As 2009 skids to a close like the jet that cracked in half in Jamaica the other day, we thought it would be a good time to take stock of the year that was and suggest a few resolutions for some of the prominent newsmakers of the year that was.
The showdown between Gov. Mark Sanford and the state Legislature over whether the state should accept $700 million in federal stimulus money appears finally to have come to an end. On Thursday, the state Supreme Court ordered Sanford to take the money.
There's no shortage of people willing to express their opinions in this world, but it doesn't hurt to remind ourselves that we don't all perceive things the same way.
Many York County residents know about Samaritan's Feet. But few may know it has headquarters in their back yard.
Samaritan's Feet founder and chief spokesman Manny Ohonme recently moved the nonprofit organization's headquarters from a small warehouse in Charlotte to a larger one on the edge of an industrial park in Indian Land.With the news that al Qaeda’s number two has gone the way of his old boss, it seems as if al Qaeda’s days as a potent force may be numbered. But amazingly, the Obama administration and Congress are considering indiscriminate cuts to the very military capabilities – like fighter jets and unmanned drone aircraft – that enable the U.S. several options to pursue terrorists without being forced to deploy ground troops.
It hurts when you find yourself the victim of a possible scam, especially when it happens in your neighborhood. At a local computer store, I was sold a printer cartridge that was not a match for my printer.
Just exactly who are the candidates for the District 2 York County Council race and what do they represent?
On Election Day, let’s tell Mick Mulvaney that North Carolina doesn’t need another congressman.
Sen. Mick Mulvaney is a committed public servant with a vision for helping the people of the 5th Congressional District.
