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November 18, 2009

Senators blast Web sites for scamming shoppers

A Senate committee Tuesday condemned three online companies, saying they are tricking consumers into signing up for subscription services they don't want. Read More

City Council wants more landfill facts

Greensboro council members plan to recruit experts to answer questions about the safety of the landfills. Read More

November 17, 2009

JP Looney's fined by ABC Commission

JP Looney’s Sports Bar drew a $7,000 fine by the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission in connection with an underage drinking violation. Read More

Governor talks up college applications

Applying to college can be a difficult task, so high school students are advised to get started early. Read More

County fires up anti-smoking efforts

Smokers will be asked to quit for a day this week, while some establishments must ban it next year. Read More

Democrats still seeking Senate candidates

As the 2010 campaign season descends upon us, this column will stray from policy into politics from time to time. And right at the top of the Tar Heel ticket next year will be the race for U.S. Senate.The incumbent is Richard Burr , a Winston-Salem Republ... Read More

City boards endorse development rules

The City Council will debate new rules on trees and mixed-use in February. Read More

Elon board awards improvement project bids

The Elon Board of Aldermen unanimously awarded contracts Nov. 10 for two improvement projects — the Oak Street Sidewalk Improvement Project and the project to install water pipes along University Drive. Read More

November 16, 2009

Burlington mayor appointed to state transit board

Ronnie Wall will serve a four-year term. Read More

Dam creates waves for neighbors

Some residents at Coble Farms II would rather drain the pond than spend $150,000 to fix the dam. Read More

Inside Scoop: When it comes to prayer, the writing's on the wall

Those interested in the issue of prayer at Guilford County commissioners meetings might also note that a copy of the Ten Commandments is carved in stone above the dais in the Old County Courthouse. Read More