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Keep the home fires burning safely
As fall temperatures steadily drop, wood fires become an attractive way to heat a home while not increasing gas or fuel bills. Safety is as important as the fires are enticing. Mike Buckiso, co-owner of the Fireplace Patioplace stores, insists it is
Updated: 10/30/2011 12:04A
Panthers not alone trying to put fans in the seats
Coming off a home loss to Utah, Pitt was 3-4. The announced crowd was 40219, but far fewer fans appeared to be present in a stadium that seats about 65000. Despite Pitts 35-20 victory, the atmosphere was something less than electric, dampened by the
Updated: 10/30/2011 12:04A
South Carolina takes home another win
Connor Shaw threw for one touchdown and ran for another as No. 14 South Carolina survived Tennessee with a 14-3 victory on Saturday night. The Gamecocks (7-1, 5-1) remain in control of the Southeastern Conferences East Division.
Updated: 10/30/2011 12:04A
Habs sweep Bruins in home-and-home series
MONTREAL -- The Montreal Canadiens are getting back their swagger. The slumping Boston Bruins are still trying to find theirs. Brian Gionta and David Desharnais scored power-play goals and Carey Price made 26 saves as Montreal extended its winning
Updated: 10/30/2011 12:04A
Loan balances expected to plague college students, families for decades
But experts say that thats a small part of a vast loan industry that dispenses money with few incentives to ensure timely repayment. Indeed, some companies that service student loans own collection agencies that make money when loans go into default.
Updated: 10/30/2011 12:04A
A place for the homeless
Home of Refuge Outreach Inc., organized by Melissa Galloway, will house the homeless at Draper Volunteer Fire Department, located at 1431 W. Fieldcrest Road in Eden, from Dec. 21 through March 31. Galloway said working with the homeless is something
Updated: 10/30/2011 12:04A
Man picks up woman in Florida City, loses car
A man reported that he picked up a woman who was standing in the rain at the intersection of Southwest Fifth Avenue and Seventh Street and asked him for a ride home at 4:45 pm Oct. 17. The woman then asked him to stop a few blocks away.
Updated: 10/30/2011 12:04A
Veterans Agents face challenges tracking down younger soldiers
One benefit veterans agents try to bring to returning veterans attention right away is welcome home bonuses. A welcome home bonus from the state treasurers office is available to veterans who lived in Massachusetts immediately before they enter the
Updated: 10/30/2011 12:04A
No movement in NBA talks
Anyone who has been to a car dealership, or bought a home, understands how negotiating works. One side offers a number, the other counters, and they meet somewhere in the middle and make a deal. Thats not the way its working in
Updated: 10/30/2011 12:04A
Need to Know for Sunday, Oct. 31
The blankets can be sewn, knit or crocheted and will be delivered to the NC Veterans Home with a personal note or card from students. Take donations to the school at 1361 Rim Road. For more information, call Dawn Holt at 868-2800.
Updated: 10/30/2011 12:04A