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Friday, July 21, 2006
News & Sports For July 21st
Fire Burns Local Home
Three fire departments were called out to a structure fire Thursday night in Traphill. The blaze happened at 3125 Traphill Road with Mountain View, Traphill and Mulberry departments all responding to the blaze. Wilkes Fire Marshal Nikki Hamby was also called out to the scene, to help determine what caused the place to go up in flames. According to Fire Marshal Hamby, lightning during Thursday’s patch of storms struck the roof of the building and ignited the fire. Before firefighters could arrive on the scene, most of the roof and also portions of the living room had been burned to the ground.
Dr. Laws on Schools
Yearly progress reports were released this week for all public schools as part of the No Child Left Behind program. Overall the news was good for Wilkes County, with 17 out of the 21 schools in the district making adequate progress. Coming up today on the 3WC News, we'll be airing parts of Brian's conversation with County Superintendent Dr. Steve Laws, getting his reaction to the report and what is being done on a county level to correct the problems. Also they'll be discussing where we stand with the high school construction project and other achievements made during the past year.
Gas Thieves Target Neighbors
Gas thieves hit another Wilkes County business this week, targeting Neighbors’ Store. A man drove up in a silver Pontiac, pumped just over $35 in gas and then took off down the road without paying. Employees inside were able to get a description of both the driver and vehicle, which was turned over to deputies. That investigation continues.
Animals Need Help In Heat
With all the hot weather this week, it can be easy to forget that our pets have problems dealing with the heat. Cats and dogs don’t have sweat glands, so they succumb to heatstroke a lot quicker than humans. According to Animal Control, there are several heat related symptoms you need to look out for in pets. If your animal starts salivating a lot, excessively panting, experiencing dizziness or begins vomiting, he or she needs to see a vet immediately. Other signs of heat stroke are a high pulse rate and a glassy stare. During the hot weather, Animal Control says to never leave your pet in a car, even with the windows down. Also never leave your pet without food, shelter or water. Here in Wilkes the number for Animal Control is 903-7688.
Heat Relief Available For Elderly
Summertime can also mean problems for the elderly, with rising temperatures leading to sickness and possibly death. With that in mind, the Wilkes Senior Citizens Council is giving away fans this summer to any senior citizen that meets their requirements. In order to get a fan, you must be at least 60 years old, live in Wilkes and be served by Duke Power. In addition, your home situation must present a threat to your life without the fans. Applications are being taken from 8:30am til 5pm at the Wilkes Senior Citizens Council office, located at 228 Fairplains School Road. For more information you can contact them at 651-7811.
Thieves Run Off With Local Woman’s Medication
A run-in with several supposed good Samaritans turned problematic for a North Wilkesboro woman this week. Her car ran out of gas on the Winding Trails Road and soon after, a jeep pulled over and several men got out. They helped move the car to the side of the road and told the woman they could get her some gas. She gave them $5 for the gas and watched as they drove off down the road, never to return. Also she discovered that some pain medication inside the car had gone missing. A description of the men and their vehicle was turned over to deputies and the investigation is ongoing.
Money & Jewelry Taken From Ronda Home
How do you break into a house without leaving behind any evidence? That’s what a Ronda woman wants to know. She returned to her home on the Elkin Hwy Wednesday morning to find $50 in cash and a diamond ring had been taken. Nothing else was missing and there was no damage done to the property, also there was no sign of a break-in. Deputies are continuing the investigation.
3WC Celebrates Anniversary With Concert
Throughout the month of July, 3WC Radio has been celebrating its’ 12th anniversary by giving gifts to the listeners. That will continue tonight with a concert featuring the Greenes. The event will be held at Oakwoods Baptist Church in Wilkesboro free of charge, starting at 7pm. Once again that’s coming up tonight at Oakwoods Baptist Church. And also be sure to tune in August 1st to the John & Ted in the Morning Show, when three names will be randomly selected for trips to Chicago, New York and Atlanta. The names will be chosen from registration slips available at participating businesses.
Thieves Run Off With McGrady Man’s Car
A McGrady man had his car stolen earlier this week. He had gone swimming at an area on the Tumbling Shoals Road and climbed out of the water to find his keys were gone and the car was missing. Information about the car was turned over to sheriff’s deputies and there is a potential suspect in the case. That investigation is ongoing.
State News
FBI Work To Rescue High Point Missionaries
Two North Carolina missionaries being held for ransom were released last night in Haiti. The two men, Tom Barron and William Seastrum were on the way to church Sunday when they were kidnapped by a local group. The FBI worked in connection with State Department officials and people in Haiti to get the men released, as an estimated $100,000 was paid for their freedom. Barron, the pastor of the Mustard Seed church in Haiti and Seastrum are both natives of High Point. So far this month alone, 29 people have been kidnapped in the island nation.
