Celebrated Lasdon Park plant sale adds a 'Sustainable Path'

Along with the expected great plants and expert volunteers to guide your choices, this year's annual plant sale at Lasdon Park and Arboretum will feature a nine-station "Sustainable Path" to teach visitors about the close connection between our backyard gardens and the greater environment.

U.S. Concrete Reports First Quarter 2012 Results

HOUSTON, TX-- - U.S. Concrete, Inc. today reported a net loss of $10.2 million, or $ per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2012, compared to a net loss of $24.7 million, or $ per diluted share, in ...

Export, bulk demand lifts turmeric

Bulk buyers and exporters quoted Rs 100-150 a quintal higher on Wednesday for quality turmeric. Seventy per cent of the stocks were sold. “The exporters prefer quality turmeric and purchased almost all the quality turmeric. Some exporters and bulk buyers have received orders from foreign exporters.

Go! Guide May 11

Pitt Community College will hold its spring graduation ceremony from 7-10 p.m. at East Carolina University’s Minges Coliseum. Pete’s Wycked Grill, 610-A Red Banks Road, will hold a wine tasting from 5:30-7 p.m., hosted by Empire Distributors. Free. Call 353-4000.

Community News

» Bingo to benefit American Cancer Society: Longaberger baskets and Craftsman tools bingo games are scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Verona Moose Lodge, 1510 Commerce Road. Tickets will cost $25 for four. All money will go to Relay for Life. For more information, call 292-1405.