The local and regional news page of 12403wc Hometown Christian Radio.
Friday, November 25, 2005
News & Sports For November 25th 2005
New Law Puts Parents At Fault For Tardy Kids
Parents in Wilkes County might face jail time if their kids are late to school, starting this December. Thanks to a new state law, which takes effect December 1st, the responsibility will be placed on the parent or guardian to make sure their child is in class. After six unexcused absences, parents will be notified by the school and a counselor will be sent out, to determine what the problem is and how to fix it. If the student continues to stay out and reaches 10 unexcused absences, then another phone call will be made both to the parents and also the local district attorney. Under current laws, parents would then face 30 days in jail but once the changes take effect, that term will increase to a full six months. Once again that will take effect December 1st.
Owner Of Don’s Char Grill Dies
The owner of a local business passed away on Wednesday. Don Jarvis, who founded Don’s Seafood died Wednesday afternoon. A celebration of life service for the 68-yr-old Jarvis will be held this Saturday at 1pm at the Goshen Baptist Church. Visitation will be held at Reins Sturdivant tonight from 5-7pm.
Money Stolen From North Wilkesboro Home
Sheriff’s deputies were called out to a home in North Wilkesboro this week, after thieves paid a visit. Despite the fact there was no damage done or sign of a break-in, $100 in cash and a dish network receiver were both taken. There is a suspect in the case and deputies are continuing the investigation.
Solving The Medicare Puzzle Part 1: What Is It?
According to the government's own information on Medicare, most people can expect to pay a premium next year of $88.50 a month for medical insurance. With so many people on a fixed income, that doesn't leave much to pay for prescription drugs that you may need. That's where, in theory, the new prescription drug plan would step in. Beginning January 1st, senior citizens can choose from one of over 30 different plans, depending on what fits their needs. In the first part of our weeklong series, Dr. Merrill Matthews from the Council For Affordable Health Insurance will be talking with Brian today about what exactly the drug benefit is. You can tune in to any of the newscasts (6am, 7am.8am, 12 noon and then 5pm) to hear that conversation.
Coming up Monday in part two of our series, Dr. Matthews will be explaining what types of drugs are covered by the plan and why you might still be paying out of your pocket for medicines prescribed by a doctor.
Wreck Damages Home On 421
A wreck on Hwy 421 Tuesday afternoon damaged a nearby house. A tow truck was pulling a wrecked car onto 421 from Congo Road when a safety strap broke and the car was turned loose. The vehicle rolled across two lanes of the highway and into a residence. Thankfully no one was injured but damage was done to both the car and the house.
Blood Drive Coming Up On Sunday
As people fly or drive home after Thanksgiving, it’s important to realize the blood supply in Wilkes has been drained. With that supply in critical levels, a blood drive is going on this Sunday at Roaring Gap Baptist Church. The drive will last from 1-5:30pm and is open to the public. No appointments are needed but remember before giving, you must be at least 17 years old and weigh no less than 110 lbs. For more information or to set up a time to give, you can call the Red Cross today at 838-4563.
Always Lock Up Before You Leave
It’s always a good idea to lock up before you leave. A Wilkesboro woman learned that the hard way recently, after coming home to find some money missing. Somehow the safe in her house had been left open and thieves walked right in, removing $1500 in cash before leaving. Nothing else was taken and no damage was done to the home. Deputies are continuing the investigation.
Highways To Be Busy This Weekend
Over one million drivers are expected to be on the roads across North Carolina this weekend. Here in Wilkes and the surrounding areas, the Highway Patrol is going to be out in full force with extra troops looking for speeders and reckless drivers. If you’re planning to be on the roads this weekend, also expect random roadside checks for impaired drivers. 24 people were killed on the road last Thanksgiving weekend, the most since 2001.
State News
North Carolina Issuing Deadline To Katrina Victims
Here in North Carolina, 700 evacuees from the Gulf Coast hurricanes are once again looking for a home. Those 700 are still living in hotels, being paid for by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. However federal officials have given the evacuees a deadline of December 15th to move out of the hotels and into apartments or mobile homes, which will be paid for by FEMA. However all federal aid will stop March 1st of next year.
Hunters Declining In NC
There are more deer in the woods across North Carolina, thanks to a declining interest in hunting. According to state wildlife officials, the number of hunting licenses handed out have dropped significantly over the last four years, with 150000 fewer being sold this past year. The commission is trying to encourage more hunting, in order to keep the deer population under control.
Huge Counterfeit Organization Uncovered In Raleigh
An estimated $800,000 in counterfeit merchandise was seized from a Lexington warehouse this week. Over 22,000 illegal switchblade knives, along with imitation products from Disney, UNC, Ford and some other dangerous weapons were picked up in the raid. Also the operators of the warehouse were arrested, three of which were revealed to be illegal immigrants from China.
Habitat For Humanity Falls Victim To Embezzlement
An investigation is going on at the Greensboro Habitat for Humanity chapter. The ministry is missing over $200,000 which is believed to have been stolen by a former employee. The name of the worker has not yet been released as charges have not yet been filed. But all information has been handed over to the Guilford County DA’s office.
Largest Cocaine Seizure In Rockingham County History
Officials in Rockingham County conducted the largest cocaine and property seizure in their history this week. On Wednesday officials announced that an undercover investigation led to the arrest of two suspects on drug charges, while a third is still being hunted. Nearly $5.6 million in cocaine and two vehicles were also seized in the raid.
Sports Headlines
High School Basketball Tonight
With the high school basketball season in full swing, there’s a lot of action around the local courts tonight. East Wilkes heads on the road to take on the Vikings of North, while West Wilkes is at Wilkes Central.
NCAA Scoreboard
Taking a look at college basketball over the holiday, it was NC State beating VMI 75-55. Illian Evtimov led the Wolfpack with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals as State improves to 4-0. Meanwhile UNC Charlotte had the worst game in school history as they lost to Mississippi State 53-38. Curtis Withers had 20 points and 14 rebounds for the 1-3 49ers. Finally Duke stayed undefeated in the preseason NIT semi-finals as they beat Drexel 78-68. J.J. Redick had 31 points for the 4-0 Blue Devils.
Panthers Walking Wounded Into Sunday’s Game
The Carolina Panthers are walking wounded into Sunday’s game against Buffalo. Linebacker Dan Morgan may sit out with an ankle injury, while runningback Deshaun Foster is having problems with his knee. Also tight end Kris Mangum might have to miss his second straight game while recovering from a knee injury of his own. The Panthers take on the Bills this Sunday at 1pm.
Bobcats Take Out Knicks
The Charlotte Bobcats welcomed back Gerald Wallace and delivered another type of greeting to the New York Knicks with a 108-95 victory. Playing at home, the Bobcats got 24 points, 9 rebounds and 3 blocks from Wallace, returning from a fractured wrist, while also adding 19 points and 11 rebounds from Emeka Okafor. Around the rest of the NBA, two former ACC players went at it as the New Orleans Hornets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 84-80. New Orleans got 21 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists from Chris Paul while on the other side, Rashad McCants had 5 points and one rebound in limited action for Minnesota.
Parents in Wilkes County might face jail time if their kids are late to school, starting this December. Thanks to a new state law, which takes effect December 1st, the responsibility will be placed on the parent or guardian to make sure their child is in class. After six unexcused absences, parents will be notified by the school and a counselor will be sent out, to determine what the problem is and how to fix it. If the student continues to stay out and reaches 10 unexcused absences, then another phone call will be made both to the parents and also the local district attorney. Under current laws, parents would then face 30 days in jail but once the changes take effect, that term will increase to a full six months. Once again that will take effect December 1st.
Owner Of Don’s Char Grill Dies
The owner of a local business passed away on Wednesday. Don Jarvis, who founded Don’s Seafood died Wednesday afternoon. A celebration of life service for the 68-yr-old Jarvis will be held this Saturday at 1pm at the Goshen Baptist Church. Visitation will be held at Reins Sturdivant tonight from 5-7pm.
Money Stolen From North Wilkesboro Home
Sheriff’s deputies were called out to a home in North Wilkesboro this week, after thieves paid a visit. Despite the fact there was no damage done or sign of a break-in, $100 in cash and a dish network receiver were both taken. There is a suspect in the case and deputies are continuing the investigation.
Solving The Medicare Puzzle Part 1: What Is It?
According to the government's own information on Medicare, most people can expect to pay a premium next year of $88.50 a month for medical insurance. With so many people on a fixed income, that doesn't leave much to pay for prescription drugs that you may need. That's where, in theory, the new prescription drug plan would step in. Beginning January 1st, senior citizens can choose from one of over 30 different plans, depending on what fits their needs. In the first part of our weeklong series, Dr. Merrill Matthews from the Council For Affordable Health Insurance will be talking with Brian today about what exactly the drug benefit is. You can tune in to any of the newscasts (6am, 7am.8am, 12 noon and then 5pm) to hear that conversation.
Coming up Monday in part two of our series, Dr. Matthews will be explaining what types of drugs are covered by the plan and why you might still be paying out of your pocket for medicines prescribed by a doctor.
Wreck Damages Home On 421
A wreck on Hwy 421 Tuesday afternoon damaged a nearby house. A tow truck was pulling a wrecked car onto 421 from Congo Road when a safety strap broke and the car was turned loose. The vehicle rolled across two lanes of the highway and into a residence. Thankfully no one was injured but damage was done to both the car and the house.
Blood Drive Coming Up On Sunday
As people fly or drive home after Thanksgiving, it’s important to realize the blood supply in Wilkes has been drained. With that supply in critical levels, a blood drive is going on this Sunday at Roaring Gap Baptist Church. The drive will last from 1-5:30pm and is open to the public. No appointments are needed but remember before giving, you must be at least 17 years old and weigh no less than 110 lbs. For more information or to set up a time to give, you can call the Red Cross today at 838-4563.
Always Lock Up Before You Leave
It’s always a good idea to lock up before you leave. A Wilkesboro woman learned that the hard way recently, after coming home to find some money missing. Somehow the safe in her house had been left open and thieves walked right in, removing $1500 in cash before leaving. Nothing else was taken and no damage was done to the home. Deputies are continuing the investigation.
Highways To Be Busy This Weekend
Over one million drivers are expected to be on the roads across North Carolina this weekend. Here in Wilkes and the surrounding areas, the Highway Patrol is going to be out in full force with extra troops looking for speeders and reckless drivers. If you’re planning to be on the roads this weekend, also expect random roadside checks for impaired drivers. 24 people were killed on the road last Thanksgiving weekend, the most since 2001.
State News
North Carolina Issuing Deadline To Katrina Victims
Here in North Carolina, 700 evacuees from the Gulf Coast hurricanes are once again looking for a home. Those 700 are still living in hotels, being paid for by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. However federal officials have given the evacuees a deadline of December 15th to move out of the hotels and into apartments or mobile homes, which will be paid for by FEMA. However all federal aid will stop March 1st of next year.
Hunters Declining In NC
There are more deer in the woods across North Carolina, thanks to a declining interest in hunting. According to state wildlife officials, the number of hunting licenses handed out have dropped significantly over the last four years, with 150000 fewer being sold this past year. The commission is trying to encourage more hunting, in order to keep the deer population under control.
