety/news-opinion/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Most of us can only imagine the grief and worry gripping a Mooresville family after a horrific lawn mower accident maimed its youngest member, a 4-year-old boy.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 01 May 2009 12:01:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Spirit of service]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/apr/28/spirit-service/news-opinion/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Sometimes it's easy to get caught up in all the negativity in today's world and overlook the positive things happening here in our own backyard.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Out of bounds]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/apr/26/out-bounds/news-opinion/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Most members of Iredell County's legislative delegation — none of whom actually live in Iredell County — have chosen sides.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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