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Friday, November 04, 2005
News & Sports For November 4th
Drive Through Flu Clinic Coming Up
With the cold weather moving into Wilkes, flu season's not far behind. To plan ahead this year, the Wilkes Health Department is holding a drive through flu clinic tomorrow November 5th. People can just drive up in their car, receive the shot and then take off down the road. For adults or children on Medicaid, there is no charge, however for everyone else, there is a cost. It will cost $20 for an flu shot and $33 for an pneumonia shot, that's for both adults and children. There is no sign up sheet or reservations, you just drive up to West Park Medical Center on Nov. 5th anytime from 8am til 3pm. The reason for the clinic is to help local officials test their mass vaccination plan. That way, in case of an outbreak, they'll be prepared to distribute vaccines as quick as possible. Credit or debit cards can't be used to pay for the shot, only personal checks, cash, Medicaid or Medicare. For more information you can call the Health Department at 651-7450.
Another Fugitive Caught In Wilkes
Sheriff's deputies responded to a call on the Bethany Ford Road this week and ended up arresting a fugitive. When arriving at the home, deputies walked into the middle of an argument between a woman and her husband. The woman told deputies that her husband was wanted on charges in Maryland. After running the man's name through the database, deputies found that 42-yr-old Roger Wayne Buckley did in fact have warrants for his arrest from Prince George County in Maryland. Buckley was arrested and taken to the Wilkes Jail, where he's currently awaiting extradition to Maryland.
Last Day For Christmas In Wilkes Applications
Today is the cutoff date for parents to turn in the names of their kids for the Christmas in Wilkes program. Every year, the names of needy kids are placed on Angel Trees throughout Wilkes County, so that people can provide the children with toys and clothes their parents otherwise couldn't afford. You can drop off applications at the North Wilkesboro Rotary Club Building, located behind Cooks in West Park. Today you can come by from from 11am til 5pm. When coming to apply, parents or guardians must bring a picture ID, proof of their current income and social security cards for both the parents and children. For more information you can call Judi Mitchell with Christmas in Wilkes. Her number is 667-7174.
Always Keep Your Doors Locked
It's always a good idea to lock your car doors when you leave. A Wilkesboro woman found that out the hard way this week, after leaving her pocketbook inside the car when she returned home. Coming outside Wednesday morning, she discovered that the pocketbook was missing. Inside she had kept her credit cards, checkbook, and several prescription medicines. Information was turned over to sheriff's deputies and that investigation continues.
Thieves Run Off With Halloween Decorations
Some thieves in North Wilkesboro apparently had their seasons confused this week, after running off with a local man's decorations. The North Wilkesboro resident hadn't taken down the decorations yet and walked out on Tuesday morning to find they were missing. Taken was a pumpkin with three ghosts sitting on top and also some yellow stakes. Deputies are continuing the investigation.
Home Heating Series Pt.4
It's always a good idea to check your house before winter comes, as we explain in the fourth part of our home heating series. With cold temperatures on the way, it's time to turn on that heater or throw a few more logs on the fire. While this will keep out the cold, it could also lead to carbon monoxide poisoning if you're not careful. Carbon monoxide is produced when items with carbon in it aren't completely burned. Here are some tips on how to prevent poisoning in your home. First have your home furnance checked to make sure the burners and vent systems are both working, with no cracks or other damage. Also make sure the water heater and furnance flue don't have any leaks or cracks especially near the joints, that can help the gas to escape. Even when it's cold outside, don't leave your car running in the basement or garage. The carbon monoxide put off by the exhaust can flow up into the rest of your house. Also if you have exhaust fans in the house, don't use them at the same time as the clothes dryer. The reason being this creates negative pressure in your house, pulling the carbon monoxide back in.
Purlear Break-In Leads To Arrest
Sheriff's deputies were called out to a home on Shingle Gap Road in Purlear this week, after reports came in of a break-in in progress. They arrived to find 30-yr-old Kelvin Chad Faw inside the home, having in his possession two handheld drills that had been recently reported stolen by the home's owner. It's unclear what exactly Mr. Faw was doing inside the house, but this wasn't the first time he had been at the property and had been warned before not to return. Kelvin Chad Faw was arrested and charged with breaking & entering, 1st degree trespassing and possession of stolen property.
Eat Fast Food For A Good Cause
Thoughout the day today, you can help raise money for a good cause with every burger you eat. Communities in Schools is partnering up with the local Hardees' for Community Day. A percentage of all the day's sales at Hardees will be donated to Communities in Schools, to help fund things such as their Lunch Buddy program. There's no paperwork involved, you don't have to request for your money to go to the organization. All you have to do is simply go in and eat sometime during the day. For more information or to make a donation on your own, you can give Communities in Schools a call. Their number is 651-7830.
Regional News
Major Job Loss In Lenoir
The town of Lenoir took a major hit Wednesday night, as Broyhill Furniture announced plans to close two of its' plants in the area. All total, 421 people will be affected by the move, which is scheduled to happen in stages between January and March of 2006. After being shut down, the furniture maker will then put up the plants for sale. Company officials said their continued restructuring was necessary to stay competitive in the global economy.
State News
Witness Gets Involved With Robbery
In Charlotte, a witness got involved with a robbery and now is being questioned by police. While at a bus stop, a man grabbed a woman's purse and took off running down the road. Another person standing in line pulled out a gun and started shooting at the robber, hitting him in the leg. Police were able to track the bleeding suspect to a nearby storm culvert and arrest him. However now officials also want to speak to the man who opened fire.
Black Substance Still Under Investigation
The State Department of the Environment has stepped in after an investigation into a black substance that flowed into the Pigeon River earlier this week. As a result of the contamination, the town of Canton had to temporarily shut down their water supply and bring water in from nearby Waynesville. Now it turns out that a Waynesville rubber company could be at fault. The Department of the Environment is preparing to charge AirBoss Rubber with violations of state regulations for nine of their 55-gallon barrels that were found near the Canton water filter plant. An estimated 15 gallons of the black substance leaked from the barrels into the nearby river and local police are continuing the investigation as to how they arrived at the plant. Health officials said however that the substance is harmless and the water is now safe to drink.
Easley Calls For Water Conservation
With the lack of rain across the state, Governor Mike Easley has called for water conservation in 29 different counties. Most of the targeted areas are in the central and eastern part of the state, including Alamance, Davidson, Guilford, Iredell and Meckenburg counties among others. The governor asked for people in the affected areas to use water wisely and ordered state officials to do everything possible to help people deal with the problem. As a result, Raleigh and several other cities have installed mandatory restrictions on water use.
Missing Woman Found In Lee County
Authorities in Lee County have found a woman that was missing for over a month. 22-yr-old Paula Ann Donathan disappeared while walking in Moore County late at night on October 5th. There were no charges on her credit cards or bank statements, no sign that she was alive. Then suddenly this week she turned up in Lee County, covered with a few scratches but otherwise in perfect health. Officials still have no clue where Donathan was for the past month.
Sports Headlines
High School Football Tonight
Around the high school scene, it's the final week of the regular season in football and all four local teams are in action. North Wilkes heads up the road to take on Starmount, while East Wilkes will be up at Mt. Airy. West Wilkes will be looking for their seventh win of the season and tuning up for the playoffs as they go on the road against North Stokes. And in our 3WC Game of the Week, Coach Jeremy Funderburk will close the door on his first season as head coach of the Wilkes Central Eagles as they play host to Forbush tonight in Moravian Falls. Kickoff of all four games is set for 7:30 and we'll go on the air tonight with the McDonald's pregame show at 7:15.
Appalachian State Moves Up In The Rankings
In college football, there was some good news for Appalachian State fans this week as the Mountaineers jumped up to number seven in Division I-AA. That's a climb of five spots from their previous position at number twelve. The 6-2 Mountaineers are currently in first place in the Southern Conference and will go on the road this Saturday to face the LSU Tigers. Gametime is set for 8pm.
NC State Lands Another Recruit
NC State recieved another commitment for their 2006 team as one of the top recruits in North Carolina agreed to play for the school. Nathaniel Irving, a linebacker at Wallace-Rose High School, became the seventh recruit to join the Wolfpack. The 6-3 Irving turned down an offer from East Carolina to sign with State.
Wake Forest Adds Players To Basketball Team
In college basketball, some new faces have been added to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Three walk-ons officially joined the team this week, all freshmen. 6-7 forward Bobby Hoekstra from Forsyth County Day and 6-2 guard Matt Smith from Advance joined the team, along with 6-1 guard Mike Lepore from New Jersey.
Carolina Gets 9th Win Of The Season
Last night in the NHL, it was the Carolina Hurricanes recording their ninth win of the season, beating Toronto 4-3. Eric Staal, reigning NHL player of the month, maintained his lead in points with two goals and an assist, as the Hurricanes improve to 9-2 on the season, keeping sole possession of first place in the Southeastern Conference.
Big Changes On the Way For The PGA
Some big changes are on the way for golf fans starting in 2007. PGA Commissioner Tim Finchem announced this week that as of 2007, the year will be built around the FedEx Cup, in a playoff format similar to NASCAR. From January to August golfers earn points in the different events, then at the end of the season four big tournaments would close things out, finishing in September at the Tour Championship.
With the cold weather moving into Wilkes, flu season's not far behind. To plan ahead this year, the Wilkes Health Department is holding a drive through flu clinic tomorrow November 5th. People can just drive up in their car, receive the shot and then take off down the road. For adults or children on Medicaid, there is no charge, however for everyone else, there is a cost. It will cost $20 for an flu shot and $33 for an pneumonia shot, that's for both adults and children. There is no sign up sheet or reservations, you just drive up to West Park Medical Center on Nov. 5th anytime from 8am til 3pm. The reason for the clinic is to help local officials test their mass vaccination plan. That way, in case of an outbreak, they'll be prepared to distribute vaccines as quick as possible. Credit or debit cards can't be used to pay for the shot, only personal checks, cash, Medicaid or Medicare. For more information you can call the Health Department at 651-7450.
Another Fugitive Caught In Wilkes
Sheriff's deputies responded to a call on the Bethany Ford Road this week and ended up arresting a fugitive. When arriving at the home, deputies walked into the middle of an argument between a woman and her husband. The woman told deputies that her husband was wanted on charges in Maryland. After running the man's name through the database, deputies found that 42-yr-old Roger Wayne Buckley did in fact have warrants for his arrest from Prince George County in Maryland. Buckley was arrested and taken to the Wilkes Jail, where he's currently awaiting extradition to Maryland.
Last Day For Christmas In Wilkes Applications
Today is the cutoff date for parents to turn in the names of their kids for the Christmas in Wilkes program. Every year, the names of needy kids are placed on Angel Trees throughout Wilkes County, so that people can provide the children with toys and clothes their parents otherwise couldn't afford. You can drop off applications at the North Wilkesboro Rotary Club Building, located behind Cooks in West Park. Today you can come by from from 11am til 5pm. When coming to apply, parents or guardians must bring a picture ID, proof of their current income and social security cards for both the parents and children. For more information you can call Judi Mitchell with Christmas in Wilkes. Her number is 667-7174.
Always Keep Your Doors Locked
It's always a good idea to lock your car doors when you leave. A Wilkesboro woman found that out the hard way this week, after leaving her pocketbook inside the car when she returned home. Coming outside Wednesday morning, she discovered that the pocketbook was missing. Inside she had kept her credit cards, checkbook, and several prescription medicines. Information was turned over to sheriff's deputies and that investigation continues.
Thieves Run Off With Halloween Decorations
Some thieves in North Wilkesboro apparently had their seasons confused this week, after running off with a local man's decorations. The North Wilkesboro resident hadn't taken down the decorations yet and walked out on Tuesday morning to find they were missing. Taken was a pumpkin with three ghosts sitting on top and also some yellow stakes. Deputies are continuing the investigation.
