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The District 1 Sheriff's Office has recently responded to the following incidents in NW Guilford County.

A shooting broke out Saturday Afternoon around 2:00pm. Investigators say the shooting happened at the Tavern in Colfax, NC.

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Ganache Bakery and Cafe has a new chef, a new attitude and an updated menu. "It's artistically infused urban cuisine," says Chef Andy Furness who became the executive chef for Ganache about four weeks ago.

The District 1 Sheriff's Office has recently responded to the following incidents in NW Guilford County.

“We did what we were paid to do. If it was up to me, everybody out there that night would get the Medal of Valor.”

Police officers who do what they are supposed to do get quiet appreciation and respect from their peers, but the recognition rarely makes it outside the department. via News & Record

A trio of storms across the country will be responsible for separate areas of severe weather today. via AccuWeather.com

Heavy storms moved across central North Carolina Thursday evening, leaving reports of damage and tornado activity. via WXII12

“Me and Allan hid behind a door, and I was holding on to his belt as tight as I could. Then in seconds it stopped”

Emergency crews in North Carolina plan to assess damage Friday morning after a reported tornado killed one person and injured three others in central part of the state on Thursday night. via CNN

“It could have been much worse than it was.”

Damage is seen following severe weather on Sandy Ridge Road in Colfax, N.C., Friday, May 9, 2008.... Damage is seen following severe weather on Sandy Ridge Road in Colfax, N.C., Friday, May 9, 2008. via ABC News

“It's also a very important part of our system that all types of jurors are available so that a trial of our peers has a meaning.”

For stay-at-home mom Stephanie Pisula, jury duty looks a lot like chess. One neighbor in place to look after 3-year-old Andrew. via News & Record

“I would like to thank these volunteers for their dedication to serving others and improving North Carolina”

Gov. Mike Easley announced today that 20 individual volunteers and service groups received the North Carolina Medallion for Outstanding Volunteer Service awarded by the N.C. Commission on Volunteerism and ... via WNCT-TV Greenville

“The money from the Council of State augments $50,000 in private donations our department previously obtained”

Amid increasing costs for hay shipments, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced higher reimbursement limits for two programs aimed at helping drought-stricken livestock owners with the cost of ... via StarNewsOnline.com

"Local" became the big, new buzzword this year, seemingly overshadowing "organic." Many chefs, food writers and others increasingly espouse the benefits of eating food that is locally grown. via Winston-Salem Journal

“It's so funny (that) Spanish-speaking people are baking this bread that is Scandinavian”

In Sweden, the Christmas season begins with the celebration of St. Lucia. That's when Swedish students perform a special candlelight ceremony and everyone gathers afterward to eat spiced pastries and drink hot ... via News & Record

The memory of Gen. William Croom will be honored on Veteran's Day at a reception in Lenoir County's historic Harmony Hall. via Kinston Free Press