Drexel NewsLocal news for Drexel, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Furniture Brands International closing plant- June 27, 2008 Another North Carolina furniture plant is closing this year. Furniture Brands International says it will close its Drexel Heritage and Henredon plant in High Point by the end of the year.http://www.topix.net/city/drexel-nc/2008/06/furniture-brands-international-closing-plant?f... Local beekeeper buzzes about the rewards- June 23, 2008 There is no apparent sting to this lifelong Burke County resident. A hard-working man, who has raised a family, continues to contribute to the community.http://www.topix.net/city/drexel-nc/2008/06/local-beekeeper-buzzes-about-the-rewards?fromr... Hastings in Critical Condition- June 20, 2008 Joel Hastings remains in critical condition at Carolinas Medical Center on Friday morning after suffering from a head injury during a softball game on Thursday night.http://www.topix.net/city/drexel-nc/2008/06/hastings-in-critical-condition?fromrss=1 Martin Lawing, happy to be home- June 15, 2008 Burke County Sheriff's Deputy Martin Lawing made his first public appearance, since returning home, during Saturday's fundraising event at the Drexel Fairgrounds.http://www.topix.net/city/drexel-nc/2008/06/martin-lawing-happy-to-be-home?fromrss=1 |