Networking in a flash

The West St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce “Speed Dating for Business” breakfast held Aug. 20 was called “very worthwhile” and “a great way to make business contacts.”

A friend indeed

Nowadays, you can rent almost anything if you can't really afford it : A car, a house or a great sofa. And now you can rent the thing that takes years to build up to -- a friend. fianks to rentafriend.com,a monthly or annual fee (plus an hourly rate) will garner you a buddy for at least a while.[...]

Chargers ready to kick off 2010 season

WELDON — Usually games this early in the season don’t have much hype or buzz around it, but tonight’s contest between Weldon (0-0) and Roanoke Rapids (1-0) is the exception.

Website lets you rent a friend

Nowadays, you can rent almost anything if you can't really afford it: a car, a house, a flat-screen television or a great sofa. And now you can even rent the thing that takes years to build up to - a friend.

House of Hope has new home

There is a new House of Hope in Douglas. The old facility for House of Hope is being moved into a new house. The House of Hope is a shelter for abused women and children; boys under the age of 18 with their mothers are welcome.