Brookford News

WANT TO GO? What: Phantom Con, a paranormal convention When: Friday and Saturday with a Sunday night ghost hunting investigation Where Convention is at Brookford Community Center, 1700 South Center St., Hickory.

Waldensian Festival When: Starts at 9 a.m. Saturday Where: Main Street in Valdese Cost: Free Why go: You can taste the wine.

Waldensian Festival When: Starts at 9 a.m. Saturday Where: Main Street in Valdese Cost: Free Why go: You can taste the wine.

The economy has had an effect in many areas, but political science professor Thad Beyle said it seems to have slowed the number on filings for the 2009 election.

Wright wants to focus on unemployed, underemployed. 2009 municipal election candidates filing for office Town of Brookford Mayor: Thomas Schronce Aldermen: Randy Beam City of Claremont Mayor: David Morrow Councilmen: Shawn Brown Tim Lowrance City of Conover Mayor: Steven Kiger Lee Moritz Jr.

Brookford- A local restaurant damaged by fire earlier this month has re-opened. Bo-Peep Grill re-opened Monday morning.

Bo-Peep Grill was filled with regulars eager to get their favorite foods Monday morning.

To All our wonderful customers and friends, I want to take this time to thank everyone who has offered to help, came by and just prayed for us.

Teresa Beard was in bed Tuesday when she found out her restaurant was on fire. "I was in bed at 8:30 p.m. when we got the call and I started hyperventilating," she said.