Two sought for Gates grocery store robbery, assault

Gates County authorities are seeking two suspects in connection with an armed robbery of a grocery store and assault of a store customer Tuesday. According to the Ahoskie Roanoke-Chowan Herald, two suspects, both wearing masks, entered the rear door of the Family Foods store about 7:45 p.m.

111 Frugal Tips for Smarter Buying and Serious Saving

This week's link roundup covers fees no prudent consumer should ever pay, supermarkets that can save you big-time on grocery bills, reasons why you might want to splurge on a latte from time to time (OK, this isn't just about saving money), and a no-excuses look at the real reasons you're broke. 3 expenses I [...]

Community briefs - Sept. 10

Former resident to teach in Africa Jo Childers, a former Fort Morgan resident and daughter of former longtime resident Wilma Childers, will be teaching in Tanzania, Africa, starting in October.

BILL HASTINGS' INSIDE INDIANA

To whom it may concern— A TIME FOR REMEMBRANCE — Indiana VFW officials have invited the public to attend tomorrow’s ”Remembrance Celebration” at the post home on Indian Springs Road.

EMPIRE COMPANY POSTS Q1 RESULTS

Empire Company Limited today announced financial results for its first quarter ended July 31, 2010. For the first quarter, the Company recorded earnings before capital gains and other items of $81.6 million compared to $72.2 million in the first quarter last year, a 13.0 percent increase and a record quarterly level for the Company.