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Vigils, Prayer Services Planned Against Execution (h)

Organizers around the state are planning to protest the scheduled execution of Kenneth Lee Boyd at 2 a.m.

Dec. 2, with prayers, vigils and demonstrations.

Please let us know if your event is not listed, or if you need help planning a service. Call PFADP at (919) 933-7567 or e-mail info@pfadp.org.

As of Nov. 29, 2005, 999 people have been executed in the United States since the resumption of executions in 1977. The 1,000th execution is scheduled to take place Nov. 30, as Virginia plans to kill Robin Lovitt at 9 p.m.

If there is a stay or clemency in Virginia, and no stay or clemency in North Carolina, Kenneth Boyd would be the 1,000th execution in the United States since 1977. Such a sad milestone is sure to attract international attention.

Vigils and services are as follows:

Raleigh There isa demonstration against the death penalty every Monday, 5-6 p.m. in front of Central Prison on WesternBoulevard.

Raleigh Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, noon to 1 p.m. on the south grounds of theState Capitol.

Brevard Wednesday, Nov. 30, 6-7 p.m. Candlelight vigil in the parking lot of The Transylvania Times newspaper, on Broad Street, across the street from the courthouse.

Discussion to follow until 8 p.m. at Quotations Coffee Shop on Main Street. Contact Connie L. Nash, newlease7@yahoo.com, or (828) 553-5467 or (828) 884-9467.

Duke University, Durham Thursday, Dec. 1, noon to 1 p.m., on the steps of Duke Chapel. Prayer vigil and witness against the execution of Kenneth Lee Boyd.

Murphy Thursday, Dec. 1, noon, Murphy Courthouse on Peachtree Street. Prayer vigil for Kenneth Boyd, his victims and their families. Contact Judith McBriar at (828) 837-1404 for more information.

Winston-Salem Thursday, Dec. 1, 4:45 to 6 p.m. The Winston-Salem Friends Meeting will hold a candlelight vigil at 3151 Reynolda Road. Contact Katie Ford, katieford@bellsouth.net, for more information.

Weaverville Thursday, Dec. 1, 5-6:30 p.m., at the town clock (where Weaverville Highway/Merrimon Avenue runs into Main Street).

Asheville Thursday, Dec. 1, 5-6:30 p.m., at the Vance Monument, intersection of Patton Avenue and Biltmore in downtown Asheville.

Charlotte Thursday, Dec. 1, 6 p.m., near the statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. in Marshall Park, between Second and Third streets on McDowell. The statute is on the Third Street Side of the park. For more information, contact Faith Bushnaq at fbushnaq@bushnaqlaw.com or (704) 343-9040.

Belmont Thursday, Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m., in front of the Basilica at Belmont Abbey College. Prayer service for Kenneth Lee Boyd, his victims and their families.

Durham Dec. 1, 7 p.m. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 810 West Chapel Hill St., Durham. See www.immaculate-conception-church.org for directions.

Chapel Hill Thursday, Dec.1, 7:30 p.m. Newman Catholic Student Center Parishat 218 Pittsboro St.

Raleigh Thursday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., Pullen Memorial Baptist Church 1801 Hillsborough St., Raleigh. Prayer service for Kenneth Lee Boyd, his victims and their families.

After the service, participants will process with candlelight to Central Prison for a vigil that is expected to last until about 2:30 a.m. However, participants are welcome to come and go as needed.

Please call or write Gov. Easley’s office today and askfor clemency.

Governor’s Office 20301 Mail Services Center Raleigh, NC 27699-0301

Email: governor.office@ncmail.net or through www.governor.state.nc.us

Fax: (919) 733-2120 Tel: 1-800-662-7952 (North Carolina only) or (919) 733-5811

Please write your local newspapers. And please, remember to pray for all victims of murder, all victims of North Carolina’s death penalty, and all prisoners on death row. Thank you.

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