Coming this weekend

• Today was the last day to file for candidacy in the 2007 local elections. Find out who's running.
• Megan Sprague has the latest on this weekend's Relay for Life, which kicks off tonight.
• Chyna Broadnax asks, "Do you feel safe downtown?"
• Donna Swicegood reports on the candlelight vigil in memory of Terry Turner.

Have a story idea? E-mail news@statesville.com.

July 20

Here's what we're working on for Friday's paper:

• Donna Swicegood reports on the arrests made in connection with the brutal beating death of Terry Turner last week.
• Donna will also have a story on a deputy who escaped allegations that he fondled a teenager during a traffic stop thanks to his in-car camera.
• Jim McNally has an update on the story of a man's truck stolen by a Tire Kingdom employee when he took it in for service.
• Chyna Broadnax reports on the kickoff of the local United Way's Pacesetter campaign.
• And our sister paper in Concord has the latest on sex charges against Cabarrus County commissioner and Christian activist Coy C. Privette.

Have a story idea? E-mail news@statesville.com.

July 18

Here's what we're working on for Wednesday's R&L:

• Donna Swicegood will report on the vigil planned for fallen officer Quinn Witherspoon, as well as the latest on Barbara Ann Evans' day in court.
• Chyna Broadnax shares how a East Middle School teaches math with Palm Pilots.
• One of our sister publications will have a story on Rep. Patrick McHenry's failed earmark as part of a House battle over pork-barrel spending.
• And read our sister paper in Concord's report on their police department's reaction to the Misty Witherspoon verdict.

Have a story idea? E-mail news@statesville.com.

July 14-15

Here's what we are working on for the weekend. As always, contact us if you have information or other story leads.

For Saturday

• Donna Swicegood will have more on the Witherspoon trial, including closing arguments.
• Megan Sprague will report on the funeral of Jackie Johnson, who died in the head-on collision Sunday night.

For Sunday

• Bethany Fuller looks into a county program that would help lower-income families with housing and bills.
• Fuller is also looking into the railroad business.
• Megan Sprague reports on the benefits of eating organic and locally-grown foods.

Have a story idea? E-mail us at news@statesville.com.