The annual Main Street Altus-sponsored “Walkin on Chalk” event is set for March 27 this year in downtown Altus. Each year artists of all ages bring their chalk and talents to the Arts Festival. The...

Chick-fil-A of Monroe will host a fundraiser to support the family of Yolanda Simon, who was murdered inside her Monroe home in February. A fifth-grade teacher at Peachland-Polkton Elementary Sch...

RALEIGH, N.C. (March 2) – A new law goes into effect in 2010 for boaters in North Carolina, especially those under 26 years old. Beginning May 1, anyone younger than 26 operating a vessel powere...

Bladen County commissioners, school board members and state officials heard from Bladen County Schools Superintendent Greg Killingsworth about the State of Bladen County Schools.

The Hale-Wilkinson-Carter Home Foundation hopes grants will be easier to obtain after the Carroll County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Monday to transfer ownership of the Carter Home from ...

CHERAW – It was a breathtaking moment as the new 2010 Miss Brave (Georgia Harpe) received her crown during Saturday night’s 2010 Miss Brave Pageant held at Cheraw High School. Harpe’s eyes were...

Two large road tiles that were stolen from the Claiborne County Highway Department in Clairfield were recovered Tuesday in Williamsburg, KY. The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office received infor...

RALEIGH, N.C. (March 2) – A new law goes into effect in 2010 for boaters in North Carolina, especially those under 26 years old. Beginning May 1, anyone younger than 26 operating a vessel powere...

Scott defeats Sissonville to earn state tournament berth; Lady Skyhawks will play Liberty Harrison today at 1 p.m.

wallen@communitycommon.com The Clay, New Boston and Washington-Nile (West) School Districts have seen there fair share of frustrations when it comes to the construction of new buildings for thei...

MIDDLEPORT — It was apparent by the large crowd attending the Riverbend Arts Council’s program Tuesday night on “The Art of Bird Watching” that it’s a favorite form of entertainment here. Naturali...

Hours before being arrested on embezzlement charges in connection with his personal home remodeling business, Achille Mayor Lynn Allen Chambers spoke with the Democrat about the status of the commu...

PICKENS COUNTY—The American Red Cross is there when disaster strikes anywhere in the world, whether it be in Haiti, Chile or … Pickens County. Sarah Dow, Director of the American Red Cross of Pick...

PIKEVILLE — A criminal complaint filed last week in U.S. District Court in Pikeville provides a glimpse into the illicit prescription drug trade in Eastern Kentucky. After a three-year investigati...

Jacob Bennight & Amber Wasinger  have been chosen as the Rotary Students of the Month.  Jacob is the son of James and Sharla Bennight. He is active in Student Council, basketball, football, baseba...

RALEIGH, N.C. (March 2) – A new law goes into effect in 2010 for boaters in North Carolina, especially those under 26 years old. Beginning May 1, anyone younger than 26 operating a vessel powere...

GALLIPOLIS — The Military Museum located at the Gallia County Historical and Genealogical Society is truly one of the county’s hidden treasures. And if you haven’t stopped by to explore it at least...

RALEIGH, N.C. (March 2) – A new law goes into effect in 2010 for boaters in North Carolina, especially those under 26 years old. Beginning May 1, anyone younger than 26 operating a vessel powere...

WILLIAMSON – Members of the Mingo County Democratic Executive Committee were at the regular meeting of the Mingo County Commission Wednesday to air their grievances about the appointment of poll wo...

Dr. Gondal’s office new home for heart health

A new Wallins Elementary School is part of a $17.5 billion state budget plan approved Wednesday by the Kentucky House of Representatives.

HAZARD – Two Ohio men who are two of six accused of taking part in the sexual assault of a female inside a Hazard hotel last year have entered guilty pleas to amended charges. According to court ...

Local News Anchor Encourages Students

RALEIGH, N.C. (March 2) – A new law goes into effect in 2010 for boaters in North Carolina, especially those under 26 years old. Beginning May 1, anyone younger than 26 operating a vessel powere...

BY JOHN CONLEY Associate Editor The Upper Rotunda at the Capitol building will be packed with representatives of area businesses and organizations next Monday, March 1. Preparations for the f...

