


The West Johnston High School Band is still spreading Christmas cheer. On Thanksgiving Day the band participated in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and now they will perform a Holiday Concert for free on Dec. 14. Click here to read more

Gov. Mike Easley and first lady Mary Easley are lighting the state’s Christmas tree.
The annual Christmas tree lighting is scheduled for Wednesday night on the Capitol grounds. The event includes music, food and children’s activities.
The Raleigh Garden Club has a 30-year tradition of decorating the Capitol. This year’s theme is “North Carolina Home for the Holidays.”
Festivities begin at 5 p.m.
And when it comes to belt tightening, there are ways to spend less and still have a terrific holiday season.
One of the ways some frugal shoppers save is by shopping for bargains at area dollar stores or even the thrift shops.
Donald and Alice Macintyre of Lorida shopped Monday at a Sebring dollar store for gift wrap, sheets of colorful felt and table runners, as well as brain teaser games, other miscellaneous items and things to eat for stocking stuffers.
Alice was wearing a holiday sweatshirt her sister-in-law made for her a while ago. She broke it out when the temperatures dipped below 50. Read the rest of this entry »
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