Balmer ethics complaint assailed
All three of the men accused of trying to swing the House minority leader race for Rep. David Balmer have submitted affidavits saying they did not coordinate their actions with the state representative.

Dallas law firm repays $200,000 in fake auto accident scam
A Dallas law firm has repaid $200,000 in ill-gotten proceeds from a fake auto accident scam that authorities say involved a legal assistant working in concert with nearly two dozen other confederates, all unbeknownst to the firm's owner.

Downtown Davenport's Stop & Shop thriving after one year
When Ahmad and Ramadan Farraj opened a small, family-run grocery store in downtown Davenport just more than a year ago, skeptics said their decision to not sell booze would doom the enterprise to failure.

Dallas law firm gets probation in fake crash scheme
Prosecutors said legal assistants at the firm helped arranged fake car crashes to facilitate claims against insurance companies.

Dallas law firm gets probation in fake crash scheme
BY DOMINGO RAMIREZ JR. DALLAS -- A Dallas law firm was placed on probation and ordered to pay $840,000 in restitution on Wednesday for its part in scheming to stage vehicle accidents involving nearly 30 defendants, including two of the firm?s legal assistants, the U.S. attorney?s office reported Thursday. Trey Allen, a legal corporation previously known as the law office of John H. Allen III, ...

CAC prepared for New Years rush
A new year could mean increased use at the Community Activity Center. Jason Brown, CAC manager, said he expects there to be a jump in activity at the CAC as people aim to make good on their New Years resolutions of getting in shape.

Heavy snowfall provides challenges for residents
Preventative measures and relatively low snow density has helped Lincoln County residents stay safe during what has seemed like non-stop snow.

Shop for bike gear at Veloswap event
Now that the snow has melted, it's time to get back in the saddle. For killer deals on all things bike-related, check Portland Veloswap, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Roots Organic Brewing Co., 1520 S.E. Seventh Ave. Jim...

CRM, Zoning team up to inspect adult biz
The Zoning Board and the Coastal Resource Management Office established this week a partnership to perform site surveys and inspections to see whether so-called adult business establishments on Saipan are complying with the zoning law.

Baby abandoned in Lewiston
LEWISTON - A baby born in the city last month was abandoned under Maine's Safe Haven law and is in state custody.

Sports complex idea flexed in Horry County
The building is an enormous, mostly empty warehouse now. But Matthew Crawley envisions that within 10 years it could be a seven-story sports complex swarming with athletes, children, parents, doctors, trainers, restaurants and shoppers. A mini athletic city.

Sports complex idea flexed in Horry County
The building is an enormous, mostly empty warehouse now. But Matthew Crawley envisions that within 10 years it could be a seven-story sports complex swarming with athletes, children, parents, doctors, trainers, restaurants and shoppers. A mini athletic city. Crawley, a businessman originally from northern New Jersey, said soon families from across Myrtle Beach will want to go to The Plex, an ...

Pensioners a target in government jury probe
The State Government is looking to close loopholes that see full-time workers wriggle out of jury duty.

'Damages' promises more twists and turns this season
William Hurt joins Glenn close on the acclaimed FX drama.

Close, Hurt team up for more ?Damages?
?Damages? may be responsible for more cases of whiplash than a demolition derby.

A year later, TV's 'Damages' isn't done
Damages may be responsible for more cases of whiplash than a demolition derby. It's been more than 14 months since the last jaw-dropping episode of the FX series, but diehard fans are just recovering from the constant strain of twisting their necks to the rhythms of the series' three-faced characters and unpredictable twists.

FX's ?Damages' returns with another complex season
Damages” may be responsible for more cases of whiplash than a demolition derby. It has been more than 14 months since the last jaw-dropping episode of the FX series, but diehard fans are just recovering from the constant strain of twisting their necks to the rhythms of the series’ three-faced characters and unpredictable twists.

BUSINESS: Joseph Family Chiropractic opens in Pendleton
Janelle Joseph believes in what she does for a living. Joseph is a chiropractic doctor who recently opened her own practice, Joseph Family Chiropractic, in Pendleton.

About one in nine U.S. children use alternative medicine
More than one in nine children and teens use herbal supplements or some other form of alternative medicine, the government said Wednesday, citing a new national survey.

Glenn Close and William Hurt team up for a second season of 'Damages'
"Damages" may be responsible for more cases of whiplash than a demolition derby. It's been more than 14 months since the last jaw-dropping episode of the...