FBI probe into commissioners done MONROE — A federal investigation into wrongdoing by three Union County commissioners has apparently turned up nothing. Today's News Members of the Stallings Stars perform in front of a full house as they sing and dance during the presentation of “This Joint is Jumpin!” The show, led by Stallings Elementary music teacher Kristin Hinds, was a sellout and the school was not able to accommodate everyone who wanted to attend Thursday night. Money raised from ticket sales will buy musical instruments for the school. The joint is jumpin' Schools give back $1.5 million Union County schools must give $1.5 million back to the state by Dec. 19. Christmas Bureau needs donations MONROE — The Union County Christmas Bureau is in great need of sponsors for families, children, and general donations of toys, food and coats, according to a press release from the county. County Christmas parade is Sunday MONROE — The police siren sounds, children squeal and heads turn in great anticipation of the start of the annual Union County Christmas Parade. More News...   Today's Op/Ed NC hits 70% turnout of registered voters Obama, Hagan and Perdue each led after Early Voting, then lost on Election Day More Op/Ed...   Entertainment Bruce Willis wants cash back from Malaysia company Madonna, Ritchie granted preliminary divorce AP Top Entertainment News At 6:12 a.m. EST Surprise! Violinist Shaham gets Avery Fisher Prize Former Sen. Fred Thompson plans return to acting Dr Pepper to deliver on its free-soda promise Microsoft lets Zune music subscribers keep tunes Pensions frozen at Random House Inc. Sean Stewart settles case over fight The 10 movies you shouldn't watch online Nation World Bush effigy burned in anti-US protest in Baghdad Bush calls stricken Mukasey at hospital to chat Oil rises from 3-year low as stocks rebound Witness recalls last messages in MySpace hoax case UN expects new peacekeepers in Congo in weeks Lawyers attack prosecutor who had Cheney indicted Disputed Senate ballots hold key to Minn. win Madonna, Ritchie granted preliminary divorce Kenya: Somali pirates make $150M in a year Automakers need to make case for government aid Sports Jackets at home against unfamiliar foe in second round MARSHVILLE — Historically, Forest Hills High has been placed in the West bracket for the football playoffs, and have played a lot of familiar teams over the years. Mavs have rematch with Wonders in second round MARVIN — There's no question senior Diego Lawrence is the biggest offensive threat for the Marvin Ridge High football team, heading into tonight's second-round playoff game at A.L. Brown, and the statistics prove it. AP Wire Video Health/Med Shuttle, astronauts prep for mid-mission reboost Pill as good as chemo on lung cancer, but costlier HIV tests not yet as routine as cholesterol checks Teen lives 4 months with no heart, leaves hospital Study: Banning fast-food TV ads could dent obesity Surgeon who did first US heart transplant dies Doctors transplant windpipe with stem cells Panel urges revised warning on facial filler risks Ginkgo fails to prevent Alzheimer's in large study Study puts a total on diabetes cost: $218 billion Business Wire Heinz 2nd-quarter profit rises Greece: economy to slow to 2.7 pct growth in 2009 FTSE-100 up 27.94 at 3,902.93 A tough auto market? Not if you're a Maserati exec Russia's Alfa denounces court order to sell stakes Bank of New York Mellon to cut 1,800 jobs Honda to cut global output amid slowing demand Germany to borrow an extra euro8 billion in 2009 JPMorgan to cut 10 pct of investment bank staff European, Asian markets rebound despite US losses

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