Newland News

Imagine setting out to throw a little get-together for friends and having it develop into a full-blown, rip-roaring rage, with everyone having so much fun they don't want it to end.

Darrell Wayne Buchanan stands trial in court Wednesday on charges of murder, attempted kidnapping, and assaulting an officer of the law.

A jury has been selected in the trial of Darrell Wayne Buchanan, a Newland man accused of murder, attempted kidnapping and assaulting an officer with a deadly weapon in 2008.

Interestingly, the dragster Maltba drove was a graduation gift.In Sunday's final round, Strickland had a quicker .005 reaction time, but ended up on the losing end at the stripe.

On May 18, the Avery Arts Council hosts a reception for the Group Photography Show, featuring work from photographers Steve Buettner, Karen Carnes, Kit Clark, Pat Considine, Kathy Davis, Sharon Glatthorn, Skip Sickler, David C. Smith and Cheryl Zibisky.