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Towns try to collect fees for police services from out-of-town drivers blamed for accidents

ERLANGER, Ky. - The self-proclaimed ''Friendship City'' has decided it's tired of being a doormat for motorists from neighboring communities.

February 07, 2008 | By JEFFREY McMURRAY Associated Press Writer | National

US concerned over Palestinians pouring into Egypt from Gaza

WASHINGTON - Egypt has assured the United States it soon will reseal its border with the Gaza Strip, blocking Palestinians from further desperation shopping trips for goods they no longer can get or afford inside the closed-off territory, Arab and U.S. officials said.

February 07, 2008 | By ANNE GEARAN AP Diplomatic Writer | Washington

Thousands of Palestinians cross into Egypt as border breached

RAFAH, Gaza Strip - The Palestinian woman in a wheelchair was stumped by a low wall in her path.

February 07, 2008 | By IBRAHIM BARZAK Associated Press Writer | Associated Press

New Iran resolution doesn’t call for harsh sanctions, Russia says

MOSCOW - A draft U.N. resolution on Iran's nuclear program does not call for any harsh sanctions, Russia said Wednesday, and the Iranian president said new measures would not deter the country's pursuit of nuclear technology.

February 07, 2008 | By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press Writer | Associated Press

Wall Street whiplash: Stocks plunge, then post big gains on day after Fed rate cut

NEW YORK - It started with another stomach-turning drop at the open, and a loss of more than 300 points by midday. Then stocks changed course, raced higher and closed with a dramatic gain of nearly 300.

February 07, 2008 | By MADLEN READ Associated Press Writer | National

Gaza border crisis roils Israeli-Egypt relationship

CAIRO, Egypt - The flood of Palestinians out of Gaza is fraying relations between Israel and Egypt - ostensible partners in peace but now bitterly at odds over the border chaos - undercutting the chances that President Bush's Mideast initiative will succeed.

February 07, 2008 | By SALLY BUZBEE Associated Press Writer | Associated Press

U.S. commander orders planning to help Pakistan fight insurgents over long term

WASHINGTON - The commander of U.S. forces in Central Asia has launched planning for more extensive use of U.S. troops to train Pakistani armed forces, a senior defense official said Wednesday.

February 07, 2008 | By ROBERT BURNS AP Military Writer | Washington

Senate probe finds UN poverty program paid company with ties to NKorean weapon sales

WASHINGTON - A United Nations anti-poverty program in North Korea paid $50,000 to a company with ties to North Korean weapons sales and left itself open to exploitation by the communist-led country, according to a Senate investigation released Wednesday.

February 07, 2008 | By FREDERIC J. FROMMER Associated Press Writer | Washington

Medical breakthrough spares kidney transplant patients from taking anti-rejection drugs

LOS ANGELES - In what's being called a major advance in organ transplants, doctors say they have developed a technique that could free many patients from having to take anti-rejection drugs for the rest of their lives.

February 07, 2008 | By ALICIA CHANG Associated Press Writer | National

Cornel West speaks at Georgia Southern

Cornel West, a provocative public intellectual and a champion for racial justice, spoke to an overflow crowd of nearly 1,500 at Georgia Southern University's Performing Arts Center Tuesday evening. West explored the words and actions of Martin Luther King, Jr., quoting Socrates, the Bible, Dr. King and even current hip hop lyrics to convey the importance of King's dream in the world today. "Brother Martin's greatness was in his depth of love for people," West told the crowd. "His dream is a dream of hope, and don't confuse hope with optimism. There is work to ...

February 07, 2008 | Special to the Herald | Local

Stocks down 200 in first half-hour

NEW YORK - Stocks pulled back again Wednesday, with investors uneasy about the health of the economy after reports from big names like Apple Inc. and Motorola Inc. dashed any notion that the Federal Reserve's emergency rate cut could in short order patch up the economy. Bond prices rose but came off their highs after stocks pared their losses.

February 07, 2008 | By TIM PARADIS AP Business Writer | National

House leaders, treasury boss handle the dealmaking on stimulus package

WASHINGTON - The key players on Capitol Hill and in the Bush administration hashing out an economic stimulus package bring differing challenges and agendas to the table as they address an issue that's become the public's top concern.

February 07, 2008 | By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS Associated Press Writer | Washington

Heath Ledger autopsy inconclusive; more tests are needed

NEW YORK - A makeshift memorial of flowers and candles grew Wednesday outside the apartment building of Heath Ledger, whose Oscar-winning director in "Brokeback Mountain" called his death a "heartbreaking" ending to a superb acting career and life.

February 07, 2008 | By TOM HAYES Associated Press Writer | National

Astronaut survey finds no launch day drinking, 1 case of mixing medicine and alcohol

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA said Wednesday that a survey of astronauts and flight surgeons found no evidence of launch day drinking by crew members, despite a report last year of two cases of drunkenness.

February 07, 2008 | By MARCIA DUNN Associated Press Writer | National

Mexican authorities arrest man in border agent’s death

MEXICO CITY - Mexican authorities said Wednesday they have arrested a man for the weekend killing of a U.S. Border Patrol agent who was run over by a suspected smuggler's vehicle.

February 07, 2008 | By E. EDUARDO CASTILLO Associated Press Writer | Associated Press

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B&R Treasures & Treats is a must see store

B&R Treasures & Treats is a must see store in downtown Statesboro.

November 18, 2014 | Special to the Herald | Locally Owned

Sack Company's dedication to service is what sets them apart

Sack Company Maintenance's dedication to extraordinary service is what sets them apart from their competition. They accomplish this through a unique combination of a highly trained workforce and superior equipment. Each SCM, Inc. technician is EPA certified and cross-trained in HVAC and refrigeration.

November 13, 2014 | Special to the Herald | Locally Owned

Customer service is Forest Heights Pharmacy’s first priority

Forest Heights Pharmacy, located at 4439 Country Club Road, was founded by the late Joel Sikes in 2006. He was a long time Brooklet resident. Joel sold the business to Ben Ross in 2008 after he became ill. Ben is a second generation pharmacist/pharmacy owner who grew up working in his dad's pharmacy, Ross Drug, in Sylvania. Ben, his wife, Lauren and their two girls, Lanie and Lucy Kate, are active Bulloch County residents.

August 26, 2014 | Special to the Herald | Locally Owned

Business Review - 180 fitness has commitment to fitness and wellness

In 2006, Angie Hitchens and Brandon Blair founded 180 fitness. Angie had managed Gold's Gym for 10 years prior to its closing and Brandon was an employee of Gold's. Together they have a commitment at 180 to bring our community together through fitness and wellness.

August 12, 2014 | | Locally Owned

Business Review - Rest easier with Southeastern Alarm

Located in Statesboro, with over forty years of industry experience, since 1973, Bulloch County natives Lewis Spivey and Arthur Allen, Jr. own Southeastern Alarm & Technologies, Inc. Southeastern Alarm is the only full time locally owned and operated alarm company in Bulloch County.

August 08, 2014 | | Locally Owned

Willingway, Georgia Southern conference will update addiction treatment methods

For Dr. Al Mooney, Director of Addiction Medicine and Recovery at Willingway, one of the key factors that distinguishes this week's Addiction Update Conference is its "focus on the solutions rather than the problems."

June 22, 2014 | Special to the Herald | News 4U

Deen Day Smith Awards - Past Honorees

Man of the Decade

February 28, 2014 | | Life

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