Hes working to better his adopted home county When Tommy Rains arrived in Bladen County from his native Alabama in 1993, he hit the ground running and hasnt slowed down since. His contributions to improve the fabric of the society around him have made his adopted home a much better place to live.
Bengals Thurman Suspended For 4 Games Cincinnati linebacker Odell Thurman is suspended for the first four regular-season games for violating the NFLs substance abuse policy.
Clarett Without A Lawyer Two Weeks Before Trial Troubled former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett is without a lawyer two weeks before his trial is scheduled to start.
Raiders Strike Deal With Huff Oakland signs first-round draft pick Michael Huff to a five-year, $22.5 million contract.
Daredevil Crashes During World-Record Attempt MIAMI, Okla. -- A motorcycle daredevil fell far short of his attempt to set a world-record motorcycle jump on Sunday at a northeast Oklahoma casino. Trigger Gumm crashed during his attempted goal of 315 feet.
Penguins Bring Back Recchi Veteran Mark Recchi agrees to return to the Penguins after playing for Stanley Cup champion Carolina at the end of last season.
Builder: Surnames 70% Hispanic This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press on Tuesday, July 25, 2006.
Get in gear before you buy a car These days, buying a vehicle has a lot more to it than just the monthly payment. Because of higher insurance, fuel and repair costs, buyers should take a holistic approach to purchasing an automobile.
Iowa Marine To Receive Navy Cross An Iowa Marine who helped rescue five wounded Marines in an attack on an enemy strong point in Iraq in November 2004 will be awarded the Navy Cross this week.
Nation Briefs Still without power, NYC borough in crisis A group of political leaders urged Governor George Pataki on Sunday to designate a section of New York City suffering from a prolonged power failure a disaster area, making it eligible for federal aid.
