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Armed and loaded

People who hunt while drunk pose a "widespread problem" in Rockingham County.

That's the assessment of Commissioner James Kallam, and it ought to light a fire under state legislators. There are quite a few things people shouldn't do while drinking, and running around in the woods with loaded rifles is high on that list.

Chance of ice in Tuesday morning forecast

There is a chance of a wintry mix after sunrise Tuesday in the Triad.

Farmers market vendors open in alternative site

GREENSBORO — When government fails to respond, people take things into their own hands and help each other out.

The ancient tradition resurfaced this weekend after city officials closed the venerable Greensboro Farmers’ Curb Market for a second Saturday in a row — something that hasn’t happened in more than a century, aficionados claimed.

Judge overturns McLeansville annexations

GREENSBORO — Three McLeansville subdivisions are no longer a part of the city after a local judge declared their 2009 annexation void.

Four McLeansville residents sued Greensboro last year to stop the planned July 1 annexation. Late last week, Judge Edwin Wilson sided with residents, who argued the city could not hold them to agreements made with the subdivisions' developers.

Leonard Pitts Jr. on the paradox of black men fighting for U.S. ideals

It is the enduring paradox of our centuries here.

It is the paradox that stood its ground at Bunker Hill, paradox that made a doomed charge on Fort Wagner, paradox that stormed San Juan Hill, advanced through the Meuse-Argonne, landed on Iwo Jima, liberated Seoul and was taken prisoner in Hanoi.

Who dat? Super Bowl champs

MIAMI (AP) — The New Orleans Saints turned the Super Bowl's postgame celebration into something out of the French Quarter.

Former High Point middle school to get new life

HIGH POINT -- The former Allen Jay Middle School may get resurrected one more time. School district officials will propose a new use for the school during Tuesday night’s school board meeting.

The High Point school closed as a middle school in 2007 to house students and teachers of Union Hill elementary while their new school was built. The new Union Hill opened this fall.

Maryland blizzard buries Tar Heels

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Maryland coach Gary Williams was overcome by emotion, leaving him virtually unable to describe his feelings after watching his Terrapins dismantle North Carolina on an anything-but-typical game day.

"We handled a difficult situation and were able to do a good job," Williams told the crowd Sunday after Maryland beat the skidding Tar Heels 92-71.

Lorillard earnings drop, but beat analysts' views

GREENSBORO (AP) — Lorillard Inc., the nation's third-largest cigarette maker, saw less of a decline in cigarettes sold in the fourth quarter than its competitors. One of its value brands posted big gains and its Newport menthol brand stood up to heightened competition.

Officer to retrieve Edwards tape

RALEIGH (AP) — A judge wants a security officer to accompany a former John Edwards aide as he goes to retrieve a sex tape of the two-time presidential candidate, increasing the court's control of the disputed video.

Census tour stops in Greensboro

GREENSBORO — “Founders,” the 2010 Census “Portrait of America” Road Tour vehicle will stop in Greensboro Tuesday.

Budweiser Shootout a tough act to follow

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — After a winter slumber, Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout proved a good way to open the NASCAR Sprint Cup season, but fans should be careful in expecting to see exactly the same type of racing in this week's Daytona 500.

Gibsonville board gets briefed on public transportation

GIBSONVILLE — The director of the Alamance County Transportation Authority spoke Monday at Town Hall to educate people about services available to residents.

The mayor invited Dennis Williams to the Board of Aldermen meeting to explain some of the services, which include rides within and outside the county.

AT&T reaches tentative deal with Southeast union

DALLAS (AP) — AT&T Inc. reached a tentative agreement with a union representing about 30,000 workers in the Southeast, the company said Monday.

The union had voted down a previous agreement reached with negotiators in December, AT&T said. The new three-year agreement will be submitted to the membership of the union for a ratification vote in the coming days.

Man pleads guilty to killing woman, burning her body

GREENSBORO — A Greensboro man will spend at least the next 41 years in prison after admitting to killing, tying up and setting a woman’s body on fire, a judge ruled Monday.

Guilford County Superior Court Judge Andy Cromer sentenced 25-year-old Donnie Lee Ingram for killing 61-year-old Marie Byrd Nov. 25, 2008.

Local fire departments receive thousands in federal grants

GREENSBORO – Several area fire departments received thousands in grant money last week from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

In all, North Carolina fire departments received more than $3.6 million through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants program, which is designed to help strengthen the nation’s overall level of emergency preparedness.

Inside Scoop: Hotel e-mails reveal behind-the-scenes talks

Scoop collected a big ol’ box of documents from City Hall last week — the lengthy response to a hotelier's public record request on the recovery zone facility bond issue.

The stack of paperwork was not that eventful; it mostly was copies of the three financial feasibility reports on the Ole Asheboro Hotel project and the two other bond projects.

Man without electricity charged with cursing utility workers

A Reidsville man was arrested Saturday after utility workers trying to restore power after Friday’s storm reported a man was cursing at them.

Whitsett Planning Board develops yard ordinances

WHITSETT — The Whitsett Planning Board will recommend new rules on yard appearance and accessory buildings to Town Council.

The board voted to ban uncontrolled growth of weeds or grass more than two feet tall “causing or threatening to cause a hazard detrimental to the public health or safety, have unkempt appearance or to constitute a nuisance.”

Election filing opens today for many races

Candidates for Congress, several judicial races and legislative seats will begin registering for the 2010 campaigns today. The candidate filing period opens at noon and runs until noon on Friday, Feb. 26.

The U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Richard Burr of Winston-Salem will be at the top of the ballot this year.

Charges dropped against N.C. sheriff

LINCOLNTON (AP) — Prosecutors have dropped the charges against a sheriff who was accused of being involved in sidetracking an impaired driving arrest of a local doctor.

N.C. GOP head wants 2 top Perdue aides to quit

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The head of North Carolina's Republican Party said Monday that two top aides to Gov. Beverly Perdue should resign their positions or be fired over poor performance.

Circus animal walk planned for Tuesday

GREENSBORO — The animal walk for the circus is scheduled to begin between 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tuesday.

The time is subject to change without notice, according to a news release.

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus will be at the Greensboro Coliseum on Wednesday through Sunday. For the circus, a 53-car train will arrive with the animals.

Area teams make state wrestling tournament

Several high school wrestling teams from the area will begin competing Tuesday in the N.C. High School Athletic Association state championship tournament for teams.

Matches in Class 1-A are scheduled for Tuesday and Saturday. Matches in the other classes are scheduled for Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.