Thursday, February 9, 2012
WASHINGTON — Alexis McKenzie’s mother had mild dementia, but things sounded OK when she phoned home: Dad was with her, finishing his wife’s sentences as they talked about puttering through the day and a drive to the store.
- Big beverages often derail dieting efforts
Thursday, February 9, 2012
DAYTON, Ohio — When it comes to counting calories, it is just as important to watch what you drink as what you eat.
- Handmade chocolates anyone can do
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Attempting to make chocolate bonbons from scratch is enough to test anyone’s love.
- Chapter 1: In silver country
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
“Boys! Come in! I’ve something to show you!” Mr. McMahon said as he walked up to the front steps of the apartment house on Lawrence Street.
- Caring for your seaside home
Sunday, February 5, 2012
“The Complete Photo Guide To Coastal Maintenance” retails for $19.95 and is available online at www.coastalhomebook.com and amazon.com and in coastal book stores, Ace Hardware stores, True Value Hardware stores and Do it Best Hardware stores.
- The best of Bless Your Heart
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Time has flown and we have arrived at the second anniversary of the Reflector’s Bless Your Heart column.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
The first North Carolina location of HuHot Mongolian Grill is coming to Greenville.
- Hot Dish: Valentine's Day specials
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Treat your sweetie to dinner out at your favorite local restaurant for Valentine’s Day Tuesday.
- Hot Dish: Starlight planning discussion
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Starlight Cafe owners Alan Boutillier and his family realized a dream of growing the food they serve at their restaurant when they purchased a Pitt County farm in January 2011.
- Hot Dish: China 10 offers special buffet
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
In honor of the Chinese New Year, which begins Monday, China 10 Chinese restaurant will be offering a buffet celebration.
- Hot Dish: Cafe Duo opens on Red Banks
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Chris and Mayra Shireman, the culinary-school trained couple behind Café Duo, have opened a new Greenville restaurant at 505 Red Banks Road, the space formerly occupied by Chefs 505.
- Hot Dish: Eateries offer New Year specials
Thursday, December 29, 2011
You can ring in the new year Saturday evening with dinner at any number of local restaurants.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Dear Dr. K: I’m a 42-year-old woman. This year I’ve had four urinary tract infections. Each cleared up with antibiotics.
- Dear Abby: Dietary restrictions force woman to fend for herself
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Dear Abby: I was recently diagnosed as gluten intolerant.
- Kolasa: Exercise and osteoarthritis
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Q My uncle died of complications following hip-replacement surgery. Are there any ways to prevent or delay hip and knee surgeries?
- Ask Dr. K: Hot flashes in men are caused by low testosterone
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Dear Dr. K: I’m a 75-year-old man who recently underwent prostate cancer surgery. I’ve begun to have what I think are hot flashes.
- Hax: Moving beyond loss of spouse not something children can force
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Q My father-in-law died seven years ago yesterday. My mother-in-law called my husband first thing this morning, upset because she had not heard from him.
- Dear Abby: Man’s ex-girlfriend has warning for his fiancee
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Dear Abby: My boyfriend, “Brady,” broke up with me in November. Five weeks later he became engaged to someone else.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
My daddy likes to say that for somebody who works at a newspaper, I sure don’t know a lick about what’s going on in the world.
- Hudson: Stroll leads to unfamiliar places
Sunday, January 22, 2012
A recent walk down memory lane left me with the realization that I have had lots of fun in my life, I think.
- These are a few of my favorite things
Sunday, January 15, 2012
The word perfect can be inaccurate and even disingenuous in many situations, but I have to say that Outside magazine’s February issue hit the mark.
- Grizzard: Young 'lawyer' and contracts
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
I’m not usually big on New Year’s resolutions, but I’m happy to say that eight days into 2012, I’m still in compliance.
- Bright season gets even brighter with a pink Christmas tree
Sunday, December 11, 2011
My Christmas tree is artificial and bright pink. There, I said it.
- Grizzard: Catalogs make a difference
Sunday, December 4, 2011
I guess it wasn’t enough for the Grinch to steal Christmas, so this year, he stole Thanksgiving, too.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Unnatural Resources FairThe annual Unnatural Resources Fair will be held from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 1-4 p.m.
- Meeting Place Feb. 5
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Civitan Club: The Greenville Civitan Club meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Brook Valley County Club, 311 Oxford Road.
- Religion announcements Feb. 4
Saturday, February 4, 2012
ServicesEventSMusic
- Arts datebook Feb. 3
Friday, February 3, 2012
Art AvenueArt Avenue, 212 E. Fifth St., will hold a opening reception for the First Friday ArtWalk today from 6-10 p.m.
- After hours Feb. 3
Friday, February 3, 2012
5TH STREET DISTILLERY annex: 120 and 122 E. Fifth St. Wednesday-Saturday: DJ. A.J. Mcmurphy’s: 1914 Turnbury Drive. 355-7956.