Home Heating Series Pt.4
It's always a good idea to check your house before winter comes, as we explain in the fourth part of our home heating series. With cold temperatures on the way, it's time to turn on that heater or throw a few more logs on the fire. While this will keep out the cold, it could also lead to carbon monoxide poisoning if you're not careful. Carbon monoxide is produced when items with carbon in it aren't completely burned. Here are some tips on how to prevent poisoning in your home. First have your home furnance checked to make sure the burners and vent systems are both working, with no cracks or other damage. Also make sure the water heater and furnance flue don't have any leaks or cracks especially near the joints, that can help the gas to escape. Even when it's cold outside, don't leave your car running in the basement or garage. The carbon monoxide put off by the exhaust can flow up into the rest of your house. Also if you have exhaust fans in the house, don't use them at the same time as the clothes dryer. The reason being this creates negative pressure in your house, pulling the carbon monoxide back in.
Purlear Break-In Leads To Arrest
Sheriff's deputies were called out to a home on Shingle Gap Road in Purlear this week, after reports came in of a break-in in progress. They arrived to find 30-yr-old Kelvin Chad Faw inside the home, having in his possession two handheld drills that had been recently reported stolen by the home's owner. It's unclear what exactly Mr. Faw was doing inside the house, but this wasn't the first time he had been at the property and had been warned before not to return. Kelvin Chad Faw was arrested and charged with breaking & entering, 1st degree trespassing and possession of stolen property.
Eat Fast Food For A Good Cause
Thoughout the day today, you can help raise money for a good cause with every burger you eat. Communities in Schools is partnering up with the local Hardees' for Community Day. A percentage of all the day's sales at Hardees will be donated to Communities in Schools, to help fund things such as their Lunch Buddy program. There's no paperwork involved, you don't have to request for your money to go to the organization. All you have to do is simply go in and eat sometime during the day. For more information or to make a donation on your own, you can give Communities in Schools a call. Their number is 651-7830.
Regional News
Major Job Loss In Lenoir
The town of Lenoir took a major hit Wednesday night, as Broyhill Furniture announced plans to close two of its' plants in the area. All total, 421 people will be affected by the move, which is scheduled to happen in stages between January and March of 2006. After being shut down, the furniture maker will then put up the plants for sale. Company officials said their continued restructuring was necessary to stay competitive in the global economy.
State News
Witness Gets Involved With Robbery
In Charlotte, a witness got involved with a robbery and now is being questioned by police. While at a bus stop, a man grabbed a woman's purse and took off running down the road. Another person standing in line pulled out a gun and started shooting at the robber, hitting him in the leg. Police were able to track the bleeding suspect to a nearby storm culvert and arrest him. However now officials also want to speak to the man who opened fire.
Black Substance Still Under Investigation
The State Department of the Environment has stepped in after an investigation into a black substance that flowed into the Pigeon River earlier this week. As a result of the contamination, the town of Canton had to temporarily shut down their water supply and bring water in from nearby Waynesville. Now it turns out that a Waynesville rubber company could be at fault. The Department of the Environment is preparing to charge AirBoss Rubber with violations of state regulations for nine of their 55-gallon barrels that were found near the Canton water filter plant. An estimated 15 gallons of the black substance leaked from the barrels into the nearby river and local police are continuing the investigation as to how they arrived at the plant. Health officials said however that the substance is harmless and the water is now safe to drink.
Easley Calls For Water Conservation
With the lack of rain across the state, Governor Mike Easley has called for water conservation in 29 different counties. Most of the targeted areas are in the central and eastern part of the state, including Alamance, Davidson, Guilford, Iredell and Meckenburg counties among others. The governor asked for people in the affected areas to use water wisely and ordered state officials to do everything possible to help people deal with the problem. As a result, Raleigh and several other cities have installed mandatory restrictions on water use.
Missing Woman Found In Lee County
Authorities in Lee County have found a woman that was missing for over a month. 22-yr-old Paula Ann Donathan disappeared while walking in Moore County late at night on October 5th. There were no charges on her credit cards or bank statements, no sign that she was alive. Then suddenly this week she turned up in Lee County, covered with a few scratches but otherwise in perfect health. Officials still have no clue where Donathan was for the past month.
Sports Headlines
High School Football Tonight
Around the high school scene, it's the final week of the regular season in football and all four local teams are in action. North Wilkes heads up the road to take on Starmount, while East Wilkes will be up at Mt. Airy. West Wilkes will be looking for their seventh win of the season and tuning up for the playoffs as they go on the road against North Stokes. And in our 3WC Game of the Week, Coach Jeremy Funderburk will close the door on his first season as head coach of the Wilkes Central Eagles as they play host to Forbush tonight in Moravian Falls. Kickoff of all four games is set for 7:30 and we'll go on the air tonight with the McDonald's pregame show at 7:15.
Appalachian State Moves Up In The Rankings
In college football, there was some good news for Appalachian State fans this week as the Mountaineers jumped up to number seven in Division I-AA. That's a climb of five spots from their previous position at number twelve. The 6-2 Mountaineers are currently in first place in the Southern Conference and will go on the road this Saturday to face the LSU Tigers. Gametime is set for 8pm.
NC State Lands Another Recruit
NC State recieved another commitment for their 2006 team as one of the top recruits in North Carolina agreed to play for the school. Nathaniel Irving, a linebacker at Wallace-Rose High School, became the seventh recruit to join the Wolfpack. The 6-3 Irving turned down an offer from East Carolina to sign with State.
Wake Forest Adds Players To Basketball Team
In college basketball, some new faces have been added to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Three walk-ons officially joined the team this week, all freshmen. 6-7 forward Bobby Hoekstra from Forsyth County Day and 6-2 guard Matt Smith from Advance joined the team, along with 6-1 guard Mike Lepore from New Jersey.
Carolina Gets 9th Win Of The Season
Last night in the NHL, it was the Carolina Hurricanes recording their ninth win of the season, beating Toronto 4-3. Eric Staal, reigning NHL player of the month, maintained his lead in points with two goals and an assist, as the Hurricanes improve to 9-2 on the season, keeping sole possession of first place in the Southeastern Conference.
Big Changes On the Way For The PGA
Some big changes are on the way for golf fans starting in 2007. PGA Commissioner Tim Finchem announced this week that as of 2007, the year will be built around the FedEx Cup, in a playoff format similar to NASCAR. From January to August golfers earn points in the different events, then at the end of the season four big tournaments would close things out, finishing in September at the Tour Championship.
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News & Sports For November 3rd
Wilkes Unemployment Paints A Confusing Picture
The new unemployment figures for Wilkes County paint a classic case of good news/bad news. Unemployment dropped by the end of September, coming in at 5.4%. That's down from 5.8% at the end of August. However with the lowered unemployment comes a sign that more people are leaving the county. In August, the workforce here in Wilkes was listed at 32,504 people. By September, that number had dropped to 32110, meaning that 394 people had left the workforce and the county in search of a job somewhere else. Also out of that reduced workforce, fewer people are employed. In August, 30631 people had a job here in the county. Now that number has fallen to 30381, a difference of 250 people. By comparison, over in Caldwell County there are currently 38,117 people working and more coming in, with the workforce growing to 41669 as of the end of September.
Wilkes County Off The Hook For Teacher Raises
In October, 3WC News told you about the teacher pay raise which Gov. Easley approved. However at the time, there were questions being raised as to how local governments would be able to pay for the raises, without any increase in funds. Also at the time, state officials said that it would be up to the counties to provide that extra money. Now several weeks later, the Department of Public Instruction has released information saying that North Carolina will cover portions of the cost for this year's raises, giving each county $7 million to spend. When the full raise of 5% kicks in next fall, the state budget will have $150 million set aside for the project. Governor Easley's office said that a communications mixup was to blame for the confusion.
Red Cross Looking For Fundraising Help
The Red Cross finds itself in need of help as we enter the month of November. The local chapter continues to sell cookbooks, to help raise the money it needs to cover costs of daily operations, in addition to the funds used to help victims of the recent hurricanes. The cost of a cookbook is $10 and it contains recipes from chapter members along with their family and friends. For more information or to purchase one, you can call the Red Cross at 838-4563.
Wreck Just Off Cabin Creek Road Injures Local Man
A wreck just off Cabin Creek Road earlier this week injured a local man. The 21-yr-old was driving an all-terrain vehicle when he lost control and wrecked, in the woods near Cabin Creek. His injuries were bad enough that EMS contacted Baptist Hospital and the man was flown there to receive treatment. An update on his condition as well as the man's name were not available.
Focus On The Kitchen
When people can’t afford to buy food here in Wilkes, the Samaritan’s Kitchen lends a hand. The Kitchen, which has been in operation for over six years, is involved with several different programs throughout the week. As we get closer to Thanksgiving, the Kitchen finds itself in need of major support, both with food donations and volunteer help. If you can set aside thirty minutes or three hours, whatever you can spare, please contact Elizabeth Ferguson with Samaritan’s Kitchen. The number is 838-5331.
Pregnancy Center Needs Volunteers
As we start the month of November, the Wilkes Pregnancy Care Center finds itself in need of help. The Center is looking for volunteers however before someone can begin helping, they need to go through a training session. Coming up next week, there will be a three day session beginning November 10th and finishing Saturday November 12th. The sessions last for 2 ½ hours on Thursday and Friday, then wrap up with a three hour session on Saturday. For more information about what training involves or if you want to sign up, you can call the Center at 838-9272.
Focus On Hats
Women have to juggle a lot of different jobs, taking the role of cook, caretaker, banker and several others all to benefit their families. Coming up this Saturday, Fountain of Life Church wants to honor all the ladies with a special "Hats Off To Women" Service. Former Wilkes County resident and christian comedian Kim Coleman will be speaking at the event and she'll be Brian's guest this week for Focus on the Foothills as they'll be talking more about the event and also about Kim's own ministry as a Christian comedian. That's coming up later today at 1:05pm right after the midday stock report.
Thieves Break Into Millers Creek Man's Vehicle
Sometimes even locking up isn't enough to protect your car from thieves. A Millers Creek man found that out earlier this week, after he got off work to find his car was damaged. Thieves had somehow managed to unlock the car, by using the partially opened passenger side window. After gaining access, they took 115 CDs from inside the vehicle, along with a portable CD player and the man's cell phone. The cell phone number and other information was given to Wilkesboro police and that investigation is ongoing.
Home Heating Series Pt.3
The things you don't do can be just as important when dealing with ways to heat your home. In part three of our Home Heating Series, we take a look at some things you might want to stay away from. First off, never use gasoline or starter fluid to ignite a fire in your fireplace. You'd be surprised how many people do that each year and cause a major blaze that puts the entire home at risk. Also fireplace chimneys commonly build up creosote, which is itself flammable. Be careful how much trash or paper you burn in your fireplace, as they are the number one cause of creosote buildup. Also be careful when using space heaters. They need to be kept on the floor, away from any combustible materials. Always unplug your heaters when going to bed or leaving the house and if you have a kerosene heater, never substitute gas or camp stove fuel. That could cause some serious problems you don't need. In tomorrow's final installment, carbon monoxide can be a major problem where furnaces and fireplaces are concerned. We'll take a look at some of the problems and offer some solutions.
Regional News
Search Is On For Man In Alexander County
Officials are hunting for a man in Alexander County accused of being involved with at least 12 seperate break-ins. Donta Miller is wanted by sheriff's deputies for breaking into several mobile homes in the area and also burning down two of them in the process. He was supposed to turn himself in on Monday, but instead went on the run. Alexander County Sheriff's Deputies are asking anyone with information on his whereabouts to call at 828-632-4658.
