Wave of the future?

Duane Sommerville, 61, shows off the recumbent bicycle that he has pedaled as fast as 52 mph and which set him back $8,000.

For example, one man is relying on a rather elaborate bicycle for errands more often than when it was a pleasure ride.

He's getting more value out of a bike that cost $8,000.

Meanwhile, carpooling has become more popular, as revealed by the number of cars parked at a convenience store near the Mooresville Highway interchange with . . . .Pick up a copy of today's edition, Wednesday, June 11, 2008 for full story.