Local News Briefs — Jan. 4

Published January 13, 2013

Local news briefs — Jan. 4

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Ewell K.T. Martin IV, also known as Tyler Martin, 20, of Smith Kramer Street, was arrested on drug and firearms charges after officers, who responded to the 3:24 a.m. crash at King Church Avenue and Meandering Creek Street, discovered $ 600 and more …
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Strokes among those younger than 55 are a growing phenomenon

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… rose by more than 60 percent between 1993 and 2005. Kissela's research focused on Ohio and Kentucky, but he said the findings "likely reflect what's happening nationally." … He was not overweight, did not smoke, use drugs, or have diabetes. It …
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Brazilian crack addicts to be forcibly committed

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SAO PAULO (AP) — Officials in Brazil's most populous state say they will start forcing adult crack addicts to go to rehabilitation centers in an effort to curb growing use of the drug. The Sao Paulo state plan was announced Thursday and is scheduled …
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