State News
Smoking To Possibly Cost More
Some bad news for smokers in North Carolina. Depending on where you work, it could cost more for you to smoke. Several companies in the state, including General Mills and Northwest Airlines, are raising the raises of their employees' health insurance. But only those who are identified as smokers will be seeing more taken out of their paycheck. Officials at several of the companies say they hope this plans will convince people to quit smoking.
Highway Patrol Asking For Help In Hit & Run
The Greensboro Highway Patrol is asking for help to locate a hit & run driver. Late Monday night, a man was hit while walking on the side of Business I-85 near the Groometown Road exit. Officials are still trying to identify him, as the man had no wallet or other form of ID on him. He was wearing a camouflage jacket, black pants, a hat and shoes and was hit by an early 1980s Jeep, either a Cherokee or a Comanche that had damage done to the right front side. Highway Patrol officers are asking anyone with information to call toll free to 1-800-445-8621.
Jobs Lost At Winston Plant
Bad news for workers in the Winston Salem area, as the Hanes company announced this week that it plans to lay off 144 workers at its' local plant. The Hanes Dye and Finishing plant will see its' workforce literally cut in half but company officials said they had no choice, citing the increasing number of cheaper textile imports coming here from overseas.
Take Your Junk To The Baseball Park
For anyone looking to get rid of those old electronics you don't use anymore, this Saturday might be a good day to do it. From 9am til 3pm, L.P. Frans Stadium in Hickory is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste And Electronics Collection. It's open to anyone, no matter where you live and any type of electronic equipment can be dropped off. The event is hosted by the Catawba County government with several different companies on hand to collect and dispose of the material. The only things not accepted at the event will be tires, any radioactive, biological, explosive or other form of truly hazardous waste. Once again that'll be going on at the L.P. Frans Stadium, home of the minor league Hickory Crawdads on Saturday from 9am til 3pm.
North Carolina Not A "Decent" Place To Work
According to a study by the University of Massachusetts, North Carolina isn't a "decent" place to work. A study was done of all fifty states, ranking them in regards to job opportunities, job quality and fairness in the workplace. Deleware was ranked number one, with New Hampshire second, Minnesota third and Vermont coming in fourth. North Carolina ranked 39th in job opportunities, and fairness in the workplace, while coming in 28th in regards to job quality. Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana were at the bottom of the list, with Louisiana dead last.
Sports Headlines
UNC Recievers Focus Of Concern
Concerns are being raised this week in Chapel Hill, after Tarheel wide recievers stumbled against Virginia and Boston College. Jesse Holley leads the Heels with 27 catches for 355 yards, that's more than double the production from anyone else on the roster. Combined, the other recievers, Jarwarski Pollock, Mike Mason, Wallace Wright and Derrele Mitchell have only caught 43 passes for 712 yards. That's an average of just 178 yards each. With the Tarheels needings wins in three out of their last four games just to qualify for a bowl bid, Coach John Bunting made that a focus of practice this week. The Heels will play at home against Boston College this Saturday.
Bad News Continues For UNC Charlotte
In college basketball, the bad news continues for UNC Charlotte as they get set for the season opener. The team will lose senior guard Marcus Bennett for about three weeks after he partially tore ligaments in his left thumb. Meanwhile four other members are also walking wounded. Guards Leemire Goldwire, De'Angelo Alexander and forwards E.J. Drayton and Courtney Williams, have all missed practice over the last few weeks. All five are expected to miss some, if not all of the preseason, including the BCA Invitational but plan to suit up for the home opener in Halton Arena Nov. 23rd.
East Carolina Names New Baseball Coach
A few weeks after suspending their baseball coach, East Carolina has found a replacement. Interim head coach Billy Godwin had the tag removed from his title this week, assuming full control of the Pirates' program. He'll be taking over for Randy Mazey, who was suspended from the team in October for unspecified reasons. Despite the suspension however, Mazey has yet to be officially fired. School officials said that they were impressed with Godwin's leadership since taking over.
Hurricanes' Staal Named Offensive Player Of The Month
For the first time since 1980, a member of the Carolina Hurricanes was named the NHL's offensive player of the month. 21-yr-old Eric Staal leads the league with 22 points so far in 11 games this year and was named the player of the month for October. Staal will put his six game scoring streak on the line later tonight when the Hurricanes play host to Toronto in Raleigh. So far this season, the 8-2 Hurricanes, who currently sit atop the Eastern Conference, are unbeaten at home.
Former Panther On List For Hall Of Fame
In the NFL, a former member of the Carolina Panthers is on the ballot for the Hall of Fame. Defensive end Reggie White, who suited up for the Panthers back in 2000, leads this year's list of former coaches and players. Also making it on the ballot was John Madden and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman, among others on the list of over 25 names. The final 13 finalists will be announced later this year, with the Hall of Fame induction ceremony being held the day before Super Bowl 40, on Feburary 4th of 2006.
The new unemployment figures for Wilkes County paint a classic case of good news/bad news. Unemployment dropped by the end of September, coming in at 5.4%. That's down from 5.8% at the end of August. However with the lowered unemployment comes a sign that more people are leaving the county. In August, the workforce here in Wilkes was listed at 32,504 people. By September, that number had dropped to 32110, meaning that 394 people had left the workforce and the county in search of a job somewhere else. Also out of that reduced workforce, fewer people are employed. In August, 30631 people had a job here in the county. Now that number has fallen to 30381, a difference of 250 people. By comparison, over in Caldwell County there are currently 38,117 people working and more coming in, with the workforce growing to 41669 as of the end of September.
Wilkes County Off The Hook For Teacher Raises
In October, 3WC News told you about the teacher pay raise which Gov. Easley approved. However at the time, there were questions being raised as to how local governments would be able to pay for the raises, without any increase in funds. Also at the time, state officials said that it would be up to the counties to provide that extra money. Now several weeks later, the Department of Public Instruction has released information saying that North Carolina will cover portions of the cost for this year's raises, giving each county $7 million to spend. When the full raise of 5% kicks in next fall, the state budget will have $150 million set aside for the project. Governor Easley's office said that a communications mixup was to blame for the confusion.
Red Cross Looking For Fundraising Help
The Red Cross finds itself in need of help as we enter the month of November. The local chapter continues to sell cookbooks, to help raise the money it needs to cover costs of daily operations, in addition to the funds used to help victims of the recent hurricanes. The cost of a cookbook is $10 and it contains recipes from chapter members along with their family and friends. For more information or to purchase one, you can call the Red Cross at 838-4563.
Wreck Just Off Cabin Creek Road Injures Local Man
A wreck just off Cabin Creek Road earlier this week injured a local man. The 21-yr-old was driving an all-terrain vehicle when he lost control and wrecked, in the woods near Cabin Creek. His injuries were bad enough that EMS contacted Baptist Hospital and the man was flown there to receive treatment. An update on his condition as well as the man's name were not available.
Focus On The Kitchen
When people can’t afford to buy food here in Wilkes, the Samaritan’s Kitchen lends a hand. The Kitchen, which has been in operation for over six years, is involved with several different programs throughout the week. As we get closer to Thanksgiving, the Kitchen finds itself in need of major support, both with food donations and volunteer help. If you can set aside thirty minutes or three hours, whatever you can spare, please contact Elizabeth Ferguson with Samaritan’s Kitchen. The number is 838-5331.
Pregnancy Center Needs Volunteers
As we start the month of November, the Wilkes Pregnancy Care Center finds itself in need of help. The Center is looking for volunteers however before someone can begin helping, they need to go through a training session. Coming up next week, there will be a three day session beginning November 10th and finishing Saturday November 12th. The sessions last for 2 ½ hours on Thursday and Friday, then wrap up with a three hour session on Saturday. For more information about what training involves or if you want to sign up, you can call the Center at 838-9272.
Focus On Hats
Women have to juggle a lot of different jobs, taking the role of cook, caretaker, banker and several others all to benefit their families. Coming up this Saturday, Fountain of Life Church wants to honor all the ladies with a special "Hats Off To Women" Service. Former Wilkes County resident and christian comedian Kim Coleman will be speaking at the event and she'll be Brian's guest this week for Focus on the Foothills as they'll be talking more about the event and also about Kim's own ministry as a Christian comedian. That's coming up later today at 1:05pm right after the midday stock report.
Thieves Break Into Millers Creek Man's Vehicle
Sometimes even locking up isn't enough to protect your car from thieves. A Millers Creek man found that out earlier this week, after he got off work to find his car was damaged. Thieves had somehow managed to unlock the car, by using the partially opened passenger side window. After gaining access, they took 115 CDs from inside the vehicle, along with a portable CD player and the man's cell phone. The cell phone number and other information was given to Wilkesboro police and that investigation is ongoing.
Home Heating Series Pt.3
The things you don't do can be just as important when dealing with ways to heat your home. In part three of our Home Heating Series, we take a look at some things you might want to stay away from. First off, never use gasoline or starter fluid to ignite a fire in your fireplace. You'd be surprised how many people do that each year and cause a major blaze that puts the entire home at risk. Also fireplace chimneys commonly build up creosote, which is itself flammable. Be careful how much trash or paper you burn in your fireplace, as they are the number one cause of creosote buildup. Also be careful when using space heaters. They need to be kept on the floor, away from any combustible materials. Always unplug your heaters when going to bed or leaving the house and if you have a kerosene heater, never substitute gas or camp stove fuel. That could cause some serious problems you don't need. In tomorrow's final installment, carbon monoxide can be a major problem where furnaces and fireplaces are concerned. We'll take a look at some of the problems and offer some solutions.
Regional News
Search Is On For Man In Alexander County
Officials are hunting for a man in Alexander County accused of being involved with at least 12 seperate break-ins. Donta Miller is wanted by sheriff's deputies for breaking into several mobile homes in the area and also burning down two of them in the process. He was supposed to turn himself in on Monday, but instead went on the run. Alexander County Sheriff's Deputies are asking anyone with information on his whereabouts to call at 828-632-4658.
State News
Smoking To Possibly Cost More
Some bad news for smokers in North Carolina. Depending on where you work, it could cost more for you to smoke. Several companies in the state, including General Mills and Northwest Airlines, are raising the raises of their employees' health insurance. But only those who are identified as smokers will be seeing more taken out of their paycheck. Officials at several of the companies say they hope this plans will convince people to quit smoking.
Highway Patrol Asking For Help In Hit & Run
The Greensboro Highway Patrol is asking for help to locate a hit & run driver. Late Monday night, a man was hit while walking on the side of Business I-85 near the Groometown Road exit. Officials are still trying to identify him, as the man had no wallet or other form of ID on him. He was wearing a camouflage jacket, black pants, a hat and shoes and was hit by an early 1980s Jeep, either a Cherokee or a Comanche that had damage done to the right front side. Highway Patrol officers are asking anyone with information to call toll free to 1-800-445-8621.
Jobs Lost At Winston Plant
Bad news for workers in the Winston Salem area, as the Hanes company announced this week that it plans to lay off 144 workers at its' local plant. The Hanes Dye and Finishing plant will see its' workforce literally cut in half but company officials said they had no choice, citing the increasing number of cheaper textile imports coming here from overseas.
Take Your Junk To The Baseball Park
For anyone looking to get rid of those old electronics you don't use anymore, this Saturday might be a good day to do it. From 9am til 3pm, L.P. Frans Stadium in Hickory is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste And Electronics Collection. It's open to anyone, no matter where you live and any type of electronic equipment can be dropped off. The event is hosted by the Catawba County government with several different companies on hand to collect and dispose of the material. The only things not accepted at the event will be tires, any radioactive, biological, explosive or other form of truly hazardous waste. Once again that'll be going on at the L.P. Frans Stadium, home of the minor league Hickory Crawdads on Saturday from 9am til 3pm.
