Paul Harden had never baked before he was convicted of second degree murder in 1993. He took classes from Alamance Community College professors while in prison.
A copy of the invitation obtained by The Associated Press says those giving or raising $10,000 will get a photo opportunity with the two Republicans and access to a VIP reception.
Jane Graham-Bailey says all she wanted to do was board her flight at Asheville Regional Airport and return home to Florida in time for an Easter dinner with family.
President Obama announced a plan on Tuesday to keep a contingency force of 9,800 U.S. troops in Afghanistan beyond 2014 and pull all American troops out of the country by the end of 2016.