September 08, 2020 LUMBERTON — The chairman of the Public Schools of Robeson County’s Board of Education cast three tie-breaking votes including one to remove and replace the superintendent. After closed session, the board split in a vote to fire Shanita Wooten and in another to hire former board member […]
Day: September 9, 2020
Classic car fanatic found guilty of dangerous driving after leaving Celtic player ‘fearing for life’
A classic car fanatic who left Celtic defender Anthony Ralston fearing for his life after a crash has been convicted of dangerous driving. Ross Craig collided with the Hoops player’s new Mercedes on the A803 near Milton of Campsie, East Dunbartonshire last February. Craig was travelling home in his classic […]
No loaners for stoners? Car dealers say pot smell in cars is on rise
DETROIT — At Matick Chevrolet in Redford Township, the loaner car coordinator’s toughest job isn’t keeping track of the 244 loaner cars in its fleet, but rather explaining the no-smoking policy to some customers. The policy forbids smoking of any kind in the loaner cars. That means tobacco, vaping and pot, the latter of […]
BMW is recalling certain motorcycles for leaky front brake calipers
Sure, these bikes are fast, but without brake fluid they may not be able to stop. BMW BMW is recalling certain motorcycles for potentially faulty front brake calipers. It’s been found that these critical components can leak when a bike is parked, which can lead to a dangerous loss in […]
The slings and arrows of supercar driving
The problem with supercars, is there’s always a crowd. During the several days I had with the 2020 McLaren 570S, our only alone time as a couple was in my tight, tiny garage. Once that garage door opened and the car was backed into the driveway, it was only a […]