Huge Counterfeit Organization Uncovered In Raleigh
An estimated $800,000 in counterfeit merchandise was seized from a Lexington warehouse this week. Over 22,000 illegal switchblade knives, along with imitation products from Disney, UNC, Ford and some other dangerous weapons were picked up in the raid. Also the operators of the warehouse were arrested, three of which were revealed to be illegal immigrants from China.
Habitat For Humanity Falls Victim To Embezzlement
An investigation is going on at the Greensboro Habitat for Humanity chapter. The ministry is missing over $200,000 which is believed to have been stolen by a former employee. The name of the worker has not yet been released as charges have not yet been filed. But all information has been handed over to the Guilford County DA’s office.
Largest Cocaine Seizure In Rockingham County History
Officials in Rockingham County conducted the largest cocaine and property seizure in their history this week. On Wednesday officials announced that an undercover investigation led to the arrest of two suspects on drug charges, while a third is still being hunted. Nearly $5.6 million in cocaine and two vehicles were also seized in the raid.
Sports Headlines
High School Basketball Tonight
With the high school basketball season in full swing, there’s a lot of action around the local courts tonight. East Wilkes heads on the road to take on the Vikings of North, while West Wilkes is at Wilkes Central.
NCAA Scoreboard
Taking a look at college basketball over the holiday, it was NC State beating VMI 75-55. Illian Evtimov led the Wolfpack with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals as State improves to 4-0. Meanwhile UNC Charlotte had the worst game in school history as they lost to Mississippi State 53-38. Curtis Withers had 20 points and 14 rebounds for the 1-3 49ers. Finally Duke stayed undefeated in the preseason NIT semi-finals as they beat Drexel 78-68. J.J. Redick had 31 points for the 4-0 Blue Devils.
Panthers Walking Wounded Into Sunday’s Game
The Carolina Panthers are walking wounded into Sunday’s game against Buffalo. Linebacker Dan Morgan may sit out with an ankle injury, while runningback Deshaun Foster is having problems with his knee. Also tight end Kris Mangum might have to miss his second straight game while recovering from a knee injury of his own. The Panthers take on the Bills this Sunday at 1pm.
Bobcats Take Out Knicks
The Charlotte Bobcats welcomed back Gerald Wallace and delivered another type of greeting to the New York Knicks with a 108-95 victory. Playing at home, the Bobcats got 24 points, 9 rebounds and 3 blocks from Wallace, returning from a fractured wrist, while also adding 19 points and 11 rebounds from Emeka Okafor. Around the rest of the NBA, two former ACC players went at it as the New Orleans Hornets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 84-80. New Orleans got 21 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists from Chris Paul while on the other side, Rashad McCants had 5 points and one rebound in limited action for Minnesota.
posted by Scott Roberts # 5:52 AM
News & Sports For Thanksgiving 2005
Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Bust
A routine traffic stop on Hwy 115 Tuesday night led to a drug bust for sheriff's deputies. A van was swerving back and forth across the center line when deputies pulled it over and called for the K-9 unit. The driver refused to let deputies search inside, however when the K-9 arrived the dog indicated that there were drugs inside the car. Just over 7 grams of marijuana, 1.5 grams of cocaine, electronic scales, rolling papers and cash was all found inside. The driver, 45-yr-old Rebecca Shumate Roope was arrested and charged with drug possession, possession of drug paraphernalia and maintaing a vehicle for the sale of drugs.
Focus On Giving
As we get ready to celebrate this season of giving, there are some people who need our help. Thanksgiving is about more than just turkey and the trimmings, but also showing thanks for our blessings by reaching out. As you may have heard here on 3WC, a benefit is being put together for Clyde Shew, to help in paying his medical bills. On Focus on the Foothills today, I'll be talking with several different pastors from the area about the benefit, how their churches got involved and why, as we give thanks, this is an important mission for the body of Christ. That's coming up today at 1:05pm.
Three People Arrested After Tire Theft
Sheriff's deputies were called out to a North Wilkesboro home this week after thieves ran off with some tires. The homeowner had the tires laying on the property and neighbors watched as three people drove up, knocked on the door and then walked out with them. Names and descriptions of the suspects were turned over to sheriff's deputies, who later found the stolen items at the suspects' house. Rusty Cleary, Boyd Cleary and Paula Bailey were all arrested and charged with the theft.
Unraveling The Medicare Puzzle
According to the government's own information on Medicare, most people can expect to pay a premium next year of $88.50 a month for medical insurance. With so many people on a fixed income, that doesn't leave much to pay for prescription drugs that you may need. That's where, in theory, the new prescription drug plan would step in. Beginning January 1st, senior citizens can choose from one of over 30 different plans, depending on what fits their needs. But how can you choose a plan? And is it a good idea to get involved at all? Beginning tomorrow on 3WC News, I'll be starting a weeklong series breaking down the new medicare drug benefit. Dr. Merril Matthews from the Council For Affordable Health Insurance will be explaining the ups and downs of the program and how to protect yourself from being caught in a potential trap. The good and bad, we're bringing it all to you starting tomorrow at 6am
Recall Of Stuffing
You might want to be careful before adding stuffing to your Thanksgiving meal tomorrow or at least check the label first. A recall has been issued of all boxes of Martin's Potatobred Soft Cubed Stuffing. The reason for the recall is because some packages may have wheat and dairy products accidentally mixed in and anyone with an allergy for either wheat or dairy could have a serious reaction. The packages with the problem have the sell by dates of February 2nd 2006, February 15th 2006, March 1st 2006, March 8th 2006 and March 15 2006. Anyone whose box of Martin's stuffing has a sell by date of January 2006 or earlier, it's safe to eat. However if you did purchase one of the recalled products, you can call the company to see if you qualify for a refund at 1-800-548-1200.
3WC Healthwatch:
During Thanksgiving, health concerns get tossed out the window when grandma's apple pie gets brought in. However there are some ways you can enjoy the food and also take care of your health at the same time. When eating turkey, pass on the skin and the dark meat. Instead load up on the white meat of the bird. The reason being that the skin and dark meat have most of the calories and fat. Also you can make your gravy fat free by refrigerating it and the skimming the fat off the top before serving it. Finally you can cut out on calories in the mashed potatoes by using skim milk and then season it using butter buds or a few drops of garlic powder. Most importantly have a great time and enjoy the day with family and friends.
State News
Man Tries To Hi-Jack School Bus
Police in Winston Salem are hunting down a suspect today after he attempted to hi-jack a school bus. Some students from South Davidson High School were on the way back home when they stopped to eat at the McDonalds near Hanes Mall. While inside, a man started arguing with some of the kids and later began threatening them while they were heading back to the bus. He walked toward the bus, pulling out a handgun that he had kept concealed, but the bus driver took off before he could do anything. Afterwards as the bus got onto I-40, they saw the man tailing them before police were called out and he disappeared. Officials are looking for a black man in a blue hooded sweatshirt and jeans. He was seen driving a blue Chevy Lumina. Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 336-727-2800.
Teacher Arrested For Bringing Loaded Weapon To Class
A high school teacher in Pender County was arrested this week after bringing a gun onto school grounds. Barbara Rhoads, a math teacher at Pender High School, had a .38 Smith and Wesson revolver lying under the driver's seat in her car. While the vehicle was locked and the gun unloaded, school officials have suspended Rhoads after she was charged with felony possession of a weapon on school grounds. An anonymous tip was how police found out about the weapon.
Illegal Gambling Operation Broke Up In Rowan County
Officials in Rowan County have broke up an illegal gambling operation, but public safety was the first concern. A Texas Hold'em Tournament had been organized in the area, with willing players handing over a $500 entry fee to join. The problem is that the group put out flyers and other advertisements, which is how police were able to track them down. With no security on hand, officials said if they could track them down, it also made the gamblers easy prey for would be robbers.
Wachovia Doing Renovations For Tarheels
Tarheel fans will notice some changes in the next few months when walking into the Dean Smith Center. For the first time in school history, a sponsorship deal has been reached allowing ads in the facility. Wachovia will be installing a 6 by 8 ft. display on two of the center's video boards, along with other ads around campus. In exchange, the bank will pay for upgrades of the basketball facility, including repairs of the sound system, new seats in places, upgrading the concessions, lighting and work on the concourse. A timetable for all this to be finished wasn't announced.
Reward Being Offered In Homicide
A reward is being offered for information in a Kernersville murder. Gov. Mike Easley announced that the state would give $5000 to anyone with information leading to an arrest in the case, along with up to $2000 being offered by Crimestoppers. 48-yr-old Kimberly Allen Tuttle was found shot in his home on September 27th, the only murder to occur in the area this year. Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 336-727-2800.
Sports Headlines
Appalachian Coach Wins Award
After a regular season that saw his Mountaineers take the Southern Conference title, Coach Jerry Moore was honored for his achievements this week. Moore was named Coach of the Year after votes were collected from other coaches and media members. He wasn't the only Mountaineer receiving awards however. QB Richie Williams was named the Conference Offensive Player of the Year, while offensive lineman Matt Isenhour won the blocking award, given out to the best lineman in the conference.
Edwards Back Down On The Depth Chart
With their season on the line this weekend, the UNC Tarheels are making some roster moves. Former starting tailback Barrington Edwards has been bumped down to fourth on the depth chart, behind walk-on Justin Warren and freshman James Arnold. Coach Bunting said that Warren and Arnold have earned the right to back up starter Ronnie McGill, thanks to their recent efforts in practice and in game situations. The Tarheels have to win against Virginia Tech on Saturday to have a shot at the postseason.
ACC Team Welcome In Nashville
One ACC football team will be heading to Tennessee for their bowl game. This week, the Music City Bowl announced that they were switching conferences, taking a team from the ACC instead of their usual SEC selection. A major reason for the move is due to the fact only six SEC teams are eligible for bowl games with eight spots reserved. A decision will be made in the next few weeks as to which ACC team gets the invite to the game, that will be played December 30th against a team from the Big Ten.
Charlotte In Running For Baseball
North Carolina could be getting a professional baseball franchise, if negotiations work out right. The owners of the Florida Marlins announced this week that they'll be terminating their league in Miami after the 2007 season and are actively hunting for a new place to call home. Owners made the decision after plans for a new baseball only stadium in Miami were shot down by local leaders. The three frontrunners to get the team are Charlotte, Las Vegas and Portland. Also Greensboro could be in the mix, as the city has just recently built a new minor league stadium that could easily be expanded for a major league team.
A routine traffic stop on Hwy 115 Tuesday night led to a drug bust for sheriff's deputies. A van was swerving back and forth across the center line when deputies pulled it over and called for the K-9 unit. The driver refused to let deputies search inside, however when the K-9 arrived the dog indicated that there were drugs inside the car. Just over 7 grams of marijuana, 1.5 grams of cocaine, electronic scales, rolling papers and cash was all found inside. The driver, 45-yr-old Rebecca Shumate Roope was arrested and charged with drug possession, possession of drug paraphernalia and maintaing a vehicle for the sale of drugs.
Focus On Giving
As we get ready to celebrate this season of giving, there are some people who need our help. Thanksgiving is about more than just turkey and the trimmings, but also showing thanks for our blessings by reaching out. As you may have heard here on 3WC, a benefit is being put together for Clyde Shew, to help in paying his medical bills. On Focus on the Foothills today, I'll be talking with several different pastors from the area about the benefit, how their churches got involved and why, as we give thanks, this is an important mission for the body of Christ. That's coming up today at 1:05pm.
