"Christmas Through the Ages," where Christmas carols are performed in costume from several eras, including Medieval times, the Civil War, World War I, the Great Depression and the 21st century. Full Article at LodiNews.com

No, it isn't REALLY Mayberry, but Mount Airy is Andy Griffith's home town, is almost eerily reminiscent of the Mayberry of the T V show and does a thriving business on tourism related to it. A picture of Andy and "Opie" graces the city's water tower. Full Article at PacoVilla's Corrections Blog

Police do not believe the shootings were random. Mount Airy Police Chief Dale Watson said officers are investigating several leads, including whether it was a contract killing or repercussions from a love affair gone bad. "This is Mayberry ... Full Article at The State

Police do not believe the shootings were random. Mount Airy Police Chief Dale Watson said officers are investigating several leads, including whether it was a contract killing or repercussions from a love affair gone bad. "This is Mayberry ... Full Article at The Bellingham Herald

New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg: bending the law and public opinion to his will. If Mike Bloomberg doesn't have a Lonesome Rhodes moment in the next 24 hours, he's a shoo-in for a third term as New York City's mayor. Full Article at Associated Content

Mount Airy, with a population of approximately 8,700, is the hometown of Andy Griffith and has built a tourist trade on nostalgia for the 1960s show that continues to thrive in syndication. Full Article at Columbus Ledger-Enquirer