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Thursday, November 10, 2005
News & Sports For November 10th
Focus On The Darkness
A new campaign is starting across the nation, helping to raise support for all Pregnancy Care Centers in the Country. Called Lighting The Darkness, it's an idea that was put together by a group including the project's national director, Rick Gathman. Rick will be Brian's guest this week for Focus on the Foothills, as they'll be discussing the campaign and how people can get involved if they want to do that. It's coming up today at 1:05pm, right after the midday stock report.
Trailer Stolen From Local Business
Wilkesboro police were called out to the Hartzog Implement Company on Tuesday, after several landscaping trailers went missing. An employee was doing inventory Tuesday afternoon and discovered the missing trailers, estimated at $775. That investigation is ongoing.
Big Plans Coming For Wilkes Habitat
In the coming weeks, the Wilkes Habitat for Humanity offices will be a little easier to find. They're going to be moving into the old Woodward Middle School, which is owned now by the Brushy Mountain Baptist Convention. A date for the moving hasn't been set yet, although when it does come, volunteers will be needed to help with the cleanup. In addition to their office, Habitat will also be opening a retail store in the Woodward building in the coming months. Salvaged and donated building supplies will be for sale, with all the proceeds going to help fund upcoming Habitat worksites.
Be Careful Where You Put Your Wallet
Be careful where you lay your wallet. That's the lesson a Wilkesboro man learned this week. He was leaving a local restaurant when he put the wallet on the top of his car, then drove off down the road. When he realized where he had left it, the wallet was gone and there was no sign of it on the road. Included inside were several credit cards, his driver's license, social securiy card and other items, totaling just under one thousand dollars in value. There are no suspects in the case but that investigation continues.
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.
Just Came In To Have A Look Around
A Wilkesboro business was damaged by some would be thieves earlier this week. Thieves pried open the front door at the Tax Professionals office, also knocking some windows off track before unlocking and leaving through the back door. However despite the damage, nothing was taken or touched inside the business. A witness at the scene described two men who were hanging around near the back door and gave their information over to Wilkesboro police. That investigation continues.
Training Session For Pregnancy Center Coming Up
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. Starting today, there will be a three day training session that will last through this Saturday November 12th. The sessions last for 2 ½ hours tonight 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.
Elizabeth Dole Dealing With Wilkes Issues
A representative from Senator Elizabeth Dole will be in Wilkes today, answering questions and listening to the concerns of local people. That will go on from 10-11am this morning at the Commissioners' Room in the Wilkes County office building. You don't have to make an appointment of any kind, just simply show up to ask questions or talk about anything from issues before Congress to concerns with federal agencies. Once again that's from 10-11am today at the Commissioners' Room in the Wilkes County office building.
Wilkes Open Forum Tonight
There can be a lot of questions when dealing with how we want to be treated at the end of our lives. As we saw in the Terry Shivo case, it's important to know your rights and have them documented. But how can you do that and what's involved? Coming up tonight, the Wilkes Open Forum will hold a panel discussion put on by Hospice and Home Health of Wilkes. The discussion will be free to the public and questions will be answered, dealing with Living Wills and what exactly a Healthcare Power of Attorney is, among other things. That's tonight at 6pm, in the Wilkes County Library.
State News
Three Charged In Appalachian State Murder
On Tuesday morning, officials in Watauga County found a grusome sight when they discovered the body of an Appalachian State student lying in the trunk of his car. 19-yr-old Stephen Harrington had been a sophomore at the college and was found after authorities noticed smoke coming from the trunk. Harrington had been burned to death. The boy's car was found in Foscoe, a small community just outside of Boone. Now less than two days later, three suspects are in custody. 20-yr-old Matthew Dalrymple, 21-yr-old Kyle Triplett and 24-yr-old Neil Sargeant are all facing criminal charges. All three have been charged with first degree murder and while local officials believe they now know why Harrington was killed, the sheriff's department said they didn't want to publically discuss it.
Dole Breaks Ground On Future
Wednesday morning, the Dole Company broke ground on their new production plant in Gaston County. Located in Bessemer City, the salad production plant will employ 525 people over the next three years, before expanding to 900 over the next decade. The workers will be taking fresh vegetables and sorting them out into bags to ship across the southeastern part of the country. Hiring is expected to begin possibly mid to late 2006.
Monroe Police Chief Quits
The town of Monroe got a surprise along with their election results Wednesday morning. The chief of police, David Slusser announced he was resigning, effective immediately. It's unknown why Slusser stepped down, as he had just been hired for the job in June of this year. An interim chief will be named next week but until then, assistant chief Lane Richardson is taking over the post.
$100 Million Cocaine Ring Busted
A 14-month investigation has come to a head in Alamance County, after over a cocaine ring was broken up. The ring, which operated in Alamance, Durham and Guilford counties, was responsible for bringing in over $100 million worth of cocaine into North Carolina over the last two years. The suspects, all of which lived in Alamance County, ranged in age from 21 to 49. Justice Department officials said that a significant organization had been disrupted by the bust.
Only One Student On Corolla School Bus
Officials and parents are colliding today over the use of a school bus in the Outer Banks town of Corolla. Students from Corolla make the trip each day across the Outer Banks to a school in Currituck County, but now some people are questioning if the bus rides should stop. It costs $21,000 each school year to make the trip, which currently has only one rider. School officials have assured the rider's parents and others in the community that as long as one student needs the assistance, they'll have a bus ready to pick him up. All this will change hopefully by next fall, as a dock is still being built for a ferry to take the Corolla kids across the water. That would be a 45 minute ride, as opposed to the 2 1/2 hour bus trip.
Textile Jobs Returning With Imports Slowed
Some good news today for the North Carolina textile industry. A new trade agreement with China has re-established quota limits on how many imported items can be shipped in. Local plants have already seen improvements, according to officials. They said that once quotas were reached, customers started coming back to buy American products and that's led to several laid off workers being offered their old jobs back. The only problem is this is a temporary solution, as the deal runs out in 2008.
Sports Headlines
East Carolina Player Kicked Out Thanks To The NFL
Around the college scene, a member of East Carolina's football team will have to watch the rest of the season from the bench, but not because of the coaching staff. Kicker Robert Grant had been on the roster of an NFL Europe team some six years ago in 1999. He returned to college and asked to be re-instated for football. The NCAA refused this week, saying that while he never actually played a professional game, he did sign a contract and in doing so, lost his eligibility.
Two Blue Devils Named All Americans
Two members of the Duke basketball team were named as All Americans this week by the Associated Press. It's only the fifth time in the preseason list's history that a pair of teammates have made it on the squad, as J.J. Redick and Shelden Williams both were named to the team. For Redick this is his second time on the list, while it marks Williams' only trip to the first team list. The only other two Duke players to make the list as teammates were Bobby Hurley and Grant Hill.
Panthers' Steve Smith Gets Another Award
In the NFL, Steve Smith already has started to pick up awards this year. Now he can add another to the trophy case. Smith recieved the Ed Block Courage Award this week, during a ceremony at Bank of America Stadium on Tuesday. A winner is selected from each team in the NFL, one that shows courage by overcoming challenges on and off the field. The award is voted on by the players, who pick one of their teammates each year. This has certainly been a decent return for Smith, who leads the league with 55 catches for 903 yards and nine touchdowns. All this after sitting out the 2004 season with a broken leg. Smith said the experience helped him to develop a closer relationship with his family and made him love the sport he plays even more.
Bobcats Fall To Spurs
In the NBA, the Charlotte Bobcats gave it their best shot but fell just short against the San Antonio Spurs, losing 94-86. Gerald Wallace, who was playing despite suffering a concussion in Monday's game against Utah, led the team with 15 points, 3 steals and 2 blocks. Charlotte will play host to Dallas tomorrow night.
Carolina Hurricanes Continue Winning Ways
Taking a look around the NHL, the Carolina Hurricanes kept their winning streak alive, beating Buffalo 5-3. The Hurricanes, who improve to 11-2 with the win, haven't lost a game since October 8th.
Rudd Calling It Quits
The checkered flag is being waved by Ricky Rudd, who announced this week that he's retiring after the season. Rudd, who's been in NASCAR for 31 seasons, said that it was the perfect time to step away, since his contract with the Wood Brothers ends after 2005. The 49-yr-old Rudd will end a streak of 786 consecutive starts when he leaves the sport, a mark that no one else is even close to. Taking his place in the Wood Brothers garage is expected to be Kenny Schrader, but there hasn't been an official comment.
A new campaign is starting across the nation, helping to raise support for all Pregnancy Care Centers in the Country. Called Lighting The Darkness, it's an idea that was put together by a group including the project's national director, Rick Gathman. Rick will be Brian's guest this week for Focus on the Foothills, as they'll be discussing the campaign and how people can get involved if they want to do that. It's coming up today at 1:05pm, right after the midday stock report.
Trailer Stolen From Local Business
Wilkesboro police were called out to the Hartzog Implement Company on Tuesday, after several landscaping trailers went missing. An employee was doing inventory Tuesday afternoon and discovered the missing trailers, estimated at $775. That investigation is ongoing.