North Carolina Not A "Decent" Place To Work
According to a study by the University of Massachusetts, North Carolina isn't a "decent" place to work. A study was done of all fifty states, ranking them in regards to job opportunities, job quality and fairness in the workplace. Deleware was ranked number one, with New Hampshire second, Minnesota third and Vermont coming in fourth. North Carolina ranked 39th in job opportunities, and fairness in the workplace, while coming in 28th in regards to job quality. Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana were at the bottom of the list, with Louisiana dead last.
Sports Headlines
UNC Recievers Focus Of Concern
Concerns are being raised this week in Chapel Hill, after Tarheel wide recievers stumbled against Virginia and Boston College. Jesse Holley leads the Heels with 27 catches for 355 yards, that's more than double the production from anyone else on the roster. Combined, the other recievers, Jarwarski Pollock, Mike Mason, Wallace Wright and Derrele Mitchell have only caught 43 passes for 712 yards. That's an average of just 178 yards each. With the Tarheels needings wins in three out of their last four games just to qualify for a bowl bid, Coach John Bunting made that a focus of practice this week. The Heels will play at home against Boston College this Saturday.
Bad News Continues For UNC Charlotte
In college basketball, the bad news continues for UNC Charlotte as they get set for the season opener. The team will lose senior guard Marcus Bennett for about three weeks after he partially tore ligaments in his left thumb. Meanwhile four other members are also walking wounded. Guards Leemire Goldwire, De'Angelo Alexander and forwards E.J. Drayton and Courtney Williams, have all missed practice over the last few weeks. All five are expected to miss some, if not all of the preseason, including the BCA Invitational but plan to suit up for the home opener in Halton Arena Nov. 23rd.
East Carolina Names New Baseball Coach
A few weeks after suspending their baseball coach, East Carolina has found a replacement. Interim head coach Billy Godwin had the tag removed from his title this week, assuming full control of the Pirates' program. He'll be taking over for Randy Mazey, who was suspended from the team in October for unspecified reasons. Despite the suspension however, Mazey has yet to be officially fired. School officials said that they were impressed with Godwin's leadership since taking over.
Hurricanes' Staal Named Offensive Player Of The Month
For the first time since 1980, a member of the Carolina Hurricanes was named the NHL's offensive player of the month. 21-yr-old Eric Staal leads the league with 22 points so far in 11 games this year and was named the player of the month for October. Staal will put his six game scoring streak on the line later tonight when the Hurricanes play host to Toronto in Raleigh. So far this season, the 8-2 Hurricanes, who currently sit atop the Eastern Conference, are unbeaten at home.
Former Panther On List For Hall Of Fame
In the NFL, a former member of the Carolina Panthers is on the ballot for the Hall of Fame. Defensive end Reggie White, who suited up for the Panthers back in 2000, leads this year's list of former coaches and players. Also making it on the ballot was John Madden and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman, among others on the list of over 25 names. The final 13 finalists will be announced later this year, with the Hall of Fame induction ceremony being held the day before Super Bowl 40, on Feburary 4th of 2006.
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Wednesday, November 02, 2005
News & Sports For November 2nd
News From Last Night's Commissioners Meeting
Wilkes County could be looking at an increase in sales tax, after last night's commissioners meeting. The board of commissioners voted for Wilkes to be included in a resolution going before the General Assembly in February. 48 counties in North Carolina have their names on the resolution, which would give each of them permission to raise the sales tax a 1/2 cent in their respective areas. If the resolution is passed by the General Assembly, it would then come back and be voted on in November of 2006. According to County Manager Gary Page, the increase in sales tax would generate $2.4 million each year in revenue, just enough to pay for the county's portion of the new high schools. All five commissioners agreed that it should go to the citizens for a vote and approved the resolution. In other news from the meeting, a public hearing was set for December 20th to discuss using land near Hwy 421 West for a Truck and Used Farm Equipment Sales lot. And the Chesnut Acres Phase 2 subdivision was approved in Mulberry.
JobFair Later Today At WCC
For many people here in Wilkes, the economic problems of the area have made it hard to find work. It can be complicated at times. What companies are hiring? What skills are they looking for? The Wilkes Joblink Center was created to help answer those questions. And coming up later this morning, the Center will hold a Job Fair at Wilkes Community College. The event will be held from 10am til 1pm at the John A Walker Center. If you’re looking for a job, all you have to do is show up and over 45 different employers will be on hand for an interview.
Thieves Break Into Deejays
A Wilkesboro business fell prey to thieves earlier this week. At DeeJays resturant, the owner came in Sunday morning to find that her office door was open and over $4000 was missing. The door to the office had been forced open by the thieves and all information was turned over to sheriff's deputies. There are suspects in the case and that investigation continues.
Focus On Hats
Women have to juggle a lot of different jobs, being cook, caretaker, banker and several others all to benefit their families. Coming up this Saturday, Fountain of Life Church wants to honor all the ladies with a special "Hats Off To Women" Service. Former Wilkes County resident and christian comedian Kim Coleman will be speaking at the event and will be Brian's guest this week for Focus on the Foothills as they'll be talking more about the event itself and also about Kim's own ministry as a Christian comedian. That's coming up tomorrow at 1:05pm right after the midday stock report.
Tag Stolen While Owner Shops
A Moravian Falls woman came out of the pharmacy earlier this week to find that someone had paid a visit to her car. There was no damage done to the vehicle, however the car's tag had been ripped off. Witnesses however saw what they described as a suspicious vehicle circling the area earlier in the day and turned that information over to Wilkesboro police. There are suspects and that investigation is ongoing.
Tickets Still Left For Inman Conference
Coming up this Sunday, the Friends of the Library will welcome in former tv anchor Bob Inman to speak at their annual dinner meeting. The event, which will be held at the North Wilkesboro Elks Club, will feature Inman discussing the experiences of his life as an author and journalist. There is a fee of $25 to attend this Sunday's dinner, with proceeds going to benefit the Wilkes County Library. However if you want to make reservations, you better hurry. Today is the last day to do that by calling 667-6910.
Eat Fast Food For A Good Cause
This Friday, you can help raise money for a good cause with every burger you eat. Communities in Schools is partnering up with the local Hardees' for Community Day. This Friday, a percentage of all the day's sales at Hardees will be donated to Communities in Schools, to help fund things such as their Lunch Buddy program. There's no paperwork involved, you don't have to request for your money to go to the organization. All you have to do is simply go in and eat this Friday throughout the day. For more information you can give Communities in Schools a call. Their number is 651-7830.
State News
Search Ends For Missing Girl And Grandmother
Officials in Craven County have finally laid to rest their search for 15-yr-old Heather Roberts and her grandmother. Their remains were found in the van that was brought up on Monday from the bottom of the Neuse River. The discovery ends a 10-month old search and begins what could possibly be a murder case. Just before the two disappeared, the house they had been living in caught fire and investigators still haven't been able to determine what caused it. Questions are now being raised if the fire and the disappearance is somehow linked.
North Carolina Families Starving
It turns out that North Carolina families are literally starving. In a study done at Brandeis University in Massachusetts, North Carolina households came in fourth in the nation in regards to the rate of hunger. 4.9% of North Carolina families classified as being hungry, that's just below Arkansas at 5.3 while Oklahoma is first in the nation with a hunger rate of 5.6%. Data for the study was taken from the Department of Agriculture, which also found that over the last five years, the number of hungry familes across the U.S. jumped by 43%.
Vandals Cause Thousands In Damage To Chapel Hill School
What possibly started out as a high school prank turned extremely costly for East Chapel Hill High. When officials came in to get things ready for the school day, they found vandals had been by during the night. All parts of the school, from the main building, to the parking lot and even the concession stands at the nearby football field were hit, with estimated damages placed at over $5000. The vandals did leave behind one piece of evidence, spraypainting the numbers "06" on the buildings, symbolizing next year's graduating class.
Valdese Company Closes Its Doors
Bad news for workers in Valdese, as Carolina Mills is cutting back both on the local plant's operating hours and on the staff. 100 of the 220 workers at the plant will be let go, an almost 50% reduction as the company moves to a five day workweek. Company officials blamed the changes on rising natural gas prices and competition from cheaper foreign goods.
Black Substance Appearing In Canton Water
Officials in Canton North Carolina are testing a strange black substance found leaking out into the water this week. Barrels containing the substance were found leaking originally over the weekend, then earlier this week firefighters were called out to clean up a 20 by 30 spill of the material in the local river. Residents of Haywood County have been asked to conserve water as lines were shut down leading into the town of Clyde. As a temporary measure, people in Clyde will be getting water from nearby Waynesville. There is still no answer as to what the substance is.
Sports Headlines
High School Sports Tonight
Around the high school scene, several matches will be going on tonight. In soccer, the state tournament has started and in the 1A division, both East Wilkes and West will have their teams on the field. The 11-10 West Wilkes Blackhawks will be on the road against South Stanly, while East Wilkes heads up to Bishop McGuiness for their first round battle. In the 2A division, Wilkes Central recieved a first round bye and won't know their opponent until later this week.
NC State Lands New Recruit
Some good news for the NC State Wolfpack. While this year's football season hasn't exactly gone as planned, 2006 is looking a lot better. The Wolfpack added another name to their recruiting class this week, as DeAndre Morgan committed to the school. The 5-10 Morgan, a defensive back from Florida, turned down offers from Wake Forest, Syracuse, Clemson and Purdue to join State. Morgan will join his older brother DaJuan at the school. DaJuan Morgan, also a defensive back, is a redshirt freshman this season.
Wake's Chris Barclay Takes Weekly Award
After running for 204 yards in the win against Duke, Wake Forest's Chris Barclay was named co-offensive player of the week by the ACC. He shares the honor with Miami's Tyrone Moss, who put up 194 yards against UNC last Saturday. Also Andre Brown, NC State's freshman running back was named the ACC rookie of the week, after running for 248 yards and two touchdowns in the win against Southern Mississippi.
Panthers Make Roster Moves
Coming off their 38-13 win over Minnesota on Sunday, the Carolina Panthers made some roster moves. Gone is cornerback Garnell Wilds, who the team released. Taking his place on the roster is third round pick Atiyyah Ellison, who was brought up from the practice squad. The Panthers will be fighting for first place in the NFC South this week when they take on Tampa Bay.
NASCAR Standings
Taking a look at the Nextel Cup Standings, Tony Stewart increases his first place lead, holding a 43 point lead over second place Jimmie Johnson. In third is Greg Biffle, 75 point back and fourth place is occupied by Sunday's winner Carl Edwards, sitting 107 points behind Stewart. Ryan Newman is fifth, Mark Martin sixth, Matt Kenseth seventh, Rusty Wallace eighth, Kurt Busch is ninth and Jeremy Mayfield is bringing up the back of the pack in the Chase for the Cup. The next race will be the Dickies 500 this Sunday.
Wilkes County could be looking at an increase in sales tax, after last night's commissioners meeting. The board of commissioners voted for Wilkes to be included in a resolution going before the General Assembly in February. 48 counties in North Carolina have their names on the resolution, which would give each of them permission to raise the sales tax a 1/2 cent in their respective areas. If the resolution is passed by the General Assembly, it would then come back and be voted on in November of 2006. According to County Manager Gary Page, the increase in sales tax would generate $2.4 million each year in revenue, just enough to pay for the county's portion of the new high schools. All five commissioners agreed that it should go to the citizens for a vote and approved the resolution. In other news from the meeting, a public hearing was set for December 20th to discuss using land near Hwy 421 West for a Truck and Used Farm Equipment Sales lot. And the Chesnut Acres Phase 2 subdivision was approved in Mulberry.
