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Judge orders Rowan (N.C.) commissioners to stop praying as lawsuit proceeds

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The Salisbury Post GREENSBORO — A federal judge has ordered Rowan County commissioners to stop sectarian prayers before meetings while a lawsuit over the practice makes its way through the courts. In an order filed today, Judge James A. Beatty Jr. granted a motion submitted on behalf of three complainants who said their rights were…

Resolution says North Carolina has power to establish official religion

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By Andrew Dunn RALEIGH — Two Rowan County lawmakers drew nationwide attention Wednesday for pushing a resolution that says North Carolina and its counties and towns have the right to establish an official religion. Rep. Carl Ford, a Republican from China Grove, and Salisbury Republican Rep. Harry Warren filed the measure this week as Rowan…

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