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Andy Auxier: The young guy in charge of building KC's streetcar line - Kansas City Star

Posted: 16 Aug 2014 10:03 AM PDT

Kansas City Star

Andy Auxier: The young guy in charge of building KC's streetcar line Kansas City Star Auxier — “I guarantee it sounds a lot prettier in French,” but he says it ox-ear — is the project manager overseeing construction of the streetcar route, which will run from the River Market south to Union Station and back, about 4 miles of track in ...

PNB letters, long an iconic part of the Philadelphia skyline, to be removed Sunday - Philly.com

Posted: 16 Aug 2014 08:15 AM PDT

Philly.com

PNB letters, long an iconic part of the Philadelphia skyline, to be removed Sunday Philly.com The tower also contains the 17-ton Founder's Bell in a belfry crown that is topped by the letters. The sign survived several ownership changes. Philadelphia National Bank became CoreStates Bank, which was later bought by First Union. And then First ... and more »

Alice celebrates big day with her family - Banbury Guardian

Posted: 16 Aug 2014 07:18 AM PDT

Banbury Guardian

Alice celebrates big day with her family Banbury Guardian Mr Stretton was a site foreman for building firm Hinkins & Frewin and was also a well-known bellringer in the area, being tower captain at St Mary's Church in Banbury for 22 years. He died in 1972. Mrs Stretton was a treasurer of 7th Banbury Cubs ...

Effort seeks to preserve Louisville's Kilgen organ - The Courier-Journal

Posted: 16 Aug 2014 01:17 AM PDT

Effort seeks to preserve Louisville's Kilgen organ The Courier-Journal With acclaimed local organist Herbie Koch at the keyboard, the powerful Kilgen organ — said to be the nation's largest radio studio organ when it was installed at WHAS in the 1930s — provided concerts as well as music for live radio shows ...

Thousands Expected at Charlotte Pride Festival and Parade - TWC News

Posted: 16 Aug 2014 12:48 AM PDT

Thousands Expected at Charlotte Pride Festival and Parade TWC News "The business community, especially here with Bank of America and Wells Fargo and all of the other corporate sponsors that we have like PNC Bank and Time Warner Cable, they've always been ahead of the curve when it comes to LGBT inclusion and equality ... and more »

Make more than a gift – make an impact - The News Journal

Posted: 15 Aug 2014 10:45 PM PDT

Make more than a gift – make an impact The News Journal When you make a charitable gift, even if it's just a few dollars, you want your money to have an impact. Many of us give because we're asked. A call from a nephew. A solicitation envelope, complete with address labels. Bell ringers at the holidays ...

Cash boost for Bell Tower appeal - Evesham Observer

Posted: 15 Aug 2014 04:20 PM PDT

Evesham Observer

Cash boost for Bell Tower appeal Evesham Observer The dramatic move meant Wychavon District Council no longer approved any new requests for advance payments - meaning bids to obtain funding for the Bell Tower appeal would not be considered. But earlier this year council chiefs at the district council ... and more »

A huge turnout for 10k race boosts tower appeal - Evesham Observer

Posted: 15 Aug 2014 04:20 PM PDT

Evesham Observer

A huge turnout for 10k race boosts tower appeal Evesham Observer HUNDREDS of runners pounded the streets of Evesham as they took part in the annual Vale 10k race. More than 500 people battled against the showers to take part in the seventh Birdseye Sports Evesham Vale event and help raise funds for the Bell Tower ...

Charlotte Shelter Proposed for Unaccompanied Immigrant Children - TWC News

Posted: 15 Aug 2014 03:28 PM PDT

Charlotte Shelter Proposed for Unaccompanied Immigrant Children TWC News John Cleghorn of Caldwell Presbyterian Church. Cleghorn said many of Charlotte's faith-based ... The groups working on the proposal will meet next Friday at Caldwell Presbyterian Church. They hope to take concrete steps towards developing a housing ...

Family Heartbroken After Detention Hearing for Benson Pastor Postponed - TWC News

Posted: 15 Aug 2014 10:34 AM PDT

Family Heartbroken After Detention Hearing for Benson Pastor Postponed TWC News RALEIGH — Dozens of family and church members hoping to see their beloved Benson pastor released from federal prison as his deportation trial unfolds are left with many unanswered questions. The detention hearing for Pastor Jose Armando Siliezar ...

100 Magic Valley Objects: #43, Angel in the Sky - Twin Falls Times-News

Posted: 15 Aug 2014 08:48 AM PDT

100 Magic Valley Objects: #43, Angel in the Sky Twin Falls Times-News A bronze bust and typewriter are featured at Sun Valley Resort's suite 206, where Hemingway wrote much of "For Whom the Bell Tolls." In keeping with .... Times-News reporter Mychel Matthews outlined what happened during the stunt in an August 2013 ... and more »

FUMC choirs preparing for holidays - Clovis News Journal

Posted: 14 Aug 2014 10:49 PM PDT

FUMC choirs preparing for holidays Clovis News Journal Although holiday preparation is well underway, it is not too late to join the upcoming FUMC musical performances as either a singer or a ringer. “The entire community is invited to come make music at our church,” McDonald said. “If you love to sing ...

Fayetteville Considers Gun Buyback Program - TWC News

Posted: 14 Aug 2014 03:46 PM PDT

Fayetteville Considers Gun Buyback Program TWC News Local church leaders and law enforcement are behind this idea. They are hoping to get $2,000 donated from 10 local businesses for the program. Those who turn in their weapons will receive gift cards. The program is aimed at the youth in the community.

Former Charlotte Pastor Facing 28 Felony Sexual Assault Charges - TWC News

Posted: 13 Aug 2014 07:54 PM PDT

Former Charlotte Pastor Facing 28 Felony Sexual Assault Charges TWC News Leaders with the church say Caldera had a clean background check. "That's what hurts and shocks all of us that there was no indication, nowhere along the way," said Bishop Larry Goodpaster, Western Conference United Methodist Church. Caldera was ... and more »