JobFair Later Today At WCC
For many people here in Wilkes, the economic problems of the area have made it hard to find work. It can be complicated at times. What companies are hiring? What skills are they looking for? The Wilkes Joblink Center was created to help answer those questions. And coming up later this morning, the Center will hold a Job Fair at Wilkes Community College. The event will be held from 10am til 1pm at the John A Walker Center. If you’re looking for a job, all you have to do is show up and over 45 different employers will be on hand for an interview.
Thieves Break Into Deejays
A Wilkesboro business fell prey to thieves earlier this week. At DeeJays resturant, the owner came in Sunday morning to find that her office door was open and over $4000 was missing. The door to the office had been forced open by the thieves and all information was turned over to sheriff's deputies. There are suspects in the case and that investigation continues.
Focus On Hats
Women have to juggle a lot of different jobs, being cook, caretaker, banker and several others all to benefit their families. Coming up this Saturday, Fountain of Life Church wants to honor all the ladies with a special "Hats Off To Women" Service. Former Wilkes County resident and christian comedian Kim Coleman will be speaking at the event and will be Brian's guest this week for Focus on the Foothills as they'll be talking more about the event itself and also about Kim's own ministry as a Christian comedian. That's coming up tomorrow at 1:05pm right after the midday stock report.
Tag Stolen While Owner Shops
A Moravian Falls woman came out of the pharmacy earlier this week to find that someone had paid a visit to her car. There was no damage done to the vehicle, however the car's tag had been ripped off. Witnesses however saw what they described as a suspicious vehicle circling the area earlier in the day and turned that information over to Wilkesboro police. There are suspects and that investigation is ongoing.
Tickets Still Left For Inman Conference
Coming up this Sunday, the Friends of the Library will welcome in former tv anchor Bob Inman to speak at their annual dinner meeting. The event, which will be held at the North Wilkesboro Elks Club, will feature Inman discussing the experiences of his life as an author and journalist. There is a fee of $25 to attend this Sunday's dinner, with proceeds going to benefit the Wilkes County Library. However if you want to make reservations, you better hurry. Today is the last day to do that by calling 667-6910.
Eat Fast Food For A Good Cause
This Friday, you can help raise money for a good cause with every burger you eat. Communities in Schools is partnering up with the local Hardees' for Community Day. This Friday, a percentage of all the day's sales at Hardees will be donated to Communities in Schools, to help fund things such as their Lunch Buddy program. There's no paperwork involved, you don't have to request for your money to go to the organization. All you have to do is simply go in and eat this Friday throughout the day. For more information you can give Communities in Schools a call. Their number is 651-7830.
State News
Search Ends For Missing Girl And Grandmother
Officials in Craven County have finally laid to rest their search for 15-yr-old Heather Roberts and her grandmother. Their remains were found in the van that was brought up on Monday from the bottom of the Neuse River. The discovery ends a 10-month old search and begins what could possibly be a murder case. Just before the two disappeared, the house they had been living in caught fire and investigators still haven't been able to determine what caused it. Questions are now being raised if the fire and the disappearance is somehow linked.
North Carolina Families Starving
It turns out that North Carolina families are literally starving. In a study done at Brandeis University in Massachusetts, North Carolina households came in fourth in the nation in regards to the rate of hunger. 4.9% of North Carolina families classified as being hungry, that's just below Arkansas at 5.3 while Oklahoma is first in the nation with a hunger rate of 5.6%. Data for the study was taken from the Department of Agriculture, which also found that over the last five years, the number of hungry familes across the U.S. jumped by 43%.
Vandals Cause Thousands In Damage To Chapel Hill School
What possibly started out as a high school prank turned extremely costly for East Chapel Hill High. When officials came in to get things ready for the school day, they found vandals had been by during the night. All parts of the school, from the main building, to the parking lot and even the concession stands at the nearby football field were hit, with estimated damages placed at over $5000. The vandals did leave behind one piece of evidence, spraypainting the numbers "06" on the buildings, symbolizing next year's graduating class.
Valdese Company Closes Its Doors
Bad news for workers in Valdese, as Carolina Mills is cutting back both on the local plant's operating hours and on the staff. 100 of the 220 workers at the plant will be let go, an almost 50% reduction as the company moves to a five day workweek. Company officials blamed the changes on rising natural gas prices and competition from cheaper foreign goods.
Black Substance Appearing In Canton Water
Officials in Canton North Carolina are testing a strange black substance found leaking out into the water this week. Barrels containing the substance were found leaking originally over the weekend, then earlier this week firefighters were called out to clean up a 20 by 30 spill of the material in the local river. Residents of Haywood County have been asked to conserve water as lines were shut down leading into the town of Clyde. As a temporary measure, people in Clyde will be getting water from nearby Waynesville. There is still no answer as to what the substance is.
Sports Headlines
High School Sports Tonight
Around the high school scene, several matches will be going on tonight. In soccer, the state tournament has started and in the 1A division, both East Wilkes and West will have their teams on the field. The 11-10 West Wilkes Blackhawks will be on the road against South Stanly, while East Wilkes heads up to Bishop McGuiness for their first round battle. In the 2A division, Wilkes Central recieved a first round bye and won't know their opponent until later this week.
NC State Lands New Recruit
Some good news for the NC State Wolfpack. While this year's football season hasn't exactly gone as planned, 2006 is looking a lot better. The Wolfpack added another name to their recruiting class this week, as DeAndre Morgan committed to the school. The 5-10 Morgan, a defensive back from Florida, turned down offers from Wake Forest, Syracuse, Clemson and Purdue to join State. Morgan will join his older brother DaJuan at the school. DaJuan Morgan, also a defensive back, is a redshirt freshman this season.
Wake's Chris Barclay Takes Weekly Award
After running for 204 yards in the win against Duke, Wake Forest's Chris Barclay was named co-offensive player of the week by the ACC. He shares the honor with Miami's Tyrone Moss, who put up 194 yards against UNC last Saturday. Also Andre Brown, NC State's freshman running back was named the ACC rookie of the week, after running for 248 yards and two touchdowns in the win against Southern Mississippi.
Panthers Make Roster Moves
Coming off their 38-13 win over Minnesota on Sunday, the Carolina Panthers made some roster moves. Gone is cornerback Garnell Wilds, who the team released. Taking his place on the roster is third round pick Atiyyah Ellison, who was brought up from the practice squad. The Panthers will be fighting for first place in the NFC South this week when they take on Tampa Bay.
NASCAR Standings
Taking a look at the Nextel Cup Standings, Tony Stewart increases his first place lead, holding a 43 point lead over second place Jimmie Johnson. In third is Greg Biffle, 75 point back and fourth place is occupied by Sunday's winner Carl Edwards, sitting 107 points behind Stewart. Ryan Newman is fifth, Mark Martin sixth, Matt Kenseth seventh, Rusty Wallace eighth, Kurt Busch is ninth and Jeremy Mayfield is bringing up the back of the pack in the Chase for the Cup. The next race will be the Dickies 500 this Sunday.
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News & Sports For November 1st
People Turn Out To Say Goodbye To Fallen Soldier
Over 500 people turned out to pay their final respects Sunday to a fallen soldier from Wilkes County. Petty Officer Third Class Chris Thompson was laid to rest at the Mountlawn Memorial Gardens, with a 21-gun-salute and full military honors presents. The 25-yr-old Thompson was killed on October 21st while on his second tour of duty in Iraq. A homemade bomb exploded near a Humvee he was riding in just west of Baghdad.
Fugitive Picked Up In Wilkes
On Sunday of this week, sheriff's deputies saw a vehicle weaving over the center line while driving on the Bethany Ford Road. They pulled over the car and asked for ID from both the driver and passenger. The passenger, 55-yr-old Jose Torres it turns out, was wanted on charges in California. The SBI was contacted and Torres is sitting in the WIlkes County Jail awaiting extradition.
Structure Fire On East Church Street
The home of a Wilkesboro fireman burned to the ground Monday morning, after a structure fire gutted the building. Former fireman Tommy Michaels, who's out on disability and his family were able to get out of the house, located on East Church Street, without any injuries. The fire itself is believed to have been caused by a baseboard heater in the home which was accidentally turned on.
More Counterfeit Money In Wilkes
Wilkesboro police discovered some more counterfeit money over the weekend. A man and woman came into Wal-Mart and had tried to pay for their purchases with a fake $20 bill. When the cashier refused to accept it, the couple left their items and took off out the door. Security cameras and the cash itself were all turned over to Wilkesboro police and that investigation is ongoing.
Home Heating Series Pt. 2
Now that we're in November, the temperature is dropping down at night and we're starting to see the weather drop below freezing. With that in mind, part two of our 3WC Home Heating Series has some more tips on how to winterize your house. First, keep the damper closed on your fireplace unless you have a fire going. According to Duke Power experts, keeping it open is like opening up a window, as the warm air rises up the chimney. Another tip is to buy a humidifier, since heat clings to moisture in the air. A humidifier can help warm a room in your house by about ten degrees. Also check the filter in your furnace at least once a month and replace it at least twice a year. Finally, be sure and get a blanket for your water heater. That'll more than pay for itself when the temperature drops below freezing. Tomorrow in part three of our series, we take a look at some things you shouldn't do, when trying to get your home ready for winter.
Always A Good Idea To Wear Sunglasses
The sun caused a wreck in Wilkesboro over the weekend. Early Saturday morning, A Shelby man was pulling out of the Texaco parking lot on Hwy 421, but later told police he couldn't see where he was going because the sun got in his eyes. He slammed into a Wilkesboro man's car, causing an estimated $2500 worth of damage. Thankfully however no one was injured in the crash.
WCC Holds Program For Business Leaders
There can be a lot of headaches if you run your own business. What’s the requirement to qualify for overtime? What’s an appropriate amount of time to set aside for rest and meal breaks? How can you legally fire someone without putting your business at risk of a lawsuit? All those questions and more will be answered this afternoon during a seminar at Wilkes Community College. The event lasts from 1-4pm and will be held in Room 1112. For more information or to register, you can call the WCC Joblink Center at 651-2550.
Thieves Hit Home In Moravian Falls
Sheriff's deputies were called out to a home in Moravian Falls over the weekend, after thieves paid a visit. The homeowner returned to find Several hundred dollars worth of material was missing, including a Playstation, DVD Player, color TV and over $200 in coins. It's still unclear exactly how the thieves got inside however, as there was no damage done to the property and no sign of forced entry. That investigation is still ongoing.
Thieves Walk Out Of Best Way With Reciever
Thieves hit a Wilkesboro store over the weekend, walking out of Best Way with over $400 worth of merchandise. Apparently while inside, the suspect took a Techwood Surround Sound Reciever from the shelf and walked out the door with it. There was however a witness that saw the theft and a description of the thief, along with his name, was provided to Wilkesboro police. Warrants are being taken out in the case.
Last Week For Christmas In Wilkes Applications
After this coming Friday, no more applications will be taken for this year's Christmas in Wilkes program. November 4th is the cutoff date for parents to turn in the names of their kids. Every year, the names of needy kids are placed on Angel Trees throughout Wilkes County, so that people can provide the children with toys and clothes their parents otherwise couldn't afford. You can drop off applications at the North Wilkesboro Rotary Club Building, located behind Cooks in West Park. Today and Wednesday, you can come by from 11am til 7pm, then on Thursday and Friday, from 11am til 5pm. When coming to apply, parents or guardians must bring a picture ID, proof of their current income and social security cards for both the parents and children. For more information you can call Judi Mitchell with Christmas in Wilkes. Her number is 667-7174.