An excessive number of snowy days has forced Ashe County school officials to turn to state lawmakers for alternatives in meeting the state’s mandated instructional time law. Last week, school of...

Woman charged with genital mutilation By Trey Wood Staff writer A LaGrange woman has been charged with female genital mutilation after the alleged circumcision of her infant girl. Troup Cou...

More than 50 people were laid off at Butler Manufacturing earlier this week. The state Department of Commerce was notified Tuesday that BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. instituted a perman...

Gilbert headed to state for fourth trip in five years

The money has been distributed by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

FRAKES, Ky. — A Frakes man was arrested Tuesday night on moonshine-related charges, according to a recent press release issued by the Bell County Sheriff’s Department (BCSD). The press release mai...

Mount Airy High School’s Career and Technical Education classes are teaming up for a good cause. The school’s furniture and cabinet-making classes, apparel development class and sports and enter...

Whitmire police put an illegal liquor house out of business Sunday. Whitmire Police Lt. Ken Prather was patrolling the town Sunday when he noticed a lot of traffic through 161 Duckett Ave. The o...

The former pastor of Auburn Church of Christ is going away for a very long time. Jody Lusk was sentenced to the maximum 20 years in prison Friday after he plead guilty to six counts of rape and si...

LIBERTY – The first block of the School District of Pickens County’s new Career and Technology Center was laid on Friday. Two former directors of the career center, Dr. Mendel Stewart and Ben S...

PILOT MOUNTAIN — Cleanup of fallen trees and brush has continued this week at Pilot Mountain State Park as workers rush to recover from harsh winter storms and prepare for what should be a busy spr...

POINT PLEASANT — Mark Borromeo, who is originally from the Philippines, said that his days at Point Pleasant High School are busy and fun. Of his achievements and honors, Borromeo said that Future...

Those stopping at the stop light at Gallia and Offnere streets will likely notice a symbolic monument of sorts in the lot adjacent to Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Along with a large sign, are ...

WREN — Wren High School put its new track last to use weekend, as students and teachers ran a total 906 miles during a 24-hour stretch from Friday to Saturday. They also raised an estimated $4,000...

Mark Freeman Wilson, 44, of Elizabethtown, died March 10, 2010. Surviving are his wife, Sarah Wilson of the home; and a brother, David Wilson of Gardner, Mass. The visitation will be from 2 to 4 ...

ORRUM — An Orrum man was sentenced to 17 1/2 years in prison on Wednesday for federal firearm charges. Bobby Wayne Wilkins, 43, was sentenced by United States District Judge James Dever III after ...

Mark Freeman Wilson, 44, of Elizabethtown, died March 10, 2010. Surviving are his wife, Sarah Wilson of the home; and a brother, David Wilson of Gardner, Mass. The visitation will be from 2 to 4 ...

Elk, crow, snake, goose and quail were in the spotlight Tuesday night as the Richmond County agricultural cooperative held their annual Wild Game Cook-off Tuesday night at the First Presbyterian ...

Getting the letters right

Stokes County residents will soon have the opportunity to speak out about their local hospital. A public hearing will be held at an upcoming county commissioners meeting. The board of commissione...

Loans will be available for farmers

TRIBUNE/Cliff Clark “It was just boiling,” said John Pardue, when he saw the smoke as it poured in from the attic space in his home Saturday night on Cedarbrook Road, Jonesville. Pardue said he was having trouble with the home’s fusebox when he heard a “loud pop.” That’s when he saw the smoke. “We got out quick,” Pardue said about he and his wife Millie Parks. Volunteer fire departments crews from Arlington, Jonesville and Elkin worked the fire for several hours before the flames were extinguished

JONESVILLE — A mobile home at Freemans Mobile Home Park outside of Jonesville was destroyed by fire Wednesday morning. The Jonesville Fire Department received the call around 10 a.m. Upon arriving...

LOGAN — Monday evening, there were people swimming, walking the track and playing tennis at the Chief Logan Rec Center. And while the rec center isn’t fully open yet, it’s getting closer every day...

At Boonville Elementary School Thursday four students struggled in the strong wind and bright sunshine to bring down the American flag and the state flag. Inside, Annette Johnson continued prepara...