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May. 21, 2013 @ 05:52 PM
May. 21, 2013 @ 06:18 PM

BROADWAY: New budget plan retains all employees, present tax rate

Thanks to two last-minute agreements with the county, Broadway won’t have to raise taxes or lay off any employees to make budget for the fiscal year that starts in July, officials said at a meeting this week.


May. 21, 2013 @ 05:01 AM

LEE COUNTY: Commissioners get first look at proposed budget

Lee County Commissioners received their first peek at the county's proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year — a budget Lee County Manager John Crumpton said he wasn't happy with Monday night.


May. 21, 2013 @ 05:00 AM

Lee County High to introduce intensive college prep program

 Lee County students will soon have access to yet another program that challenges their intellect and also looks good on a college application.


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May. 20, 2013 @ 05:00 PM

On Campus

To say that twins Allegra and Max Hogan have left their mark on Lee County High School athletics would be an understatement. After completing their final spring seasons as seniors this year, the duo has combined to earn 28 athletic letters during their four years of high school — 15 by Allegra and 13 by Max.

May. 21, 2013 @ 09:21 PM

Mattes blanks Bucs in Big South Tourney opener

Ryan Mattes' shutout paced top-seeded Campbell in a 4-0 opening round win over No. 8 Charleston Southern Tuesday in the Big South Championships at the Liberty Baseball Stadium.


May. 20, 2013 @ 09:30 PM

AP Source: Jordan changing team name to Hornets

Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team's name to the Hornets, said a person familiar with the situation.


May. 20, 2013 @ 05:03 PM

UNC's Moran named ACC player of year

North Carolina third baseman Colin Moran is the Atlantic Coast Conference's player of the year and teammate Kent Emanuel is its pitcher of the year.The ACC announced its postseason awards Monday.


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May. 21, 2013 @ 05:50 PM

Honey-lime fish with fresh corn relish — a flavorful favorite

Hello, my name is Whitney, and I’m a carboholic.

I swoon over warm crusty bread dipped in garlic-infused olive oil.

May. 20, 2013 @ 04:43 PM

Lee County Schools Teacher of Week — Gregg Halkuff

NAME: Gregg Halkuff

SCHOOL: West Lee Middle
 


May. 20, 2013 @ 04:27 PM

CCCC’s Phi Beta Lambda wins big at state

Central Carolina Community College’s Phi Beta Lambda chapter came home loaded with winnings from competitions at Igniting Innovation!, the 2013 North Carolina PBL State Leadership Conference, held April 11-13 in Charlotte.


May. 20, 2013 @ 07:17 AM

Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Awards

Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards.Swift won eight of 11 awards, including top artist and top Billboard 200 album for "Red." She told the crowd: "You are the longest and best relationship I ever had."


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May. 19, 2013 @ 05:00 AM

Thumbs up

THUMBS UP: Quiz Bowl

Congratulations to Dr. Kelly Faulk, Wayne Staton and Jordan Minter, the top three finishers in the North Carolina Quiz Bowl program held this week at First Presbyterian Church.


May. 17, 2013 @ 05:00 AM

Good luck to the graduates

With diplomas and degrees already being distributed, graduation season is upon us.


May. 16, 2013 @ 05:00 AM

LETTER: Thanks for local coverage