Elgin recognizes volunteers for Extra Mile Day

Saturday is All Saints Day, a church holiday honoring the holiest who have walked among us. It also now is a day to honor volunteers doing good here in the U.S. — including Elgin.For Nov. 1 is Extra Mile Day, an effort set up in recent years by California-based Extra...

Gastonia residents urged to go the extra mile

Gastonia is taking part in a nationwide movement that promotes community service and perseverance. Extra Mile Day will be recognized and celebrated Saturday by more than 500 communities across the country. It’s part of a drive that began in 2009 with 23 cities...

Midland Part of “Extra Mile Day”

MIDLAND — Just a few days away from a new month and Midland Mayor Jerry Morales declares November 1, 2014 “Extra Mile Day.”Extra Mile America is a movement encouraging positive change in ourselves, families and communities. The movement started in...