Big Plans Coming For Wilkes Habitat
In the coming weeks, the Wilkes Habitat for Humanity offices will be a little easier to find. They're going to be moving into the old Woodward Middle School, which is owned now by the Brushy Mountain Baptist Convention. A date for the moving hasn't been set yet, although when it does come, volunteers will be needed to help with the cleanup. In addition to their office, Habitat will also be opening a retail store in the Woodward building in the coming months. Salvaged and donated building supplies will be for sale, with all the proceeds going to help fund upcoming Habitat worksites.
Be Careful Where You Put Your Wallet
Be careful where you lay your wallet. That's the lesson a Wilkesboro man learned this week. He was leaving a local restaurant when he put the wallet on the top of his car, then drove off down the road. When he realized where he had left it, the wallet was gone and there was no sign of it on the road. Included inside were several credit cards, his driver's license, social securiy card and other items, totaling just under one thousand dollars in value. There are no suspects in the case but that investigation continues.
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.
Just Came In To Have A Look Around
A Wilkesboro business was damaged by some would be thieves earlier this week. Thieves pried open the front door at the Tax Professionals office, also knocking some windows off track before unlocking and leaving through the back door. However despite the damage, nothing was taken or touched inside the business. A witness at the scene described two men who were hanging around near the back door and gave their information over to Wilkesboro police. That investigation continues.
Training Session For Pregnancy Center Coming Up
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. Starting today, there will be a three day training session that will last through this Saturday November 12th. The sessions last for 2 ½ hours tonight 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.
Elizabeth Dole Dealing With Wilkes Issues
A representative from Senator Elizabeth Dole will be in Wilkes today, answering questions and listening to the concerns of local people. That will go on from 10-11am this morning at the Commissioners' Room in the Wilkes County office building. You don't have to make an appointment of any kind, just simply show up to ask questions or talk about anything from issues before Congress to concerns with federal agencies. Once again that's from 10-11am today at the Commissioners' Room in the Wilkes County office building.
Wilkes Open Forum Tonight
There can be a lot of questions when dealing with how we want to be treated at the end of our lives. As we saw in the Terry Shivo case, it's important to know your rights and have them documented. But how can you do that and what's involved? Coming up tonight, the Wilkes Open Forum will hold a panel discussion put on by Hospice and Home Health of Wilkes. The discussion will be free to the public and questions will be answered, dealing with Living Wills and what exactly a Healthcare Power of Attorney is, among other things. That's tonight at 6pm, in the Wilkes County Library.
State News
Three Charged In Appalachian State Murder
On Tuesday morning, officials in Watauga County found a grusome sight when they discovered the body of an Appalachian State student lying in the trunk of his car. 19-yr-old Stephen Harrington had been a sophomore at the college and was found after authorities noticed smoke coming from the trunk. Harrington had been burned to death. The boy's car was found in Foscoe, a small community just outside of Boone. Now less than two days later, three suspects are in custody. 20-yr-old Matthew Dalrymple, 21-yr-old Kyle Triplett and 24-yr-old Neil Sargeant are all facing criminal charges. All three have been charged with first degree murder and while local officials believe they now know why Harrington was killed, the sheriff's department said they didn't want to publically discuss it.
Dole Breaks Ground On Future
Wednesday morning, the Dole Company broke ground on their new production plant in Gaston County. Located in Bessemer City, the salad production plant will employ 525 people over the next three years, before expanding to 900 over the next decade. The workers will be taking fresh vegetables and sorting them out into bags to ship across the southeastern part of the country. Hiring is expected to begin possibly mid to late 2006.
Monroe Police Chief Quits
The town of Monroe got a surprise along with their election results Wednesday morning. The chief of police, David Slusser announced he was resigning, effective immediately. It's unknown why Slusser stepped down, as he had just been hired for the job in June of this year. An interim chief will be named next week but until then, assistant chief Lane Richardson is taking over the post.
$100 Million Cocaine Ring Busted
A 14-month investigation has come to a head in Alamance County, after over a cocaine ring was broken up. The ring, which operated in Alamance, Durham and Guilford counties, was responsible for bringing in over $100 million worth of cocaine into North Carolina over the last two years. The suspects, all of which lived in Alamance County, ranged in age from 21 to 49. Justice Department officials said that a significant organization had been disrupted by the bust.
Only One Student On Corolla School Bus
Officials and parents are colliding today over the use of a school bus in the Outer Banks town of Corolla. Students from Corolla make the trip each day across the Outer Banks to a school in Currituck County, but now some people are questioning if the bus rides should stop. It costs $21,000 each school year to make the trip, which currently has only one rider. School officials have assured the rider's parents and others in the community that as long as one student needs the assistance, they'll have a bus ready to pick him up. All this will change hopefully by next fall, as a dock is still being built for a ferry to take the Corolla kids across the water. That would be a 45 minute ride, as opposed to the 2 1/2 hour bus trip.
Textile Jobs Returning With Imports Slowed
Some good news today for the North Carolina textile industry. A new trade agreement with China has re-established quota limits on how many imported items can be shipped in. Local plants have already seen improvements, according to officials. They said that once quotas were reached, customers started coming back to buy American products and that's led to several laid off workers being offered their old jobs back. The only problem is this is a temporary solution, as the deal runs out in 2008.
Sports Headlines
East Carolina Player Kicked Out Thanks To The NFL
Around the college scene, a member of East Carolina's football team will have to watch the rest of the season from the bench, but not because of the coaching staff. Kicker Robert Grant had been on the roster of an NFL Europe team some six years ago in 1999. He returned to college and asked to be re-instated for football. The NCAA refused this week, saying that while he never actually played a professional game, he did sign a contract and in doing so, lost his eligibility.
Two Blue Devils Named All Americans
Two members of the Duke basketball team were named as All Americans this week by the Associated Press. It's only the fifth time in the preseason list's history that a pair of teammates have made it on the squad, as J.J. Redick and Shelden Williams both were named to the team. For Redick this is his second time on the list, while it marks Williams' only trip to the first team list. The only other two Duke players to make the list as teammates were Bobby Hurley and Grant Hill.
Panthers' Steve Smith Gets Another Award
In the NFL, Steve Smith already has started to pick up awards this year. Now he can add another to the trophy case. Smith recieved the Ed Block Courage Award this week, during a ceremony at Bank of America Stadium on Tuesday. A winner is selected from each team in the NFL, one that shows courage by overcoming challenges on and off the field. The award is voted on by the players, who pick one of their teammates each year. This has certainly been a decent return for Smith, who leads the league with 55 catches for 903 yards and nine touchdowns. All this after sitting out the 2004 season with a broken leg. Smith said the experience helped him to develop a closer relationship with his family and made him love the sport he plays even more.
Bobcats Fall To Spurs
In the NBA, the Charlotte Bobcats gave it their best shot but fell just short against the San Antonio Spurs, losing 94-86. Gerald Wallace, who was playing despite suffering a concussion in Monday's game against Utah, led the team with 15 points, 3 steals and 2 blocks. Charlotte will play host to Dallas tomorrow night.
Carolina Hurricanes Continue Winning Ways
Taking a look around the NHL, the Carolina Hurricanes kept their winning streak alive, beating Buffalo 5-3. The Hurricanes, who improve to 11-2 with the win, haven't lost a game since October 8th.
Rudd Calling It Quits
The checkered flag is being waved by Ricky Rudd, who announced this week that he's retiring after the season. Rudd, who's been in NASCAR for 31 seasons, said that it was the perfect time to step away, since his contract with the Wood Brothers ends after 2005. The 49-yr-old Rudd will end a streak of 786 consecutive starts when he leaves the sport, a mark that no one else is even close to. Taking his place in the Wood Brothers garage is expected to be Kenny Schrader, but there hasn't been an official comment.
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Wednesday, November 09, 2005
News & Sports For November 9th
Election Results
Wilkes County underwent some changes last night as election results came in. The town of North Wilkesboro has a new mayor, as 53% of voters turned out to support Democrat George Church. Incumbent Steve Foster finished with 47% of the ballots, ending his term. On the North Wilkesboro commissioners' race, the top two vote getters were Debbie Ferguson with 45% of the vote and Robert L. Johnson, who came out with 32% of the vote. Laura Welborn finished just short, with 23% of the ballots going her way. In Wilkesboro, James Hartley and Mike Inscore ran unoposed, but that didn't stop people from writing in their own preference for candidates. 2% of the vote in the Wilkesboro town commissioners' race went to write-in candidates. Finally in Ronda, Manuel Wood, Holly Duplisea and Wanda Blackburn were all elected. Wood finished with 22% of the vote, while Blackburn came in second with 18% and Dupliseas finished third with 15%. Less than two percent seperated most of the eight candidates.
Teen Pregnancy Rates Raise Questions In Wilkes
Good news for Wilkes, as a recent study shows that teen pregnancy has declined here in the county. The rate of teen pregnancy here in Wilkes fell by 8.9% over the last year, however there is some disturbing information to go along with the good news. According to the study, 82 abortions were performed here in Wilkes over the last year, with 20 of them done by girls between the ages of 15 and 19. And despite the overall decrease, 96 babies were born to teenage mothers age 15-19 here in 2004. Overall out of the 828 babies born in Wilkes over the past year, 228 of them were to unwed mothers and over half of them were under the age of 24. The study was done by North Carolina's Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Coalition
Wreck On Winkler Mill Road Totals One
One car was totaled and another seriously damaged after a wreck Monday afternoon on the Winkler Mill road. a Millers Creek man was turning onto the road from the Wal-Mart parking lot, but didn't notice the oncoming traffic. He slammed into a North Wilkesboro man that had been trying to turn into the parking lot himself. Estimated damage in the wreck was placed at just under $3000. Thankfully however there were no injuries in the crash.
