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Equine offer many options for Maconians (The Franklin Press)
Without a doubt, the equine industry encompasses a vast scope of activities, jobs and ways of recreation. North Carolina's equine population totals more than 300,000 horses, burros, donkeys, ponies and mules.July Fourth Holiday Travel Down Despite Declining Gasoline Prices (The Southern Pines Pilot) Gasoline prices in North Carolina have been decreasing daily for nearly two weeks, but holiday road travel for July Fourth is still expected to be nearly 3 percent lower than last year, according to AAA Carolinas. More than one million North Carolinians will travel 50 miles or more from home this weekend. Gas prices have been dropping since June 20 and are down more than 5 cents from their high ...
Pierce's no hitter, four home runs lead Morganton All-Stars to first win (The Morganton News Herald) The 11-12 year old Morganton All-Stars baseball team started off on the road to Williamsport on Monday, with a 10-0 win over Wilkes County in the opening game of the Little League North Carolina District Seven tournament.
Highway holiday travel will drop 3%, AAA says (The Mooresville Tribune) The number of travelers in North Carolina is expected to drop by nearly 3 percent this holiday weekend from last year, even though the price of gas is down dramatically from a year ago.
Wilkes County Man Who Died In TN Boating Accident Identified (WFMY News 2 Greensboro) The body of 53-year-old Jones B. Bare was recovered from a Tennessee Lake on Friday. Bare's boat was struck by a barge sending all three occupants into the water.
Hitting the road for 4th? Here are some tips (The Charlotte Observer) Many motorists are hitting the road today, headed to the beach, mountains or other destinations for
Wildlife officer won't face charges in shooting of turkey hunter (The Salisbury Post) WINSTON-SALEM (AP) — State wildlife officials say a veteran officer who used to be assigned to Rowan County won't face charges for fatally shooting a ...
GOP leaders decry Perdue's budget remark (The News & Observer) Republican legislative leaders criticized Democratic Gov. Beverly Perdue Thursday for saying she didn't care which legislative tax plan was used to balance the state budget.
July 4 patrols: If you booze it, you will lose it (The Hendersonville Times-News) By John harbin Times-News Staff Writer The Fourth of July is a time of family fun, as people take to the road or settle in for fireworks displays. There were 14 fatalities across the state last year during the holiday weekend, however, and officials are reminding people to be cautious when traveling or handling fireworks.
State: No Charges In Shooting Of Turkey Hunter (WXII-TV Winston-Salem) WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- State wildlife officials say a veteran officer will not face charges for fatally shooting a turkey hunter.