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Horse Show organizers want community input
OAK RIDGE Organizers of the Oak Ridge Horse Show are surveying town residents to determine whether there is enough support in the community to acquire a permanent site and broaden the volunteer base for the ...
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Aqua seeks rate increase "across the board"
NW GUILFORD COUNTY Local residents who rely on Aqua North Carolina could be seeing their water bills increase rather substantially in the future.
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Election season draws to close
NW GUILFORD COUNTY In less than a week, it'll all be over; the holiday season will be upon us, and Election 2008 will be history.
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Weekend promises to be busy in the northwest area
Many events are planned for Oct. 25 in northwest Guilford County. Barbecue fans are sure to want to pick up some of the Oak Ridge firemen's "famous" barbecue today.
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OR Colts kicking up coins for pediatric brain tumor research
OAK RIDGE Most third-graders don't give much thought to brain tumors, but the students of third-grade teacher Judith Jones at Oak Ridge Elementary School have unusual insight into what it's like to deal with ...
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Restaurant Report Card: October 24, 2008
Chester's on South Eugene Street in Greensboro posted a 101. Ombu Wood Fire Fusion on Saint George's Square just off Hanes Mall Boulevard in Winston-Salem posted a 100.
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Oak Ridge students raise money for Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Students at Oak Ridge Elementary School have been working hard recently to raise money for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
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Stolen loader recovered in Stokes County
A piece of heavy equipment stolen from a construction site on Fogleman Road in Oak Ridge was later recovered by the N.C. Highway Patrol during a traffic accident investigation in Stokes County.
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Sunset Rotary club helps Oak Ridge students with words
The Tallahassee Sunset Rotary Club delivered dictionaries to all third-grade students at Oak Ridge Elementary as part of Rotary International's Literacy Month of September.
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Tract rezoned for shopping center, multifamily housing
NW GUILFORD COUNTY Commercial development and multifamily housing will become an even bigger part of living in the northwest area since a 70-acre property along N.C. 68 was rezoned by the Guilford County ...
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As prices spike, customers panic
NW GUILFORD COUNTY Many local gas stations ran low or ran out of fuel after customers flocked to them on Sept.
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Local towns continue to grow
Populations of the towns in northwest Guilford County are on the rise, according to the latest municipal population estimates released by the state demographer.
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Timbering of property creates disturbance
OAK RIDGE A property owner who violated town, county and state ordinances by clearing trees off 10 acres of land says repairing the damage will not be a "big deal." Town officials disagree, and say it will take ...
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R U Up 4 it?
NW GUILFORD COUNTY Many older people can't understand it. Many teens think they can't live without it.
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Oak Ridge to be first public school in solar pilot project
It won't save a lot of money right away, but the 'Schools on Solar' pilot project at Oak Ridge Elementary will be the district's first step toward using renewable energy.
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Oak Ridge will be the first puplic school in solar pilot project
The city and Leon County Schools are working together on a solar-school pilot project at Oak Ridge Elementary School.
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Wanted: Your pet photos
The Northwest Observer publishes photos of our readers' pets and other animals in our monthly Critter Corner section.
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Drought continues to plague area
NW GUILFORD COUNTY Although this year's late-summer drought is less extreme than last year's, local communities are keeping a close watch on water levels as hot, dry weather continues throughout the state.
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New system should help parents, teachers breathe easy
OAK RIDGE Some parents and school employees hope the addition of a dehumidification system will create a more comfortable and healthful environment at Oak Ridge Elementary School.
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