A book discussion of Shadow Divers will be held at 1 and 7:30 p.m. March 11. Author Robert Kurson will visit to talk about the book at 7:30 p.m. March 18. Both events will be held at Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave. Call 630) 279-8696.

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Cylon or human — which would you pick? Battlestar Galactica - Bigpoint - Video game - Syfy - Games

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It’s bitterly cold and almost 11 p.m. when the white van stops under the highway bridge in South Jackson. Fifty yards from the road, there’s a small campsite lit by the flames rising from an oil drum.

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Despite using every nook and cranny available, Swain County schools are still struggling to track down classroom space for its exploding student population.

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The Siena Hotel Spa Casino is hosting a job fair Friday in the Siena Ballroom.

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