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FROM PAGE 1 BRIDGE From page 1 changes and eliminate sharp curves. Also two other bridges crossing the Yadkin River in the area would be replaced. The project is “shovel ready� and expected to be completed in a period of about three years. “In order to give the project more of a national focus, we have switched the name of it from Yadkin River Bridge to the
I-85 Corridor Improvement Project,� Perdue said. “Secretary [Eugene] Conti (of N.C.DOT] has been going to Washington about twice a month trying to push as many buttons as he can push for this project.� Another stimulus federal grant that Perdue expressed hopes in obtaining for North Carolina is the “Race to the Top grant. A total of $4 billion will be awarded next year to states that show the powers that be progressive changes in
DINNER From page 1 for our community and fact that we can all be together and just fellowship together during Thanksgiving,� Steve said. “That’s really what Thanksgiving is about.� Steve estimated that between 3,500 and 3,800 people were served at last year’s Thanksgiving dinner. He expects that they will serve more than 4,000 this year. Nearly 400 volunteers help make the dinner happen, either by delivering meals or helping in the kitchen. Volunteers began cooking 400 turkeys last week, which were then cut into servings and frozen. They will fix all of the side dishes Wednesday night, mix
their education systems. Perdue spoke of this at the Sheraton to attendees of the annual conference of the N.C. School Boards Association. “We are very aggressively pursuing the ‘Race to the Top’ grant,� Perdue said. “We may or may not get it, but in my mind, North Carolina will be chosen. To be successful, it’s critical that we are able to partner with the superintendents, the school board members and the NCAE (N.C. Educators Association).�
the turkey with the gravy in a big pot, and begin filling the to-go trays. On Thanksgiving day, more volunteers will begin delivering the meals at about 8:30 or 9 a.m., each visiting 10 to 15 houses and spending a little time with the people receiving the meals. They try to be done by 1 p.m., Steve said. “We are thankful for all the volunteers that have helped over the years and will help this year,� Steve said. “We look forward to being able to help a lot of people this year.� The process will begin again for the ministry’s annual Christmas dinner, which takes place at the same times on Christmas day at Carter Brothers Barbecue. For more information about His Laboring Few Ministries or to request a meal delivery, call 475-2455.
Four arrested on charges of assault TIMES STAFF REPORT
Four people from Denton were arrested Thursday for assaulting a man with a variety of weapons. James Donald Graves, 58, of 333 Turkey Trail in Denton, Debora Ann Graves, 34, and Amber Graves, of 395 Turkey
Trail, and Jared Owens, of 1855 Lick Creek Church Road are all facing a charge of assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury stemming from a Thursday altercation involving James Donald Graves Jr. According to a DCSO press release, Graves Jr. was assaulted by family members while attempt-
ing to retrieve his son at his father’s house on Turkey Trail. Graves Jr. was treated at Thomasville Medical Center for lacerations to his forehead and back, as well as a concussion. A number of weapons were used during the assault, including a metal baseball bat, a wooden stick, the stock of a rifle and a piece of wood.
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PREPARE From page 1 who works in Greensboro. “In the past, I’ve gone for deals on games and electronics.� While some local residents are ambivalent about the shopping holiday, store owners are preparing for a busy weekend. Stephanie Chamberlin, store manager of Peebles in Thomasville, said that she thinks Friday’s sales will be comparable to those in previous years. “Our business has been good, so I’m really expecting a good day� Chamberlin said. “Our sales are usually very good, and comparable to what is out in the community.� Chamberlin said Peebles will have “early bird� specials from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday on a variety of items. Some toys will be buy one, get one free, and there will be sales on some items from virtually every department. Avis Brewer, owner of Avis’ Fine Jewelry in Thomasville, said that she isn’t sure what to expect on Friday. “The way the economy is, this year is kind of unpredictable,� Brewer said. “That’s why we’re doing buy one, get one free on Friday and Satur-
day. Usually, we do it in July and March.� Brewer said that business has been a little down lately, but not too bad. She says that the store typically gets a boost in sales the weekend after Thanksgiving, but those aren’t the days she expects to be busiest. “In the jewelry business, the last two weeks before Christmas tell the tale,� Brewer said. “A lot
of men procrastinate, and the last two weeks are when they come in to buy.� Still, Brewer shared Chamberlin’s optimism about Black Friday this year. “I really think Friday and Saturday will be good — I do,� Brewer said. “People are out looking for bargains, and we’ve got them.�
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