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The assistant police chief bought, then donated the bottle to the historical society.

This is the time of year to enjoy the great outdoors and Sharon Forthofer, paintbrush in hand, is doing just that.

Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory is worried that excitement surrounding the Democratic primary will depress turnout among GOP voters, creating an opening for his rivals in the Republican race for the governor. via WNCT-TV Greenville

Ms. Boger, a certified nursing assistant, is an associated officer and subcontractor for the United States Postal Service. via Press Release News From 24-7 Press Re...

“That is really irrelevant. The issue is that we have a long-term commitment to provide quality care for our community.”

Al Taylor is down-home guy. He enjoys the slower pace of life in small towns like Albemarle and he likes to know what's going on in his hospital, Stanly Regional Medical Center. via Independent Tribune

“The dog park, that was her favorite part because Jeff really had a special relationship with their dog.”

On March 31, 2007, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officers Jeff Shelton and Sean Clark responded to a call at a northeast Charlotte apartment complex. via WCNC-TV Charlotte

“We felt like with the development that's come in and around Landis, it would be an economic development tool”

With growth comes the likelihood of liquor sales.

At least that's the message voters and leaders in the area's small towns seemed to convey this week.

On Monday, the Landis Board of Aldermen in Rowan County voted 3-1 to let residents decide May 6 on whether to allow restaurants to serve liquor by the drink.

On Tuesday, just across the Stanly County line, Locust residents held such a liquor vote, deciding by a 3-to-2 margin to allow liquor-by-the-drink sales and the sale of liquor at Alcohol Beverage Control stores. Read more

“It did play a real vital role for so many people”

Everything goes. The commercial meat grinder, the decorative deer antlers, the 22 bottles of Lea and Perrins Worcestershire Sauce, the basketball signed by the 1989-90 Carolina men's team. via Chapel Hill News

“They put their life on the line every time that whistle goes off, leaving their own families alone so that they can be there for us.”

This week I have a story to tell you, and it's got about everything you could want in a story: danger, bravery, a damsel in distress and a happy ending.

It's a true story, told to me by Carolyn Fink of Georgeville.

Earlier this month, Carolyn and her husband had reason to celebrate when their daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Sandy Kee, presented them with a new granddaughter, Morgan. She and her parents left the hospital Jan. 9, two days after her birth.

After just a couple of hours at home, Morgan's family noticed her lips and the area around her mouth were turning blue. Amy called the doctor, and they were told to bring the baby to the office immediately. If Morgan got worse, the nurse said, they should call for emergency help. Read more

Gov. Mike Easley says an Illinois company that makes industrial and commercial tubing will add 42 jobs to its plant in Stanly County. via HendersonvilleNews.com

Rachel Strickert and Adam McClellan exchanged wedding vows June 16 in Locust, N.C. Parents of the couple are Fred and Gloria Strickert of Waverly and Clayton and Glenda McClellan of Stanfield, N.C. The Rev. via Waterloo Courier

“I think it's a great law to have”

The kids know to look out for Sgt. Jeremy Cleaver. The police sergeant in Locust, a city of about 2,500 people near Charlotte, is one of the toughest cops in the state on drivers younger than 18 who gab on cell ... via StarNewsOnline.com

“It worked with seat belts because people saw there was very strict enforcement of seat belt laws”

Cameron Arnette, 14, laughs after running over several cones in a driving exercise at Ashley High School on Saturday designed to educate teens on the dangers of cell phone use while driving. via StarNewsOnline.com

“This is a moment I will cherish forever”

Kinston High School students thanked principal Craig Hill for his hard work as he walked the school's hallways for one final time on Friday. via Kinston Free Press