Tuesday's overflow

We had intended to at least have the picture of the NOC spelling bee winner in today's issue, but there was very little space. So little, in fact, that several other things were pulled; some will run next week, others just could not make the cut. Among the victims of "space considerations:"

— A story about the county exploring a fire/rescue study, which led to some discussion on what should be considered critical spending. That will run next week.

— A feature on Matt Hughes and Kimberly Rider, both 18-year-old precinct chairs recently elected in Hillsborough. We had something written after Vanessa talked to Hughes, but decided a joint package would probably work just as well (if not better) next week.

—Spelling Bee pictures and recap — we'll post more throughout this week and have an article on the Bee next week. Gabi Stapel was the winner and will be taking on the rest of the nation (and parts of the world) later this spring. Interestingly, fourth-graders took the top three spots, despite being matched up against students as old as eighth-graders.

— Rabies Watch — Our nifty graphic did not make the cut for the print edition. We'll post the information online (sans graphic).

— Crime Watch — We were planning on starting an ongoing space, in conjunction with the department of corrections, featuring a photo and fast facts on someone wanted on outstanding charges who the state is trying to apprehend. Not sure when we'll be able to start using that.

— Joy Kwapien's "Food and Farm" column, which we'll run next week.

— Several news briefs and small stories that didn't find a home will appear here, on www.newsoforange.com or in later editions.

As promised in the print edition, here's two other shots from the pinewood derby featuring local cub scouts (the kids on the front of the print edition are northern Orange County locals; the event included scouts from around the district).