Biscoe News

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.

By James W. Houston Montgomery Herald BISCOE - East Montgomery has announced the hiring of Anthony Timmons as the new head football coach.

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 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

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

The following permits were issued Thursday by the Metro Codes Administration: Condos. via The Tennessean

As Christians observe Holy Week and the days leading up to Easter, many reflect on the suffering of Jesus for the sins of humanity. via SavannahNow

Construction on Montgomery County's 21st elementary school will soon get under way. via The Leaf Chronicle

“If he wasn't here, people always asked about him and he always had special little jokes and remarks for everyone. He was always telling me to get out of the kitchen and one time told me I was bossy. I said I'd learned that from him.”

Colon Blake never met a stranger. "His personality was his strong suit; he was very friendly and that helps a lot in the restaurant business," said Blake's oldest son, Jimmy. via Montgomery Herald

“We probably have more in requests here than we want to present.”

The Montgomery County School Board met for a work session prior to their regular meeting Feb. via Montgomery Herald

“I look forward to continuing the work we've started together to assure that North Carolina remains a great place to live.”

Eight people made their intentions to run for public office official on Monday, the first full day of filing for the May 6 primary. via The Laurinburg Exchange Online

“The focus is on prevention and having the patient as the center of health care provision.”

Dr. Birhane Kaleab has come a long way from his native Ethiopia, but the new hospitalist at Montgomery Memorial Hospital has found a few important similarities between the home of his youth and his new home. via Montgomery Herald

“The industry is ever evolving and needs a tier-one integrated supplier who offers a full package of services”

Having a treating plant in the southern United States will ultimately save money and provide efficiency for Suddekor customers by eliminating the cost of transportation, working capital, additional scheduling, ... via PR-inside.com

WFMY News 2 viewers are joining the Local Weather Now team in reporting conditions. via WFMY-TV Greensboro

“Nothing's too small as long as it's metal”

Tra'e Hill and his classmates at Faith Christian School have hit on an idea that is helping the school and the environment. via Courier-Tribune