Garland NewsLocal news for Garland, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Sampson County going into water business- December 24, 2007 "It is cheaper than for us to purchase the water" Sampson County is in the planning stages of going into the water business. For those in the county who pay their water bill to the county, the source of the water does not come from wells in Sampson County. via Sampson Independenthttp://www.topix.net/city/garland-nc/2007/12/sampson-county-going-into-water-business?from... Community of Champion walkers rack up the steps as they try to improve their health- December 18, 2007 "My doctor took me off of my blood pressure medication" For several groups of walkers across Sampson County, the challenge of taking one step after another is one that brings a great deal of positive results. via Sampson Independenthttp://www.topix.net/city/garland-nc/2007/12/community-of-champion-walkers-rack-up-the-ste... Garland woman found dead- December 16, 2007 "Right now it's still undetermined, and still under investigation" Sampson County Sheriff's authorities are still investigating the death of a Garland woman, found dead of an apparent gunshot wound Thursday, according to information from investigators. via Sampson Independenthttp://www.topix.net/city/garland-nc/2007/12/garland-woman-found-dead?fromrss=1 PETA says pig abuse caught on tape at Smithfield supplier in NC- December 13, 2007 News Isle of Wight People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has sent a letter to Smithfield Foods claiming that one of its suppliers in North Carolina abuses pigs and has violated state anti-cruelty laws. via The Virginian-Pilothttp://www.topix.net/city/garland-nc/2007/12/peta-says-pig-abuse-caught-on-tape-at-smithfi... PETA alleges cruelty at Smithfield Foods hog supplier- December 12, 2007 "Smithfield is responsible for the abuses of its suppliers." A well-known animal-rights group based in Norfolk says its undercover investigation has documented animal cruelty at a pig-breeding farm that supplies pork-processing giant Smithfield Foods. via WAVY-TV Portsmouthhttp://www.topix.net/city/garland-nc/2007/12/peta-alleges-cruelty-at-smithfield-foods-hog-... Shaggin' for Santa event raises over $10,000- December 10, 2007 "Last year, we helped supply our eight nutrition sites with additional supplies" Not only did the organizers of Bob and Ray's "Shaggin' for Santa" meet their fundraising goal for 2007, but they exceeded it. via Sampson Independenthttp://www.topix.net/city/garland-nc/2007/12/shaggin-for-santa-event-raises-over-10-000?fr... |