Norman News

Under the agreement, Ellerbe reimburses the county for the direct cost of patrolling the town around the clock about $150,000 a year, to pay for salaries, fuel and other expenses.

Residents of Norman and the surrounding area are invited to attend a special program at the Norman Community Center, located at 107 E. Moore St., Norman, on Tuesday at 7 p.m. "Making Our Homes Burglar Proof" is the topic planned for this discussion, led by Deputy Norvin Forester and Captain Mike Rush of the Richmond County Sheriff's Office.

Residents of Norman will be able to use the Post Office there until May, according to the United States Postal Service.

Impending state budget cuts threatened small post offices with closings. The Town of Norman thought their post office might be closing soon.

TRIBUNE/Submitted photo Elkin Mayor Lestine Hutchens, center helps De Hui Yang, right and his wife Qiulanwu, cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the Shanghai Buffet on Wednesday.