Pills Stolen From North Wilkesboro Home
Sheriff's deputies were called out to a North Wilkesboro residence earlier this week after thieves broke in and took several bottles of medicine. It's unclear exactly how the thieves got inside however, as the homeowner returned to find that the doors were still locked and nothing had been damaged or disturbed on the property. There is a suspect in the case and that investigation continues.
Veterans' Celebration This Friday
America is still standing today thanks to the sacrifices of the brave soldiers in our armed forces. They gave up families and lives here at home to go wherever needed and fight for their country. Coming up this Friday, the people of Wilkes will have a way to say thank you as a Veterans' Day Memorial Service will be held in North Wilkesboro. The event will go on at the corner of 9th Street and D Street in North Wilkesboro, with special guest speaker Fred Norman, a local World War II vet who served under General Patton. There will be performances by the Wilkes Central Madrigal Singers and also the band from North High, while Dr. Nelson Granade, pastor of First Baptist Church in North Wilkesboro will be giving the invocation and benediction. The event will begin at 11am this Friday, November 11th.
Wreck On Hwy 268 Totals Two
It's always a good idea to keep your eyes on the road. A North Wilkesboro man found that out the hard way this week, after being involved in a wreck on Hwy 268 West. The incident happened late Monday night, as he turned away from the road to look at something. The man's car swerved to the right and hit another vehicle, causing an estimated $3500 in damage. No one was injured in the wreck.
Focus On The Darkness
A new campaign is starting across the nation, helping to raise support for all Pregnancy Care Centers in the Country. The campaign's national director, Rick Gathman will be Brian's guest this week for Focus on the Foothills, as they'll be discussing the campaign and how people can get involved if they want to do that. It's coming up tomorrow at 1:05pm, right after the midday stock report.
Thieves Take Speakers From Ferguson Man's Car
A Ferguson man got off work at Wal-Mart Monday night and got in his car to head home. However he noticed something was different about his ride. Someone had ripped out the car's stereo speakers, along with the amp. All total, over a thousand dollars worth of material was taken from the vehicle, Wilkesboro police are trying to get video camera footage of the area, to possibly identify some suspects. That investigation continues.
3WC Techwatch: New Way To Protect Against ID Theft
ID theft is one of the most frustrating side effects of logging on to the internet. If you're not careful, someone can take your personal information and go on a shopping spree. But as we explain in today's 3WC Techwatch, a new way of doing business could help to make ID theft a thing of the past. Businesses around the country are trying out a new form of biotechnology, where instead of swiping a debit card, all you need is your thumb. Using the same fingerprint technology as law enforcement, banks and businesses can verify someone's ID and allow them to purchase items with the swipe of a finger. Since every fingerprint is different, no one is able to steal your identity and even if they grab your credit card, they won't be able to use it. Called Quicktouch, it's already been adopted by several Lowe's Foods stores across the nation, with more to follow by the end of this year. There is one Lowes Foods in the area that's a part of this program and that's the store in Hickory
Broke In For A Laptop
Never leave your doors unlocked when you leave home. A Millers Creek man learned why that's a good idea recently after thieves let themselves in. After the man left for the store, thieves came in and took his laptop computer. Nothing else was missing or disturbed when he arrived home. There is however a suspect in the case and the investigation is ongoing.
State News
Black Flag Hung On Power Plant Leads To Concerns
Officials in Wake County are investigating today after someone placed a large black flag on a portion of the local nuclear power plant. At the Shearon Harris plant, a flag was stuck on top of one of the communications towers, although officials don't know why or who's responsible. The flag was originally discovered over the weekend and while no threats have been made against the plant, FBI agents were called in to help with the investigation.
PETA Goes After Elizabeth City Farmer
A farmer in Chowan County finds himself under attack by PETA today. He's been told to feed his cows more or face possible charges of animal cruelty, after PETA released photos taken of animals on the man's farm. 30 nearly emaciated cows were photographed by PETA members, who snuck onto the property. However no charges are set to be filed against the PETA members, who feel that enough isn't being done to solve the problem. They've requested that each animal be examined by a vet and have their weight loss or gain monitored. An investigation by local officials is ongoing.
Plans Going Forward To Transform Catawba River
The Catawba River will be undergoing a change over the next few months, as plans move forward to transform it into something different. Concrete trenches are being poured and other work is being done to turn it into an artificial recirculating river, which will be included as part of the new National Whitewater Center. Conveyor belts will take would be rafters to the top, after which they'll be released into the water, with 560000 gallons pouring in every minute. An idea for the design came from a similar course, which was built to use in the Austrailian Olympics back in 2000. Officials hope to have everything up and running by mid 2006.
Family Drives Off With Bulldozer
Raleigh officials have arrested a man and his stepson for driving off with a bulldozer. The two had stolen the dozer from a work site near I-540 on Monday. As they drove by, an off duty sheriff's deputy noticed the truck pulling a bulldozer stacked up on a trailer. It's unknown why 35-yr-old Wayne Maroon and 27-yr-old Christopher Rochelle stole the vehicle, but both are now in the Wake County jail awaiting their hearing.
Five NC Counties Declared Disaster Areas
Portions of the North Carolina coast were delcared disaster areas this week, allowing federal aid to be sent in to help with rebuilding. Five counties were included in the declaration: Carterer, Craven, Jones, Onslow and Pamlico. The U.S. Small Business Association is offering homeowners in the affected areas a chance to apply for loans, to repair what was damaged and replace what can't be fixed.
Western Carolina Professor Explains What Needs To Be Done
A professor from here in Western North Carolina is spoke before members of Congress yesterday, discussing what should be done to protect against another hurricane such as Rita or Katrina. Rob Young teaches as part of the geoscience division at Western Carolina University and talked about the need to expand our coastal barriers and the supports they require to withstand the weather.
13th Annual Gingerbread House Competition Held
On Monday night, bakers from across the country gathered together in Asheville for the 13th Annual National Gingerbread House Competition. The event, which is held each year in the Grove Park Inn, had over 200 entries, with everything from a pirate ship, to a giant acorn w/ gingerbreaad squirrels and a gold gingerbread castle with a dragon serving as a watchdog. The grand prize winner, Bobbie Jinright of Troy Alabama and several other winners will show off their talents on ABC's "Good Morning America" program Dec. 23rd.
Sports Headlines
High School Football Playoffs This Friday
While the regular season has come to a close, there's still some football left to be played in Wilkes County. Two of the local high schools have teams in the playoffs, which kick off this Friday. East Wilkes stays at home for a game against North Stokes on Friday, while the Blackhawks of West Wilkes head up the road to Mt. Airy for their first round game. Kickoff is set for 7:30pm in both games and we'll be over at East Wilkes with the McDonald's pregame show starting at 7:15.
Appalachian Setting Attendence Records
Appalachian State is on its' way to setting new attendence records as the football season winds down. With one home game left, the Mountaineers have been averaging 22,364 people. That's good enough for 5th in North Carolina, just behind East Carolina, NC State, the UNC Tarheels and Wake Forest. The previous record for attendence was set back in 1992, with an average of 18638.
Duke Ranked Number One
The preseason poll is out for college basketball and that's good news for Duke fans. The Blue Devils are the hands down favorite this year, coming in at number one in the AP poll. Last year's champion, the UNC Tarheels however, took a huge fall as they dropped completely out of the Top 25. Also surprising was the fact that Kansas and NC State were left out of the Top 25 as well. The only other North Carolina team in the poll was Wake Forest, who is in at number 18.
Good News For Tarheel & Blue Devil Fans
The news wasn't all bad for UNC basketball fans, as college scouts ranked their recruiting class as the best in the nation. Next year's Tarheel squad will have three of the top eight high school seniors in the nation coming in. 6-9 forward Brandon Wright is ranked 4th in the nation, while 6-5 shooting guard Wayne Ellington comes in 6th place and point guard Tywon Lawson is 8th in the nation. Meanwhile the Duke Blue Devils are right behind with the number 12 ranked recruiting class. Brian Zoubek, a 7-1 center is ranked 21st in the nation and Jon Scheyer could be a replacement for J.J. Reddick when the senior graduates this spring.
Changes Coming Up In NASCAR
Once the NASCAR season wraps up, there will be a lot of changes going on in some of the major teams. Jamie McMurray was released from his contract with Chip Ganassi Racing this week, allowing him to take over Kurt Busch's car at Rousch Racing. Meanwhile Busch will move over to the Penske team, to take the place of retiring Rusty Wallace. Ganassi won't be naming a new driver to replace McMurray because he's dropping the number of cars in his team from four to three for 2006.
