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Local business fades on 'Black' (Sampson Independent)
Black Friday earned its name for being the busiest shopping day of the year and the official kickoff of Christmas shopping, an opportunity for customers to get bargains and businesses to see profits for the year. Yule event slated Dec. 6 on square (This Week Sunbury)
Sunbury children will soon will have the chance to hand their Santa letters directly to post office workers. Exit Interview (The Collierville Independent)
Mayor Linda Kerley sits in the Board Chambers at Town Hall, which sits on 60 acres of donated land. She was 'instrumental' in the choice to build the administrative facility off Poplar View Parkway instead of near the Historic Town Square, said James Lewellen, Town Administrator. Presidents museum in former steakhouse (The Springfield News-Leader)
Q: When the election was in full swing, somebody we know said they thought there was a museum in Branson about presidents. I called for a phone number, but there was only a recording. We were wondering if it went out of business. If not, where is it? None of us has ever seen it. Also, if it is in business, is it open during the winter? Thanks for your help. Around the BigTen Conference (USA Today)
Around the BigTen Conference Asian casinogoers get mixed message on gambling (Boston Globe)
The images on the video flicker past - Chinese dragons marching, rolling dice, cards being dealt, men betting at a table. The message is aimed at helping Asians who might be problem gamblers. Decline of the gift card (East Valley Tribune)
Gift cards have starred on holiday gift wish lists for years. But this holiday season, the outlook for the plastic purchases is down significantly. Bridge for the masses (Boston Globe)
Kathy Benjamin glanced across the square table at her card-playing partner, Frank Lombardo. He fanned out 13 playing cards in his hand, and looked at Benjamin. Businesses share cost-cutting ideas (Akron Beacon Journal)
Local companies hire interns, let employees work at home and even keep thermostat low Word on the Street: Former day care provider and teacher offer drop-in child care (The Fresno Bee)
A pair of moms has opened a Jax Junglehouse, a drop-in day care center for children whose parents want a night out or other short break. Read comments
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