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Nefertiti

Jan 24, 2012 at 9:02 pm

President Obama’s State Of The Union Address

President Obama’s State Of The Union Address

What are your Thoughts on President Obama’s State of the Union Address ?
Follow us on twitter @thelightnc and see what @neneterri had to say.

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Melissa Wade

Oct 17, 2011 at 1:09 pm

On Air Schedule

President Obama Brings Bus Tour To NC.

President Obama Brings Bus Tour To NC.

 President Obama landed in Asheville this morning with plans to speak to students at West Wilkes High School.

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Melissa Wade

Sep 2, 2011 at 11:18 am

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Oprah Live On Facebook – Thursday!

Oprah Live On Facebook – Thursday!

Thursday Sept. 8th is a busy day…  NFL season kicks off, President Obama address Congress and Oprah talks live on Facebook…

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Melissa Wade

Apr 25, 2011 at 11:07 am

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FEMA Going Door To Door To Inform Tornado Victims Of Assistance

FEMA Going Door To Door To Inform Tornado Victims Of Assistance

FEMA workers are hitting the streets to visit homes and give information on assistance to those affected by the tornadoes.

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Sha'Linda Jeanine

Mar 11, 2011 at 12:26 pm

President Obama And First Lady: Bullying Prevention [VIDEO]

President Obama And First Lady: Bullying Prevention [VIDEO]

President Obama and the First Lady talk about bullying and the growing movement, led by young people, to make our communities places where young people can thrive:

(WhiteHouse.Org) While it may not always be in the headlines, bullying is an issue that affects every young person in America, and we all have a responsibility to do something about it.

Learn more about the

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Jerry Smith

Feb 3, 2011 at 5:23 pm

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President Obama Speaks at National Prayer Breakfast

President Obama Speaks at National Prayer Breakfast

“I pray that God will show me and all of us the limits of our understanding and open our ears and our hearts to our brothers and sisters with different points of view, that such reminders of our shared hopes and our shared dreams and our shared limitations as children of God will reveal a way forward that we can travel together,” 

- President Obama

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Reg Foster

Feb 1, 2011 at 10:24 am

Obama, Big Business Team To Aid Entrepreneurs

Obama, Big Business Team To Aid Entrepreneurs

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — A campaign to promote new businesses and create jobs, bringing together government agencies and businesses such as Intel and IBM, was launched Monday by the Obama administration.

The Startup America Partnership aims to support overall entrepreneurship — with a focus on high-growth, job-creating industries such as clean energy, medicine, advanced manufacturing and information technology.

From the private sector, the partnership said Intel

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Jerry Smith

Jan 13, 2011 at 1:18 am

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President Obama’s Prayers And Support At Tucson Memorial [VIDEO]

President Obama’s Prayers And Support At Tucson Memorial [VIDEO]

President Obama addresses nearly 14,000 people at the University of Arizona in Tucson, calling for unity and service in the wake of the shooting on Saturday. The president also relayed the good news that, earlier today, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has opened her eyes for the first time since being shot.

The President speaks at a memorial event for the victims of the tragic shooting in Arizona, “Together We Thrive: Tucson and America.”

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Truitt O'Neal

Dec 27, 2010 at 3:17 pm

Juan Williams Says Palin Could Not Match Obama Intellectually

Juan Williams Says Palin Could Not Match Obama Intellectually

Washington — Juan Williams hit out at Sarah Palin on “Fox News Sunday,” saying she could not match President Obama intellectually.

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Sha'Linda Jeanine

Dec 15, 2010 at 7:50 pm

3 Reasons Why The Healthy Hunger-Free Act Is Good For Our Kids

3 Reasons Why The Healthy Hunger-Free Act Is Good For Our Kids

This week, President Obama signed the Healthy Hunger-Free Act into law.  First Lady Michelle Obama spearheaded this campaign which falls in line with her  movement, “Let’s Move” which is a nationwide campaign to address the alarming childhood obesity rates in our nation so we can raise a healthier generation of kids.

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