Wilkes County underwent some changes last night as election results came in. The town of North Wilkesboro has a new mayor, as 53% of voters turned out to support Democrat George Church. Incumbent Steve Foster finished with 47% of the ballots, ending his term. On the North Wilkesboro commissioners' race, the top two vote getters were Debbie Ferguson with 45% of the vote and Robert L. Johnson, who came out with 32% of the vote. Laura Welborn finished just short, with 23% of the ballots going her way. In Wilkesboro, James Hartley and Mike Inscore ran unoposed, but that didn't stop people from writing in their own preference for candidates. 2% of the vote in the Wilkesboro town commissioners' race went to write-in candidates. Finally in Ronda, Manuel Wood, Holly Duplisea and Wanda Blackburn were all elected. Wood finished with 22% of the vote, while Blackburn came in second with 18% and Dupliseas finished third with 15%. Less than two percent seperated most of the eight candidates.
Teen Pregnancy Rates Raise Questions In Wilkes
Good news for Wilkes, as a recent study shows that teen pregnancy has declined here in the county. The rate of teen pregnancy here in Wilkes fell by 8.9% over the last year, however there is some disturbing information to go along with the good news. According to the study, 82 abortions were performed here in Wilkes over the last year, with 20 of them done by girls between the ages of 15 and 19. And despite the overall decrease, 96 babies were born to teenage mothers age 15-19 here in 2004. Overall out of the 828 babies born in Wilkes over the past year, 228 of them were to unwed mothers and over half of them were under the age of 24. The study was done by North Carolina's Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Coalition
Wreck On Winkler Mill Road Totals One
One car was totaled and another seriously damaged after a wreck Monday afternoon on the Winkler Mill road. a Millers Creek man was turning onto the road from the Wal-Mart parking lot, but didn't notice the oncoming traffic. He slammed into a North Wilkesboro man that had been trying to turn into the parking lot himself. Estimated damage in the wreck was placed at just under $3000. Thankfully however there were no injuries in the crash.
Pills Stolen From North Wilkesboro Home
Sheriff's deputies were called out to a North Wilkesboro residence earlier this week after thieves broke in and took several bottles of medicine. It's unclear exactly how the thieves got inside however, as the homeowner returned to find that the doors were still locked and nothing had been damaged or disturbed on the property. There is a suspect in the case and that investigation continues.
Veterans' Celebration This Friday
America is still standing today thanks to the sacrifices of the brave soldiers in our armed forces. They gave up families and lives here at home to go wherever needed and fight for their country. Coming up this Friday, the people of Wilkes will have a way to say thank you as a Veterans' Day Memorial Service will be held in North Wilkesboro. The event will go on at the corner of 9th Street and D Street in North Wilkesboro, with special guest speaker Fred Norman, a local World War II vet who served under General Patton. There will be performances by the Wilkes Central Madrigal Singers and also the band from North High, while Dr. Nelson Granade, pastor of First Baptist Church in North Wilkesboro will be giving the invocation and benediction. The event will begin at 11am this Friday, November 11th.
Wreck On Hwy 268 Totals Two
It's always a good idea to keep your eyes on the road. A North Wilkesboro man found that out the hard way this week, after being involved in a wreck on Hwy 268 West. The incident happened late Monday night, as he turned away from the road to look at something. The man's car swerved to the right and hit another vehicle, causing an estimated $3500 in damage. No one was injured in the wreck.
Focus On The Darkness
A new campaign is starting across the nation, helping to raise support for all Pregnancy Care Centers in the Country. The campaign's national director, Rick Gathman will be Brian's guest this week for Focus on the Foothills, as they'll be discussing the campaign and how people can get involved if they want to do that. It's coming up tomorrow at 1:05pm, right after the midday stock report.
Thieves Take Speakers From Ferguson Man's Car
A Ferguson man got off work at Wal-Mart Monday night and got in his car to head home. However he noticed something was different about his ride. Someone had ripped out the car's stereo speakers, along with the amp. All total, over a thousand dollars worth of material was taken from the vehicle, Wilkesboro police are trying to get video camera footage of the area, to possibly identify some suspects. That investigation continues.
3WC Techwatch: New Way To Protect Against ID Theft
ID theft is one of the most frustrating side effects of logging on to the internet. If you're not careful, someone can take your personal information and go on a shopping spree. But as we explain in today's 3WC Techwatch, a new way of doing business could help to make ID theft a thing of the past. Businesses around the country are trying out a new form of biotechnology, where instead of swiping a debit card, all you need is your thumb. Using the same fingerprint technology as law enforcement, banks and businesses can verify someone's ID and allow them to purchase items with the swipe of a finger. Since every fingerprint is different, no one is able to steal your identity and even if they grab your credit card, they won't be able to use it. Called Quicktouch, it's already been adopted by several Lowe's Foods stores across the nation, with more to follow by the end of this year. There is one Lowes Foods in the area that's a part of this program and that's the store in Hickory
Broke In For A Laptop
Never leave your doors unlocked when you leave home. A Millers Creek man learned why that's a good idea recently after thieves let themselves in. After the man left for the store, thieves came in and took his laptop computer. Nothing else was missing or disturbed when he arrived home. There is however a suspect in the case and the investigation is ongoing.
State News
Black Flag Hung On Power Plant Leads To Concerns
Officials in Wake County are investigating today after someone placed a large black flag on a portion of the local nuclear power plant. At the Shearon Harris plant, a flag was stuck on top of one of the communications towers, although officials don't know why or who's responsible. The flag was originally discovered over the weekend and while no threats have been made against the plant, FBI agents were called in to help with the investigation.
PETA Goes After Elizabeth City Farmer
A farmer in Chowan County finds himself under attack by PETA today. He's been told to feed his cows more or face possible charges of animal cruelty, after PETA released photos taken of animals on the man's farm. 30 nearly emaciated cows were photographed by PETA members, who snuck onto the property. However no charges are set to be filed against the PETA members, who feel that enough isn't being done to solve the problem. They've requested that each animal be examined by a vet and have their weight loss or gain monitored. An investigation by local officials is ongoing.
Plans Going Forward To Transform Catawba River
The Catawba River will be undergoing a change over the next few months, as plans move forward to transform it into something different. Concrete trenches are being poured and other work is being done to turn it into an artificial recirculating river, which will be included as part of the new National Whitewater Center. Conveyor belts will take would be rafters to the top, after which they'll be released into the water, with 560000 gallons pouring in every minute. An idea for the design came from a similar course, which was built to use in the Austrailian Olympics back in 2000. Officials hope to have everything up and running by mid 2006.
Family Drives Off With Bulldozer
Raleigh officials have arrested a man and his stepson for driving off with a bulldozer. The two had stolen the dozer from a work site near I-540 on Monday. As they drove by, an off duty sheriff's deputy noticed the truck pulling a bulldozer stacked up on a trailer. It's unknown why 35-yr-old Wayne Maroon and 27-yr-old Christopher Rochelle stole the vehicle, but both are now in the Wake County jail awaiting their hearing.
Five NC Counties Declared Disaster Areas
Portions of the North Carolina coast were delcared disaster areas this week, allowing federal aid to be sent in to help with rebuilding. Five counties were included in the declaration: Carterer, Craven, Jones, Onslow and Pamlico. The U.S. Small Business Association is offering homeowners in the affected areas a chance to apply for loans, to repair what was damaged and replace what can't be fixed.
Western Carolina Professor Explains What Needs To Be Done
A professor from here in Western North Carolina is spoke before members of Congress yesterday, discussing what should be done to protect against another hurricane such as Rita or Katrina. Rob Young teaches as part of the geoscience division at Western Carolina University and talked about the need to expand our coastal barriers and the supports they require to withstand the weather.
13th Annual Gingerbread House Competition Held
On Monday night, bakers from across the country gathered together in Asheville for the 13th Annual National Gingerbread House Competition. The event, which is held each year in the Grove Park Inn, had over 200 entries, with everything from a pirate ship, to a giant acorn w/ gingerbreaad squirrels and a gold gingerbread castle with a dragon serving as a watchdog. The grand prize winner, Bobbie Jinright of Troy Alabama and several other winners will show off their talents on ABC's "Good Morning America" program Dec. 23rd.
Sports Headlines
High School Football Playoffs This Friday
While the regular season has come to a close, there's still some football left to be played in Wilkes County. Two of the local high schools have teams in the playoffs, which kick off this Friday. East Wilkes stays at home for a game against North Stokes on Friday, while the Blackhawks of West Wilkes head up the road to Mt. Airy for their first round game. Kickoff is set for 7:30pm in both games and we'll be over at East Wilkes with the McDonald's pregame show starting at 7:15.
Appalachian Setting Attendence Records
Appalachian State is on its' way to setting new attendence records as the football season winds down. With one home game left, the Mountaineers have been averaging 22,364 people. That's good enough for 5th in North Carolina, just behind East Carolina, NC State, the UNC Tarheels and Wake Forest. The previous record for attendence was set back in 1992, with an average of 18638.
Duke Ranked Number One
The preseason poll is out for college basketball and that's good news for Duke fans. The Blue Devils are the hands down favorite this year, coming in at number one in the AP poll. Last year's champion, the UNC Tarheels however, took a huge fall as they dropped completely out of the Top 25. Also surprising was the fact that Kansas and NC State were left out of the Top 25 as well. The only other North Carolina team in the poll was Wake Forest, who is in at number 18.
Good News For Tarheel & Blue Devil Fans
The news wasn't all bad for UNC basketball fans, as college scouts ranked their recruiting class as the best in the nation. Next year's Tarheel squad will have three of the top eight high school seniors in the nation coming in. 6-9 forward Brandon Wright is ranked 4th in the nation, while 6-5 shooting guard Wayne Ellington comes in 6th place and point guard Tywon Lawson is 8th in the nation. Meanwhile the Duke Blue Devils are right behind with the number 12 ranked recruiting class. Brian Zoubek, a 7-1 center is ranked 21st in the nation and Jon Scheyer could be a replacement for J.J. Reddick when the senior graduates this spring.
