http://www.countyncnews.com/nc.xml NC News Headlines en-us Copyright 2006 BlackHorse Web IMC Wed, 10 Oct 2008 19:01:00 GMT Wed, 10 Oct 2008 19:01:00 GMT http://www.countyncnews.com/ editor@357news.com (Rob Cross) editor@357news.com (Rob Cross) http://www.countyncnews.com/northcarolina08/sheriff-hewett.php http://www.countyncnews.com/northcarolina08/sheriff-hewett.php Wed, 10 Oct 2008 19:01:00 GMT editor@357news.com (Rob Cross) BRUNSWICK COUNTY NC NEWS -- Former Movie Star Sheriff, Ronald E. Hewett, 45, was sentenced in federal court to 16 months imprisonment followed by two years of supervised release as well as a $10,000 fine. Hewett pleaded guilty on June 2, 2008, to endeavoring to obstruct justice, specifically, a federal grand jury investigation into allegations of corruption of his office as Sheriff of Brunswick County, North Carolina...]]> http://www.countyncnews.com/entertainment/pianotechnicians.php http://www.countyncnews.com/entertainment/pianotechnicians.php Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:01:00 GMT editor@357news.com (Rob Cross) WATAUGA COUNTY NC NEWS -- The prestigious Master Piano Technicians' Convention 2008, which was attended by the youngest Piano Field Expert ever, 12 year old, Henry RayBould would like to thank the North Carolina Triad and especially Watauga County...]]> http://www.countyncnews.com/jobs/3chatham808.php http://www.countyncnews.com/jobs/3chatham808.php Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:01:00 GMT editor@357news.com (Rob Cross) CHATHAM COUNTY NC NEWS -- International manufacturer of pressed wood products, Uniboard Canada, is reconditing an existing factory as well as building a new plant in Chatham County, North Carolina The expansion will create and preserve up to 250 Jobs...]]> http://www.countyncnews.com/governor2008/2perduepac8.php http://www.countyncnews.com/governor2008/2perduepac8.php Sat, 02 Aug 2008 18:01:00 GMT editor@357news.com (Rob Cross) NC GENERAL ELECTION NEWS -- A Washington-based 527 tax exempt group known as the Alliance for North Carolina has acted as an NC Political Action Committee (PAC) in support Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue for governor... So, why does Lt. Governor Bev Perdue need out-of-state help to win this gubernatorial election? Obviously, she is unable to face McCrory at the podium in intelligent public debate over issues affecting the people of North Carolina (us)... ]]> http://www.countyncnews.com/governor2008/31ncrace7.php http://www.countyncnews.com/governor2008/31ncrace7.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:01:00 GMT editor@357news.com (Rob Cross) NC NEWS -- As this general election race heats up, all North Carolinians need now are more constructive public debates... Negative attacks by Beverly Perdue are designed to create a smoke screen to evade the real issues of how the next governor will deal with the economy, infrastructure and the heath system in North Carolina...]]> http://www.countyncnews.com/governor2008/30optimism7.php http://www.countyncnews.com/governor2008/30optimism7.php Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:01:00 GMT editor@357news.com (Rob Cross) CRAVEN COUNTY NC NEWS -- Once again, Mayor Pat McCrory, the Republican nominee for governor, has shown his most valuable character attribute - optimism. McCrory seems to always view the cup as half full. Whether it is discussing energy exploration or getting tough on crime, McCrory believes in the abilities of the North Carolina people to rise to the occasion and win...]]> http://www.countyncnews.com/northcarolina08/28salestaxholiday708.php http://www.countyncnews.com/northcarolina08/28salestaxholiday708.php Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:01:00 GMT editor@357news.com (Rob Cross) NC NEWS -- This year's 7th annual North Carolina state and local sales tax holiday will include an increased exemption on school instructional materials. Savings can accumulate if purchasing computers and clothes. The offical list of sales tax exempt items...]]> http://www.countyncnews.com/travel/27fortdobbs7.php http://www.countyncnews.com/travel/27fortdobbs7.php Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:01:00 GMT editor@357news.com (Rob Cross) IREDELL COUNTY NC NEWS -- Fort Dobbs State Historic Site in Statesville, located in Iredell County, North Carolina, has received some good news! The North Carolina historic site has won the maximum customary grant award for expanding and enhancing the site's historical and interpretive potential...]]> http://www.countyncnews.com/northcarolina08/22beaufort7.php http://www.countyncnews.com/northcarolina08/22beaufort7.php Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:01:00 GMT editor@357news.com (Rob Cross) BEAUFORT COUNTY NC NEWS -- Fountain Powerboat Industries, designer and manufacturer of high-performance motorboats, will add 250 jobs and invest $12 million during the next five years to expand its Beaufort County boatyard along the Pamlico River...]]> http://www.countyncnews.com/governor2008/19energypolicy7.php http://www.countyncnews.com/governor2008/19energypolicy7.php Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:01:00 GMT editor@357news.com (Rob Cross) BUNCOMBE COUNTY NC NEWS -- Mayor Pat McCrory, the Republican nominee for North Carolina governor, yesterday presented a ten point comprehensive conservation and energy plan at the North Carolina Press Association candidate forum in Asheville, NC. Meanwhile, Beverly Perdue made a separate appearance at the N.C. Press Association candidate forum, still refusing to face Pat McCrory in a joint debate...]]> http://www.countyncnews.com/governor2008/17budget7.php http://www.countyncnews.com/governor2008/17budget7.php Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:01:00 GMT editor@357news.com (Rob Cross) WAKE COUNTY NC NEWS -- Yesterday, Governor Mike Easley signed House Bill 2436, an act to modify the current Operations and Capital Appropriations Act of 2007, to authorize indebtedness for capital projects, and to make various tax law and fee changes...]]> http://www.countyncnews.com/governor2008/10wake7.php http://www.countyncnews.com/governor2008/10wake7.php Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:01:00 GMT editor@357news.com (Rob Cross) WAKE COUNTY NC NEWS -- Republican nominee for governor Mayor Pat McCrory, yesterday condemned a budget change that would pave the way to quickly close Dorothea Dix Hospital. A provision requiring approval from outside inspectors before a new mental hospital could open in Butner was struck from the final state budget Tuesday...]]> http://www.countyncnews.com/northcarolina08/10graham08.php http://www.countyncnews.com/northcarolina08/10graham08.php Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:01:00 GMT editor@357news.com (Rob Cross) GRAHAM COUNTY NC NEWS -- Stanley Furniture, a leading employer in Graham County, will expand its Robbinsville plant, investing $1.5 million and adding 205 jobs during the next three years. Currently, the company employs more than 1,700 workers, including 315 in Graham County.The company recently decided to close a plant in Lexington that will result in the loss of 350 jobs. The expansion will also be partially funded by a $250,000 grant...]]>