By Charlie Nardozzi When you read the descriptions of where to plant your new tree, shrub or perennial flower, invariably you see words such as ?fertile, well-drained soil? and ?full sun.? In an ideal plant world, all soils would be rich in organic matter and well drained and the locations would be sunny and protected…

Julia Christine Robbins and Christopher Bradly Rhoady will be married June 2 at Cornerstone Baptist Church. Announcing the couple?s engagement and forthcoming wedding are the bride-elect?s parents, Don and Janie Robbins. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Ron and Jan Rhoady. Miss Robbins is the granddaughter of Will H. and the late Melba Cathcart,…

By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, You rarely hear about women dying from heart attacks, but it recently happened to my 61-year-old sister who experienced no previous symptoms. My questions are, how common is heart disease in women, what are the warning signs of a heart attack for women and, knowing my sisters history, what…

By Margaret Hobbs Fifth-grade students in Kathie Hodges? class, from left, Serena Francis and Breanna Mount march around the school gymnasium during presentation of their chain. It?s a proven fact that one person can make a difference, but it?s amazing how much difference a group of people can make. That?s the simple philosophy of the…

NEW YORK (AP) ? With his New York Yankees struggling, George Steinbrenner says Joe Torre is safe for now, general manager Brian Cashman ?is on a big hook? and Jason Giambi ?should have kept his mouth shut.? In a rare interview Thursday night from his office in Tampa, Fla., the Boss praised Roger Clemens, Andy…

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) ? With his sister handling all his suitors, Dale Earnhardt Jr. was able to focus on racing for the first time since he became a free agent. The result was his best qualifying effort of the season. Earnhardt will start fourth in Sunday night?s Coca-Cola 600 as he tries to snap a…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) ? As a kid growing up in England, you?d think Dan Wheldon would have daydreamed about racing at Monte Carlo, Monza or, most likely, the British Grand Prix. You?d be wrong. The race ? the place ? that captured his imagination early and never let go is an ocean away from Formula One.…

TODAY, MAY 27 Shellsford Cemetery Decoration Day will be held. If unable to attend, you can send donations to Clata Kell, 106 Vinewood Road, Apt. M27, McMinnville, 37110. Smartt Church of God on Manchester Highway is holding a revival from May 27-30. Bishop Tim Geer will be preaching. Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 6…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON Vaughn recreates his pose with the symbol of his spelling bee victory. For the past few years Thomas B. Vaughn has been well known locally as a man of letters for his ?My Turn? columns in the Southern Standard, and around the state for his letters to the editor published over…

By DUANE SHERRILL Two men who stole thousands of dollars worth of copper from a local factory were given three-year sentences. The defendants, Louis J. McElroy and James Nichols, were both given three-year sentences on charges of theft and burglary. McElroy will serve his with the Department of Corrections, while Nichols will be on house…