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Interstate 85 sections to honor Timberlake, Childress
The N.C. Board of Transportation voted Thursday to honor two of Davidson County's most famous residents by dedicating portions of Interstate 85 in their honor.
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Dail recovering from crash with motorcyclist
Sherry Dail is back at her Person County home, recovering from a Monday night accident in northern Durham County in which her car was hit from behind by a motorcyclist being pursued by a Durham County deputy.
Once strong partnership lands in court as furniture company sues Timberlake
Lexington Home Brands and Bob Timberlake enjoyed a solid relationship for many years that produced one of the most successful licensed furniture lines in history.
Pastor Thomas M. Headen, Pastor of Obie's Chapel United Holy Church in Timberlake, NC preaches a dynamic message based on Psalms 121 entitled "My Help Is On The Way." Watch and Be Blessed.
Lawsuit seeks to enforce furniture license
Lexington Furniture Industries has sued The Bob Timberlake Collection and artist Bob Timberlake, seeking a judge's order that Lexington 's license to make the collection remains in effect through the end of ...
Path of Hope plans new women's group home
The Path of Hope addiction treatment facility may finally have found a site for a new women's group home after months of searching.
June 17: An aerial view of the pi crop circle near Wroughton, Wiltshire, England.
DESTINATIONS: Museum of the Cherokee Indian offers extensive look at the past
Bill McGoun * Citizen-Times correspondent * published June 13, 2008 12:15 am If you want to travel through 10,000 years of mountain history in one hour, the Museum of the Cherokee Indian is the place to do it.
Wilkes County NC Timber Frame Home and Mountain Property
MLS Number: 51166, List Price: $898,500 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2 half baths, 2 car attached garage, full basement, and a barn on 5 acres of land.
Linwood Furniture is magazine cover story
“I thought it was a good article”
Davidson County 's Linwood Furniture is the cover story in this month's edition of Business North Carolina magazine. via The Dispatch
Clay Aiken: `I'm not trying to be Justin Timberlake'
“I'm not trying to be Justin Timberlake. Thank God we have him, but I'm not him. ... I'm not gonna bring anybody's sexy back.”
North Carolina native Clay Aiken is realistic about his niche in the musical landscape. via WCNC
Book of photos of country stores full of history
“It wasn't until I began driving myself and meeting up with the rest of the family that I began to take notice of the empty, forgotten buildings that once served as local country stores, gas stations, or cafes.”
Tony Craig's first book is "Country Stores in North Carolina," but his work as an artist goes back to childhood. via Salisbury Post
Expect many motorcyclists here in late June
“They're all wired and ready to go”
Lots of motorcyclists will be riding through Davidson County on June 26-28. The N.C. Harley Owners Group's state rally, to be held at Tilley Harley-Davidson in Salisbury, is expected to bring 3,000 ... via The Dispatch
Lexington gets report on tourism marketing
“You have diversity I have not seen anywhere else”
On a Friday afternoon and Saturday morning and afternoon in the middle of last December, a team of four "mystery shoppers" came to Lexington and secretly visited museums, parks, restaurants and other tourism ... via The Dispatch
'Miss Julia' author visits Morganton fans
“I read my first Miss Julia novel and listened to the fourth one and she is just hilarious.”
More than 200 fans of author Ann B. Ross and her Miss Julia novels waited anxiously to be seated at a fundraiser for the Burke County Public Library and to honor Muses bookstore. via The Morganton News Herald
Commissioner hopefuls to debate Tuesday
“A debate format has been talked about from time to time in the past.”
The eight candidates for the three seats up for grabs on the Person Board of County Commissioners this year will debate issues Tuesday, April 29, in a forum hosted by the Roxboro Jaycees. via Roxboro Courier Times
Editor: On Thursday, 115 golfers and volunteers enjoyed the good weather and good company supporting Lexington Housing Community Development Corp. via The Dispatch
One stop voting off to 'really slow' start in 1st 2 days
“I would have thought it would have been more people showing up, but I guess they still have plenty of time left.”
Despite a swirl of publicity surrounding the Democratic nomination for president in the May 6 primary, one stop voting in Person County got off to a relatively slow start in its first two days this week. via Roxboro Courier Times
Sole county contest is Dems' primary for commissioner nods
Person County voters get to have their first say in the 2008 elections when early voting in Democratic and Republican primaries begins Thursday, April 17, as well as in a statewide non-partisan primary for ... via Roxboro Courier Times
County voter rolls up 6% from 2 years ago
Forget to register to vote? Think it's too late? Think again. Yes, the voter registration deadline for the May 6 primary election was Friday, April 11 at 5 p.m. However, new legislation enacted by the General ... via Roxboro Courier Times