The historic Strand Theatre in downtown Delaware is set to undergo some major renovations over the next few months that will enhance both the building’s look and the movie-going experience for patrons.
Imagine being married 70 years to the same significant other and still listening with interest and a smile every time the other one speaks.
NEW YORK — Sears Holdings Corp. plans to close between 100 and 120 Sears and Kmart stores to raise cash after a weak holiday shopping season for the retailer.
Cory Lawrence, 23, makes popcorn for the evening’s entertainment at the Strand Theatre. Lawrence began working at the Strand as a freshman in high school and still works there now as she attends Columbus State Community College. “I love working Thanksgiving and Christmas. So many families come in,” she said. “We are only closed one day a year — Jug Day.” The popular theatre will show Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-Wrecked, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows and The Adventures of Tintin on Christmas Day.
With charitable drive donations down at all social service agencies, the Salvation Army of Delaware County still hopes to meet its Red Kettle Campaign fund drive goal this year.
RALEIGH, N.C. — If the holidays are truly a time for peace on earth and goodwill toward all, someone forgot to tell the Christmas tree people. For these holiday antagonists, there can be no yule truce: It’s either a natural tree grown at a farm or an artificial model that lasts year after year.
DALLAS — The parent company of American Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday, seeking relief from crushing debt caused by high fuel prices and expensive labor contracts that its competitors shed years ago.
NEW YORK — Shoppers seem to be just as enthusiastic about shopping on their computers and smartphones on Cyber Monday as they were about finding deals over the weekend.