Three People Arrested After Tire Theft
Sheriff's deputies were called out to a North Wilkesboro home this week after thieves ran off with some tires. The homeowner had the tires laying on the property and neighbors watched as three people drove up, knocked on the door and then walked out with them. Names and descriptions of the suspects were turned over to sheriff's deputies, who later found the stolen items at the suspects' house. Rusty Cleary, Boyd Cleary and Paula Bailey were all arrested and charged with the theft.
Unraveling The Medicare Puzzle
According to the government's own information on Medicare, most people can expect to pay a premium next year of $88.50 a month for medical insurance. With so many people on a fixed income, that doesn't leave much to pay for prescription drugs that you may need. That's where, in theory, the new prescription drug plan would step in. Beginning January 1st, senior citizens can choose from one of over 30 different plans, depending on what fits their needs. But how can you choose a plan? And is it a good idea to get involved at all? Beginning tomorrow on 3WC News, I'll be starting a weeklong series breaking down the new medicare drug benefit. Dr. Merril Matthews from the Council For Affordable Health Insurance will be explaining the ups and downs of the program and how to protect yourself from being caught in a potential trap. The good and bad, we're bringing it all to you starting tomorrow at 6am
Recall Of Stuffing
You might want to be careful before adding stuffing to your Thanksgiving meal tomorrow or at least check the label first. A recall has been issued of all boxes of Martin's Potatobred Soft Cubed Stuffing. The reason for the recall is because some packages may have wheat and dairy products accidentally mixed in and anyone with an allergy for either wheat or dairy could have a serious reaction. The packages with the problem have the sell by dates of February 2nd 2006, February 15th 2006, March 1st 2006, March 8th 2006 and March 15 2006. Anyone whose box of Martin's stuffing has a sell by date of January 2006 or earlier, it's safe to eat. However if you did purchase one of the recalled products, you can call the company to see if you qualify for a refund at 1-800-548-1200.
3WC Healthwatch:
During Thanksgiving, health concerns get tossed out the window when grandma's apple pie gets brought in. However there are some ways you can enjoy the food and also take care of your health at the same time. When eating turkey, pass on the skin and the dark meat. Instead load up on the white meat of the bird. The reason being that the skin and dark meat have most of the calories and fat. Also you can make your gravy fat free by refrigerating it and the skimming the fat off the top before serving it. Finally you can cut out on calories in the mashed potatoes by using skim milk and then season it using butter buds or a few drops of garlic powder. Most importantly have a great time and enjoy the day with family and friends.
State News
Man Tries To Hi-Jack School Bus
Police in Winston Salem are hunting down a suspect today after he attempted to hi-jack a school bus. Some students from South Davidson High School were on the way back home when they stopped to eat at the McDonalds near Hanes Mall. While inside, a man started arguing with some of the kids and later began threatening them while they were heading back to the bus. He walked toward the bus, pulling out a handgun that he had kept concealed, but the bus driver took off before he could do anything. Afterwards as the bus got onto I-40, they saw the man tailing them before police were called out and he disappeared. Officials are looking for a black man in a blue hooded sweatshirt and jeans. He was seen driving a blue Chevy Lumina. Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 336-727-2800.
Teacher Arrested For Bringing Loaded Weapon To Class
A high school teacher in Pender County was arrested this week after bringing a gun onto school grounds. Barbara Rhoads, a math teacher at Pender High School, had a .38 Smith and Wesson revolver lying under the driver's seat in her car. While the vehicle was locked and the gun unloaded, school officials have suspended Rhoads after she was charged with felony possession of a weapon on school grounds. An anonymous tip was how police found out about the weapon.
Illegal Gambling Operation Broke Up In Rowan County
Officials in Rowan County have broke up an illegal gambling operation, but public safety was the first concern. A Texas Hold'em Tournament had been organized in the area, with willing players handing over a $500 entry fee to join. The problem is that the group put out flyers and other advertisements, which is how police were able to track them down. With no security on hand, officials said if they could track them down, it also made the gamblers easy prey for would be robbers.
Wachovia Doing Renovations For Tarheels
Tarheel fans will notice some changes in the next few months when walking into the Dean Smith Center. For the first time in school history, a sponsorship deal has been reached allowing ads in the facility. Wachovia will be installing a 6 by 8 ft. display on two of the center's video boards, along with other ads around campus. In exchange, the bank will pay for upgrades of the basketball facility, including repairs of the sound system, new seats in places, upgrading the concessions, lighting and work on the concourse. A timetable for all this to be finished wasn't announced.
Reward Being Offered In Homicide
A reward is being offered for information in a Kernersville murder. Gov. Mike Easley announced that the state would give $5000 to anyone with information leading to an arrest in the case, along with up to $2000 being offered by Crimestoppers. 48-yr-old Kimberly Allen Tuttle was found shot in his home on September 27th, the only murder to occur in the area this year. Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 336-727-2800.
Sports Headlines
Appalachian Coach Wins Award
After a regular season that saw his Mountaineers take the Southern Conference title, Coach Jerry Moore was honored for his achievements this week. Moore was named Coach of the Year after votes were collected from other coaches and media members. He wasn't the only Mountaineer receiving awards however. QB Richie Williams was named the Conference Offensive Player of the Year, while offensive lineman Matt Isenhour won the blocking award, given out to the best lineman in the conference.
Edwards Back Down On The Depth Chart
With their season on the line this weekend, the UNC Tarheels are making some roster moves. Former starting tailback Barrington Edwards has been bumped down to fourth on the depth chart, behind walk-on Justin Warren and freshman James Arnold. Coach Bunting said that Warren and Arnold have earned the right to back up starter Ronnie McGill, thanks to their recent efforts in practice and in game situations. The Tarheels have to win against Virginia Tech on Saturday to have a shot at the postseason.
ACC Team Welcome In Nashville
One ACC football team will be heading to Tennessee for their bowl game. This week, the Music City Bowl announced that they were switching conferences, taking a team from the ACC instead of their usual SEC selection. A major reason for the move is due to the fact only six SEC teams are eligible for bowl games with eight spots reserved. A decision will be made in the next few weeks as to which ACC team gets the invite to the game, that will be played December 30th against a team from the Big Ten.
Charlotte In Running For Baseball
North Carolina could be getting a professional baseball franchise, if negotiations work out right. The owners of the Florida Marlins announced this week that they'll be terminating their league in Miami after the 2007 season and are actively hunting for a new place to call home. Owners made the decision after plans for a new baseball only stadium in Miami were shot down by local leaders. The three frontrunners to get the team are Charlotte, Las Vegas and Portland. Also Greensboro could be in the mix, as the city has just recently built a new minor league stadium that could easily be expanded for a major league team.
posted by Scott Roberts # 5:51 AM
News & Sports For November 23rd 2005
Jobs Coming To Wilkes Thanks To New Restaurant
Some good news today for the Wilkes economy, as a new restaurant is bringing more jobs to the area. Fire Mountain will be opening this Friday, with 130 Wilkes residents already finding employment as a result. There are more positions open, as the business is still accepting applications for at least ten positions. Fire Mountain will open its' doors to the public this Friday at 10:45am.
Focus On Giving
As we get ready to celebrate this season of giving, there are some people who need our help. Thanksgiving is about more than just turkey and the trimmings, but also showing thanks for our blessings by reaching out. As you may have heard here on 3WC, a benefit is being put together for Clyde Shew, to help in paying his medical bills. Brian will be talking with several local pastors about the event for the Thanksgiving edition of Focus on the Foothills, coming up at 1:05pm tomorrow afternoon.
Food Stolen From Wilkesboro Lowes
An attempted case of theft at the Winkler Street Lowes Foods was prevented recently by a store manager. An assistant manager saw a young woman trying to hide packs of steak in her clothes. He followed her around and eventually caught her with the items, which she returned. However when he told the girl that he had to call police, she took off running out the door. A description of the girl along with the license plate of her vehicle were turned over to police.
Blood Drive Later Today
As we're less than a day away from Thanksgiving, most people will spend today on the road, trying to get home to family and friends. Unfortunately with those drivers usually come a lot of accidents. On a normal day, 1500 pints of blood are used across North Carolina in hospitals. That number increases during the holiday season, so it's important to have as much on hand as possible. A blood drive will be going on today at New River. It's by appointment only, so to schedule a time to give you can call the Red Cross at 838-4563.
Local Churches Hold Thanksgiving Dinners
For anyone still trying to figure out what to do for Thanksgiving, several churches in the area want you to eat dinner with them. Cornerstone Church and House of Worship Church are both inviting the entire community to a free Thanksgiving meal. Cornerstone's dinner will start at 2pm, while the meal at House of Worship begins at 1pm.
Winter Booze It And Lose It Program Continues
Unfortunately holidays mean more opportunities for people to drink and drive. To help prevent any drunk driving accidents, the Highway Patrol will be out in force across Wilkes over the next few weeks, as part of the annual Winter Booze It & Lose It campaign. During the holiday season last year, 47 people in the state died due to alcohol related accidents. Checkpoints will be out in full force and troopers will be patroling over the next month to prevent any more fatalities.
Wreck On Hwy 421 Totals Two
Two cars were totaled after a wreck recently on Hwy 421. An Asheboro man was traveling down the highway when the vehicle in front of him suddenly swerved into another lane. He soon found out why, slamming into a Wilkesboro woman's car as she waited for the light to turn. She in turn hit the vehicle in front of her. Thankfully no one was injured in the crash however estimated damage was placed at just over $3000.
State News
Cold Weather Brings Wind And Power Loss
Wilkes County apparently only caught the tail end of wind and rain that poured through the area yesterday. In portions of the Triad including Chapel Hill and Durham, homes near the downtown area were without power for several hours. From 3 to 6am, over 4500 were in the dark as crews worked to repair downed power lines. Most of the issues had to do with falling trees and other weather related problems
Fake ID Ring Broken Up In Randleman
An operation that provided illegal aliens with fake IDs has been broken up in Randleman. The operation also helped illegals gain access to forged passports, marriage licenses and fake social security cards, for a price of $40 each. When officials raided the home in Randleman, they uncovered stacks of forged documents ranging in the hundreds. The two operators, Jose Romero-Daniel and Daniel Toxqi are both in jail today awaiting trial. Several hundred names are on the client lists of the two operators, both illegals themselves, an idea that concerns local officals.
Flu Shots Available In Lexington
For anyone wanting a flu shot, there are some available if you want to drive out of the county. A free clinic will be going on in Davidson County next Wednesday, November 30th. Anyone can come in, regardless of age and receive a free vaccine. The clinic will be held at the Lexington Health Department, from 8am til 5pm on the 30th and you must call ahead to schedule an appointment beforehand. To do that, you can call 336-236-3096.
Jobs Coming To Kinston
Good news for people living in the Kinston area. More jobs area coming in over the next three years. Dupoint announced plans this week to expand production at its' local plant, a move which will bring in 66 new jobs. The plant is responsible for making Sorona brand polymer, a cheaper alternative to other synthetic fibers. The move comes after a $200,000 grant from Gov. Easley's One North Carolina Fund.
Science Center Expansion To Become Reality
A major expansion will soon be a reality for the Hickory Science Center. Thanks in part to a $200,000 grant from the federal government, plans are going forward to add a 60-seat theater and digital planetarium to the center, along with a physical science exhibit, 6500 saltwater touch tank and a 5000 Lake Hickory tank. Center officials said the new plans will help to give children a unique educational experience. It's believed the new additions could be open to the public by 2009.
