If news reports are accurate, NC is one of two states (Alabama being the other) in the running for a $1.6 billion manufacturing plant planned as part of an alliance between Toyota and Mazda. Up to 4,000 jobs at a facility that could produce 300,000 vehicles annually. One site is near Moncure on old US 1 and US 1 near the Wake, Chatham, Harnett and Lee county lines and other mega-sites are in Randolph, Edgecombe and western Chatham county, according to a NC Commerce spokesperson.
East Bladen’s (11-1) 2A football team entertains Greene Central (8-4) in state playoff action at 7:30 p.m. today. At this level of competition, there are no mediocre teams remaining. Coach Robby Priest’s team has lost one game this season, to South Columbus, by a single point.
Brook McGill is Three Rivers Conference Soccer Player of the Year. He led the Eagles in just about every category. The senior has been a 4 year All-Star in the Three Rivers conference playing for Coach Jay Raynor.
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Pittsburgh Steelers 40 – Titans 17 in Thursday night action.
Pork & Beats Festival today and tomorrow at the Cape Fear Farmers Market in E-town. BBQ cook-offs, old cars, music featuring Blackwater Rhythm & Blues and much more. Call 862-4368 or 862-2066 for details.
Thursday’s and Friday’s are more special than any others for ladies. Hair Day, none more important.
Recently toured some areas in my hometown (Bladenboro) I had not been in in many years. So many memories, some I could tell about. In the 50s we had to create our entertainment, and we did. My goal is to make more memories.
The most beautiful things are not associated with money; they are memories and moments. If you don’t celebrate those, they can pass you by. Alek Wek
Memories are the best things in life, I think. Romy Schneider
To be human is to have a collection of memories that tells you who you are and how you got there. Rosecrans Baldwin
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