Snow Hill

Authorities probe money trail in alleged Va.-NY cigarette smuggling ring; 2 are held in Md.

2013-05-16 14:50:43

NEW YORK (AP) — A smuggling ring that made a fortune selling more than a million cartons of untaxed cigarettes in New York may have funneled some of the illicit proceeds to terrorist groups, authorities said Thursday. The traffickers lived modestly...

Snow Hill proposes no tax, utility rate increases, but employee raises

2013-05-16 06:34:02

Town officials in Snow Hill appear to be satisfied with next year's proposed budget. The commissioners made changes to the proposed 2013-14 budget in April and a public hearing was held Monday night on the updated budget with no comments or fanfare....

Hamilton County business licenses for May 6-10

2013-05-15 03:24:03

New business licenses as provided by the Hamilton County Clerk's office for May 6-10: Air Tite Solutions, 8534 Daisy Dallas Road, Hixson, James F. Smith Jr. Chatt Town Exclusives, 4441 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, Antonio Everhart Chattanooga...

N.C. distillery turning leftovers into sweet-potato potable

2013-05-14 11:54:03

Let's begin this story by picking up the iPad, smartphone or, dare I say, printed page and stepping outside. Scratch around a bit in the first patch of dirt you see. That sandy soil? It's the backbone of the state's sweet potato industry, one the U.S....

Bartenders across Old North State aim to elevate mixed-drink legacy

2013-05-13 12:24:03

It's no great secret that superlative suds flow freely in the Old North State. With Asheville recently attempting to defend her title as Beer City USA, North Carolina bartenders aren't far behind in planting a flag for the mixed drink as a symbol of...

Turning a negative into art

2013-05-12 09:54:03

Karen Robbins is not simply a photographer, but a photographic designer. But through a series of unfortunate experiences, Robbins was thrown into depression, leaving her camera to sit still and lifeless. Now emerging from a period of darkness, she...

Teen Fest speaks to young people for the 20th year

2013-05-12 09:54:03

There was a time to face reality, and a time for having fun. The time for both was Saturday at the 20th Annual Teen Fest, sponsored by the Young Women's Outreach Center. The event was held for ages 10-18 at Lenoir Community College. There were...

2 more charged in Ocean City convenience store stabbing

2013-05-09 08:54:15

OCEAN CITY, Md. (AP) — Police have charged two more suspects in a stabbing at an Ocean City convenience store. Officers were called to a 7-Eleven on Coastal Highway last month because of a fight and later charged 24-year-old Brandon Maurice...

Open mike night for music, poetry planned

2013-04-26 11:54:04

Open mic tonight at ProMusic Share your poetry, storytelling ability and/or acoustic musical talent at tonight's Open Mic Night at Pro Music Conservatory, 105 W. Nash St. The event starts at 7:30. Coffees, teas, pastries and desserts will be for...

Produce, cattle highlight Seminole farm tour

2013-03-20 06:19:00

I have Peeps to melt onto s'mores, hard-boiled eggs to dye and ham glazes working in the test kitchen. This week check out our Easter videos at OrlandoSentinel.com/food. We'll show you how to work out all the details. In the meantime, put down that Peep...

No. 2 Winters Mill wins third straight Class 2A-1A wrestling title

2013-03-02 19:10:00

Winters Mill's Wes Cook knew who he was facing in the 145-pound final during the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association Class 2A-1A state championship at the University of Maryland's Cole Field House. He also knew he had a debt to pay....

Seminole County calendar of events

2013-02-11 12:53:00

Travel to Sanford and take advantage of these great events in the surrounding area. � JANUARY January 1, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 3rd Annual Peas & Plenty New Year's Day Meal Bring in the new year by enjoying food with friends and even bring your own dish to...

Step aside crabs, this festival is all about the chicken. The 64th Delmarva Chicken Festival in Snow Hill is a annual celebration of the importance of chicken on the Delmarva Peninsula.

2013-05-24 10:27:00

Travel to Snow Hill for the old-fashioned Worcester County Fair, with fairway rides, youth livestock shows, artisan demonstrations, a watermelon-eating contest, live entertainment and of course plenty of food, through Aug. 11 Info.:

2013-05-21 00:00:00

T.J. Hill, far left, U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler and Ashley Powell were among many who attended the dedicaiton of the new Stanford EMS headquarters Friday. The facility was named for the late Cindy Snow Hill, wife of Stanford EMS Board of Directors Chairman T.J. Hill.

2012-10-25 08:13:00