Panic At Buncombe County School Thanks To Internet
Internet rumors caused mass panic at one Buncombe County school this week. Almost half of the student population at Reynolds High School stayed out on Monday, after rumors spread about a possible Columbine style attack that had been planned. 572 kids didn't show up at all 160 left early, all thanks to a threat posted on an internet website. Police investigated the threat and said that it turned out to be nothing serious, however by then the damage was done. School officials spent a good portion of the afternoon calling parents and trying to convince them that there was nothing to the rumors and that the school was safe.
Asheville Break-In Leaves People Without Jobs
24 people are without jobs in Asheville today, after a break-in at a local restaurant. 26-yr-old Eric Eugene Hart was arrested and charged with felony breaking & entering along with larceny after coming in through the roof of the Backyard Burgers store on Patton Avenue. For some reason, Hart damaged or destroyed all of the air conditioning, electrical and neon lighting systems on the room, then shattered the drive through window. He didn't take any money, choosing instead to steal a gift card, a hat, a set of keys and a scarf. It's unknown why Hart committed the crime, as he had no connections to the restaurant or anyone inside that police know about. The restaurant will be shut down indefinitely while cleanup continues.
Sports Headlines
High School Basketball Scoreboard
On the high school basketball court last night, West Wilkes beat North 77-65 in a game that was at times a lot closer than the score showed. In the girls varsity game, it was North getting their first win of the season, beating the Lady Blackhawks 49-34. Finally in JV action, the West Wilkes girls beat North 47-44.
NCAA Scoreboard
Taking a look at college basketball scores from last night, it was Western Carolina beating Atlanta Christian 110-51, Gardner-Webb knocked off East Carolina 77-72, Miami of Florida beat NC A&T 87-62 and UNC Wilmington beat North Texas 70-52. On the ACC side of the ball, it was UNC Chapel Hill blowing out Cleveland State
Top 25 Poll Released
The new college basketball Top 25 poll was released this week and the national champions continue to be shut out of the spotlight. In fact, UNC Chapel Hill dropped to 38th place in the new poll. Duke maintained its' top ranking, with Texas right behind in second. Wake Forest was the only other North Carolina team in the Top 25, coming in at 24. NC State finished just out of the running, at 28th.
Panthers Receiver Still Leads NFL
The news wasn't all bad for Carolina after Sunday's loss to Chicago. The Panthers still have the top receiver in all of football, as Steve Smith increased his lead this week. Smith's 72 catches and 9 touchdowns both lead the league, as does his 1106 receiving yards. In addition, he has seven 100 yard receiving games so far this year, tying him with former Panther Muhsin Muhammad for the franchise record.
Ottawa at Carolina
In the NHL, the Carolina Hurricanes went looking for their 15th win last night, playing host to the Ottawa Senators. Unfortunately it didn't exactly turn out as planned, with Carolina losing 5-3. The loss drops Carolina to 14-6 on the year, however they maintain their position atop the Southeastern Conference.
Durham Bull Heading For The Majors
Thirty years after he was first signed to the minor leagues, a member of the Durham Bulls is getting called up to the majors. Durham Bulls head coach Bill Evers will be the bench coach for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2006, joining first year coach Joe Madden's new staff. Evers is one of the top coaches in the minors, second all time with 1381 wins over 19 years of managing. Evers was hired to help work with some of the new Devil Rays, many of which played for him over the last few years at Durham.
Some good news today for the Wilkes economy, as a new restaurant is bringing more jobs to the area. Fire Mountain will be opening this Friday, with 130 Wilkes residents already finding employment as a result. There are more positions open, as the business is still accepting applications for at least ten positions. Fire Mountain will open its' doors to the public this Friday at 10:45am.
Focus On Giving
As we get ready to celebrate this season of giving, there are some people who need our help. Thanksgiving is about more than just turkey and the trimmings, but also showing thanks for our blessings by reaching out. As you may have heard here on 3WC, a benefit is being put together for Clyde Shew, to help in paying his medical bills. Brian will be talking with several local pastors about the event for the Thanksgiving edition of Focus on the Foothills, coming up at 1:05pm tomorrow afternoon.
Food Stolen From Wilkesboro Lowes
An attempted case of theft at the Winkler Street Lowes Foods was prevented recently by a store manager. An assistant manager saw a young woman trying to hide packs of steak in her clothes. He followed her around and eventually caught her with the items, which she returned. However when he told the girl that he had to call police, she took off running out the door. A description of the girl along with the license plate of her vehicle were turned over to police.
Blood Drive Later Today
As we're less than a day away from Thanksgiving, most people will spend today on the road, trying to get home to family and friends. Unfortunately with those drivers usually come a lot of accidents. On a normal day, 1500 pints of blood are used across North Carolina in hospitals. That number increases during the holiday season, so it's important to have as much on hand as possible. A blood drive will be going on today at New River. It's by appointment only, so to schedule a time to give you can call the Red Cross at 838-4563.
Local Churches Hold Thanksgiving Dinners
For anyone still trying to figure out what to do for Thanksgiving, several churches in the area want you to eat dinner with them. Cornerstone Church and House of Worship Church are both inviting the entire community to a free Thanksgiving meal. Cornerstone's dinner will start at 2pm, while the meal at House of Worship begins at 1pm.
Winter Booze It And Lose It Program Continues
Unfortunately holidays mean more opportunities for people to drink and drive. To help prevent any drunk driving accidents, the Highway Patrol will be out in force across Wilkes over the next few weeks, as part of the annual Winter Booze It & Lose It campaign. During the holiday season last year, 47 people in the state died due to alcohol related accidents. Checkpoints will be out in full force and troopers will be patroling over the next month to prevent any more fatalities.
Wreck On Hwy 421 Totals Two
Two cars were totaled after a wreck recently on Hwy 421. An Asheboro man was traveling down the highway when the vehicle in front of him suddenly swerved into another lane. He soon found out why, slamming into a Wilkesboro woman's car as she waited for the light to turn. She in turn hit the vehicle in front of her. Thankfully no one was injured in the crash however estimated damage was placed at just over $3000.
State News
Cold Weather Brings Wind And Power Loss
Wilkes County apparently only caught the tail end of wind and rain that poured through the area yesterday. In portions of the Triad including Chapel Hill and Durham, homes near the downtown area were without power for several hours. From 3 to 6am, over 4500 were in the dark as crews worked to repair downed power lines. Most of the issues had to do with falling trees and other weather related problems
Fake ID Ring Broken Up In Randleman
An operation that provided illegal aliens with fake IDs has been broken up in Randleman. The operation also helped illegals gain access to forged passports, marriage licenses and fake social security cards, for a price of $40 each. When officials raided the home in Randleman, they uncovered stacks of forged documents ranging in the hundreds. The two operators, Jose Romero-Daniel and Daniel Toxqi are both in jail today awaiting trial. Several hundred names are on the client lists of the two operators, both illegals themselves, an idea that concerns local officals.
Flu Shots Available In Lexington
For anyone wanting a flu shot, there are some available if you want to drive out of the county. A free clinic will be going on in Davidson County next Wednesday, November 30th. Anyone can come in, regardless of age and receive a free vaccine. The clinic will be held at the Lexington Health Department, from 8am til 5pm on the 30th and you must call ahead to schedule an appointment beforehand. To do that, you can call 336-236-3096.
Jobs Coming To Kinston
Good news for people living in the Kinston area. More jobs area coming in over the next three years. Dupoint announced plans this week to expand production at its' local plant, a move which will bring in 66 new jobs. The plant is responsible for making Sorona brand polymer, a cheaper alternative to other synthetic fibers. The move comes after a $200,000 grant from Gov. Easley's One North Carolina Fund.
Science Center Expansion To Become Reality
A major expansion will soon be a reality for the Hickory Science Center. Thanks in part to a $200,000 grant from the federal government, plans are going forward to add a 60-seat theater and digital planetarium to the center, along with a physical science exhibit, 6500 saltwater touch tank and a 5000 Lake Hickory tank. Center officials said the new plans will help to give children a unique educational experience. It's believed the new additions could be open to the public by 2009.
Panic At Buncombe County School Thanks To Internet
Internet rumors caused mass panic at one Buncombe County school this week. Almost half of the student population at Reynolds High School stayed out on Monday, after rumors spread about a possible Columbine style attack that had been planned. 572 kids didn't show up at all 160 left early, all thanks to a threat posted on an internet website. Police investigated the threat and said that it turned out to be nothing serious, however by then the damage was done. School officials spent a good portion of the afternoon calling parents and trying to convince them that there was nothing to the rumors and that the school was safe.
Asheville Break-In Leaves People Without Jobs
24 people are without jobs in Asheville today, after a break-in at a local restaurant. 26-yr-old Eric Eugene Hart was arrested and charged with felony breaking & entering along with larceny after coming in through the roof of the Backyard Burgers store on Patton Avenue. For some reason, Hart damaged or destroyed all of the air conditioning, electrical and neon lighting systems on the room, then shattered the drive through window. He didn't take any money, choosing instead to steal a gift card, a hat, a set of keys and a scarf. It's unknown why Hart committed the crime, as he had no connections to the restaurant or anyone inside that police know about. The restaurant will be shut down indefinitely while cleanup continues.
Sports Headlines
High School Basketball Scoreboard
On the high school basketball court last night, West Wilkes beat North 77-65 in a game that was at times a lot closer than the score showed. In the girls varsity game, it was North getting their first win of the season, beating the Lady Blackhawks 49-34. Finally in JV action, the West Wilkes girls beat North 47-44.
NCAA Scoreboard
Taking a look at college basketball scores from last night, it was Western Carolina beating Atlanta Christian 110-51, Gardner-Webb knocked off East Carolina 77-72, Miami of Florida beat NC A&T 87-62 and UNC Wilmington beat North Texas 70-52. On the ACC side of the ball, it was UNC Chapel Hill blowing out Cleveland State
Top 25 Poll Released
The new college basketball Top 25 poll was released this week and the national champions continue to be shut out of the spotlight. In fact, UNC Chapel Hill dropped to 38th place in the new poll. Duke maintained its' top ranking, with Texas right behind in second. Wake Forest was the only other North Carolina team in the Top 25, coming in at 24. NC State finished just out of the running, at 28th.
Panthers Receiver Still Leads NFL
The news wasn't all bad for Carolina after Sunday's loss to Chicago. The Panthers still have the top receiver in all of football, as Steve Smith increased his lead this week. Smith's 72 catches and 9 touchdowns both lead the league, as does his 1106 receiving yards. In addition, he has seven 100 yard receiving games so far this year, tying him with former Panther Muhsin Muhammad for the franchise record.
Ottawa at Carolina
In the NHL, the Carolina Hurricanes went looking for their 15th win last night, playing host to the Ottawa Senators. Unfortunately it didn't exactly turn out as planned, with Carolina losing 5-3. The loss drops Carolina to 14-6 on the year, however they maintain their position atop the Southeastern Conference.
