Whitsett NewsLocal news for Whitsett, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Home owners get subpar upgrades- May 29, 2008 A manager for a home builder that installed inadequate fire walls in more than 100 town houses in Guilford and Forsyth counties says the oversight was an "honest mistake," not an attempt to cut costs.http://www.topix.net/city/whitsett-nc/2008/05/home-owners-get-subpar-upgrades?fromrss=1 Thousands honor fallen soldiers- May 27, 2008 As Americans across the country spent Memorial Day honoring those who died and served the nation, U.S. Sen.http://www.topix.net/city/whitsett-nc/2008/05/thousands-honor-fallen-soldiers?fromrss=1 Whitsett Leaders Want To Create Property Tax- May 20, 2008 "Everywhere you live, you have to pay taxes. This community here has just been lucky" We often hear about property tax increases, but leaders of one local town want to create a property tax. via WFMY-TV Greensborohttp://www.topix.net/city/whitsett-nc/2008/05/whitsett-leaders-want-to-create-property-tax... Four from Guilford County charged in Burlington break-ins- May 18, 2008 Four Guilford County men face charges in connection with a series of break-ins in Burlington. via News & Recordhttp://www.topix.net/city/whitsett-nc/2008/05/four-from-guilford-county-charged-in-burling... Man sentenced to jail in ATV death- May 16, 2008 A North Carolina man has been sentenced to jail and will serve his 10-day sentence on weekends after an all-terrain-vehicle accident last year that killed his step-grandson. The News Record of Greensboro ... via WLOShttp://www.topix.net/city/whitsett-nc/2008/05/man-sentenced-to-jail-in-atv-death?fromrss=1 Man sentenced in ATV death of step-grandson, 3- May 15, 2008 "The main thing was they seemed to be relieved that it was over" A Whitsett man will spend 10 days in jail for the accidental death last summer of his step-grandson in an ATV accident. via News & Recordhttp://www.topix.net/city/whitsett-nc/2008/05/man-sentenced-in-atv-death-of-step-grandson-... Metaldyne shutters North Carolina facility- May 9, 2008 "Although these are difficult actions, it is important that we gear our capacity for the production levels we anticipate this fiscal year and going forward" Metaldyne gets Ford contract for new transmission parts Louisville Auto parts manufacturer Metaldyne has completed the closing of a plant in Greenville, the company said Friday. via Triangle Business Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/whitsett-nc/2008/05/metaldyne-shutters-north-carolina-facility?f... Voter turnout 'steady'- May 7, 2008 "It sucks some oxygen out of the air for those of us running down ballot." The presidential primary compelled Alesia May to vote this morning at Southeast Guilford Middle School, although a few local issues also made the list. via News & Recordhttp://www.topix.net/city/whitsett-nc/2008/05/voter-turnout-steady?fromrss=1 |