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Shop ‘till you Drop at the Holiday Open House

Submitted by News Staff on Wednesday, October 31st, 9:43 am

Shoppers will have an opportunity to get ahead on their Christmas shopping at the Holiday Open House in downtown Opelika on Sunday, Nov. 4 from 12-5 p.m. Stores will be displaying their newest merchandise for customers to get a first look at what is new for the holidays this year... Read More

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Boutique aims to give a message through fashion

Submitted by News Staff on Wednesday, October 17th, 10:24 pm

The newest store on Glenn Street, U and I, is finally established on the list of downtown Auburn boutiques... Read More

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The wheels are turning for Opelika’s “On the Tracks”

Submitted by News Staff on Wednesday, October 17th, 10:24 pm

The people of downtown Opelika are gearing up for their 14 th bi-annual event, “On the Tracks”. The event is set to take place on Friday, Oct. 19 from 6-11 p.m., and more than 2,000 people are expected to be in attendance... Read More

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Auburn store evacuated after a car battery explodes

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer
Thursday, October 4th, 2012, 5:06pm
Auburn store evacuated after a car battery explodes

AUBURN, AL (WSFA) - Shoppers at an Auburn Big Lots store were in for a scare on Thursday afternoon after the store was evacuated and haz-mat teams showed up.

According to Auburn Police Chief Tommy Dawson, a car battery charging inside the Big Lots location on Opelika Road exploded this afternoon.

The store did have to be evacuated for a short period of time while the explosion was cleaned up. The store is now back open.

Chief Dawson says nobody was hurt.

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Sam’s Club to offers Free Women’s Health Screenings

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer
Thursday, October 4th, 2012, 10:34am
Sam’s Club to offers Free Women’s Health Screenings

In-Club screenings available to members and the public

Saturday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Oct. 3, 2012 – Over the course of a lifetime, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, making it one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among women. In support of Women’s Health Month and to contribute to the fight against this disease, Sam’s Club is offering free women’s health and vision screenings Saturday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at all Sam’s Club locations with a pharmacy, open to members and non-members alike.

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'The Brickyard' coming to Phenix City

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, September 26th, 2012, 5:35pm
'The Brickyard' coming to Phenix City

On Friday September 22, 2012, NLP Properties, LLC completed the purchase and closed on the 90 acres that is known as The Brickyard project.  This now completes the zoning as approved by the City of Phenix City. (Master Plan attached)

The Brickyard will serve as a hub for the tremendous opportunities being created in the area. This project represents the future of growth here in Phenix City and the entire surrounding area. New businesses will create new employment with both construction and permanent jobs. 

The Brickyard will mark another milestone in creating economic vitality along the Chattahoochee River without costing the taxpayers.

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Opelika technology chief leaving post for SiO2 job

Submitted by News Staff on Wednesday, September 19th, 5:04 pm

The city of Opelika’s chief technology officer will be stepping down from his position in October to take a job with a new biomedical company locating in Auburn... Read More

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