Soldier Who Lost Hand Saving Comrades From Grenade in Afghanistan Receives Medal of HonorTuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:17PMPresident Obama on Tuesday bestowed the Medal of Honor on an soldier from Santa Fe who saved the lives of his fellow troops in Afghanistan by grabbing a grenade and throwing it back at his attackers -- an act of valor that cost him his right hand.
N.C. man, a country to honor Ranger's heroismFriday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:13PMIf not for Leroy Petry's quick and brave act three years ago, Luke Robinson wouldn't be pursuing his college plans in Florida.
Ranger who saved Gaston man to be honoredFriday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:04PMIf not for Leroy Petry's quick and brave act three years ago, Luke Robinson wouldn't be pursuing his college plans in Florida.
2011 Market FactsWednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:03AMMALTBY — Gray skies didn't dampen any spirits at the Ice Cream-O-Rama in Maltby on June 25. Snoqualmie Ice Cream staff dished up hundreds of free mini scoops and handed out hot dogs to long lines of festival-goers. Snoqualmie Ice Cream Cafe plans to host this event annually.
J&J stent maker to cut 1,000 jobsWednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 9:10PMA subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson that makes vascular devices plans to eliminate up to 1,000 jobs because it has lost sales to the competition, company officials said Wednesday.
AP News in BriefWednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 7:26PMThe Pakistani army denied Wednesday that one of its majors was among a group of Pakistanis who Western officials say were arrested for feeding the CIA information before the American raid that killed Osama bin Laden.
Former El Paseo owners lease Clay-Jones spotWednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 6:22PMPerched high on a hill, it's easy to forget the onetime glory days of Charles Nob Hill . The fine-dining restaurant once owned by Charles Condy (also of Aqua) closed in 2004 after a five-year run, but not before a host...
Sergeant From SF Getting Medal of Honor Is a Hero’s HeroThursday, June 9, 2011 @ 9:36PMJOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — The soldiers who served with the Army sergeant set to receive the Medal of Honor next month because of his actions in Afghanistan say he’s... Read more »
Sgt. getting Medal of Honor is a hero’s heroThursday, June 9, 2011 @ 9:09PMJOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — The soldiers who served with the Army sergeant set to receive the Medal of Honor next month because of his actions in Afghanistan say he’s a hero who’s maintained his sharp wit and plans to “keep rangering.’ ”