Changes Coming Up In NASCAR
Once the NASCAR season wraps up, there will be a lot of changes going on in some of the major teams. Jamie McMurray was released from his contract with Chip Ganassi Racing this week, allowing him to take over Kurt Busch's car at Rousch Racing. Meanwhile Busch will move over to the Penske team, to take the place of retiring Rusty Wallace. Ganassi won't be naming a new driver to replace McMurray because he's dropping the number of cars in his team from four to three for 2006.
posted by Scott Roberts # 6:12 AM
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
News & Sports For November 8th
Election Day Arrives In Wilkes
November 8th is here and once again it's time to head out to the voting booth and cast your ballot. There are four races here in the county this year, beginning with the race for Mayor of North Wilkesboro. Incumbent Steve Foster will be going up against Democratic challenger George Church. Also in the North Wilkesboro Town Commissioners' race, two out of the three candidates will be picked for office. Debbie Ferguson, Robert L. Johnson and Laura Welborn are all running for the two positions. Over in Wilkesboro, James S. Hartlet and Mike Inscore are running unopposed for the two town commissioners' spots and finally in Ronda, eight candidates are running for the three seats on the town board. Wanda Blackburn, Brison Combs, Ricky Cothren, Holly Wood Duplisea, Patricia Houck Hawkins, Helen T. Porter and Manuel Wood are all in the running. Throughout the area, polling places open this morning at 6:30am and will stay that way til 7:30pm tonight. Keep in mind when going to vote, if your polling place is a school, class is in session today so it might be a good idea to avoid the drop off and pick up times, when so much traffic is in the area.
Hit & Run In Wal-Mart Parking Lot
Wilkesboro police are searching for a hit & run driver today, after a wreck in the Wal-Mart parking lot this weekend. A Wilkesboro woman returned to her vehicle, only to find it had been severely damaged while she was inside the store. Witnesses at the scene gave police a description of the hit & run suspect's vehicle, described as a white SUV. Estimated damages were placed at $2000 in the crash and that investigation continues.
Applications Being Taken For Energy Assistance Program
With the economy still struggling here in the area, it can be hard at times for people to afford to pay their heating bill. Social Services here in Wilkes County is taking applications now for their low income Energy Assistance Program. People can come in and apply from now until Friday November 18th at the Wilkes Social Services office, located on College Street in Wilkesboro from 8:30am til 5pm. Also applications will be taken on two days at the Clingman Family Resource Center, on Wednesday November 9th and Wednesday November 16th. This will be a one time credit to help in paying for your heating costs this winter.You can call Social Services for more information at 651-7400.
Gas Thieves Hit Another Wilkes Business
On Sunday of this week, sheriff's deputies were called out after another case of gas theft here in Wilkes. This time thieves hit Uncle Kenny's on the Yellow Banks Road in Hays. A man drove up in a white 1980s model truck, pumped his gas and then took off down the road without paying. Employees inside the store were able to get a description of the man and his vehicle, which were turned over to deputies. That investigation is ongoing.
Blood Drive Later Today
1500 pints of blood. That's how much is used each day by doctors across the state, dealing with traffic accidents and surgeries. With the blood supply still low here in the county, a drive is going on this afternoon at the Wilkesboro Civic Center, from 2-6:30pm. To schedule an appointment you can call the Red Cross at 838-4563. Or if you want to just walk in, they'll take you on a first come, first serve basis.
Thieves Steal Prescriptions From North Wilkesboro Home
Prescription drugs were the target for thieves at a North Wilkesboro home earlier this week. Sunday afternoon a man returned to his house on Miller Lane and found that the back door had been pried open. Stolen from inside were several hundred dollars worth of prescription drug medication. Nothing else was damaged or missing from the home and that investigation continues.
Training Session For Pregnancy Center Coming Up
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 later this week, there will be a three day session beginning Thursday 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.
Thieves Leave Damage Behind For Wilkesboro Woman
A Wilkesboro woman got a surprise when she returned to her car over the weekend. She had left it to go into a local store and came back to find the CD player had been ripped out and damage had been done to several of the seats. An estimated $700 in damage was done to the seats and other parts of the car. That investigation is ongoing.
Rescue Squad Celebrating 50th Anniversary This Saturday
This Saturday Wilkes will take time out to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the County's Rescue Squad. There will be free food on hand over at Smoot Park, along with prizes, tours of the rescue truck and ambulance and blood pressure checks. Also during the event you can take time out to meet the current members of the Wilkes Rescue Squad. It will go on from 11am til 3pm this Saturday November 12th.
State News
Charlotte Police Hunting Robbery Suspects
Officials in Charlotte are searching for some robbery suspects in the University City area today. Five men and one woman are all wanted for questioning, after a break-in at the Wexford Meadows apartments this weekend. Somehow the robbers broke in, evading security and robbed several homeowners in the area. Police are asking for help as they don't have any information except that five men and a woman were involved and all were armed. This incident happened just off NC 49, north of I-485 near University City.
Holiday Jobs Coming Early
Some good news for job hunters out there, as holiday and part time work is being offered a little early this year. According to careerbuilder.com and several other online sites, employers here in North Carolina are already starting to put out help wanted ads for seasonal work. Overall this holiday season people here in the U.S. are projected to spend over $453 million dollars and that has some stores scrambling to find workers. Postings from Wilkes and the surrounding counties are on careerbuilder and monster.com. You can also visit the local employment security commission's website to check out who's hiring in the area.
High Point To Pay Parking Tickets
As a show of thanks for coming out to their furniture show, officials in High Point are paying customers' parking tickets. Several hundred dollars worth of them. All the customers who parked illegally to get inside last month's Home Furnishings Market will have their ticket paid by the city of High Point. Officials decided to pay the tickets as a way of keeping customers coming to their trade show, now that some competition has sprung up in Las Vegas.
People Come Out To Celebrate Ham Day
In the Caldwell County town of Sawmills, people came out over the weekend to celebrate Ham Day. Over 2000 pounds of ham was eaten at the 16th annual event, put on by the local fire department. The all day event acts both as a community get together and also a fundraiser for the local fire department, who uses the proceeds to buy equipment, make renovations and help finish other needed projects in the area. This year a portion of the funds has been given to the annual Sawmalls Christmas party for special needs kids in the area, in addition to buying treat bags and smoke alarms for senior citizens in the community. $100 in free gas was also given out as part of a raffle that was held later on.
Florida Company Helps Revive Lenoir
Some of those unemployed in Lenoir after last week's plant closings by Broyhill might find work in a familar place. Broyhill's Harper plant has already been sold to a Florida company, who plans to come in and take over production. Woodsmiths, a company that makes furnishings for the hospitality industry, will instantly be hiring 30 workers, with possibly to follow. Operations are expected to be up and running before Thanksgiving.
Database Launched To Help Lawmakers
A new database was launched on Monday to help state lawmakers determine the needs of families across North Carolina. The North Carolina Child Advocacy Institute complied facts on family size, income and child care needs based on information from all of the state's 170 districts. The goal is to show lawmakers that there are problems with families in each county and district, issues that need to be dealt with, instead of pushed to the back burner, according to institute officials.
Sports Headlines
Brown Named Offensive Player Of The Week
It's been a good week for NC State football. First the team knocks off Florida State and now freshman runningback Andre Brown has been named the Division I-A Offensive Player of the Week. Brown ran for 179 yards in Saturday's 20-15 win and is already being compared to Dallas Cowboys tailback Herschel Walker.
Appalachian Players Make Awards Lists
Two players from Appalachian State have made it on the list for this year's Division I-AA football awards. This will mark the 19th year that the Walter Payton Award has been given out, as it is each season to the best player in DIvision I-AA. Quarterback Richie Williams from Appalachian is one of the 16 semi-finalists for the award. So far this year Williams has thrown for 1845 yards, 10 touchdowns and only three interceptions, while running the ball for 117 yards and four touchdowns. Also defensive end Marques Murrell from Apalachian is in the running for this year's Buchanan Battle Award, handed out for the past 11 years to the best defensive player in Division 1-AA. The winners will be announced on Thursday December 15th at the I-AA College Football Awards in Chattanooga Tennessee.
Bobcats Fall In OT To Jazz
In the NBA, the Charlotte Bobcats lost a heartbreaker to the Utah Jazz last night, falling in overtime 95-91. Charlotte drops to 2-2 with the loss, however Raymond Felton and Sean May had their best game since joining the team. Felton had 7 points and 10 assists, while May put up 13 points, 8 rebounds and 1 block. Next up the San Antonio Spurs come to town on Wednesday.
One More To The Panther Wounded List
Unfortunately, while the Panthers won going away on Sunday, there was one casualty. Tight end Kris Mangum had to leave in the first quarter after injuring his knee. After doctors examined the injury it was determined that Mangum has a sprained knee. It's unclear exactly how much time he could miss, but Mike Siedman and Michael Gaines will take over in his absence. Carolina will come home this Sunday to take on the Jets.
