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Despite high number of authorized sterilizations, no one in Buncombe has come forward as victim

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Caitlin Byrd | 03/19/2012

Today, the N.C. Justice for Sterilization Victims Foundation announced an increase of verified victims sterilized by the state’s former Eugenics Board program. More than 100 people have been matched to state program records. The report reveals that Mecklenburg County has had the most sterilization procedures performed, and Buncombe County is the the fifth highest county with reported procedures at this time. However, no one from Buncombe County has come forward at this time to verify themselves as a victim.

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A compensation solution for North Carolina Eugenics Board

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Bill Meller | 12/20/2011

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WNC wellness review: NC reports lowest infant mortality rate, UNCA wants MAHEC building, and more

Caitlin Byrd | 11/08/2011

In this week's health-and-wellness review, North Carolina continues its search for eugenics victims, UNCA wants to buy the MAHEC building on Weaver Blvd. for $4.9 million, and more.

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NC Eugenics Task Force schedules no further meetings prior to Aug. 1 report deadline

Jeff Fobes | 07/13/2011

The Governor’s Eugenics Task Force met today, July 13 — but scheduled no further meetings prior to its Aug. 1 deadline to deliver a preliminary report to Gov. Bev Perdue. "“I want to be clear that the Task Force has not decided on any particular recommendations in regard to compensation,” stated Dr. Laura Gerald, Task Force Chair.

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Report urges prompt restitution for victims of NC sterilization program

Jeff Fobes | 07/07/2011

A July 6 John Locke Foundation report says the estimated 3,000 living survivors of North Carolina's eugenics program should be promptly compensated for what the state's eugenics program did to them, according to a news story filed by Jon Elliston on Carolina Public Press.

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Senate's "grown-up" budget plan rejects compensation for state eugenics victims

Nelda Holder | 06/13/2012

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Eugenics compensation bill not included in senate budget bill

Caitlin Byrd | 06/12/2012

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N.C. eugenics compensation bill passes in House, moves to Senate

Caitlin Byrd | 06/06/2012

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Eugenics compensation bill referred to appropriations committee

Caitlin Byrd | 05/24/2012

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Eugenics compensation bill passes first legislative hurdle

Margaret Williams | 05/23/2012

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Public hearing about eugenics compensation bill scheduled for today at 2 p.m.

Caitlin Byrd | 05/22/2012

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Eugenics scholar, author will speak at N.C. General Assembly this Wednesday

Caitlin Byrd | 04/23/2012

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More than 100 eugenics victims in 48 counties verified by state; no one verified in Buncombe yet

Jake Frankel | 03/19/2012

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Pain laid bare at eugenics hearing in Raleigh

Jeff Fobes | 02/02/2012

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Information session about state's eugenics history to be held next month

Caitlin Byrd | 01/22/2012

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