Granite Falls NewsLocal news for Granite Falls, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Bank of Granite Corporation Names Preston Chairman- April 29, 2008 GRANITE FALLS, NC, April 29 MARKET WIRE -- Directors of Bank of Granite Corporation have named James "Jim" Y. Preston chairman of the board. via Customer Interaction Solutionshttp://www.topix.net/city/granite-falls-nc/2008/04/bank-of-granite-corporation-names-prest... Bank of Granite earnings drop 58%- April 25, 2008 "While we were disappointed in our first-quarter results, we continue to focus on strengthening our credit quality and underwriting as we resolve our problem loans" Bank of Granite Corp. reports a 57.6 percent drop in first-quarter earnings to $1.72 million, or 11 cents per share. via The Business Journal of the Greater T...http://www.topix.net/city/granite-falls-nc/2008/04/bank-of-granite-earnings-drop-58?fromrs... Eric Church returns to college for show at Rick's Café- April 15, 2008 "His songs are about things today's fans can relate to, and he puts on a great live show" Issue date: 41508 Section: Entertainment Media Credit: Courtesy Photo Capitol Recording artist Eric Church will take the stage Thursday night at Rick's Cafe. via The Reflectorhttp://www.topix.net/city/granite-falls-nc/2008/04/eric-church-returns-to-college-for-show... Community News- April 8, 2008 Lots of music at Newton's MayFestTwelve bands and six high school jazz bands will be featured May 17 when Newton holds its second annual May festival.The Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet Newton MayFest runs 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. in a 17-block area of downtown. Newton Merchants Corp. plans three stages, more than 150 vendors and activities for children and families.The 9:45 a.m. opening ceremony will feature an Armed Forces Day Tribute. Here are the stage schedules: The Observer News Enterprise Stage: 10 to.http://www.topix.net/city/granite-falls-nc/2008/04/community-news?fromrss=1 this is a Way to Celebrate his Life': Robby's Run honors fallen Caldwell native- April 6, 2008 "The whole community was greatly affected when Robby died, and I didn't want the day to simply pass by. This is a way to celebrate his life." Michelle and Robby Bowman had plans.They were going to climb Mount Rainier, have a baby and keep up with their morning runs around the lake near their Washington state home.But then, on April 13, 2007, Michelle Bowman heard a knock on her front door and opened it to find an Army chaplain.Her husband, 29-year-old Sgt. Larry 'Robby' Bowman, a Granite Falls.http://www.topix.net/city/granite-falls-nc/2008/04/this-is-a-way-to-celebrate-his-life-rob... Bust turns up 78 pit bulls- April 5, 2008 "They're just as sweet and loving as they can be." Caldwell County authorities conducting a drug bust early Wednesday morning found 78 pit bulls they believe may have been used in dog fighting.The dogs were all malnourished, had bite and scratch wounds, and in some cases had inadequate water and shelter, investigators said.Charges were pending against the man who lives at the property where about half the dogs were found, authorities said. The other half were on a lot about a quarter-mile from.http://www.topix.net/city/granite-falls-nc/2008/04/bust-turns-up-78-pit-bulls?fromrss=1 Hickory modifies water restrictions- April 4, 2008 "The C-W DMAG has closely monitored these measures for the last seven months and measures do show a progressive trend of improvement at this time" Hickory and other communities along the Catawba River modified water restrictions to allow citizens and businesses to water lawns once a week and wash cars twice a month. via City of Hickoryhttp://www.topix.net/city/granite-falls-nc/2008/04/hickory-modifies-water-restrictions?fro... |