Nextel Cup Chase Heats Up
As drivers get set to march into Phoenix for this Sunday's race, the Chase for the Cup has gotten a little closer. Tony Stewart is still hanging on to his lead, but is just 38 points in front of second place Jimmie Johnson. Carl Edwards is third, just 77 points back and seperated by just one point are Mark Martin and Matt Kenseth. Martin is fourth, 122 points back while Kenseth rounds out the top five, 123 back of the leader.
November 8th is here and once again it's time to head out to the voting booth and cast your ballot. There are four races here in the county this year, beginning with the race for Mayor of North Wilkesboro. Incumbent Steve Foster will be going up against Democratic challenger George Church. Also in the North Wilkesboro Town Commissioners' race, two out of the three candidates will be picked for office. Debbie Ferguson, Robert L. Johnson and Laura Welborn are all running for the two positions. Over in Wilkesboro, James S. Hartlet and Mike Inscore are running unopposed for the two town commissioners' spots and finally in Ronda, eight candidates are running for the three seats on the town board. Wanda Blackburn, Brison Combs, Ricky Cothren, Holly Wood Duplisea, Patricia Houck Hawkins, Helen T. Porter and Manuel Wood are all in the running. Throughout the area, polling places open this morning at 6:30am and will stay that way til 7:30pm tonight. Keep in mind when going to vote, if your polling place is a school, class is in session today so it might be a good idea to avoid the drop off and pick up times, when so much traffic is in the area.
Hit & Run In Wal-Mart Parking Lot
Wilkesboro police are searching for a hit & run driver today, after a wreck in the Wal-Mart parking lot this weekend. A Wilkesboro woman returned to her vehicle, only to find it had been severely damaged while she was inside the store. Witnesses at the scene gave police a description of the hit & run suspect's vehicle, described as a white SUV. Estimated damages were placed at $2000 in the crash and that investigation continues.
Applications Being Taken For Energy Assistance Program
With the economy still struggling here in the area, it can be hard at times for people to afford to pay their heating bill. Social Services here in Wilkes County is taking applications now for their low income Energy Assistance Program. People can come in and apply from now until Friday November 18th at the Wilkes Social Services office, located on College Street in Wilkesboro from 8:30am til 5pm. Also applications will be taken on two days at the Clingman Family Resource Center, on Wednesday November 9th and Wednesday November 16th. This will be a one time credit to help in paying for your heating costs this winter.You can call Social Services for more information at 651-7400.
Gas Thieves Hit Another Wilkes Business
On Sunday of this week, sheriff's deputies were called out after another case of gas theft here in Wilkes. This time thieves hit Uncle Kenny's on the Yellow Banks Road in Hays. A man drove up in a white 1980s model truck, pumped his gas and then took off down the road without paying. Employees inside the store were able to get a description of the man and his vehicle, which were turned over to deputies. That investigation is ongoing.
Blood Drive Later Today
1500 pints of blood. That's how much is used each day by doctors across the state, dealing with traffic accidents and surgeries. With the blood supply still low here in the county, a drive is going on this afternoon at the Wilkesboro Civic Center, from 2-6:30pm. To schedule an appointment you can call the Red Cross at 838-4563. Or if you want to just walk in, they'll take you on a first come, first serve basis.
Thieves Steal Prescriptions From North Wilkesboro Home
Prescription drugs were the target for thieves at a North Wilkesboro home earlier this week. Sunday afternoon a man returned to his house on Miller Lane and found that the back door had been pried open. Stolen from inside were several hundred dollars worth of prescription drug medication. Nothing else was damaged or missing from the home and that investigation continues.
Training Session For Pregnancy Center Coming Up
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 later this week, there will be a three day session beginning Thursday 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.
Thieves Leave Damage Behind For Wilkesboro Woman
A Wilkesboro woman got a surprise when she returned to her car over the weekend. She had left it to go into a local store and came back to find the CD player had been ripped out and damage had been done to several of the seats. An estimated $700 in damage was done to the seats and other parts of the car. That investigation is ongoing.
Rescue Squad Celebrating 50th Anniversary This Saturday
This Saturday Wilkes will take time out to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the County's Rescue Squad. There will be free food on hand over at Smoot Park, along with prizes, tours of the rescue truck and ambulance and blood pressure checks. Also during the event you can take time out to meet the current members of the Wilkes Rescue Squad. It will go on from 11am til 3pm this Saturday November 12th.
State News
Charlotte Police Hunting Robbery Suspects
Officials in Charlotte are searching for some robbery suspects in the University City area today. Five men and one woman are all wanted for questioning, after a break-in at the Wexford Meadows apartments this weekend. Somehow the robbers broke in, evading security and robbed several homeowners in the area. Police are asking for help as they don't have any information except that five men and a woman were involved and all were armed. This incident happened just off NC 49, north of I-485 near University City.
Holiday Jobs Coming Early
Some good news for job hunters out there, as holiday and part time work is being offered a little early this year. According to careerbuilder.com and several other online sites, employers here in North Carolina are already starting to put out help wanted ads for seasonal work. Overall this holiday season people here in the U.S. are projected to spend over $453 million dollars and that has some stores scrambling to find workers. Postings from Wilkes and the surrounding counties are on careerbuilder and monster.com. You can also visit the local employment security commission's website to check out who's hiring in the area.
High Point To Pay Parking Tickets
As a show of thanks for coming out to their furniture show, officials in High Point are paying customers' parking tickets. Several hundred dollars worth of them. All the customers who parked illegally to get inside last month's Home Furnishings Market will have their ticket paid by the city of High Point. Officials decided to pay the tickets as a way of keeping customers coming to their trade show, now that some competition has sprung up in Las Vegas.
People Come Out To Celebrate Ham Day
In the Caldwell County town of Sawmills, people came out over the weekend to celebrate Ham Day. Over 2000 pounds of ham was eaten at the 16th annual event, put on by the local fire department. The all day event acts both as a community get together and also a fundraiser for the local fire department, who uses the proceeds to buy equipment, make renovations and help finish other needed projects in the area. This year a portion of the funds has been given to the annual Sawmalls Christmas party for special needs kids in the area, in addition to buying treat bags and smoke alarms for senior citizens in the community. $100 in free gas was also given out as part of a raffle that was held later on.
Florida Company Helps Revive Lenoir
Some of those unemployed in Lenoir after last week's plant closings by Broyhill might find work in a familar place. Broyhill's Harper plant has already been sold to a Florida company, who plans to come in and take over production. Woodsmiths, a company that makes furnishings for the hospitality industry, will instantly be hiring 30 workers, with possibly to follow. Operations are expected to be up and running before Thanksgiving.
Database Launched To Help Lawmakers
A new database was launched on Monday to help state lawmakers determine the needs of families across North Carolina. The North Carolina Child Advocacy Institute complied facts on family size, income and child care needs based on information from all of the state's 170 districts. The goal is to show lawmakers that there are problems with families in each county and district, issues that need to be dealt with, instead of pushed to the back burner, according to institute officials.
Sports Headlines
Brown Named Offensive Player Of The Week
It's been a good week for NC State football. First the team knocks off Florida State and now freshman runningback Andre Brown has been named the Division I-A Offensive Player of the Week. Brown ran for 179 yards in Saturday's 20-15 win and is already being compared to Dallas Cowboys tailback Herschel Walker.
Appalachian Players Make Awards Lists
Two players from Appalachian State have made it on the list for this year's Division I-AA football awards. This will mark the 19th year that the Walter Payton Award has been given out, as it is each season to the best player in DIvision I-AA. Quarterback Richie Williams from Appalachian is one of the 16 semi-finalists for the award. So far this year Williams has thrown for 1845 yards, 10 touchdowns and only three interceptions, while running the ball for 117 yards and four touchdowns. Also defensive end Marques Murrell from Apalachian is in the running for this year's Buchanan Battle Award, handed out for the past 11 years to the best defensive player in Division 1-AA. The winners will be announced on Thursday December 15th at the I-AA College Football Awards in Chattanooga Tennessee.
Bobcats Fall In OT To Jazz
In the NBA, the Charlotte Bobcats lost a heartbreaker to the Utah Jazz last night, falling in overtime 95-91. Charlotte drops to 2-2 with the loss, however Raymond Felton and Sean May had their best game since joining the team. Felton had 7 points and 10 assists, while May put up 13 points, 8 rebounds and 1 block. Next up the San Antonio Spurs come to town on Wednesday.
One More To The Panther Wounded List
Unfortunately, while the Panthers won going away on Sunday, there was one casualty. Tight end Kris Mangum had to leave in the first quarter after injuring his knee. After doctors examined the injury it was determined that Mangum has a sprained knee. It's unclear exactly how much time he could miss, but Mike Siedman and Michael Gaines will take over in his absence. Carolina will come home this Sunday to take on the Jets.
Nextel Cup Chase Heats Up
As drivers get set to march into Phoenix for this Sunday's race, the Chase for the Cup has gotten a little closer. Tony Stewart is still hanging on to his lead, but is just 38 points in front of second place Jimmie Johnson. Carl Edwards is third, just 77 points back and seperated by just one point are Mark Martin and Matt Kenseth. Martin is fourth, 122 points back while Kenseth rounds out the top five, 123 back of the leader.
posted by Scott Roberts # 5:49 AM
Monday, November 07, 2005
News For November 7th 2005
Thieves Try To Steal 4-Wheeler
Sheriff’s deputies were called out to a North Wilkesboro residence late last week after reports came in of a break-in in progress. The homeowner had heard some noises out at a storage building on her property and walked out to see two men trying to steal her 4-wheeler. After she turned on the light, the two men took off running, but not before she was able to get a look at both of their faces. Descriptions of both were turned over to sheriff’s deputies. There are suspects in the case and the investigation continues.
