Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Here are the top stories we're working on for Wednesday's print edition:

- Iredell County commissioners snub light rail: County Commissioner Steve Johnson once said he wouldn't get out of the electric chair to vote for a commuter rail. Apparently, he wasn't alone. What does the future hold for this project after the commissioners denied funding for the project?

- High-tech assignment: Mitchell Community College physics students show off their problem-solving and robotics skills. Look for the video online, too.

Also in Wednesday's edition:
- Meet the contestants in this year's Dogwood Festival Pageant

Coming Soon:
- Iredell's Emerging Leaders: We're putting the finishing touches on a 56-page special section dedicated to introducing you to the rising stars in local business, education, government and nonprofit management. This section will be inserted in the R&L on Friday, May 4.

Thanks for reading,

Mike

Tuesday, April 17, 2006

Here are some of the stories we're working on for Wednesday's print edition

- Will commissioners get an earful? Iredell commissioners will hold a public hearing this evening to gather public comment on a proposed building permit cap for Brawley School Road. This one could be ugly as builders square off against residents tired of fighting traffic. (To contribute to this story, contact Heather Gach at hgach@statesville.com)

- What are local officers doing to prepare for an 'active' shooter like the one who killed 32 people at Virginia Tech on Monday? R&L reporter Donna Swicegood has the answers in tomorrow's edition.

- SPORTS: See tomorrow's edition for full coverage of the Iredell County track meet.

Thanks for reading,

Mike