Thieves Desperate To Do Some Fall Cleaning
Thieves in the Boomer area apparently were desperate to do some fall cleaning over the weekend, as they ran off with a local man's vaccum cleaner. The back door to the man's home had been pried open and the shopvac, along with a blacak and decker drill were taken from the residence. Deputies do have a suspect in the case, as a green camero had been seen driving back and forth in front of the house. That investigation is continuing.
State News
Officials Find Link To Year Old Missing Persons Case
It was a case that puzzled investigators across the state, when 15-yr-old Heather Roberts and her 55-yr-old grandmother disappeared last winter. The pair had called relatives asking for help, saying that they were drowning in their van. But search teams could never locate the vehicle. Now however divers have located the vehicle, while on another missing persons case in the Neuse River. Officials with Craven County are taking their time pulling up the van, trying to preserve any evidence inside.
Massive Halloween Celebration Spills Out In Chapel Hill
Over 75,000 spilled out into Franklin Street Monday night, for Chapel Hill's annual Halloween celebration. Police shut down the area surrounding Franklin after 9pm and searched would be party-goers for any banned items. Alcohol, paint and fireworks were all banned from the event, which made the job easier for the 364 officers representing over 16 different law enforcement agencies, called out to maintain control.
Police SUV Still Missing
Police in the Winston area are on the lookout today for a missing SUV, one that had been used by their own officers. Over the weekend, the officers parked the vehicle at a residence on University Parkway and minutes later it was gone. The white 2000 Ford Explorer has the license plate MWD-4124. There are no weapons inside however local police are asking people with information to call Crimestoppers at 336-727-2800.
Robot Helps Ocean Scientists
Scientists at UNC Wilmington have a new tool to help in exploring the Carolina coast. The Pelagia, a robotic submersible glider, is being used to gather information on the ocean environment. The robot records all biological and physical changes to the environment, allowing scientists to track incoming storms and also to see what impact hurricanes and other weather patterns have on the ocean.
Easley Reappoints Board Of Elections
There'll be no change when the State Board of Elections takes office this year, as Gov. Mike Easley reappointed all five members to a new term this week. Democrats had fought against the move, although it was never explained why. Currently three democrats, Larry Leake, Bob Cordle and Genevieve Sims and two republicans Lorraine Shinn and Chuck Winfree are on the board, with a new appointment that doesn't expire until 2009. The board was originally supposed to be appointed back in May, but infighting with the Democratic Party put off the process until now.
Sports Headlines
UNC Quarterback Ready To Play
There had been some concerns after Saturday's game if UNC quarterback Matt Baker would be able to play this week. Baker sprained his ankle during the loss to Miami and was kept out of the final minutes. Now however, Coach John Bunting says that he'll be ready to go when Boston College comes to town this week. What's not so good for the Heels, who have to win three out of their last four to have a shot at a bowl game, is the fact three of their defensive players might be out for a while. Linebacker Jeff Longhany pulled a hamstring, defensive lineman Melik Brown sprained his left ankle and defensive back D.J. Walker got a concussion during the loss against Miami. All are listed as day to day and will probably miss this Saturday's contest.
NC State Player Out For Season
Meanwhile some bad news out of the NC State camp, as defensive tackle John McCargo could be out for the year. McCargo, a 6-2 295 lb. junior, went under the knife to fix a stress fracture in his left foot. However even though the surgery was a success, it could take until spring practice to fully heal. In other Wolfpack news, Coach Chuck Amato announced that freshman runningback Andre Brown would get his first start of the season as the team goes on the road to take on Florida State.
Wake Forest Freshman Suspended
The Wake Forest basketball team will have to do wihtout one of their top recruits for a few weeks after freshman Kevin Swinton was suspended. Swinton was suspended by the coaching staff for 30 days, meaning that he'll miss two exhibition games, two games in the regular season and also the first two games in the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament. It's still unclear what exactly Swinton did, as athletic department officials would only say that he violated team policy. Swinton was the top ranked recruit in this year's Deacon class, after taking Dudley High School to the state championship last season.
Panthers Almost Get A Clean Bill Of Health
As the Carolina Panthers gear up for next week's game against Tampa Bay, the team almost got a clean bill of health. The exceptions were Julius Peppers, who's still dealing with some broken bones in his right hand, which require a cast. Now comes news that linebacker Dan Morgan, who's dealing with a seperated shoulder, will also have some extra equipment for the rest of the year. In order to play, Morgan will have to put his shoulder in a harness so that it won't pop out. The injury will probably need to be surgically fixed after the season.
New Fuel Being Tested In IRL
Some changes could be coming in the racing community sooner than later. In the IRL league, officials announced this week that over the next two years, they'll be making a switch to grain based ethanol to power their cars. To begin with next season, cars will use a special blended gasoline that mixes in 10% ethanol before a totally new engine is installed in 2007. IRL officials said they made the move because ethanol is cheap in the Midwest, where the Series is based and with rising gas prices, they had to do something to keep ticket prices low. Depending on how the experiment goes, NASCAR could be making the switch as well. Testing continues but spokesman Ramsey Poston said that technicians haven't found the right formula to use on the cars yet.
Over 500 people turned out to pay their final respects Sunday to a fallen soldier from Wilkes County. Petty Officer Third Class Chris Thompson was laid to rest at the Mountlawn Memorial Gardens, with a 21-gun-salute and full military honors presents. The 25-yr-old Thompson was killed on October 21st while on his second tour of duty in Iraq. A homemade bomb exploded near a Humvee he was riding in just west of Baghdad.
Fugitive Picked Up In Wilkes
On Sunday of this week, sheriff's deputies saw a vehicle weaving over the center line while driving on the Bethany Ford Road. They pulled over the car and asked for ID from both the driver and passenger. The passenger, 55-yr-old Jose Torres it turns out, was wanted on charges in California. The SBI was contacted and Torres is sitting in the WIlkes County Jail awaiting extradition.
Structure Fire On East Church Street
The home of a Wilkesboro fireman burned to the ground Monday morning, after a structure fire gutted the building. Former fireman Tommy Michaels, who's out on disability and his family were able to get out of the house, located on East Church Street, without any injuries. The fire itself is believed to have been caused by a baseboard heater in the home which was accidentally turned on.
More Counterfeit Money In Wilkes
Wilkesboro police discovered some more counterfeit money over the weekend. A man and woman came into Wal-Mart and had tried to pay for their purchases with a fake $20 bill. When the cashier refused to accept it, the couple left their items and took off out the door. Security cameras and the cash itself were all turned over to Wilkesboro police and that investigation is ongoing.
Home Heating Series Pt. 2
Now that we're in November, the temperature is dropping down at night and we're starting to see the weather drop below freezing. With that in mind, part two of our 3WC Home Heating Series has some more tips on how to winterize your house. First, keep the damper closed on your fireplace unless you have a fire going. According to Duke Power experts, keeping it open is like opening up a window, as the warm air rises up the chimney. Another tip is to buy a humidifier, since heat clings to moisture in the air. A humidifier can help warm a room in your house by about ten degrees. Also check the filter in your furnace at least once a month and replace it at least twice a year. Finally, be sure and get a blanket for your water heater. That'll more than pay for itself when the temperature drops below freezing. Tomorrow in part three of our series, we take a look at some things you shouldn't do, when trying to get your home ready for winter.
Always A Good Idea To Wear Sunglasses
The sun caused a wreck in Wilkesboro over the weekend. Early Saturday morning, A Shelby man was pulling out of the Texaco parking lot on Hwy 421, but later told police he couldn't see where he was going because the sun got in his eyes. He slammed into a Wilkesboro man's car, causing an estimated $2500 worth of damage. Thankfully however no one was injured in the crash.
WCC Holds Program For Business Leaders
There can be a lot of headaches if you run your own business. What’s the requirement to qualify for overtime? What’s an appropriate amount of time to set aside for rest and meal breaks? How can you legally fire someone without putting your business at risk of a lawsuit? All those questions and more will be answered this afternoon during a seminar at Wilkes Community College. The event lasts from 1-4pm and will be held in Room 1112. For more information or to register, you can call the WCC Joblink Center at 651-2550.
Thieves Hit Home In Moravian Falls
Sheriff's deputies were called out to a home in Moravian Falls over the weekend, after thieves paid a visit. The homeowner returned to find Several hundred dollars worth of material was missing, including a Playstation, DVD Player, color TV and over $200 in coins. It's still unclear exactly how the thieves got inside however, as there was no damage done to the property and no sign of forced entry. That investigation is still ongoing.
Thieves Walk Out Of Best Way With Reciever
Thieves hit a Wilkesboro store over the weekend, walking out of Best Way with over $400 worth of merchandise. Apparently while inside, the suspect took a Techwood Surround Sound Reciever from the shelf and walked out the door with it. There was however a witness that saw the theft and a description of the thief, along with his name, was provided to Wilkesboro police. Warrants are being taken out in the case.
Last Week For Christmas In Wilkes Applications
After this coming Friday, no more applications will be taken for this year's Christmas in Wilkes program. November 4th is the cutoff date for parents to turn in the names of their kids. Every year, the names of needy kids are placed on Angel Trees throughout Wilkes County, so that people can provide the children with toys and clothes their parents otherwise couldn't afford. You can drop off applications at the North Wilkesboro Rotary Club Building, located behind Cooks in West Park. Today and Wednesday, you can come by from 11am til 7pm, then on Thursday and Friday, from 11am til 5pm. When coming to apply, parents or guardians must bring a picture ID, proof of their current income and social security cards for both the parents and children. For more information you can call Judi Mitchell with Christmas in Wilkes. Her number is 667-7174.
Thieves Desperate To Do Some Fall Cleaning
Thieves in the Boomer area apparently were desperate to do some fall cleaning over the weekend, as they ran off with a local man's vaccum cleaner. The back door to the man's home had been pried open and the shopvac, along with a blacak and decker drill were taken from the residence. Deputies do have a suspect in the case, as a green camero had been seen driving back and forth in front of the house. That investigation is continuing.
State News
Officials Find Link To Year Old Missing Persons Case
It was a case that puzzled investigators across the state, when 15-yr-old Heather Roberts and her 55-yr-old grandmother disappeared last winter. The pair had called relatives asking for help, saying that they were drowning in their van. But search teams could never locate the vehicle. Now however divers have located the vehicle, while on another missing persons case in the Neuse River. Officials with Craven County are taking their time pulling up the van, trying to preserve any evidence inside.
Massive Halloween Celebration Spills Out In Chapel Hill
Over 75,000 spilled out into Franklin Street Monday night, for Chapel Hill's annual Halloween celebration. Police shut down the area surrounding Franklin after 9pm and searched would be party-goers for any banned items. Alcohol, paint and fireworks were all banned from the event, which made the job easier for the 364 officers representing over 16 different law enforcement agencies, called out to maintain control.
Police SUV Still Missing
Police in the Winston area are on the lookout today for a missing SUV, one that had been used by their own officers. Over the weekend, the officers parked the vehicle at a residence on University Parkway and minutes later it was gone. The white 2000 Ford Explorer has the license plate MWD-4124. There are no weapons inside however local police are asking people with information to call Crimestoppers at 336-727-2800.
Robot Helps Ocean Scientists
Scientists at UNC Wilmington have a new tool to help in exploring the Carolina coast. The Pelagia, a robotic submersible glider, is being used to gather information on the ocean environment. The robot records all biological and physical changes to the environment, allowing scientists to track incoming storms and also to see what impact hurricanes and other weather patterns have on the ocean.
