Today's Local Stories SONNY HEDGECOCK | HPE Ernest Mellonas, owner of Nick's Sub Shop and Grill, says there has been a steady decline in business over the past three years. HARD TIMES: Small businesses fight to survive recession TRIAD – There are no stimulus packages for the “mom-and-pop” shops struggling on Main Street, and economic hardships have left them to barely scrape by or be swept under the rug. County may buy home of Archdale Lions Club ARCHDALE – The Lions Club of Archdale is getting closer to selling its property on Balfour Drive, and if sold to Randolph County, it could be used to consolidate county services that are available in the Archdale-Trinity area. City audit shows bright future Board seeks reasonable cutbacks City unemployment rate hits 5-year high More Local Stories...   Today's Lifestyles SONNY HEDGECOCK | HPE Busycon carica eliceans Architects of the sea “It is perhaps a more fortunate destiny to have a taste for collecting shells than to be born a millionaire.” – Robert Louis Stevenson, “Lay Morale” More Lifestyles...   Entertainment CNN: Gupta approached about surgeon general post Lisa Marie Presley defends Scientology AP Top Entertainment News At 10 p.m. EST Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck welcome 2nd daughter Swayze faces cancer (and a new TV series) bravely Anna Nicole Smith judge cleared of wrongdoing Prosecutors to Polanski: All is not forgiven The Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton found dead at 60 Actress Alyssa Milano to wed Hollywood agent New `Idol' judge says male contestants hold edge Health/Med Brain pacemaker helps Parkinson's, but with risks Shaping good health as teens outgrow pediatrician MySpace is research place for busybody 'Dr. Meg' Nursing industry desperate to find new hires Cell phone soap operas deliver safe-sex message Doctor, former patient now colleagues in Detroit Recording studio in hospital about more than music Smoking ban leads to major drop in heart attacks Trying to prevent lymphedema after breast cancer Hard to hear at holiday parties? Blame your brain Seashells 101 Spondylus sinensis Architects of the sea “Ever since God created the world His power and deity, however invisible, have been there for the mind to see in the things He has made.” – Romans 1:21 (JB). More Seashells 101...   Today's Sports don davis jr. | hpe Trinity's Chris King (left) and Ragsdale's C.J. Plummer battle during Tuesday night's Mid-Piedmont 3A Conference showdown. The Tigers posted a hard-fought, seven-point victory. Ragsdale boys hold off Trinity Anyone expecting a blowout Tuesday night left Trinity's gymnasium disappointed. Anyone expecting a Jay Canty vs. Josh Pittman duel forgot that basketball is a team game, no matter how bright the stars. Ragsdale girls prove too tall for Trinity Courtney Arrington's forays into the lane and Lisa Archie's dominance in the paint set the tone early in Ragsdale's 51-32 victory over Trinity on Tuesday night. “We pretty much out-size every team we play. By now, that's our thing,” Arrington explained. “That's what we run everything out of. We're still learning and improving every game on utilizing the post.” HPU men look to ground Winthrop's Eagles More Sports...   AP Wire Video Nation World Transcript: Mumbai gunmen were commanded by phone UN wants probe of school shelling that killed 40 Democratic opposition to seating Burris cracks WH adviser: Iran poses top challenge for Obama Ukraine: Russia stops sending gas to Europe Apple cuts copy protection and prices on iTunes Coleman sues over Minnesota Senate recount result Egypt and France propose plan to end Gaza conflict Gates estimates 2009 war costs at $136 billion Grand Canyon, Loch Ness compete as nature wonders Business Wire Bank of America sells shares in Chinese bank Most Asian markets extend New Year's rally China shares fall on profit-taking Reports: Chinese tycoon's wife detained in probe Satyam Computer head quits, admits doctoring books Arkansas Farm Bureau backs animal cruelty bill Oil dips as traders weigh demand signs, Gaza clash Ukraine: Russia stops sending gas to Europe Alcoa to cut 13 percent of global work force New data show December was a struggle for stores

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