Everton's plans for a new stadium at Kirkby have been rejected by Communities and Local Government Secretary John Denham. Read More
In a new study, scientists have detected hardening of the arteries in Egyptian mummies, some as old as 3,500 years, suggesting that the factors causing heart attack and stroke are not only modern ones; they afflicted ancient people as well. Read More
Those two names are among 16 that have been suggested for the new elementary school under construction across from Southern Vance High. Clark Street Elementary School students, anxiously awaiting the opening of their new school in the fall of 2010, may find themselves going to Clark-Garrett Elementary School, a combination of the names of the locations of the current school in East Henderson and the new school location on Garrett Road. Or they could be in a school named for one of several well-known individuals — some alive, some deceased — such as Margaret Ellis Elementary, named for the vice chairman of the Vance County Board of Education and a long-time advocate for Clark Street school; Dr. James P. Green Elementary, named for the late physician who was a local civil rights advocate and a member of the N.C. House of Representatives; and Dr. Malone Parham Elementary, another local physician now deceased. Read More
Today is Thursday, Nov. 26, the 330th day of 2009. Read More
BEIJING (AP) China announced plans Thursday to sharply boost its energy efficiency by slowing the growth of carbon emissions as part of its contribution to the fight against global warming. Read More
Most Asian stocks fell as share-sale concerns and the dollar's slump to a 14-year low against the yen overshadowed advances by commodity and technology companies. Read More
Google has been developing and testing a variety of new ad formats. Read More
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a new passage for both people and fish along San Antonio Creek near Casitas Springs. Read More
ULLADULLA'S new Institute of Design has been described as 'wonderful', 'exciting' and 'innovative' by Member for Gilmore Joanna Gash. Mrs Gash had the honour of opening the new private college at a function on Saturday night. Read More
The city of New Hope wants the Legislature to extend probation periods for police officers from six months to a year. Read More
New Grass Revival, formed in 1972 by four former members of the Bluegrass Alliance, flourished in a decade when numerous groups ... Read the full New Grass Revival bio.