Blood Drive Coming Up Today
With the holidays just around the corner, a lot of people will be on the road in the next few weeks. And unfortunately with those drivers will be several accidents. The blood supply here in Wilkes is still at critical levels, as most of the recent donations have been sent down to the Gulf Coast. To help build back up the local supply, a drive is going on today at the North Wilkesboro First United Methodist Church from 2-6:30pm. Just remember before donating, you must be at least 17 years old, weigh no less than 110 lbs and be in good health. To set up an appointment or for more information you can call the Red Cross at 838-4563.
Just Came In To Have A Look Around
An Elkin homeowner got a surprise when she arrived home late last week. The back door had been kicked in and her front door had been seriously damaged. However despite all that it appears the would be thieves were scared off by the home’s alarm system, as nothing was missing from inside. Estimated damage was placed at $200 and the investigation is ongoing.
Grant Handed Out For North Wilkesboro Sculpture
People walking down Main Street in North Wilkesboro will soon see a little something different. The Wilkes Art Gallery, Historic Downtown North Wilkesboro and the county’s Cultural Arts Council have all partnered together and received a grant from the North Carolina Arts Council. The money will be used for a sculpture, to be put up at the gateway of the historic downtown section of Main Street. Artist Wayne Trapp from Vilas North Carolina is working on the sculpture, which is expected to be finished before Thanksgiving.
Thieves Hit Moravian Falls Home
A Moravian Falls man returned home from work last week to find that thieves had paid him a visit. Gone from inside were several hundred dollars worth of tools. There was no sign of a break-in at the home and no damage done to the property itself. That investigation continues.
3WC Healthwatch: New Treatment For Cancer
There’s a new treatment being examined for cancer patients, as we explain in today’s 3WC Healthwatch. Scientists at Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology revealed last week that they’ve been working with nanotechnology in mice. The microscopic robots were injected inside the mice, containing a cancer drug inside their cells. After 100 days the nanobots helped to not only contain but also cure prostate cancer. In the mice used in the experiment, the European scientists announced that the cancer was successfully cured, but unfortunately it’s not quite ready to be used on humans as all of the test subjects died in the procedure. The scientists involved say they hope to continue experiments and possibly have something ready to test on humans in the next five years.
Mysterious Caller Continues To Harass Wilkesboro Woman
Sheriff’s deputies are trying to determine who’s been harassing a Wilkesboro woman over the past few weeks. The caller, who’s male, never identifies himself and after a few minutes hangs up each time. Phone records are being pulled from Wilkesboro telephone and that investigation continues.
Toolbox Stolen From Ronda Home
A Ronda man returned home last week to find that his toolbox was missing. However there was no sign of a break-in and no damage done to the property. It’s unclear exactly how thieves managed to get inside and steal the tools, which were estimated at just over $1500 in value. That investigation is ongoing.
Always A Good Idea To Lock Your Doors
Keep your car doors locked when you leave. A North Wilkesboro man found that out the hard way last week, after thieves went shopping inside his truck. He left the vehicle unlocked while going into a local store. Witnesses then reported seeing a man open up the truck doors and take off with several hundred dollars worth of tools, including a grinder and drain sock. The store’s security cameras were turned over to Wilkesboro police and that investigation is ongoing.
State News
More Jobs Coming To Lincolnton
Some good news today for people in Lincolnton, as more jobs are headed into the area. The Bosch Tool Company announced plans this week to expand their operation in the area, a move that will provide 45 new jobs. New manufacturing lines for different types of saw blades are going to be created as part of the expansion.
Taxpayers To Foot The Bill For Out Of State Students
Your tax dollars will be going to pay for a different kind of college scholarship next semester. Instead of giving out assistance to in state students, a provision in the new state budget takes taxpayer money and hands it out to those who are coming in from other areas. Out of state students who have been given scholarships are now classified as North Carolina residents. That way they won’t count as part of the 18% limit on out of state students issued by the UNC system. The bad news is that it will cost taxpayers several million dollars. For example over the next five years, 625 out of state students are projected to qualify at Chapel Hill and NC State alone. That is expected to cost an added $8.2 million dollars. The NC School Board Association is planning to call for a repeal of the law.
Group Home Falls Victim To Arson
Officials in Greensboro have ruled that a fire over the weekend at a local group home was in fact arson. The Vision Youth Group Home was partially damaged before firefighters got the blaze under control, a fire they believe was started in an upstairs bedroom. No one was injured in the blaze and according to the fire department, it shouldn’t be long before the kids can move back in. The arson investigation however is continuing.
200 Year Old Cemetery Gets Facelift
A 200 year old cemetery in Oak Ridge got a facelift over the weekend, as over 45 people came out to clean up. The cemetery, which holds some of the earliest settlers in North Carolina, including Revolutionary War soldiers, was found by members of the local Preservation Committee this past February. They chopped down trees and cleared away timber so that people could see part of history.
Shelby Police Search For Bank Robber
Officials in Shelby are on the hunt today for a bank robber. Just as the Alliance Bank & Trust was closing its’ doors on Friday, a woman walked in armed with a gun. It’s unknown exactly how much money she got away with, but officials believe this robbery was linked to several others that have happened in the area recently. All three were committed by a white woman fitting the same description. That investigation continues.
Search Continues For Missing Man
A Charlotte man is still missing today and police are asking for help in the search. Local musician Wyatt Rivens vanished over the weekend and so far no one has had any details as to where he could be. Rivens was starting to hit the mainstream with his second CD and it’s unknown if his rising status is linked somehow to the disappearance. Officials are asking anyone with information to call Crimestoppers at 1-704-334-1600.
Sports Headlines
Friday Night Scoreboard
Some major games this weekend around the high school scene in football. North Wilkes fell against Starmount in a close game that went down to the final quarter, as the lost 42-35. East Wilkes also lost, wrapping up their regular season at 5-6 with a 49-14 defeat against Mt. Airy. The Cardinals will play host to North Stokes this Friday in first round playoff action. West Wilkes however steamrolled into the postseason with a 31-14 win over North Stokes. The win locks up fourth place in the Northwest 1A for the Blackhawks, who will go on the road against Mt. Airy this Friday in the first round of the playoffs. And finally Wilkes Central fell just short in their quest for the playoffs, losing on Senior night to Forbush 20-14. Central will wrap up the season at 2-9, having been eliminated from postseason play.
High School Track Competition
In the state girls track championships, it was Anna Hayes from East Wilkes finishing fourth with a time of 21:08 . Overall the East Wilkes team came in fourth for the team championship, ranking up 114 points on the day.
ACC Scoreboard
Around the ACC, it was mostly a bad weekend to be a team from North Carolina. The Duke Blue Devils lost to Clemson 49-20, dropping their record to 1-9 on the season. However one bright spot for the Blue Devils as freshman quarterback Zack Assack tossed for 328 yards in the loss. Also Wake Forest saw their chances for a bowl game die as they lost to Georgia Tech 30-17. Chris Barclay was held to just 24 yards rushing on the day as Wake was eliminated from playoff contention. In a major upset, NC State knocked off the Florida State Seminoles 20-15. State improves to 4-4 and stays alive in the playoff hunt. And the UNC Tarheels kept their own playoff hopes alive with an upset win over 19th ranked Boston College 16-14. The Tarheels improved to 4-4 and still have to win two out of their last three games in order to qualify for the playoffs.
NCAA Scoreboard
Around the rest of the NCAA, it was Western Carolina beating Wofford 24-0. Charleston Southern blew out the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs 38-7 and Coastal Carolina knocked off Savannah State 42-16. Also Appalachian gave it their best shot but were shut out against LSU 24-0. Mountaineer quarterback Richie Williams tossed for 70 yards while rushing for 80 more.
Panthers Run Over Bucs
In the NFL, it was a blowout win for the Carolina Panthers as they beat Tampa Bay 34-14. Jake Delhomme passed for 216 yards and a touchdown,, while Steve Smith caught 5 passes for 106 yards. The win puts Carolina in a tie with Atlanta for first place in the NFC South, as each team stands at 6-2.
Bobcats Beat Celtics
In the NBA, the Charlotte Bobcats have a winning record for the first time in their history. Stepping into their new coliseum for the first time this year, the Bobcats beat the Boston Celtics 107-105 to improve to 2-1. Gerald Wallace once again led the way for Charlotte with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 steals.
Hurricanes Continue To Roll
The Carolina Hurricanes kept steamrolling over the competition this weekend, as they beat the Florida Panthers 2-0. Eric Staal kept his scoring streak alive at eight games as the team improved to 10-2-1 on the year.
Points Race Shaken Up After Texas
For the second straight week, Carl Edwards took the checkered flag and improved his shot at the title. Edwards won the Dickies 500 Sunday at Texas Speedway, beating out Mark Martin, who finished second. Matt Kenseth was third, Casey Mears was fourth and Jimmie Johnson rounded out the top five.
