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Record Ice Storm Photos 2014: High Point, NC

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Thursday March 6th, High Point was hit with a severe ice storm that hadn't been seen in these parts for about a decade.  The next day thousands were without power in high point and a total of 73.677 in Guilford County alone.   My power didn't come on until midnight Saturday which left me without power for two days.  Duke Energy reported that everyone should be with power by Wednesday of this week, leaving some without power for six or seven days.   Whether it's a ice storm or a snow storm you can bet that I'll be out somewhere taking pictures.    

Moral March on Raleigh, Shaw University

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     Thousands gathered at Shaw University on Saturday February 8th, 2014 to let their voices be heard once again in protests against Governor Pat McCrory's signing of several bills that are very controversial in the state of North Carolina.   When Governor Pat McCrory was elected into office in 2012 his victory also helped give the republicans the majority in both state houses, something that hasn't happened since 1870.       In response to some of the controversial bills that the governor has signed, Moral Monday protests were organized.  Hundreds gathered every Monday for civil disobedience rallies which were held peacefully. Demonstrators entered the state legislative building with the intentions of getting arrested.  More than 900 demonstrators have been arrested since the protests began.  Religious leaders along with Rev.William Barber, head of the North Carolina chapter of  the NAACP organized the demonstrations. ...