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Kissell confident economic woes can be tackled
The same qualities that helped school teacher Larry Kissell unseat a longtime incumbent congressman - perseverance and boundless optimism - may help him tackle the challenges he and the 8th District will face ...
Biscoe Town BoardNew apartment complex approved
If all goes as planned, Biscoe will be home to a new apartment complex that could begin accepting residents sometime in 2010.
Rowan Roundup: Chandly recognized for safety
Burlington-based Chandler Concrete Co., which has an operation in Salisbury, recently achieved two safety milestones.
Hayes, Kissell face off for 8th District
The 8th Congressional District is shaping up to be a tight race this general election.
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Kissell shows voters he's 1 of them
As a high school civics teacher and former mill worker, Larry Kissell doesn't offer voters a political resume or a public voting record.
Swing voters are key in 8th District battle
Rep. Robin Hayes, left, is facing a challenge from Democrat Larry Kissell in North Carolina's 8th District.
Dems Seek Boost From Obama In House Races
Congressional candidate Larry Kissell, right, is greeted by Charles Johnson as he campaigns door to door in Biscoe, N.C., Tuesday, Aug.
Candidates voice their opinions
With interest in this year's elections and concerns about the economy running high, approximately 90 candidates and citizens turned out for the VFW Post 9881 Ladies Auxiliary candidates' forum, Sept.
Plastic bags started appearing on gas pumps around the county again last Wednesday night and Thursday the few stations with gas saw long lines of cars as people rushed to get what gas was available.
Biscoe Police Department is stepping it up a notch by adding a drug and tracking dog to their department.
A substantial completion date of Sept. 16 has been set for Green Ridge Elementary School.
Historic Robbins Farmers Day event on tap
This weekend, Robbins will celebrate the 53rd annual Robbins Farmers Day, which has grown into a three-day celebration of county fun in the southern Moore County town.
New light industrial subdivision planned
Biscoe commissioners held a public hearing followed by action to approve rezoning and a subdivision plan for an approximately 100-acre tract fronting on N.C. 24/27 and I 73, behind the Food Lion and Days Inn.
East Montgomery hires new football coach
By James W. Houston Montgomery Herald BISCOE - East Montgomery has announced the hiring of Anthony Timmons as the new head football coach.
Hot Summer Fashion Tip #53: The Gary Spivey Afro Helmet
Gary Spivey is my new hero. Internationally revered psychic medium/healer/attention skank notwithstanding, frankly it's a miracle the guy can even walk or stand upright; the man has grapes the size of Bruce ...
A little more than one month before the start of the new fiscal year, Montgomery County towns are all at different stages of work on their new budgets, but none have been finalized.
Citation Gets Freightliner Contract
Citation Corp. has been awarded a long-term supply contract with Daimler Trucks North America. via Heavy Duty Trucking
“I made fairly good grades back then. But now, good grades are more meaningful because I had to work hard for them. And the instructors at Sandhills make students work for those good grades. They don't just hand them to you.”
Two women who share the same grandson will graduate from Sandhills Community College on Mother's Day weekend -- the same weekend he will receive his degree from East Carolina University. via The Pilot
34 Local Students Win Ronald McDonald House Charity Awards
More than 30 Triad students will receive scholarships on May 6th. The scholarships are part of a statewide program sponsored by the Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Carolina. via WFMY-TV Greensboro
“Textiles were the sacrificial lamb”
It's a bright, mellow, short-sleeve April evening in the troubled pinelands of south central North Carolina. via The Nation
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