Sheriff’s deputies were called out to a North Wilkesboro residence late last week after reports came in of a break-in in progress. The homeowner had heard some noises out at a storage building on her property and walked out to see two men trying to steal her 4-wheeler. After she turned on the light, the two men took off running, but not before she was able to get a look at both of their faces. Descriptions of both were turned over to sheriff’s deputies. There are suspects in the case and the investigation continues.
Blood Drive Coming Up Today
With the holidays just around the corner, a lot of people will be on the road in the next few weeks. And unfortunately with those drivers will be several accidents. The blood supply here in Wilkes is still at critical levels, as most of the recent donations have been sent down to the Gulf Coast. To help build back up the local supply, a drive is going on today at the North Wilkesboro First United Methodist Church from 2-6:30pm. Just remember before donating, you must be at least 17 years old, weigh no less than 110 lbs and be in good health. To set up an appointment or for more information you can call the Red Cross at 838-4563.
Just Came In To Have A Look Around
An Elkin homeowner got a surprise when she arrived home late last week. The back door had been kicked in and her front door had been seriously damaged. However despite all that it appears the would be thieves were scared off by the home’s alarm system, as nothing was missing from inside. Estimated damage was placed at $200 and the investigation is ongoing.
Grant Handed Out For North Wilkesboro Sculpture
People walking down Main Street in North Wilkesboro will soon see a little something different. The Wilkes Art Gallery, Historic Downtown North Wilkesboro and the county’s Cultural Arts Council have all partnered together and received a grant from the North Carolina Arts Council. The money will be used for a sculpture, to be put up at the gateway of the historic downtown section of Main Street. Artist Wayne Trapp from Vilas North Carolina is working on the sculpture, which is expected to be finished before Thanksgiving.
Thieves Hit Moravian Falls Home
A Moravian Falls man returned home from work last week to find that thieves had paid him a visit. Gone from inside were several hundred dollars worth of tools. There was no sign of a break-in at the home and no damage done to the property itself. That investigation continues.
3WC Healthwatch: New Treatment For Cancer
There’s a new treatment being examined for cancer patients, as we explain in today’s 3WC Healthwatch. Scientists at Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology revealed last week that they’ve been working with nanotechnology in mice. The microscopic robots were injected inside the mice, containing a cancer drug inside their cells. After 100 days the nanobots helped to not only contain but also cure prostate cancer. In the mice used in the experiment, the European scientists announced that the cancer was successfully cured, but unfortunately it’s not quite ready to be used on humans as all of the test subjects died in the procedure. The scientists involved say they hope to continue experiments and possibly have something ready to test on humans in the next five years.
Mysterious Caller Continues To Harass Wilkesboro Woman
Sheriff’s deputies are trying to determine who’s been harassing a Wilkesboro woman over the past few weeks. The caller, who’s male, never identifies himself and after a few minutes hangs up each time. Phone records are being pulled from Wilkesboro telephone and that investigation continues.
Toolbox Stolen From Ronda Home
A Ronda man returned home last week to find that his toolbox was missing. However there was no sign of a break-in and no damage done to the property. It’s unclear exactly how thieves managed to get inside and steal the tools, which were estimated at just over $1500 in value. That investigation is ongoing.
Always A Good Idea To Lock Your Doors
Keep your car doors locked when you leave. A North Wilkesboro man found that out the hard way last week, after thieves went shopping inside his truck. He left the vehicle unlocked while going into a local store. Witnesses then reported seeing a man open up the truck doors and take off with several hundred dollars worth of tools, including a grinder and drain sock. The store’s security cameras were turned over to Wilkesboro police and that investigation is ongoing.
State News
More Jobs Coming To Lincolnton
Some good news today for people in Lincolnton, as more jobs are headed into the area. The Bosch Tool Company announced plans this week to expand their operation in the area, a move that will provide 45 new jobs. New manufacturing lines for different types of saw blades are going to be created as part of the expansion.
Taxpayers To Foot The Bill For Out Of State Students
Your tax dollars will be going to pay for a different kind of college scholarship next semester. Instead of giving out assistance to in state students, a provision in the new state budget takes taxpayer money and hands it out to those who are coming in from other areas. Out of state students who have been given scholarships are now classified as North Carolina residents. That way they won’t count as part of the 18% limit on out of state students issued by the UNC system. The bad news is that it will cost taxpayers several million dollars. For example over the next five years, 625 out of state students are projected to qualify at Chapel Hill and NC State alone. That is expected to cost an added $8.2 million dollars. The NC School Board Association is planning to call for a repeal of the law.
Group Home Falls Victim To Arson
Officials in Greensboro have ruled that a fire over the weekend at a local group home was in fact arson. The Vision Youth Group Home was partially damaged before firefighters got the blaze under control, a fire they believe was started in an upstairs bedroom. No one was injured in the blaze and according to the fire department, it shouldn’t be long before the kids can move back in. The arson investigation however is continuing.
200 Year Old Cemetery Gets Facelift
A 200 year old cemetery in Oak Ridge got a facelift over the weekend, as over 45 people came out to clean up. The cemetery, which holds some of the earliest settlers in North Carolina, including Revolutionary War soldiers, was found by members of the local Preservation Committee this past February. They chopped down trees and cleared away timber so that people could see part of history.
Shelby Police Search For Bank Robber
Officials in Shelby are on the hunt today for a bank robber. Just as the Alliance Bank & Trust was closing its’ doors on Friday, a woman walked in armed with a gun. It’s unknown exactly how much money she got away with, but officials believe this robbery was linked to several others that have happened in the area recently. All three were committed by a white woman fitting the same description. That investigation continues.
Search Continues For Missing Man
A Charlotte man is still missing today and police are asking for help in the search. Local musician Wyatt Rivens vanished over the weekend and so far no one has had any details as to where he could be. Rivens was starting to hit the mainstream with his second CD and it’s unknown if his rising status is linked somehow to the disappearance. Officials are asking anyone with information to call Crimestoppers at 1-704-334-1600.
Sports Headlines
Friday Night Scoreboard
Some major games this weekend around the high school scene in football. North Wilkes fell against Starmount in a close game that went down to the final quarter, as the lost 42-35. East Wilkes also lost, wrapping up their regular season at 5-6 with a 49-14 defeat against Mt. Airy. The Cardinals will play host to North Stokes this Friday in first round playoff action. West Wilkes however steamrolled into the postseason with a 31-14 win over North Stokes. The win locks up fourth place in the Northwest 1A for the Blackhawks, who will go on the road against Mt. Airy this Friday in the first round of the playoffs. And finally Wilkes Central fell just short in their quest for the playoffs, losing on Senior night to Forbush 20-14. Central will wrap up the season at 2-9, having been eliminated from postseason play.
High School Track Competition
In the state girls track championships, it was Anna Hayes from East Wilkes finishing fourth with a time of 21:08 . Overall the East Wilkes team came in fourth for the team championship, ranking up 114 points on the day.
ACC Scoreboard
Around the ACC, it was mostly a bad weekend to be a team from North Carolina. The Duke Blue Devils lost to Clemson 49-20, dropping their record to 1-9 on the season. However one bright spot for the Blue Devils as freshman quarterback Zack Assack tossed for 328 yards in the loss. Also Wake Forest saw their chances for a bowl game die as they lost to Georgia Tech 30-17. Chris Barclay was held to just 24 yards rushing on the day as Wake was eliminated from playoff contention. In a major upset, NC State knocked off the Florida State Seminoles 20-15. State improves to 4-4 and stays alive in the playoff hunt. And the UNC Tarheels kept their own playoff hopes alive with an upset win over 19th ranked Boston College 16-14. The Tarheels improved to 4-4 and still have to win two out of their last three games in order to qualify for the playoffs.
NCAA Scoreboard
Around the rest of the NCAA, it was Western Carolina beating Wofford 24-0. Charleston Southern blew out the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs 38-7 and Coastal Carolina knocked off Savannah State 42-16. Also Appalachian gave it their best shot but were shut out against LSU 24-0. Mountaineer quarterback Richie Williams tossed for 70 yards while rushing for 80 more.
Panthers Run Over Bucs
In the NFL, it was a blowout win for the Carolina Panthers as they beat Tampa Bay 34-14. Jake Delhomme passed for 216 yards and a touchdown,, while Steve Smith caught 5 passes for 106 yards. The win puts Carolina in a tie with Atlanta for first place in the NFC South, as each team stands at 6-2.
Bobcats Beat Celtics
In the NBA, the Charlotte Bobcats have a winning record for the first time in their history. Stepping into their new coliseum for the first time this year, the Bobcats beat the Boston Celtics 107-105 to improve to 2-1. Gerald Wallace once again led the way for Charlotte with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 steals.
Hurricanes Continue To Roll
The Carolina Hurricanes kept steamrolling over the competition this weekend, as they beat the Florida Panthers 2-0. Eric Staal kept his scoring streak alive at eight games as the team improved to 10-2-1 on the year.
Points Race Shaken Up After Texas
For the second straight week, Carl Edwards took the checkered flag and improved his shot at the title. Edwards won the Dickies 500 Sunday at Texas Speedway, beating out Mark Martin, who finished second. Matt Kenseth was third, Casey Mears was fourth and Jimmie Johnson rounded out the top five.
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