Northwest NewsLocal news for Northwest, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Short Orders: Sweet Basil's pair films, fine dining- May 31, 2008 Dinner and a movie. It's not just a TBS network show. It's also a weekly event at Sweet Basil's . Everyone, including Sweet Basil's owners Renee Schroeder and Khan Eakin , has been charmed by the patio of this ...http://www.topix.net/city/northwest-nc/2008/05/short-orders-sweet-basils-pair-films-fine-d... Yadkin Valley Bank & Trust posts lower income- May 29, 2008 Yadkin Valley Bank & Trust Co., which has branches in East Bend, Jonesville and Yadkinville, reported last week a 26 percent decrease in its first quarter income, declining to $2.9 million.http://www.topix.net/city/northwest-nc/2008/05/yadkin-valley-bank-trust-posts-lower-income... Leland wants residents' opinions on bike path plans- May 27, 2008 Published: Monday, May 26, 2008 at 7:28 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, May 26, 2008 at 10:46 p.m. IF YOU GO ... What: Public forum on the Leland comprehensive bicycle plan When: 6 p.m. Tuesday Where: Leland Town ...http://www.topix.net/city/northwest-nc/2008/05/leland-wants-residents-opinions-on-bike-pat... Crime report- May 21, 2008 Leland Crime report Leland police officers investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests last week.http://www.topix.net/city/northwest-nc/2008/05/crime-report?fromrss=1 Teacher's talent touted- May 19, 2008 "Their first few years in the classroom can be some of the most exciting but challenging times in their career" A second-grade teacher from Michigan has been named the 2008 Beginning Teacher of the Year for Wayne County Public Schools. via Goldsboro News-Argushttp://www.topix.net/city/northwest-nc/2008/05/teachers-talent-touted?fromrss=1 Three day forecast- May 17, 2008 Lenoir County THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA LATER THIS AFTERNOON INTO EARLY THIS EVENING. via Kinston Free Presshttp://www.topix.net/city/northwest-nc/2008/05/three-day-forecast?fromrss=1 Local pantries feel pinch of food shortage- May 15, 2008 "We're down 600,000 pounds in receiving salvage (food) from the grocery stores and the government's emergency food assistance program" A food shortage at a regional food bank is having ripple effects in Davidson County . via The Dispatchhttp://www.topix.net/city/northwest-nc/2008/05/local-pantries-feel-pinch-of-food-shortage?... Man dies from self-inflicted wound during transport - Oshkosh (WI) Northwester- May 13, 2008 "I think it's unusual for any agency to have something like this happen." Man dies from self-inflicted wound during transport - Oshkosh Northwester The Winnebago County Sheriff's Department is conducting an investigation after a man being transported to Winnebago Mental Health ... via NC Mental Hope Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/northwest-nc/2008/05/man-dies-from-self-inflicted-wound-during-t... Local Postal Carriers Try To Stamp Out Hunger- May 11, 2008 Today, local postal carriers across the country will participate in the national Postal Food Drive, collecting non-perishable foods for local agencies. via WFMY 2 Greensborohttp://www.topix.net/city/northwest-nc/2008/05/local-postal-carriers-try-to-stamp-out-hung... The Democratic primaries: A look at Lake County, In.- May 9, 2008 The Democratic primary vote on Tuesday for the presidential election in Indiana and North Carolina was a significant one; an election so significant that voters came out in record numbers from both states - ' ... via Creative Loafinghttp://www.topix.net/city/northwest-nc/2008/05/the-democratic-primaries-a-look-at-lake-cou... |