- Jan. 29: Kids Stuff calendar
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Art workshopPitt County Arts Council at Emerge, 404 S. Evans St., will sponsor a Kids Art Night Out for ages 4 and older, from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 10.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Matthew John Yiznitsky, a member of Boy Scout Troop 9, recently earned his Eagle Scout Award, the highest honor in Boy Scouting.Matthew’s Scouting career began with Troop 34 in Ayden.
- Report Card Feb. 7
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
CountywideAn early release day is scheduled for Wednesday. Students will be dismissed three hours earlier than during the regular schedule.
- Girl Scouts earn Silver Awards
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Contributed photoGirl Scouts from Troop 851 who recently earned their Silver Award for their work in local community gardens. Eleven Girl Scouts received the award.
- Kids' stuff Feb. 7
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Art night outPitt County Arts Council at Emerge, 404 S. Evans St., will sponsor a Kids’ Art Night Out for ages 4 and older, from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday.
- School menu Feb. 7
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Pitt County Schools menu for Feb. 7-13.
- Ayden-Grifton recognizes Charger Challenge winners
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Ayden-Grifton High School recently recognized its Charger Challenge students.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Owning a pet bird is a completely different experience than owning a cat or a dog.
- Lost and found pets Feb. 5
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Here is today's list of lost and found pets and news from local shelters and animal rescue organizations:
- Pets for adoption Feb. 5
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Here is today's list of pets available for adoption from local shelters and animal rescue organizations.
- Make time to prepare your pet for baby
Sunday, February 5, 2012
LOS ANGELES — Parents have months to get ready for a baby. Experts say the countdown should include prep time for pets too.
- Treating pet pain
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
We all have our bad days, and so do your pets. But prolonged bad days or unexplained behavioral changes in your pet could be something more serious – pain.
- More hotels offering comforts for creatures
Sunday, January 29, 2012
DENVER — Roscoe listens to a recitation of the room-service menu at The Curtis Hotel and appears to consider each item carefully.
Pet resources
Click here to link to websites of various local organizations that help pets and their owners.
Your Photos: Pitt Pets
Share a photo of your favorite animal friend by emailing us at yourphotos@reflector.com or clicking the link below, and check out the photos your neighbors have shared.
Monday, February 6, 2012
LOS ANGELES — Some unknown kids with superpowers have nudged out the actor who plays the world’s most famous teen wizard at the weekend box office.
- ‘The Woman in Black’ summons old-fashioned suspense
Friday, February 3, 2012
SDLqThe Woman in Black” very nearly suffocates under the mounting weight of its gothic kitsch — an abandoned house, child ghosts, spooky dolls, oh my! — but nevertheless summons ornately crafted, old-fashioned suspense.
- ‘Chronicle’ takes found-footage idea to new level
Friday, February 3, 2012
It owes a great debt to the found-footage concept behind “The Blair Witch Project,” and probes the same sorts of philosophical notions about the burden of power that serve as the basis for the “X-Men” series.
- ‘The Grey’ tops box office with $20 million
Monday, January 30, 2012
NEW YORK — Beware the Liam in Winter.
- Shirrel Rhoades: ‘Man on a Ledge’ teeters on brink of blah
Friday, January 27, 2012
The so-called thriller “Man on a Ledge,” about a disgraced cop who threatens to jump off a building to divert attention from a heist going on across the street, isn’t even implausible in a fun way.
- Movies Jan. 27
Friday, January 27, 2012
Film studies at ECU
Are you interested in studying film? See what East Carolina University offers in this area.
What's at the movies?
Click here to see what is playing at Greenville's movie theaters.
Monday, August 8, 2011
The sound of heavy steel doors slamming at the Pitt County Detention Center is amplified by the hollow emptiness of its cement and concrete hallways, followed by a deep silence that accommodates nothing but an inmate's thoughts.
- Religion Jan. 28
Saturday, January 28, 2012
ServicesCompassionate Faith Outreach Ministries, 2301 Dickinson Ave., will hold an ordination service at 11 a.m.
- Religion Jan. 21
Monday, January 23, 2012
Services
Burney’s Chapel Church will hold a building fund service at 4 p.m. Sunday.
- Religion announcements Dec. 31
Saturday, December 31, 2011
SERVICES
Burney’s Chapel Free Will Baptist Church will hold a watch night service at 10 p.m. today.
- Religion Dec. 10
Saturday, December 10, 2011
SERVICESCox Chapel Full Gospel Church, 2409 Jones St., Winterville, will hold an ordination service for Norvell Cooper at 3 p.m. Dec. 18.
- Religion announcements Nov. 26
Saturday, November 26, 2011
EventsUnion Grove United American Free Will Baptist Church will hold a Gospel and talent explosion at 3 p.m. today at the Farmville Community Arts Council, 3723 N. Main St.
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