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John Hyland – ‘British Empire brought great benefit to Ireland’ (August 17) – in his eulogy to the British Empire, and the hubris in which he defended the virtues of it, I’m sure raised a few chuckles and frowns across the country.
Buxton Crescent opened in 1789. It was built by the fifth Duke of Devonshire to provide accommodation and entertainment for visitors attracted by the thermal spring to "take the waters". Designed by John Carr, it was a Georgian leisure centre intended to rival the Royal Crescent at Bath and it housed two hotels, apartments, shops, coffee and card rooms and a magnificent Assembly Room. Facing the Slopes Gardens and built in the gorgeous local grey-gold stone, it was a fitting rivalry. Unlike Bath, though, it wasn't much cared for over the centuries. It became at different times a...
The Crawford County Board of Commissioners work session has been rescheduled from today to Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the Assembly Room at the Crawford County Courthouse, 903 Diamond Park.
Acclaimed North Carolina rap duo Little Brother announced "Made in Durham: A Little Brother Block Party," taking place on Oct. 7.
Chrisean Rock took to Instagram Aug. 13 to explain why she allegedly had her elder sister Tesehki violently jumped.