Durham Bull Heading For The Majors
Thirty years after he was first signed to the minor leagues, a member of the Durham Bulls is getting called up to the majors. Durham Bulls head coach Bill Evers will be the bench coach for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2006, joining first year coach Joe Madden's new staff. Evers is one of the top coaches in the minors, second all time with 1381 wins over 19 years of managing. Evers was hired to help work with some of the new Devil Rays, many of which played for him over the last few years at Durham.
posted by Scott Roberts # 5:48 AM
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
News & Sports For November 22nd
Money Stolen From Koto's Restaurant
Thieves broke into Koto's restaurant over the weekend, taking off with several thousand dollars in cash. The owner of the business came in early Sunday morning to find his safe had gone missing. Included inside was just over $8000 in cash. Nothing was stolen from the office or the rest of the building and it's unclear how they gained access to the property. They did however leave behind a motorola walkie-talkie while escaping and apparently didn't notice the security cameras in the area. Footage of both thieves were turned over to Wilkesboro police and that investigation continues.
Local Man Arrested After Chase
Deputies manning a DWI checkpoint ran across a wanted man earlier this week. On Sunday, sheriff's deputies and Wilkesboro police were performing a DWI checkpoint on Hwy 421. A man came through and after running the license plate with the com center, deputies discovered he had warrants out for his arrest. Before they could arrest him however, the man drove off down the road, being followed by both sheriff's deputies and police. They tracked the suspect from Hwy 421, onto 268 West and then onto Browns Ford Road. After several more minutes, spike stripes were deployed when the chase got back onto Hwy 421 and the suspect was soon placed into custody. 47-yr-old Timothy James Frye was charged with fleeing to elude arrest, reckless driving, driving to endanger, resisting a public officer and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
Christmas In Wilkes Has Angel Trees Out
With the holidays coming up, it can be hard for parents to afford both the bills and also a gift under the tree. Several organizations here in Wilkes are stepping in to help solve that problem. One of them is Christmas in Wilkes. For more information about sponsoring a child with the program or the organization itself, you can call Christmas in Wilkes at 927-2969.
Watch Out When Driving In Rain
A wreck earlier this week on Hwy 421 totaled two vehicles. The incident happened Sunday afternoon, as a Wilkesboro woman slowed down due to heavy traffic on the highway. A Boomer man was driving behind her, but couldn't slow down in time to avoid a collision. Estimated damages were placed at $3100. Thankfully however no one was injured in the crash.
Salvation Army Offering Aid
Many families can find themselves in a time of need as the holidays approach. It can be hard to pay the bills and also put food on the table. The local Salvation Army is taking applications for their financial assistance program. The program is open to anyone who can demonstrate a need for help paying utility or rent bills. The Salvation Army is located in the Wilkes United Way office building, at 910 C Street in Wilkesboro. For more information or to set up an appointment you can call 651-7800.
Personal ID Stolen At YMCA
A North Wilkesboro man had information and cash stolen while he was at the local YMCA this past weekend. The man had left his personal belongings in the locker room and went to work out. When he returned about an hour later, all $330 in cash was taken from his wallet, along with his debit card. Information was given over to Wilkesboro police and that investigation continues.
Empire Chrysler Working To Cure Diabetes
November is National Diabetes Month and one local car dealership is doing its' part to help cure the disease. From now until the end of the year, Empire Chrysler is donating one dollar from ever vehicle sold to the Iacocca Foundation. Proceeds will go to help raise money for diabetes research. Each year in the U.S., over 200,000 people die from diabetes with others losing limbs and suffering blindness. The Iacocca Foundation has worked with scientists to potentially discover a cure for the disease. However now they need to raise money for clinical testing of the treatment, of which they're halfway to the goal. In lab studies with mice, the treatment completely cured all traces of the type 1 portion of the disease, but it's still unclear how it could affect humans. In addition to Empire Chrysler, if you want more information about the Foundation itself, you can log on to www.iacoccafoundation.org
Thieves Break Into Cars At Queen's Garage
Wilkesboro police were called out to Queen's Garage over the weekend, after thieves broke into some of the cars at the business. The owner of the garage, along with a customer, both had radio/CD players ripped out of their vehicles while they were gone. An estimated $320 in electronics was taken by the thieves. Information was turned over to Wilkesboro police and that investigation is ongoing.
Regional News
Paw Paws Employee Killed Over Weekend On Hwy 16
An employee of Paw Paws' Restaurant was killed over the weekend in what police are now calling a homicide. 30-yr-old Timothy Dwayne Shatley was found by Ashe County EMS sitting dead in the driver's seat of his van. The case had originally been treated as an accident, as officials found the van smashed into a construction site. But a closer inspection revealed a bullet hole in the driver's side door. That investigation is ongoing.
State News
Unemployment Falls Across State In October
Some good news across the state as unemployment fell to 5.3% by the end of October. That's a drop of .2% from the end of September when it was 5.5% and marks the fourth straight month that jobs have been created. 1200 manufacturing jobs were added in October, along with 600 in professional services and 500 in entertainment and hospitality.
North Carolina Cities Safe For the Most Part
It's safe to life in North Carolina cities. That was the idea put out by Morgan Press over the weekend, as the annual Safest Cities in the Nation rankings were released. The town of Cary came in at number 10, while Raleigh also made the list at 151. On the other side of the coin, Durham was listed as the 77th most dangerous city in America, while Fayetteville was tagged as thr 105th worst. Several factors, including traffic accidents and murders were taken into account when putting together the list.
Caldwell County To Explore Methane Gas
Caldwell County is exploring a new way to generate electricity, by going through the landfill. Methane gas is produced in large quantities by most landfills here in the state and is used on a test basis by some to heat nearby greenhouses and help keep a glass blowing furnance running. In Caldwell, several test wells would be installed in the Lick Mountain landfill to determine if it would be a financially feasible project to begin mass production of methane into energy.
Soldiers Return From Deployment
3am on a Monday isn't a time you'd expect to see smiles and happy faces, but all those who turned out in Charlotte Monday morning were grinning from ear to ear. They were out to welcome back over 600 National Guard troops, who were deployed to the Gulf Coast to help with the recovery efforts and provide security. The first convoy got into Charlotte around 3am, while the second one finished unloading troops at 6pm. Troops from Boone, Fayetteville, Kinston and Goldsboro all made it home.
Charlotte-Douglas Proves To Be Cash Cow
Charlotte Douglas International has generated both jobs and money for the people of Mecklenburg over the past eight years. This according to a new study put out by UNC Charlotte and the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce. $6 billion dollars and 28000 jobs have been created thanks to the airport, which in turn pumped $5 billion into the local economy. Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory called the airport "the region's most important economic development tool."
Spore Causing Problems In Onslow
Farmers on the eastern part of the state are facing some potential problems today. It appears that storms coming over from Asia have brought with them soybean rust spores, tiny little bacteria that can destroy a crop. Farmers near Jacksonville learned that the spore is now in their crop fields, after a test by NC State's Plant Disease and Insect Clinic. The only way to treat the spore is through the use of fungicides and monitoring your crops.
Sports Headlines
High School Basketball Tonight
High school basketball got underway last night here in Wilkes and up at North Wilkes, it was Alleghany over the Lady Vikings 46-35. Also as Coach Tommy Johnson made his debut for North, the Vikings steamrolled over Alleghany 50-32. And our hoops coverage will tipoff tonight with a game between West Wilkes and North. Coach Tommy Johnson and the Vikings will play host to the Blackhawks, as both teams look to explode out of the gate in the new season. The McDonald's pregame show goes on the air at 6:45 as Brian will be talking with Coach Randy Joines from the Lady Vikings. Then we'll have the wrapup of the JV game and turn things over to Ken Byrd and Keith Briand at 7pm.
NCAA Scoreboard
Around the college circuit last night it was Jacksonville State over Coastal Carolina 82-71, High Point blowing out Southeastern College 110-57, Georgia Tech knocking off Elon 81-69 and Appalachian State beating Virginia Commonwealth 51-47. The Mountaineers were led by D.J. Thompson, who put in 24 points in the win as Appalachian improves to 2-0. Meanwhile in the ACC, it was Wake Forest beating UNC Asheville 79-63. Justin Gray led the Deacons with 16 points and three rebounds.
Bad News For Tarheel Football
Some bad news for the Tarheel football team, heading into Saturday's game with Virginia Tech. Wide receiever Wallace Wright is out for the year after fracturing his left ankle last week. Wright, who also was a captain of the special teams, will be replaced by a combination of three recievers. Trimane Goddard and James Arnold will take over his kick returning duties, while Brooks Foster will come in at receiever and also work on the punt coverage. The game, which will be televised on ESPN is a do or die situation for Carolina. They have to win in order to be eligible for the postseason.
A&T Says Goodbye To Football Coach
After a 3-8 season, NC A&T said goodbye on Monday to its' football coach, firing George Small and his staff. Small is just two years removed from being named Coach of the Year in the MEAC Conference. The school will begin looking into replacements after Thanksgiving.
Morgan Walking Wounded
If Sunday's 13-3 loss to Chicago wasn't bad enough, the Carolina Panthers got some more bad news after the game. Dan Morgan, who's already playing with a seperated shoulder, injured his ankle early in the first half. X-rays showed that the ankle wasn't broken, but more tests are needed this week to determine what exactly is wrong. This will make the fifth time in Morgan's five NFL seasons that he's been out with an injury.
Final Standings In Points
With Tony Stewart taking the championship on Sunday, the Nextel Chase for the Cup ends with few surprises. Jimmie Johnson wrecked during Sunday's race and it dropped him all the way to 5th place, where he'll end the year. Moving up to second is Greg Biffle, while Carl Edwards is in third and Mark Martin finishes fourth. Rusty Wallace, who raced in his last Nextel Cup competition Sunday before retirement, finished his career with an 8th place in the points race.
Canadian Plans Continue
NASCAR's expansion plans are continuing and now there might be a date attached. Officials say that a Canadian track could be included in the Nextel Cup circuit as soon as 2007, if all goes as planned. The only holdup is between Nextel and track officials on where to hold the race. NASCAR wants a new track to be built, while several Indy owners want to use a current one and save money. If Nextel gets their way, the race could be held on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, where an oval track would be built.
Thieves broke into Koto's restaurant over the weekend, taking off with several thousand dollars in cash. The owner of the business came in early Sunday morning to find his safe had gone missing. Included inside was just over $8000 in cash. Nothing was stolen from the office or the rest of the building and it's unclear how they gained access to the property. They did however leave behind a motorola walkie-talkie while escaping and apparently didn't notice the security cameras in the area. Footage of both thieves were turned over to Wilkesboro police and that investigation continues.
Local Man Arrested After Chase
Deputies manning a DWI checkpoint ran across a wanted man earlier this week. On Sunday, sheriff's deputies and Wilkesboro police were performing a DWI checkpoint on Hwy 421. A man came through and after running the license plate with the com center, deputies discovered he had warrants out for his arrest. Before they could arrest him however, the man drove off down the road, being followed by both sheriff's deputies and police. They tracked the suspect from Hwy 421, onto 268 West and then onto Browns Ford Road. After several more minutes, spike stripes were deployed when the chase got back onto Hwy 421 and the suspect was soon placed into custody. 47-yr-old Timothy James Frye was charged with fleeing to elude arrest, reckless driving, driving to endanger, resisting a public officer and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
Christmas In Wilkes Has Angel Trees Out
With the holidays coming up, it can be hard for parents to afford both the bills and also a gift under the tree. Several organizations here in Wilkes are stepping in to help solve that problem. One of them is Christmas in Wilkes. For more information about sponsoring a child with the program or the organization itself, you can call Christmas in Wilkes at 927-2969.
