CHAPEL HILL, N.C., March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- IntraHealth International is launching SwitchPoint, an annual conference, retreat and benefit concert, in Saxapahaw,

TELEPHONE AT&T, formerly BellSouth, is a large provider in the Piedmont Triad for local residential service, covering Greensboro, Winston- Salem and Burlington. (888) 757-6500, www.att.com North State Communications provides telephone service for High Point and neighboring towns.

By JOHN NEWSOM SAXAPAHAW -- Fridays in Saxapahaw are pretty much like the other four days of the week. Residents of an old-cotton-mill-turned- apartments make the daily round trek to Durham or Greensboro. The Citgo station at the top of the hill sells gas.

By Emily Hohenwarter, Times-News, Burlington, N.C. Jul. 30--Haw River paddlers will soon have a convenient canoe and kayak launch site at their disposal. The boat launch is part of the town of Haw River's new park, which is currently under construction.

By Robert Boyer, Times-News, Burlington, N.C. Jul.