April 2, 8 & 9 – 7:00 pm, April 3 & 10 – 3:00 pm AT THE AGRI-CIVIC CENTER
The Place TO BE – LOCUST SPRING FLING THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 2
Hello this is Tate Osborne Director of Locust Parks and Recreation. I wanted to tell you about the exciting things going on in Town Center this Saturday from 930 am until 7 pm. Saturday is our annual spring fling with arts and crafts vendors, inflatable’s for the kids, demonstrations by dance teams, Sir Purr from [...]
Want better, faster broadband? Talk to your NC rep now – before it’s too late!
If you have been wondering if your town or county could get better broadband, now is the time to be heard! http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/03/30/north-carolina-bill-would-prohibit-cities-from-upgrading-internet-access/
Congressman Kissell Visits Troops in Afghanistan
Kissell visits with troops from Eighth District This week, Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) returned from an official House Armed Services Committee trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan, where he met with U.S. troops, military leaders, and national and provincial officials to survey efforts being made in the region. Kissell met with North Carolina service members, including [...]
Plant Lady Garden Column – Planting Seedlings!
Taking care of seedlings I have a lot of seedlings coming up in my greenhouse, ready for warmer weather. Not all plants do well growing from seed. I have never had any luck growing cucumbers or watermelon. Some people tell me that this is true of cantaloupe too. They either die off or won’t transplant. [...]
Orthopedic Surgeon Inducted Into Academy
Dr. David Hill of Albemarle Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) recently during ceremonies at the Academy’s 2011 Annual Meeting in San Diego. Dr. Hill was one of 667 new members inducted. The Academy is the largest medical association for musculoskeletal specialists. Its Fellows [...]
FCCA Carolina Alliance Soccer Organization announces soccer partnership with Stanly Community College
FCCA Carolina Alliance Soccer Organization is delighted to announce a soccer partnership with Stanly Community College beginning in the spring of 2011. FCCA is a non-for-profit soccer club with a mission to foster community based soccer programs through unique relationships with collegiate soccer programs. New SCC Head Soccer Coach Lee Ennis and his staff have [...]
Post Quotes talks with Manana Restiano – Daily Grind, Locust, March 12 at 11 am
Q. Congratulations on your new book! Tell us about it. A. It’s a children’s book about butterflies and other bugs. I collaborated with a friend, Nana Samanishvili on the book. It was written by my brother-in-law Ronald Blandon who is a writer and educator and it is called Wings of Friendship. It is done by [...]
FBLA BBQ TODAY at WEST STANLY HIGH SCHOOL!
Allstate Recognizes Norwood Entrepreneur for Top Performance
Local Allstate Agency Owner Highlighted for Exceptional Customer Service and Business Results NORWOOD, N.C., (March 7, 2011) – Allstate Insurance Company has recognized Allstate exclusive agency owner Tyler Gaddy with the Chairman’s Conference award for high standards in customer satisfaction, customer retention and profitable business growth. The Tyler Gaddy Agency is one of only six [...]