Watch Out When Driving In Rain
A wreck earlier this week on Hwy 421 totaled two vehicles. The incident happened Sunday afternoon, as a Wilkesboro woman slowed down due to heavy traffic on the highway. A Boomer man was driving behind her, but couldn't slow down in time to avoid a collision. Estimated damages were placed at $3100. Thankfully however no one was injured in the crash.
Salvation Army Offering Aid
Many families can find themselves in a time of need as the holidays approach. It can be hard to pay the bills and also put food on the table. The local Salvation Army is taking applications for their financial assistance program. The program is open to anyone who can demonstrate a need for help paying utility or rent bills. The Salvation Army is located in the Wilkes United Way office building, at 910 C Street in Wilkesboro. For more information or to set up an appointment you can call 651-7800.
Personal ID Stolen At YMCA
A North Wilkesboro man had information and cash stolen while he was at the local YMCA this past weekend. The man had left his personal belongings in the locker room and went to work out. When he returned about an hour later, all $330 in cash was taken from his wallet, along with his debit card. Information was given over to Wilkesboro police and that investigation continues.
Empire Chrysler Working To Cure Diabetes
November is National Diabetes Month and one local car dealership is doing its' part to help cure the disease. From now until the end of the year, Empire Chrysler is donating one dollar from ever vehicle sold to the Iacocca Foundation. Proceeds will go to help raise money for diabetes research. Each year in the U.S., over 200,000 people die from diabetes with others losing limbs and suffering blindness. The Iacocca Foundation has worked with scientists to potentially discover a cure for the disease. However now they need to raise money for clinical testing of the treatment, of which they're halfway to the goal. In lab studies with mice, the treatment completely cured all traces of the type 1 portion of the disease, but it's still unclear how it could affect humans. In addition to Empire Chrysler, if you want more information about the Foundation itself, you can log on to www.iacoccafoundation.org
Thieves Break Into Cars At Queen's Garage
Wilkesboro police were called out to Queen's Garage over the weekend, after thieves broke into some of the cars at the business. The owner of the garage, along with a customer, both had radio/CD players ripped out of their vehicles while they were gone. An estimated $320 in electronics was taken by the thieves. Information was turned over to Wilkesboro police and that investigation is ongoing.
Regional News
Paw Paws Employee Killed Over Weekend On Hwy 16
An employee of Paw Paws' Restaurant was killed over the weekend in what police are now calling a homicide. 30-yr-old Timothy Dwayne Shatley was found by Ashe County EMS sitting dead in the driver's seat of his van. The case had originally been treated as an accident, as officials found the van smashed into a construction site. But a closer inspection revealed a bullet hole in the driver's side door. That investigation is ongoing.
State News
Unemployment Falls Across State In October
Some good news across the state as unemployment fell to 5.3% by the end of October. That's a drop of .2% from the end of September when it was 5.5% and marks the fourth straight month that jobs have been created. 1200 manufacturing jobs were added in October, along with 600 in professional services and 500 in entertainment and hospitality.
North Carolina Cities Safe For the Most Part
It's safe to life in North Carolina cities. That was the idea put out by Morgan Press over the weekend, as the annual Safest Cities in the Nation rankings were released. The town of Cary came in at number 10, while Raleigh also made the list at 151. On the other side of the coin, Durham was listed as the 77th most dangerous city in America, while Fayetteville was tagged as thr 105th worst. Several factors, including traffic accidents and murders were taken into account when putting together the list.
Caldwell County To Explore Methane Gas
Caldwell County is exploring a new way to generate electricity, by going through the landfill. Methane gas is produced in large quantities by most landfills here in the state and is used on a test basis by some to heat nearby greenhouses and help keep a glass blowing furnance running. In Caldwell, several test wells would be installed in the Lick Mountain landfill to determine if it would be a financially feasible project to begin mass production of methane into energy.
Soldiers Return From Deployment
3am on a Monday isn't a time you'd expect to see smiles and happy faces, but all those who turned out in Charlotte Monday morning were grinning from ear to ear. They were out to welcome back over 600 National Guard troops, who were deployed to the Gulf Coast to help with the recovery efforts and provide security. The first convoy got into Charlotte around 3am, while the second one finished unloading troops at 6pm. Troops from Boone, Fayetteville, Kinston and Goldsboro all made it home.
Charlotte-Douglas Proves To Be Cash Cow
Charlotte Douglas International has generated both jobs and money for the people of Mecklenburg over the past eight years. This according to a new study put out by UNC Charlotte and the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce. $6 billion dollars and 28000 jobs have been created thanks to the airport, which in turn pumped $5 billion into the local economy. Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory called the airport "the region's most important economic development tool."
Spore Causing Problems In Onslow
Farmers on the eastern part of the state are facing some potential problems today. It appears that storms coming over from Asia have brought with them soybean rust spores, tiny little bacteria that can destroy a crop. Farmers near Jacksonville learned that the spore is now in their crop fields, after a test by NC State's Plant Disease and Insect Clinic. The only way to treat the spore is through the use of fungicides and monitoring your crops.
Sports Headlines
High School Basketball Tonight
High school basketball got underway last night here in Wilkes and up at North Wilkes, it was Alleghany over the Lady Vikings 46-35. Also as Coach Tommy Johnson made his debut for North, the Vikings steamrolled over Alleghany 50-32. And our hoops coverage will tipoff tonight with a game between West Wilkes and North. Coach Tommy Johnson and the Vikings will play host to the Blackhawks, as both teams look to explode out of the gate in the new season. The McDonald's pregame show goes on the air at 6:45 as Brian will be talking with Coach Randy Joines from the Lady Vikings. Then we'll have the wrapup of the JV game and turn things over to Ken Byrd and Keith Briand at 7pm.
NCAA Scoreboard
Around the college circuit last night it was Jacksonville State over Coastal Carolina 82-71, High Point blowing out Southeastern College 110-57, Georgia Tech knocking off Elon 81-69 and Appalachian State beating Virginia Commonwealth 51-47. The Mountaineers were led by D.J. Thompson, who put in 24 points in the win as Appalachian improves to 2-0. Meanwhile in the ACC, it was Wake Forest beating UNC Asheville 79-63. Justin Gray led the Deacons with 16 points and three rebounds.
Bad News For Tarheel Football
Some bad news for the Tarheel football team, heading into Saturday's game with Virginia Tech. Wide receiever Wallace Wright is out for the year after fracturing his left ankle last week. Wright, who also was a captain of the special teams, will be replaced by a combination of three recievers. Trimane Goddard and James Arnold will take over his kick returning duties, while Brooks Foster will come in at receiever and also work on the punt coverage. The game, which will be televised on ESPN is a do or die situation for Carolina. They have to win in order to be eligible for the postseason.
A&T Says Goodbye To Football Coach
After a 3-8 season, NC A&T said goodbye on Monday to its' football coach, firing George Small and his staff. Small is just two years removed from being named Coach of the Year in the MEAC Conference. The school will begin looking into replacements after Thanksgiving.
Morgan Walking Wounded
If Sunday's 13-3 loss to Chicago wasn't bad enough, the Carolina Panthers got some more bad news after the game. Dan Morgan, who's already playing with a seperated shoulder, injured his ankle early in the first half. X-rays showed that the ankle wasn't broken, but more tests are needed this week to determine what exactly is wrong. This will make the fifth time in Morgan's five NFL seasons that he's been out with an injury.
Final Standings In Points
With Tony Stewart taking the championship on Sunday, the Nextel Chase for the Cup ends with few surprises. Jimmie Johnson wrecked during Sunday's race and it dropped him all the way to 5th place, where he'll end the year. Moving up to second is Greg Biffle, while Carl Edwards is in third and Mark Martin finishes fourth. Rusty Wallace, who raced in his last Nextel Cup competition Sunday before retirement, finished his career with an 8th place in the points race.
Canadian Plans Continue
NASCAR's expansion plans are continuing and now there might be a date attached. Officials say that a Canadian track could be included in the Nextel Cup circuit as soon as 2007, if all goes as planned. The only holdup is between Nextel and track officials on where to hold the race. NASCAR wants a new track to be built, while several Indy owners want to use a current one and save money. If Nextel gets their way, the race could be held on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, where an oval track would be built.
posted by Scott Roberts # 6:05 AM
Monday, November 21, 2005
News & Sports For November 21st
Scholarship Being Offered To Children Of Vets
As we head toward the holiday season, deadlines are creeping up on high school students who want to apply for college scholarships. Here in Wilkes, a special scholarship is being offered by the Veteran's Service Office. You can tune in to the news today as Veterans Service Officer Ralph Broyhill explains the details on how high school kids can apply.
Time Ticking Down To Apply For Disaster Relief Aid
There's only nine days left if you want to apply for disaster relief aid this year. Governor Easley declared 50 counties throughout the state, including Wilkes as disaster areas after last year's swarm of hurricanes. Now over 15 months later, if you are still struggling to put the pieces back together because of the storms, you can apply for assistance. The state of North Carolina will give limited help in paying off any Small Business Administration home loans that you received from the government. People in Wilkes and the surrounding areas have until December 1st to apply, which you can do by contacting Belinda Jones with the NC Redevelopment Center at 919-733-1566 or by mail at 102 North Salisbury Street 20325 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699.
Mission Trip Upcoming For Wings of Eagle
People here in Wilkes County sent down food, clothes and blood to the victims of Gulf Coast hurricanes earlier this year and now one group is heading out to another part of the world to help a need. Wings of Eagle Ministry, run by Dr. Charles Cain, is preparing to leave on a mission trip to India in March of 2006. To help support the ministry, you can call Dr. Cain at 921-2764 or send prayers/donations to Wings of Eagle Ministry, at 444 Bud West Road, Boomer NC 28606.
Thieves Break Into Home On Sawmill Road
Sheriff's deputies were called out late last week to a home on Sawmill Road after thieves paid a visit. The homeowner returned to find two men sitting in a car in his backyard, before they took off. After going inside the house, he found that the glass door in the back of the home had been shattered and the residence itself had been trashed. Clothes were scattered across the floor, boxes and other items were thrown around. Despite all the damage however, only one thing appeared to be missing, a 12 gauge shotgun. Information on the two suspects was turned over to sheriff's deputies and that investigation continues.
Cornerstone Church Invites Community To Thanksgiving
For anyone still trying to figure out what to do for Thanksgiving, Cornerstone Church has an idea. Come have dinner with them. The church is inviting the entire community to a Thanksgiving dinner set for 2pm on Thursday. The meal is free to anyone who comes by and includes Turkey w/ all the trimmings. The church is hoping to make this an annual event, but are needing help with the finishing touches. If anyone in the community would like to donate time to clean up afterwards, cook or serve the meals, the church would welcome the help. For anyone interested in helping, you can call the church at 838-8542.
Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Bust
A traffic stop on Hwy 268 East led to a drug bust for sheriff's deputies last week. Deputies pulled up behind a driver whose tail lights were busted, so they pulled him over. He told deputies he had a license, but didn't have it with him. When they ran his name, Com Center informed them that he had 6 felony warrants out. 23-yr-old Michael Joseph Billings was arrested and in doing so, deputies found a crack pipe and some cocaine residue, along with a pistol he had concealed in his waistband. Billings was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Disturbance Due To Marijuana
Sheriff's deputies were called out to HIS AutoSales last week, after reports came in of an intoxicated man walking down the road. Deputies tried to ask the man's name, but he ignored them and kept walking, stopping only to ask people for a ride. When deputies stopped him and did a weapons check, they found .28 grams of marijuana on his person. 20-yr-old Javier Mendoza Castelan was arrested and charged with drug possession and intoxicated & disruptive behavior.
Tag Stolen From Vehicle
Why would someone steal a temporary car tag? That's what people at the Boone Trail AutoHaus are wondering today, after discovering that one of their cars had a tag stolen. The incident apparently happened as employees were taking the car to an auto auction. Somehow during the trip, thieves gained access to the vehicle and ripped off the temporary tag, which was set to expire within the next two weeks. Information was turned over to sheriff's deputies and that investigation continues.
State News
NC Man Faces Charges Over Iraq
A North Carolina man is facing federal charges today, after allegations that he accepted bribes while working in Iraq. Robert Stein Jr. from Fayetteville, who worked with the Coalition Provisional Authority, is accused of taking over $600,000 to award building contracts to specific companies. Stein and his wife then took the money and used it to buy cars, jewelry and real estate, according to investigators. More charges are pending in the case.
Jobs Leaving Sanford
Some bad news for people in Sanford North Carolina, as more jobs are leaving the area. The GKN PLC company announced that they’ll be closing down the Sanford plant in 2007, meaning that almost 300 people will be out of work. The plant builds drive shaft components for cars and work from the plant will be transferred to a new one being built in Mexico.
Gunshot Rings Out At Franklinville School
Officials in Franklinville are investigating today after a gunshot last week at a local elementary school. Almost 100 students were out on the playground at Grays Chapel Elementary when a shot rang out nearby. Officials immediately closed down the playground, ballfield and basketball courts and some parents have decided to keep their kids out of school while the investigation continues.
No Children Allowed
A petition is gaining support throughout North Carolina today, one that calls for a ban on children in certain high class restaurants. If successful, the petition would force restaurants to create special child free areas where adults could go. Over 400 people have signed it so far and it’s even gotten national attention in some New York papers, however everyone isn’t happy. Restaurant owners are against the petition, fearing that it could run off business. To see the petition, you can log on to www.petitiononline.com/childfree/petition.html
Concerns Being Raised About ASU Safety
Concerns are being raised about the safety of students at Appalachian State University, after a series of recent events. 3WC News told you about a student’s murder earlier this month, now comes reports that Appalachian has the highest rate of drug problems of any school in the UNC system. A meeting will be held later today between interim chancellor Cindy Wallace and local authorities to determine what can be done about the problems.
Sports Headlines
Wilkes Central Wins State Championship
Around the high school scene, Wilkes Central is coming home with a championship. The Eagles’ men’s soccer team came from behind to beat Cardinal Gibbons 4-3 to win the state’s 2A championship. Trailing 2-1 coming out of halftime, Central scored the final two goals of the game on Saturday, receiving the first soccer championship in school history. Central will finish the year with a 19-2-1 record, having snapped a 22 game winning streak for Gibbons.
High School Football Scoreboard
In high school football, it was the end of the road last night for East Wilkes, as the Cardinals fell in second round action 27-7 to the Cherokee Braves. Meanwhile Elkin cruised to the next level, running over Hobbton 52-0.
NCAA Football Scoreboard
Around the college football scene, it was East Carolina beating Marshall 34-29, Wofford knocking off Gardner-Webb 56-42, Charleston Southern beating Coastal Carolina 34-27, South Carolina State defeating NC A&T 43-27 and Appalachian State wrapping up their regular season by winning the Southern Conference title with a 52-14 defeat of Elon. In ACC action, NC State kept its’ playoff hopes alive with a 24-3 win over Middle Tennessee State and North Carolina drove down to score in the final minutes and pull out a hard fought win over the Duke Blue Devils 24-21. Carolina needs to win next week against Virginia Tech in order to be eligible for the postseason.
NCAA Basketball Scoreboard
Taking a look at the college basketball scoreboard this weekend it was Winthrop over Marquette 71-64, High Point beat Maine 70-67. In ACC action, Duke took care of Davidson 84-55. J.J. Redick led the Blue Devils with 29 points, while Shelden Williams added 20 points, 10 rebounds and 9 blocks for the team. Up the road in Chapel Hill, there was almost a major upset as the Tarheels barely escaped with an 83-80 win over the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs. With less than two seconds left, David Noel hit a three pointer to win the game for Carolina, while freshman Ricky McPhee had 21 to lead the Bulldogs. Finally NC State won the Hispanic College Fund Classic on Sunday, after beating Delaware 73-57. Cedric Simmons and Gavin Grant both had 22 points for the Wolfpack.
Bobcats Fall Against Timberwolves
In the NBA, it was a rough weekend for the Charlotte Bobcats. They lost to Minnesota 102-89, falling to 3-8 on the year. Charlotte was led by Raymond Felton, who had 15 points and 5 assists. On the other side, playing for the Timberwolves, Rashad McCants had 11 points, 4 rebounds, two steals and a block.
Panthers Lose To Bears
The Carolina Panthers took a hit in their quest to return to the Super Bowl. They lost Sunday 13-3 to the Chicago Bears, but the story of the day was a horrible performance by the offensive line. They allowed eight sacks and most of quarterback Jake Delhomme’s completions were done while on the run for his life. The team falls to 7-3 with Buffalo on the schedule next week.
NASCAR Results
Tony Stewart took the Nextel Cup Championship after Sunday's Ford 400. It marks the second championship of his career, after a crazy race that saw him finish 15th and his closest competitor in the Chase wreck. Greg Biffle took the checkered flag on Sunday, giving his team some momentum heading into next season. Mark Martin was second and Matt Kenseth came in third.
As we head toward the holiday season, deadlines are creeping up on high school students who want to apply for college scholarships. Here in Wilkes, a special scholarship is being offered by the Veteran's Service Office. You can tune in to the news today as Veterans Service Officer Ralph Broyhill explains the details on how high school kids can apply.
Time Ticking Down To Apply For Disaster Relief Aid
There's only nine days left if you want to apply for disaster relief aid this year. Governor Easley declared 50 counties throughout the state, including Wilkes as disaster areas after last year's swarm of hurricanes. Now over 15 months later, if you are still struggling to put the pieces back together because of the storms, you can apply for assistance. The state of North Carolina will give limited help in paying off any Small Business Administration home loans that you received from the government. People in Wilkes and the surrounding areas have until December 1st to apply, which you can do by contacting Belinda Jones with the NC Redevelopment Center at 919-733-1566 or by mail at 102 North Salisbury Street 20325 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699.
Mission Trip Upcoming For Wings of Eagle
People here in Wilkes County sent down food, clothes and blood to the victims of Gulf Coast hurricanes earlier this year and now one group is heading out to another part of the world to help a need. Wings of Eagle Ministry, run by Dr. Charles Cain, is preparing to leave on a mission trip to India in March of 2006. To help support the ministry, you can call Dr. Cain at 921-2764 or send prayers/donations to Wings of Eagle Ministry, at 444 Bud West Road, Boomer NC 28606.
Thieves Break Into Home On Sawmill Road
Sheriff's deputies were called out late last week to a home on Sawmill Road after thieves paid a visit. The homeowner returned to find two men sitting in a car in his backyard, before they took off. After going inside the house, he found that the glass door in the back of the home had been shattered and the residence itself had been trashed. Clothes were scattered across the floor, boxes and other items were thrown around. Despite all the damage however, only one thing appeared to be missing, a 12 gauge shotgun. Information on the two suspects was turned over to sheriff's deputies and that investigation continues.
Cornerstone Church Invites Community To Thanksgiving
For anyone still trying to figure out what to do for Thanksgiving, Cornerstone Church has an idea. Come have dinner with them. The church is inviting the entire community to a Thanksgiving dinner set for 2pm on Thursday. The meal is free to anyone who comes by and includes Turkey w/ all the trimmings. The church is hoping to make this an annual event, but are needing help with the finishing touches. If anyone in the community would like to donate time to clean up afterwards, cook or serve the meals, the church would welcome the help. For anyone interested in helping, you can call the church at 838-8542.
Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Bust
A traffic stop on Hwy 268 East led to a drug bust for sheriff's deputies last week. Deputies pulled up behind a driver whose tail lights were busted, so they pulled him over. He told deputies he had a license, but didn't have it with him. When they ran his name, Com Center informed them that he had 6 felony warrants out. 23-yr-old Michael Joseph Billings was arrested and in doing so, deputies found a crack pipe and some cocaine residue, along with a pistol he had concealed in his waistband. Billings was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Disturbance Due To Marijuana
Sheriff's deputies were called out to HIS AutoSales last week, after reports came in of an intoxicated man walking down the road. Deputies tried to ask the man's name, but he ignored them and kept walking, stopping only to ask people for a ride. When deputies stopped him and did a weapons check, they found .28 grams of marijuana on his person. 20-yr-old Javier Mendoza Castelan was arrested and charged with drug possession and intoxicated & disruptive behavior.
Tag Stolen From Vehicle
Why would someone steal a temporary car tag? That's what people at the Boone Trail AutoHaus are wondering today, after discovering that one of their cars had a tag stolen. The incident apparently happened as employees were taking the car to an auto auction. Somehow during the trip, thieves gained access to the vehicle and ripped off the temporary tag, which was set to expire within the next two weeks. Information was turned over to sheriff's deputies and that investigation continues.
State News
NC Man Faces Charges Over Iraq
A North Carolina man is facing federal charges today, after allegations that he accepted bribes while working in Iraq. Robert Stein Jr. from Fayetteville, who worked with the Coalition Provisional Authority, is accused of taking over $600,000 to award building contracts to specific companies. Stein and his wife then took the money and used it to buy cars, jewelry and real estate, according to investigators. More charges are pending in the case.
Jobs Leaving Sanford
Some bad news for people in Sanford North Carolina, as more jobs are leaving the area. The GKN PLC company announced that they’ll be closing down the Sanford plant in 2007, meaning that almost 300 people will be out of work. The plant builds drive shaft components for cars and work from the plant will be transferred to a new one being built in Mexico.
Gunshot Rings Out At Franklinville School
Officials in Franklinville are investigating today after a gunshot last week at a local elementary school. Almost 100 students were out on the playground at Grays Chapel Elementary when a shot rang out nearby. Officials immediately closed down the playground, ballfield and basketball courts and some parents have decided to keep their kids out of school while the investigation continues.
No Children Allowed
A petition is gaining support throughout North Carolina today, one that calls for a ban on children in certain high class restaurants. If successful, the petition would force restaurants to create special child free areas where adults could go. Over 400 people have signed it so far and it’s even gotten national attention in some New York papers, however everyone isn’t happy. Restaurant owners are against the petition, fearing that it could run off business. To see the petition, you can log on to www.petitiononline.com/childfree/petition.html
Concerns Being Raised About ASU Safety
Concerns are being raised about the safety of students at Appalachian State University, after a series of recent events. 3WC News told you about a student’s murder earlier this month, now comes reports that Appalachian has the highest rate of drug problems of any school in the UNC system. A meeting will be held later today between interim chancellor Cindy Wallace and local authorities to determine what can be done about the problems.