Easley Reappoints Board Of Elections
There'll be no change when the State Board of Elections takes office this year, as Gov. Mike Easley reappointed all five members to a new term this week. Democrats had fought against the move, although it was never explained why. Currently three democrats, Larry Leake, Bob Cordle and Genevieve Sims and two republicans Lorraine Shinn and Chuck Winfree are on the board, with a new appointment that doesn't expire until 2009. The board was originally supposed to be appointed back in May, but infighting with the Democratic Party put off the process until now.
Sports Headlines
UNC Quarterback Ready To Play
There had been some concerns after Saturday's game if UNC quarterback Matt Baker would be able to play this week. Baker sprained his ankle during the loss to Miami and was kept out of the final minutes. Now however, Coach John Bunting says that he'll be ready to go when Boston College comes to town this week. What's not so good for the Heels, who have to win three out of their last four to have a shot at a bowl game, is the fact three of their defensive players might be out for a while. Linebacker Jeff Longhany pulled a hamstring, defensive lineman Melik Brown sprained his left ankle and defensive back D.J. Walker got a concussion during the loss against Miami. All are listed as day to day and will probably miss this Saturday's contest.
NC State Player Out For Season
Meanwhile some bad news out of the NC State camp, as defensive tackle John McCargo could be out for the year. McCargo, a 6-2 295 lb. junior, went under the knife to fix a stress fracture in his left foot. However even though the surgery was a success, it could take until spring practice to fully heal. In other Wolfpack news, Coach Chuck Amato announced that freshman runningback Andre Brown would get his first start of the season as the team goes on the road to take on Florida State.
Wake Forest Freshman Suspended
The Wake Forest basketball team will have to do wihtout one of their top recruits for a few weeks after freshman Kevin Swinton was suspended. Swinton was suspended by the coaching staff for 30 days, meaning that he'll miss two exhibition games, two games in the regular season and also the first two games in the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament. It's still unclear what exactly Swinton did, as athletic department officials would only say that he violated team policy. Swinton was the top ranked recruit in this year's Deacon class, after taking Dudley High School to the state championship last season.
Panthers Almost Get A Clean Bill Of Health
As the Carolina Panthers gear up for next week's game against Tampa Bay, the team almost got a clean bill of health. The exceptions were Julius Peppers, who's still dealing with some broken bones in his right hand, which require a cast. Now comes news that linebacker Dan Morgan, who's dealing with a seperated shoulder, will also have some extra equipment for the rest of the year. In order to play, Morgan will have to put his shoulder in a harness so that it won't pop out. The injury will probably need to be surgically fixed after the season.
New Fuel Being Tested In IRL
Some changes could be coming in the racing community sooner than later. In the IRL league, officials announced this week that over the next two years, they'll be making a switch to grain based ethanol to power their cars. To begin with next season, cars will use a special blended gasoline that mixes in 10% ethanol before a totally new engine is installed in 2007. IRL officials said they made the move because ethanol is cheap in the Midwest, where the Series is based and with rising gas prices, they had to do something to keep ticket prices low. Depending on how the experiment goes, NASCAR could be making the switch as well. Testing continues but spokesman Ramsey Poston said that technicians haven't found the right formula to use on the cars yet.
posted by Scott Roberts # 6:08 AM
Monday, October 31, 2005
News & Sports For October 31st
Share-A-Thon Success
It was a spirit-filled weekend here at the 3WC Studio's as the Fall share-a-thon was held for the Ebenezer Christian Children's Home. The weekend started with hopes that between 50 and 60 thousand dollars would be pledged, that was the amount needed to complete the Hope home project. Over the course of the two day event, over $67,300 was raised. Nearly 100 volunteers came together to make the share-a-thon a success. If you made a pledge over the weekend, you may mail it to:
The Home
PO Box 2777
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Men In Christ March On Wilkes
115 men marched in Broadway over the weekend to signify the beginning of a new ministry. The Men in Christ Ministry held a march, starting at the Rickards Chapel AME Zion Church and going all the way down to the old Lincoln Heights School. The march began at 9am Saturday morning and was planned, ministry members said, to show that some men in the community want to help and do positive things.
Halloween Trick Or Treating Tips
With today being October 31st, a lot of kids will be going out trick or treating with their parents. Here are some tips for when you’re out and about tonight. Only go to homes of people you know or well lit houses with the porch light on. Also both adults and kids need to wear light colored or reflective costumes, so that people can see you when you’re near the highway. Keep your costume away from open fires and candles. The reason being is that a lot of costumes are extremely flammable. And be careful not to let kids eat any candy until you’ve had a chance to check it and make sure there aren’t any problems.
Money Stolen From Ronda Home
Be careful who you let inside your home. A Ronda woman found that out the hard way last week, after thieves ran off with $1900 from her house. A man had knocked on the door and asked if he could come in, saying that he was there to check on the floors. He asked the woman to help him measure the floors while another man went through the home and took the money. Then both took off running out the door. The victim gave deputies a description of one of the suspects and the investigation continues.
Two Cars Damaged At Fast Food Restaurant
A Wilkesboro woman was waiting in line at the local Burger King last week when she was hit by a drunk driver. 41-yr-old Melvin Bumpus was also pulling in but couldn’t slow down in time to avoid hitting the woman’s car. Estimated damage was placed at $500 to her car and Mr. Bumpus was charged by Wilkesboro police with DWI and driving with a revoked license.
Home Heating Series Pt.1
With the calendar turning towards November, the temperature is dropping and it’s time to start thinking about ways to heat your home. For the rest of this week, 3WC News will be presenting a Home Heating Series, giving you tips on safe ways to prepare your house for the winter months. First off, if you haven’t already, now is a good time to install blinds or curtains in your windows. They help keep warm air inside, preventing it from escaping. Also turn off any exhaust fans in your home unless you’re using them to cook or vent smoke. If left unattended, they suck the warm air out of your house. Another good idea before it gets too cold is to climb up in your attic and check the insulation. Over 10% of the warm air leaves your home through cracks and tears in the attic insulation. A quick patch job can help ensure that your home stays warmer through the winter. Finally today, check your doors and windows, to make sure there are no cracks where cold air can get in. Especially late at night, homes can freeze up as cold air blows in.
Car Vandalized In Store Parking Lot
A North Wilkesboro woman got a surprise while shopping last week. She walked out of the local Belk’s store to find that someone had damaged her car. The passenger side window had been busted out, with estimated damage totaling $200. However despite the damage, nothing was missing from inside. Wilkesboro police are continuing the investigation.
Child Abuse Prevention Conference Coming Up This Friday
Child abuse affects all of us in some way, in our churches, schools and even in the workplace. To help people better understand the problem, the Child Abuse Prevention Team here in Wilkes County is getting set to hold a conference coming up this Friday. Childhood depression and postpartum depression will be the topics addressed at the conference. People can sign up for a fee of $55. Along with the conference itself, breakfast and lunch will be included in that price. For more information you can call Our House at 667-5555.
Fire Department Sign Taken For A Ride
Halloween came a little bit early for members of the Little Brushy Mountain Fire Department last week as thieves ran off with the sign for their hayride. The sign, which stood next to the road, was across the street from the local Run-In. The store’s cameras caught the thieves as they ran off with the sign and all the information was turned over to sheriff’s deputies. There are suspects in the case and the investigation is ongoing.
Job Fair This Wednesday
For many people here in Wilkes, the economic problems of the area have made it hard to find work. It can be complicated at times. What companies are hiring? What skills are they looking for? The Wilkes Joblink Center was created to help answer those questions. And coming up this Wednesday, the Center will hold a Job Fair at Wilkes Community College. The event will be held from 10am til 1pm at the John A Walker Center. If you’re looking for a job, all you have to do is show up and over 45 different employers will be on hand for an interview.
Vandals Hit North Wilkesboro Home
Sheriff’s deputies were called out to a North Wilkesboro home late last week, after vandals came by for a visit. After the homeowner left for work, neighbors said they saw a green ford ranger pulled in and a few minutes later take off. When the homeowner returned, a window at the home had been shattered. There is a suspect in the case and deputies are continuing the investigation.
State News
Plant Closing In Murphy
Some bad news for people in Murphy North Carolina, as Western Forge is shutting down its’ plant. 170 people will lose their jobs in the move, which company officials said was caused by increasing competition.
Fugitives Being Hunted In Alamance
Officials in Alamance County are searching today for two fugitives that escaped over the weekend. Charles Turner and David Richards are both wanted an assault charges in Florida. The northwestern part of Alamance County has been blocked off from the rest of the state as roads have been closed and helicopters circle overhead.
State Fines Company Over Fair
North Carolina finds itself going to court once again, this time over the state fair. Several rides had to be shut down before the fair started, after they failed safety inspections. As a result, state officials fined Wade Shows $20,000 for violating their contract agreeement. Even after the fines, the company was paid $2.23 million for the fair.
ID Theft Case Broken In Lenoir
A woman who stole the identities of eight people is in a Caldwell County jail today. 31-yr-old Phoebe Davis of Burke County is accused of scamming over 20 businesses and impersonating eight different people. Officials originally had searched her home and found several birth certificates and credit cards but Davis herself had disappeared. Caldwell County deputies found her in Granite Falls.
Cumberland Deputy Charged With Drug Trafficking
A sheriff’s deputy in Cumberland County finds herself facing drug trafficking charges today. 26-yr-old Tirhonda Leach was arrested after officials found cocaine and marijuana inside her vehicle. The original target of the investigation had been Leach’s mother, but when she pulled up to the house, investigators searched her car and found 135 grams of marijuana and 53 grams of cocaine.
Blue Ridge Parkway To Stay Open Longer
It’ll be a longer season than expected for the Blue Ridge Parkway. Usually campgrounds, hotels and visitor centers on the Parkway close down November 1st. But due to temperatures only recently dropping into the 30s, officials have announced that the visitor centers will be open until November 13th and facilities at Mount Pisgah will be running until this Saturday.
Sports Headlines
High School Football Scoreboard
Taking a look around the high school football scene this weekend, East Wilkes blew out Alleghany 40-6 at home, bringing their record to 5-6 on the year with one game left. Also on the road against a tough Ashe County team, Wilkes Central fought hard but fell just short as they lost 13-7. The Eagles drop to 2-8 with the loss. And West Wilkes lost a heartbreaker to East Surry 20-17. West falls to 6-4 with the loss. And in a major upset, it was Mt. Airy knocking off Elkin 28-23. The loss was Elkin’s first this year.
Mathis Loses In Tennis Championship
In high school tennis, Wilkes Central’s Emily Mathis went all the way to the finals of the state’s 2A championship but fell just short, losing straight sets to Britney Cloer of Brevard. Cloer won 6-2, 6-1 for her third state title in three years.
Local Teams Advance In Track
Taking a look around the track this weekend, it was Wilkes Central’s Lindsay Groce winning the West 2A Regional. Groce took the race in 18:56, while her teammate Sabrina Ashley finished third with a time of 19:37. Melinda Lackey of Wilkes Central finished ninth and Kay;a Branciforte of North Wilkes came in 14th. Overall in the 2A Regionals, Wilkes Centrals girls placed third and advanced to the state championships while Kayla Branciforte from North Wilkes qualified as an individual. In the 1A Regional, Anna Hayes from East Wilkes won with a time of 20:10 and overall East Wilkes finished second, advancing on to the state championship. Also Derek Cleary from the East Wilkes boys squad and Amanda Davis from the West Wilkes girls team each advanced to the state level as individuals.
