Archives: 2008

Proper medical precautions for the storm

videoNo matter the strength of Hanna, medical professionals say if you’re on any kind of medicine, or use a medical device, you need to be prepared for the effects of the storm.

Fort Bragg to take part of pilot to convert waste

FORT BRAGG — Fort Bragg has been selected to take part in a national pilot program to convert wood chips and cardboard into diesel fuel. The Army post is one of six installations that will take part in the two-year program sponsored by the Defense Energy Security Command. Fort Bragg’s environmental chief Dave Heins said Wednesday the post always is…

Doctor: Violent shaking caused NC baby’s death

WINSTON-SALEM — A doctor says a North Carolina infant that died in June 2006 had a skull fracture and bleeding in his brain after he was violently shaken. The Winston-Salem Journal reports that Dr. Thomas Nakagawa testified Wednesday that 16-month-old Jamal Markes Shepard also had a bruise on his forehead, a broken arm, brain swelling and bleeding in his eyes….

NC infant death rate, number of births increase

RALEIGH — North Carolina officials say the state’s infant mortality rate increased 5 percent in 2007, one year after falling to its lowest level in state history. The Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday that North Carolina’s infant death rate inched up to an average 8.5 deaths per 1,000 babies born as compared to 8.1 in 2006. The…

NC sends tax bill to 2 charged in marijuana case

ASHEVILLE — The state of North Carolina has sent a $88,866 tax bill to two people charged with marijuana offenses after Buncombe County authorities seized 114 plants this summer. Darwin Bisping is a pizza delivery driver who was charged with manufacturing marijuana and trafficking in July after the plants were found at his Asheville home. Housemate Jennifer McCart also was…

Baked Pears

2 Bartlett pears, or other variety of your choice 2 tbsp raisins, preferably golden 1 tbsp nuts, walnuts or peanuts preferably 1 tbsp sugar (white or brown) 1 tsp lemon juice 2 tbsp boiling water Slice pears in half horizontally and remove the seed. Combine all other ingredients except water and place in the pear cavity. Place pear halves in…

Sugar Snap Peas

1 bag sugar snaps 1 cup diced bell peppers and onions (these can be bought pre-cut in the produce section of most supermarkets) 2 tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste 1 1/2 tsp pepper, or to taste Microwave sugar snap peas according to the directions while sauteing peppers and onions in olive oil. Top sugar snaps…

Corn Pudding

1/2 cup milk 1 egg 2 tbsp flour 1 tsp sugar 1 16 ounce can creamed corn 1/2 stick butter melted, or 3 tbsp oil Combine all ingredients together and pour into a 1 quart casserole dish that has been sprayed with pan coating. Bake at 375 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until set. Watch for browning and cover with…

Pesto Baked Chicken

Chicken: 1 whole chicken 2 tbsp prepared pesto (store-bought, or homemade from recipe below) 1 navel orange, sliced in half horizontally 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp salt Remove the gizzards and the strip of fat at the base of the spine from the interior of the chicken. Gently slide a small spoon in between the breast…