Sports Headlines
Wilkes Central Wins State Championship
Around the high school scene, Wilkes Central is coming home with a championship. The Eagles’ men’s soccer team came from behind to beat Cardinal Gibbons 4-3 to win the state’s 2A championship. Trailing 2-1 coming out of halftime, Central scored the final two goals of the game on Saturday, receiving the first soccer championship in school history. Central will finish the year with a 19-2-1 record, having snapped a 22 game winning streak for Gibbons.
High School Football Scoreboard
In high school football, it was the end of the road last night for East Wilkes, as the Cardinals fell in second round action 27-7 to the Cherokee Braves. Meanwhile Elkin cruised to the next level, running over Hobbton 52-0.
NCAA Football Scoreboard
Around the college football scene, it was East Carolina beating Marshall 34-29, Wofford knocking off Gardner-Webb 56-42, Charleston Southern beating Coastal Carolina 34-27, South Carolina State defeating NC A&T 43-27 and Appalachian State wrapping up their regular season by winning the Southern Conference title with a 52-14 defeat of Elon. In ACC action, NC State kept its’ playoff hopes alive with a 24-3 win over Middle Tennessee State and North Carolina drove down to score in the final minutes and pull out a hard fought win over the Duke Blue Devils 24-21. Carolina needs to win next week against Virginia Tech in order to be eligible for the postseason.
NCAA Basketball Scoreboard
Taking a look at the college basketball scoreboard this weekend it was Winthrop over Marquette 71-64, High Point beat Maine 70-67. In ACC action, Duke took care of Davidson 84-55. J.J. Redick led the Blue Devils with 29 points, while Shelden Williams added 20 points, 10 rebounds and 9 blocks for the team. Up the road in Chapel Hill, there was almost a major upset as the Tarheels barely escaped with an 83-80 win over the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs. With less than two seconds left, David Noel hit a three pointer to win the game for Carolina, while freshman Ricky McPhee had 21 to lead the Bulldogs. Finally NC State won the Hispanic College Fund Classic on Sunday, after beating Delaware 73-57. Cedric Simmons and Gavin Grant both had 22 points for the Wolfpack.
Bobcats Fall Against Timberwolves
In the NBA, it was a rough weekend for the Charlotte Bobcats. They lost to Minnesota 102-89, falling to 3-8 on the year. Charlotte was led by Raymond Felton, who had 15 points and 5 assists. On the other side, playing for the Timberwolves, Rashad McCants had 11 points, 4 rebounds, two steals and a block.
Panthers Lose To Bears
The Carolina Panthers took a hit in their quest to return to the Super Bowl. They lost Sunday 13-3 to the Chicago Bears, but the story of the day was a horrible performance by the offensive line. They allowed eight sacks and most of quarterback Jake Delhomme’s completions were done while on the run for his life. The team falls to 7-3 with Buffalo on the schedule next week.
NASCAR Results
Tony Stewart took the Nextel Cup Championship after Sunday's Ford 400. It marks the second championship of his career, after a crazy race that saw him finish 15th and his closest competitor in the Chase wreck. Greg Biffle took the checkered flag on Sunday, giving his team some momentum heading into next season. Mark Martin was second and Matt Kenseth came in third.
posted by Scott Roberts # 6:23 AM
Archives
5/22/05 - 5/29/05 6/5/05 - 6/12/05 6/12/05 - 6/19/05 6/19/05 - 6/26/05 6/26/05 - 7/3/05 7/3/05 - 7/10/05 7/10/05 - 7/17/05 7/17/05 - 7/24/05 7/24/05 - 7/31/05 7/31/05 - 8/7/05 8/7/05 - 8/14/05 8/14/05 - 8/21/05 8/21/05 - 8/28/05 8/28/05 - 9/4/05 9/4/05 - 9/11/05 9/11/05 - 9/18/05 9/18/05 - 9/25/05 9/25/05 - 10/2/05 10/2/05 - 10/9/05 10/9/05 - 10/16/05 10/16/05 - 10/23/05 10/23/05 - 10/30/05 10/30/05 - 11/6/05 11/6/05 - 11/13/05 11/13/05 - 11/20/05 11/20/05 - 11/27/05 11/27/05 - 12/4/05 12/4/05 - 12/11/05 12/11/05 - 12/18/05 12/18/05 - 12/25/05 12/25/05 - 1/1/06 1/1/06 - 1/8/06 1/8/06 - 1/15/06 1/15/06 - 1/22/06 1/22/06 - 1/29/06 1/29/06 - 2/5/06 2/5/06 - 2/12/06 2/12/06 - 2/19/06 2/19/06 - 2/26/06 2/26/06 - 3/5/06 3/5/06 - 3/12/06 3/12/06 - 3/19/06 3/19/06 - 3/26/06 3/26/06 - 4/2/06 4/2/06 - 4/9/06 4/9/06 - 4/16/06 4/16/06 - 4/23/06 4/23/06 - 4/30/06 4/30/06 - 5/7/06 5/7/06 - 5/14/06 5/14/06 - 5/21/06 5/21/06 - 5/28/06 5/28/06 - 6/4/06 6/4/06 - 6/11/06 6/11/06 - 6/18/06 6/18/06 - 6/25/06 6/25/06 - 7/2/06 7/2/06 - 7/9/06 7/9/06 - 7/16/06 7/16/06 - 7/23/06 7/23/06 - 7/30/06 7/30/06 - 8/6/06 8/6/06 - 8/13/06 8/13/06 - 8/20/06 8/20/06 - 8/27/06 8/27/06 - 9/3/06 9/3/06 - 9/10/06 9/10/06 - 9/17/06 9/17/06 - 9/24/06 9/24/06 - 10/1/06 10/1/06 - 10/8/06 10/8/06 - 10/15/06 10/15/06 - 10/22/06 10/22/06 - 10/29/06 10/29/06 - 11/5/06 11/5/06 - 11/12/06 11/12/06 - 11/19/06 11/19/06 - 11/26/06 11/26/06 - 12/3/06 12/10/06 - 12/17/06 12/24/06 - 12/31/06 12/31/06 - 1/7/07 1/7/07 - 1/14/07 1/14/07 - 1/21/07 1/21/07 - 1/28/07 1/28/07 - 2/4/07 2/4/07 - 2/11/07 2/11/07 - 2/18/07 2/18/07 - 2/25/07 2/25/07 - 3/4/07 3/4/07 - 3/11/07 3/11/07 - 3/18/07 3/18/07 - 3/25/07 3/25/07 - 4/1/07 4/1/07 - 4/8/07 4/8/07 - 4/15/07 4/15/07 - 4/22/07 4/22/07 - 4/29/07 4/29/07 - 5/6/07 5/6/07 - 5/13/07 5/13/07 - 5/20/07 5/20/07 - 5/27/07 5/27/07 - 6/3/07 6/3/07 - 6/10/07 6/10/07 - 6/17/07 6/17/07 - 6/24/07 6/24/07 - 7/1/07 7/1/07 - 7/8/07 7/8/07 - 7/15/07 7/15/07 - 7/22/07 7/22/07 - 7/29/07 7/29/07 - 8/5/07 8/5/07 - 8/12/07 8/12/07 - 8/19/07 8/19/07 - 8/26/07 8/26/07 - 9/2/07 9/2/07 - 9/9/07 9/9/07 - 9/16/07 9/16/07 - 9/23/07 9/23/07 - 9/30/07 9/30/07 - 10/7/07 10/7/07 - 10/14/07 10/14/07 - 10/21/07 10/21/07 - 10/28/07 10/28/07 - 11/4/07 11/4/07 - 11/11/07 11/11/07 - 11/18/07 11/18/07 - 11/25/07 11/25/07 - 12/2/07 12/2/07 - 12/9/07 12/9/07 - 12/16/07 12/16/07 - 12/23/07 12/23/07 - 12/30/07 12/30/07 - 1/6/08 1/6/08 - 1/13/08 1/13/08 - 1/20/08 1/20/08 - 1/27/08 1/27/08 - 2/3/08 2/3/08 - 2/10/08 2/10/08 - 2/17/08 2/17/08 - 2/24/08 2/24/08 - 3/2/08 3/2/08 - 3/9/08 3/9/08 - 3/16/08 3/16/08 - 3/23/08 3/23/08 - 3/30/08 3/30/08 - 4/6/08 4/6/08 - 4/13/08 4/13/08 - 4/20/08 4/20/08 - 4/27/08 4/27/08 - 5/4/08 5/4/08 - 5/11/08 5/11/08 - 5/18/08 5/18/08 - 5/25/08 5/25/08 - 6/1/08 6/1/08 - 6/8/08 6/8/08 - 6/15/08 6/15/08 - 6/22/08 6/22/08 - 6/29/08 6/29/08 - 7/6/08 7/6/08 - 7/13/08 7/13/08 - 7/20/08 7/20/08 - 7/27/08 7/27/08 - 8/3/08 8/3/08 - 8/10/08 8/10/08 - 8/17/08 8/17/08 - 8/24/08 8/24/08 - 8/31/08 8/31/08 - 9/7/08 9/7/08 - 9/14/08 9/14/08 - 9/21/08 9/21/08 - 9/28/08 9/28/08 - 10/5/08 10/5/08 - 10/12/08 10/12/08 - 10/19/08 10/19/08 - 10/26/08 10/26/08 - 11/2/08 11/2/08 - 11/9/08 11/9/08 - 11/16/08 11/16/08 - 11/23/08 11/23/08 - 11/30/08 11/30/08 - 12/7/08 12/7/08 - 12/14/08 12/14/08 - 12/21/08 12/21/08 - 12/28/08 12/28/08 - 1/4/09 1/4/09 - 1/11/09 1/11/09 - 1/18/09 1/18/09 - 1/25/09 1/25/09 - 2/1/09 2/1/09 - 2/8/09 2/8/09 - 2/15/09 2/15/09 - 2/22/09 2/22/09 - 3/1/09 3/1/09 - 3/8/09 3/8/09 - 3/15/09 3/15/09 - 3/22/09 3/22/09 - 3/29/09 3/29/09 - 4/5/09 4/5/09 - 4/12/09 4/12/09 - 4/19/09 4/19/09 - 4/26/09 4/26/09 - 5/3/09 5/3/09 - 5/10/09 5/10/09 - 5/17/09 5/17/09 - 5/24/09 5/24/09 - 5/31/09 5/31/09 - 6/7/09 6/7/09 - 6/14/09 6/14/09 - 6/21/09 6/21/09 - 6/28/09 6/28/09 - 7/5/09 7/5/09 - 7/12/09 7/12/09 - 7/19/09 7/19/09 - 7/26/09 7/26/09 - 8/2/09 8/2/09 - 8/9/09 8/9/09 - 8/16/09 8/16/09 - 8/23/09 8/23/09 - 8/30/09 8/30/09 - 9/6/09 9/6/09 - 9/13/09 9/13/09 - 9/20/09 9/20/09 - 9/27/09 9/27/09 - 10/4/09 10/4/09 - 10/11/09 10/11/09 - 10/18/09 10/18/09 - 10/25/09 10/25/09 - 11/1/09 11/1/09 - 11/8/09 11/8/09 - 11/15/09 11/15/09 - 11/22/09 11/22/09 - 11/29/09
Subscribe to Posts [Atom]