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SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 2012

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Newcomer Rick Baker takes Hannitys slot at WSIC

BY BETHANY FULLER
jfuller@statesville.com

Local Radio

The man behind the new show on WSIC 1400 AM is trying to change the tone of conservative talk radio. Earlier this week, North Carolina newcomer Rick Baker replaced Sean Hannitys syndicated program at the Statesville radio station. Im having fun getting to know the people here, he said. In order to garner interest in the show and to highlight local issues, Baker said he plans to do different activities to gain a rst-person perspective on different topics. In a recent story about the homeless, Baker stood on the side of a road with a sign stating he was homeless and looking for work.

Baker has been on and off the talk radio airwaves since the 1990s. His rst stint was on KIQX in Durango, Colo., to promote the newspapers he owned. He later started another show in San Diego, where he wrote his latest book, The Tears of a Father. When Baker and his wife moved to North Carolina earlier this year, Baker received a call from WSIC owner Mark Sanger about the possibility of starting a show on the station. Sanger said the show has been well-received so far. He said WSIC originally tried to arrange an agreement with Hannity to air the show in sections before and after The Rick Baker Show, but was unable to come to an agreement. The show is more popular

than Baker originally expected. He said he gets around 50 calls a show, and 20 would be considered a good response. Like many, Baker is unhappy with the direction of the country. While he describes his show as heated, he said he doesnt place the blame on a single person. I really believe the nation as a whole has been divided to conservatives versus the liberals, he said. People are ready to snap. Lets unite as best we can about intelligent issues. Baker said hes a conservative, but he is more interested in educating people on the facts than riling them up. I just want them to know what they believe, he said. The Rick Baker Show is on from 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Rick Baker talks about his new radio program on WSIC. Bakers program from 3-6 p.m. replaced the Sean Hannity program that the station used to air. Baker hopes to provide a strong voice in politics that challenges the views and arguments of both conservatives and liberals.

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Pageant Queens

N.C. Department of Transportation crews will close both lanes of I-40 West in Iredell County overnight tonight for bridge construction. Both lanes of I-40 West will be closed at mile marker 148 starting at 7 p.m. tonight until 9 a.m. Sunday. In addition, one of two lanes will be closed on I-40 West between mile markers 148 and 146 until 12 p.m. Sunday. During both closures,

Upcoming Closures I-40 lane closures motorists are advised to deck with a latex contake the following posted crete overlay. Additional this weekend detour route: night and weekend lane
From I-40 West, take exit 148. Turn left at the top of the ramp onto U.S. 64/Garner Bagnal Blvd. Drive 1.3 miles, then turn right onto U.S. 70/ Hickory Highway. Drive 2.9 miles, then turn right onto Stamey Farm Road. Continue one mile on Stamey Farm Road then turn left onto the entrance ramp for I-40 West. Crews will be replacing the existing I-40 bridge

closures will be required over the next month, with all work being weather permitting.

Tag ofce closed for holiday

The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles license tag ofce at 121 W. Water St., Statesville will be closed July 4-6 in recognition of the Independence Day holiday.
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Clockwise from top left are: Miss Statesville Jordan Rager is shown in her evening gown; Statesvilles Outstanding Teen Kristalyn Gill is shown in her interview outt; Miss Statesville Outstanding Teen Reagan Robinson is shown in her party dress; and Miss Statesville Carolina Princess Maddie Love is shown in her party dress.

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2013 Porsche Boxster

Miss Statesville will compete for state crown in Raleigh next week
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Youre invited to join us for a special unveiling of the all new 2013 Porsche Boxster.
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Miss Statesville, Jordan Rager, will compete in the Miss North Carolina Pageant next week in Raleigh. Rager will compete in gown and onstage question on Monday, swimsuit on Tuesday, talent on Wednesday and Interview on Friday. Statesvilles Outstanding Teen, Kristalyn Gill, will participate in the North Caorlina Outstanding Teenager Pageant, also in Raleigh next week. Her schedule is the following: Interview on Sunday, talent on Monday, gown and on-stage question on Tuesday and tness on Wednesday. Maddie Love, Miss Statesvilles Carolina Princess, and Reagen Robinson, Miss Statesville Outstanding Teens Carolina Princess, will compete in party dress each

night and talent on Thursday. The nal nights of competition are Thursday and Saturday. The Outstanding Teen nals are Thursday with the Miss nals on Saturday. To attend the Miss N.C. Pageant or for ticket information, call Danny Davis at 704-873-2736 or 704 880-3560. Contestants in the Miss Statesville 2013 pageant will have their pictures made June 24 at the Statesville Chamber of Commerce. Any Iredell County female age 17-23 may still register by calling Davis. The deadline for registration is June 30. There is not charge to enter and each participant will receive $150 in scholarship money. The winner will receive at least $2,500. Committee members and sponsors also are sought.

Date: Thursday, June 28, 2012 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM RSVP: To (828) 270-7675 or email tingle@paramountauto.com Hors Doeuvres and beverages will be served.

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Local Briefs Market to celebrate 14 years

The Evening Farmers Market will celebrate its 14th season at 4 p.m. June 21 at Pecan Park in Statesville. The Celtic Echoes will play Scottish and Irish music during the market and there will be cake and tea as a part of the celebration. For more information call Madge Eggena at 704873-3361 or Harry Cogan at 704-457-7057. Board of Health appointed Susan M. Johnson interim health director until the new director is appointed. Johnson has been employed by the Iredell County Health Department since 1994 and is also the director of nursing and clinical services.
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Interim health director appointed

Donna M. Campbell, Iredell County health director, retired on June 15. The Iredell County

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