Gas prices expected to keep falling over Memorial Day weekend and beyond

North Carolina motorists traveling over the Memorial Day weekend should find gasoline prices well below what they were this time last year.
http://www2.journalnow.com/news/2012/may/22/more-motorists-expected-to-hit-the-road-this-memor-ar-2300641/

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 10:50:08 -0700

Former Peak Fitness owner banned from business

RALEIGH, NC (NEWS RELEASE) -- Jeff Stec, former owner of more than 20 Peak Fitness locations across North Carolina, is banned from the health club business for 12 years for repeatedly violating a state law that requires health clubs to maintain sufficient bonds, Attorney General Roy Cooper announced Tuesday. "Consumers who've paid for a gym membership deserve a refund if their health club ...
http://www.wwaytv3.com/2012/05/22/former-peak-fitness-owner-banned-from-business

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 13:13:22 -0700

Kicking Across Carolina

Three UNC students are kicking soccer balls across the state to spread a message of peace and unity.
http://www.digtriad.com/news/local_state/article.aspx?storyid=228451

Published: Fri, 11 May 2012 20:32:00 -0700

NC Wine Industry Is A Cash Cow For The State

With more than 100 Wineries In North Carolina and 400 Vineyards, the state ranks 10th in wine and grape production in the U.S.
http://www.digtriad.com/news/local_state/article.aspx?storyid=228611

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 05:31:38 -0700

Rep. Clemmons and Greg Hembree comment on SC court ruling

Alan Clemmons, a Grand Strand representative, reached out to WMBF News to comment on the ruling in a SC court Wednesday upholding election filing requirements.
http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/18067254/representative-clemmons-comments-on-court-ruling

Published: Wed, 02 May 2012 17:10:43 -0700

3,500 pounds of barbecue sold at Hog Day

Cousins Carlton Alston (left), 4, and TyLinn Hamlett (right), 5, of Hillsborough enjoy corn dogs while listening to a concert at the festival. Thirty teams competed for first place in the Hog Day cookoff. This year’s first place winners were Jeff Whitney and Frank Vogler of Clemmons, NC.
http://www.dailytarheel.com/index.php/article/2012/05/3500_pounds_of_barbecue_sold_at_hog_day

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 17:14:53 -0700

Community Milestones

IN EDUCATION
http://www2.journalnow.com/news/2012/may/16/2/community-milestones-ar-2287978/

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 21:00:00 -0700

NWS confirms two tornadoes in Richmond County

Emergency management officials are investigating a path of storm damage that may have been left behind from a tornado Monday afternoon.
http://www.wbtv.com/story/18378143/possible-tornado-reported-in-richmond-county

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 12:22:09 -0700

Legislators working on solution for candidates kicked off ballot

South Carolina legislators continue to argue over what should be done with nearly 200 candidates who were kicked off the ballot last week.  
http://www.wistv.com/story/18245620/legislators-working-to-fix-situation-for-candidates-kicked-off-ballot

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 15:08:43 -0700

Milestones

IN EDUCATION
http://www2.journalnow.com/news/2012/may/07/wsmet06-milestones-ar-2250690/

Published: Sun, 06 May 2012 21:11:19 -0700