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“The Haitians Are Leading The Way”

American Red Cross volunteer Winnie Romeril returned from Haiti this past weekend after spending two weeks working on relief efforts there. Read about why she says investing in disaster preparedness in Haiti will save money in the long run.


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Latino community collects $40,000 for Haiti relief

On Sunday, the Latino community came together with Compare Foods, Jesus Ministry Inc., Norsan Radio Group and Alex Ruiz Productions to collect funds during a radio-thon at the Compare Foods Supermarkets in Charlotte, Monroe and Gastonia. The events raised more than $40,000, all of which will go toward helping the people in Haiti.

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Memorial for Robert Fechner

01.20.2010

Cornelius, NC -- Col. Fechner, 67, former CEO of the Carolinas Blood Region, left on his journey to heaven on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 from the Levine-Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.

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