A man charged with raping and killing a 5-year-old North Carolina girl was expected in court Friday, a day after authorities revealed what they believed happened to her in her final days.

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The first county-by-county survey of obesity reflects past studies that show the rate of obesity is highest in the Southeast and Appalachia.

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This marks the third consecutive year that three teams from the Dogwood advanced to postseason play. Each year, both Gretna and Appomattox advanced in Division 2, and Altavista replaces William Campbell as the Dogwood representative in Division 1.

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