Roger Williams

Rally at Arlington's GM plant sparks urgent calls for an industry bailout

ARLINGTON — Just yards from an assembly line filled with SUVs, about 400 General Motors employees and retirees joined suppliers and business leaders at the GM plant Tuesday to rally for a proposed federal loan to the struggling...

State "short of money," legislator says

Charles Oliver With a declining economy and falling revenue, the Georgia General Assembly faces a “tough session” when it returns in January, says Rep. Roger Williams, R-Dalton. “We are short of money,” Williams told the League...

Dalton council approves freeport tax cuts, effective 2010

Charles Oliver The Dalton City Council voted 4-0 Monday night to cut the city’s property tax on some types of inventory 20 percent, effective Jan. 1, 2010. Mayor David Pennington votes only in the event of a tie. After the...

NCAA women's soccer: Feldman's pair of goals sends IC back to national Round of 16

ITHACA — Coach Mindy Quigg didn't think her Ithaca College women's soccer team played its best game Sunday, but it was still enough to net a couple of goals against one of the stingiest defenses in the country.

NCAA Women's Soccer: Ithaca Preview

What: NCAA Division III women's soccer tournament first round match Matchup: Westfield State (15-4) at No. 25 Ithaca (14-2-2) When/where: Saturday, 11 a.m.; Ithaca College's Carp Wood Field. Tickets: $6 general admission, $3...

A tone of despair from BT workers

Nov 14 2008 by Tomos Livingstone, Western Mail TELECOMS giant BT – one of Wales’ biggest private sector employers – is to axe 10,000 jobs as the unemployment crisis grows. BT employs 4,000 staff plus sub-contractors and agency...

Area college soccer teams play in NCAA Division III tournament

Staff report • November 14, 2008 The postseason kicks off for several area college soccer teams this weekend with the start of the NCAA Division III tournament. On the men's side, the University of Rochester (13-2-2) hosts...

Prepare yards now for spring beauty

Do-it-yourselfers can take measures now to keep lawns and gardens in shape. By TEDDYE SNELL Staff Writer TAHLEQUAH DAILY PRESS — Don’t put that lawnmower away just yet. Sorry, guys – just because the grass has quit growing...

SPORTS: Sailing finishes second in Boston, mid-fleet in Rhode Island

This weekend the Big Green sailing team tallied a second-place finish at the Crews Regatta, hosted by Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a ninth-place finish at the Rhode Island State Championships, hosted by Salve...

Thanksgiving and Its Course

Issue date: 11/11/08 Section: The holiday season has arrived when the smell of turkey and a homemade meal is laid across the table. "I play football early morning then take a short view of the parade," said Roger Williams from...

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