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<p>Keith Strange | The News</p><p>Flags across the state are flying at half-staff Tuesday in memory of Sen. Don East, who died early Monday morning following complications from a back surgery. Gov. Beverly Perdue ordered all flags in the state to fly at half-staff Tuesday until sunset as a tribute to the Surry County legislator. Funeral services for East are set for Friday at 2 p.m. See page A3 for his full obituary.</p>

Keith Strange | The News

Flags across the state are flying at half-staff Tuesday in memory of Sen. Don East, who died early Monday morning following complications from a back surgery. Gov. Beverly Perdue ordered all flags in the state to fly at half-staff Tuesday until sunset as a tribute to the Surry County legislator. Funeral services for East are set for Friday at 2 p.m. See page A3 for his full obituary.

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Flags across the state are flying at half-staff Tuesday in memory of Sen. Don East, who died early Monday morning following complications from a back surgery. Gov. Beverly Perdue ordered all flags in the state to fly at half-staff Tuesday until sunset as a tribute to the Surry County legislator. Funeral services for East are set for Friday at 2 p.m. See page A3 for his full obituary.

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<p>Mount Airy Mayor Deborah Cochran and Commissioner Jon Cawley go over figures during a workshop Monday which culminated with the adoption of the 2013-2014 city budget.</p>

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