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DSS released records detailing what action it took in the weeks before 4-year-old Cedric Francois was beaten to death.  Michael Dixon, boyfriend of the child's mother is charged with first degree murder in this case.


The report shows DSS received two tips on September 30th about alleged abuse of Francois, including bruises, a bite mark, and allegations Dixon locked the child in a refrigerator.


DSS left the child in the home partly because his mom told investigators Dixon no longer lived there and he was not present when social workers visited the residence.


An autopsy later showed Francois died of blunt force trauma.

DSS Releases Records in Child's Death

Thursday, January 26 2012, 11:59 PM EST

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Another Republican files for NC governor's race
February 22, 2012 22:29 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Republican gubernatorial candidate Pat McCrory has a primary opponent.

A list on the State Board of Elections web site says Fayetteville resident James Harney filed Wednesday to run as a GOP candidate for governor. Harney didn't immediately return a phone call seeking comment, but his entry means McCrory will have to run some kind of campaign for the May 8 primary.

McCrory has been considered the presumptive GOP nominee and spent the past several months trying to clear the field of high-profile candidates through speeches to party groups and fundraising. The former Charlotte mayor narrowly lost to Democrat Beverly Perdue in the 2008 general election. She isn't seeking a second term but at least four other Democrats are in the race.

Online:

N.C. State Board of Elections filing list as of 5 p.m. Feb. 22: http://bit.ly/wAmhJ3

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