ACC Scoreboard
In college football this weekend, it was Wake Forest beating Duke 44-6, improving to 4-5 on the year. During the game, Wake’s Chris Barclay broke the all time school record with 204 yards on the day. He passed James McDonald with 3903 yards rushing so far in his Deacon career, also good enough for eighth all time in the ACC with two more games in the season. Duke meanwhile drops to 1-8 on the year. NC State beat Southern Mississippi 21-17 as freshman Andre Brown rushed for 248 yards and two touchdowns, just 3 yards short of the Wolfpack’s single game record set back in 1977. The 3-4 Wolfpack keep their bowl hopes alive. And speaking of bowl hopes, North Carolina’s got a little dimmer after losing to Miami 34-16. Matt Baker only had 74 yards passing as the Heels drop to 3-4.
NCAA Scoreboard
Around the rest of the NCAA, it was East Carolina falling to UCF 30-20. Coastal Carolina beating VMI 38-14, Western Carolina beating Elon 31-26 and Gardner-Webb beating Liberty 21-16. Finally Appalachian State beats Chattanooga 35-25 as quarterback Richie Williams throws for 256 yards. The Mountaineers improve to 6-2 with the win and take over sole possession of first place in the Southern Conference.
Panthers Blow Out Vikings
In the NFL, the game was over in the first quarter as the Carolina Panthers beat the Vikings 38-13. Wide reciever Steve Smith caught 11 passes for 201 yards, most in Carolina history and quarterback Jake Delhomme tossed for 341 yards and three touchdowns. The win brings Carolina to 5-2 on the year as they move on to face Tampa Bay next week, in a battle for first place in the NFC South.
Edwards Wins In Atlanta
Finally in the Nextel Cup, it was Carl Edwards taking the win at the Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500. Jeff Gordon came in second, Mark Martin third, Dale Earnhart Jr. was fourth and Matt Kenseth rounded out the top five.
It was a spirit-filled weekend here at the 3WC Studio's as the Fall share-a-thon was held for the Ebenezer Christian Children's Home. The weekend started with hopes that between 50 and 60 thousand dollars would be pledged, that was the amount needed to complete the Hope home project. Over the course of the two day event, over $67,300 was raised. Nearly 100 volunteers came together to make the share-a-thon a success. If you made a pledge over the weekend, you may mail it to:
The Home
PO Box 2777
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Men In Christ March On Wilkes
115 men marched in Broadway over the weekend to signify the beginning of a new ministry. The Men in Christ Ministry held a march, starting at the Rickards Chapel AME Zion Church and going all the way down to the old Lincoln Heights School. The march began at 9am Saturday morning and was planned, ministry members said, to show that some men in the community want to help and do positive things.
Halloween Trick Or Treating Tips
With today being October 31st, a lot of kids will be going out trick or treating with their parents. Here are some tips for when you’re out and about tonight. Only go to homes of people you know or well lit houses with the porch light on. Also both adults and kids need to wear light colored or reflective costumes, so that people can see you when you’re near the highway. Keep your costume away from open fires and candles. The reason being is that a lot of costumes are extremely flammable. And be careful not to let kids eat any candy until you’ve had a chance to check it and make sure there aren’t any problems.
Money Stolen From Ronda Home
Be careful who you let inside your home. A Ronda woman found that out the hard way last week, after thieves ran off with $1900 from her house. A man had knocked on the door and asked if he could come in, saying that he was there to check on the floors. He asked the woman to help him measure the floors while another man went through the home and took the money. Then both took off running out the door. The victim gave deputies a description of one of the suspects and the investigation continues.
Two Cars Damaged At Fast Food Restaurant
A Wilkesboro woman was waiting in line at the local Burger King last week when she was hit by a drunk driver. 41-yr-old Melvin Bumpus was also pulling in but couldn’t slow down in time to avoid hitting the woman’s car. Estimated damage was placed at $500 to her car and Mr. Bumpus was charged by Wilkesboro police with DWI and driving with a revoked license.
Home Heating Series Pt.1
With the calendar turning towards November, the temperature is dropping and it’s time to start thinking about ways to heat your home. For the rest of this week, 3WC News will be presenting a Home Heating Series, giving you tips on safe ways to prepare your house for the winter months. First off, if you haven’t already, now is a good time to install blinds or curtains in your windows. They help keep warm air inside, preventing it from escaping. Also turn off any exhaust fans in your home unless you’re using them to cook or vent smoke. If left unattended, they suck the warm air out of your house. Another good idea before it gets too cold is to climb up in your attic and check the insulation. Over 10% of the warm air leaves your home through cracks and tears in the attic insulation. A quick patch job can help ensure that your home stays warmer through the winter. Finally today, check your doors and windows, to make sure there are no cracks where cold air can get in. Especially late at night, homes can freeze up as cold air blows in.
Car Vandalized In Store Parking Lot
A North Wilkesboro woman got a surprise while shopping last week. She walked out of the local Belk’s store to find that someone had damaged her car. The passenger side window had been busted out, with estimated damage totaling $200. However despite the damage, nothing was missing from inside. Wilkesboro police are continuing the investigation.
Child Abuse Prevention Conference Coming Up This Friday
Child abuse affects all of us in some way, in our churches, schools and even in the workplace. To help people better understand the problem, the Child Abuse Prevention Team here in Wilkes County is getting set to hold a conference coming up this Friday. Childhood depression and postpartum depression will be the topics addressed at the conference. People can sign up for a fee of $55. Along with the conference itself, breakfast and lunch will be included in that price. For more information you can call Our House at 667-5555.
Fire Department Sign Taken For A Ride
Halloween came a little bit early for members of the Little Brushy Mountain Fire Department last week as thieves ran off with the sign for their hayride. The sign, which stood next to the road, was across the street from the local Run-In. The store’s cameras caught the thieves as they ran off with the sign and all the information was turned over to sheriff’s deputies. There are suspects in the case and the investigation is ongoing.
Job Fair This Wednesday
For many people here in Wilkes, the economic problems of the area have made it hard to find work. It can be complicated at times. What companies are hiring? What skills are they looking for? The Wilkes Joblink Center was created to help answer those questions. And coming up this Wednesday, the Center will hold a Job Fair at Wilkes Community College. The event will be held from 10am til 1pm at the John A Walker Center. If you’re looking for a job, all you have to do is show up and over 45 different employers will be on hand for an interview.
Vandals Hit North Wilkesboro Home
Sheriff’s deputies were called out to a North Wilkesboro home late last week, after vandals came by for a visit. After the homeowner left for work, neighbors said they saw a green ford ranger pulled in and a few minutes later take off. When the homeowner returned, a window at the home had been shattered. There is a suspect in the case and deputies are continuing the investigation.
State News
Plant Closing In Murphy
Some bad news for people in Murphy North Carolina, as Western Forge is shutting down its’ plant. 170 people will lose their jobs in the move, which company officials said was caused by increasing competition.
Fugitives Being Hunted In Alamance
Officials in Alamance County are searching today for two fugitives that escaped over the weekend. Charles Turner and David Richards are both wanted an assault charges in Florida. The northwestern part of Alamance County has been blocked off from the rest of the state as roads have been closed and helicopters circle overhead.
State Fines Company Over Fair
North Carolina finds itself going to court once again, this time over the state fair. Several rides had to be shut down before the fair started, after they failed safety inspections. As a result, state officials fined Wade Shows $20,000 for violating their contract agreeement. Even after the fines, the company was paid $2.23 million for the fair.
ID Theft Case Broken In Lenoir
A woman who stole the identities of eight people is in a Caldwell County jail today. 31-yr-old Phoebe Davis of Burke County is accused of scamming over 20 businesses and impersonating eight different people. Officials originally had searched her home and found several birth certificates and credit cards but Davis herself had disappeared. Caldwell County deputies found her in Granite Falls.
Cumberland Deputy Charged With Drug Trafficking
A sheriff’s deputy in Cumberland County finds herself facing drug trafficking charges today. 26-yr-old Tirhonda Leach was arrested after officials found cocaine and marijuana inside her vehicle. The original target of the investigation had been Leach’s mother, but when she pulled up to the house, investigators searched her car and found 135 grams of marijuana and 53 grams of cocaine.
Blue Ridge Parkway To Stay Open Longer
It’ll be a longer season than expected for the Blue Ridge Parkway. Usually campgrounds, hotels and visitor centers on the Parkway close down November 1st. But due to temperatures only recently dropping into the 30s, officials have announced that the visitor centers will be open until November 13th and facilities at Mount Pisgah will be running until this Saturday.
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High School Football Scoreboard
Taking a look around the high school football scene this weekend, East Wilkes blew out Alleghany 40-6 at home, bringing their record to 5-6 on the year with one game left. Also on the road against a tough Ashe County team, Wilkes Central fought hard but fell just short as they lost 13-7. The Eagles drop to 2-8 with the loss. And West Wilkes lost a heartbreaker to East Surry 20-17. West falls to 6-4 with the loss. And in a major upset, it was Mt. Airy knocking off Elkin 28-23. The loss was Elkin’s first this year.
Mathis Loses In Tennis Championship
In high school tennis, Wilkes Central’s Emily Mathis went all the way to the finals of the state’s 2A championship but fell just short, losing straight sets to Britney Cloer of Brevard. Cloer won 6-2, 6-1 for her third state title in three years.
Local Teams Advance In Track
Taking a look around the track this weekend, it was Wilkes Central’s Lindsay Groce winning the West 2A Regional. Groce took the race in 18:56, while her teammate Sabrina Ashley finished third with a time of 19:37. Melinda Lackey of Wilkes Central finished ninth and Kay;a Branciforte of North Wilkes came in 14th. Overall in the 2A Regionals, Wilkes Centrals girls placed third and advanced to the state championships while Kayla Branciforte from North Wilkes qualified as an individual. In the 1A Regional, Anna Hayes from East Wilkes won with a time of 20:10 and overall East Wilkes finished second, advancing on to the state championship. Also Derek Cleary from the East Wilkes boys squad and Amanda Davis from the West Wilkes girls team each advanced to the state level as individuals.
ACC Scoreboard
In college football this weekend, it was Wake Forest beating Duke 44-6, improving to 4-5 on the year. During the game, Wake’s Chris Barclay broke the all time school record with 204 yards on the day. He passed James McDonald with 3903 yards rushing so far in his Deacon career, also good enough for eighth all time in the ACC with two more games in the season. Duke meanwhile drops to 1-8 on the year. NC State beat Southern Mississippi 21-17 as freshman Andre Brown rushed for 248 yards and two touchdowns, just 3 yards short of the Wolfpack’s single game record set back in 1977. The 3-4 Wolfpack keep their bowl hopes alive. And speaking of bowl hopes, North Carolina’s got a little dimmer after losing to Miami 34-16. Matt Baker only had 74 yards passing as the Heels drop to 3-4.
NCAA Scoreboard
Around the rest of the NCAA, it was East Carolina falling to UCF 30-20. Coastal Carolina beating VMI 38-14, Western Carolina beating Elon 31-26 and Gardner-Webb beating Liberty 21-16. Finally Appalachian State beats Chattanooga 35-25 as quarterback Richie Williams throws for 256 yards. The Mountaineers improve to 6-2 with the win and take over sole possession of first place in the Southern Conference.
Panthers Blow Out Vikings
In the NFL, the game was over in the first quarter as the Carolina Panthers beat the Vikings 38-13. Wide reciever Steve Smith caught 11 passes for 201 yards, most in Carolina history and quarterback Jake Delhomme tossed for 341 yards and three touchdowns. The win brings Carolina to 5-2 on the year as they move on to face Tampa Bay next week, in a battle for first place in the NFC South.
Edwards Wins In Atlanta
Finally in the Nextel Cup, it was Carl Edwards taking the win at the Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500. Jeff Gordon came in second, Mark Martin third, Dale Earnhart Jr. was fourth and Matt Kenseth rounded out the top five.
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