North Carolina Law Deemed Unconstitutional
A North Carolina judge has deemed the state’s law against unmarried couples unconstitutional. Under current law, it’s illegal for an unmarried couple to live together here in the state but on Wednesday State Superior Court Judge Benjamin Alford ordered that to change. Alford said that it was unconstitutional for the state to regulate what happens between two consenting adults in their own home, citing as support a 2003 ruling by the Supreme Court which eliminated an anti sodomy law in Texas.
State Will Have Power To Screen Interpreters
North Carolina courts will soon have the power to perform background checks on interpreters, thanks to a new law. On Wednesday, state lawmakers approved a bill giving complete control of the interpreter program to the NC Administrative Office of the Courts. Currently interpreters are hired by individual judges and background checks are performed only at their request. In addition, there are no yearly evaluations performed and no mandatory screening process to go through. All that will change thanks to the new bill, which also allows court officials to discipline or fire interpreters if problems occur. Gov. Easley is expected to sign the bill into law next week.
Fort Bragg Contractors Under Investigation
Officials at Fort Bragg are investigating several local contractors, in the wake of Tuesday’s arrests at the base. 58 workers were caught trying to get on base with fake IDs and other falsified documents. Now base officials are targeting nine of the twelve companies at work on construction projects in the area. Included in the sweep of workers caught in the sting were a sex offender, a suspected gang member and three fugitives.
Gates Foundation Gives Money For Vaccine
Duke University received money from Bill Gates on Thursday, to help in finding a cure for AIDS. An estimated $46 million in grant money was given to the university, to help continue vaccine research and create a central lab to share data about the virus. The donation is part of an estimated $290 million given out to different groups, in hopes of developing a international network to find a cure.
Sports Headlines
Soccer Sign Up Tomorrow
For any kids wanting to play soccer this fall, the Tri-County League is holding registration. You can stop by the Elkin Recreation Department anytime to pick up a registration form, plus there will be two more days of open enrollment coming up later this month. The next one coming up will be tomorrow, July 22nd, as kids can walk into the Rec Department throughout the day and turn in their forms. There is a fee however. For the 10 and under groups, it’s $35 a person while for kids 11-14, it’s $45. For more information you can call 336-874-2398.
State Lands Baseball Recruit
The NC State baseball team got a shot in the arm this week with the addition of a new recruit. Crest High School star Dusty Quattlebaum announced that he was committing to the team. The 6 ft. 200 lb. third baseman hit 8 home runs this past year at Crest while batting .453. He turned down offers from North Carolina, Clemson and South Carolina to join the Wolfpack, saying that the State team just felt like family.
49ers Suffer Setback In Recruiting
In college basketball, the news wasn’t so good for the UNC Charlotte 49ers as the team may lose one of its’ incoming freshmen. The SAT score of forward An’Juan Wilderness has been red-flagged and officials are reviewing it, to make sure there was no cheating involved. Wilderness’ score went up by several hundred points over the last time he took the test, which caught the attention of SAT officials. If the review process isn’t finished within the next month, the 6’6 ft. 210 lb. freshman will have to sit out this season, as the first day of class is August 21st.
Duke Football Team Deals With Setbacks
The bad news keeps coming for the Duke football team, as one member was suspended this week and three others dismissed. Starting quarterback Zack Asack has been suspended for the season after it was discovered he had plagiarized another student’s work in the classroom. The sophomore won’t be eligible to step back on the football field until next summer, leaving the team with just two scholarship quarterbacks for the upcoming season. In addition, offensive lineman Joe Suder, safety Andreas Platt and wide receiver Deon Adams were all cut from the program for breaking team rules. School officials wouldn’t say what rules were broken.
Wake QB Transferring
The Wake Forest football team will be one man short next season after quarterback Allan Holland announced plans to transfer. The redshirt sophomore spent last season alternating between the third team and serving as a backup to starter Benjamin Mauk. He went 0-1 in his only performance last season, stepping in for a series against Duke and tossing an incomplete pass. Holland is transferring over to Eastern Kentucky and will be eligible to compete for the starter’s job.
Bobcats Sign Harrington
In the NBA, the Charlotte Bobcats added another piece to the puzzle, coming to terms with forward Othella Harrington. The 6’9 ft. Harrington has averaged 7 points and 4 rebounds during his 10 year NBA career, having spent the past two with Chicago. GM Bernie Bickerstaff told reporters that Harrington was being brought in for more depth on the bench and also to serve as a mentor to the younger forwards and centers on the team.
Three fire departments were called out to a structure fire Thursday night in Traphill. The blaze happened at 3125 Traphill Road with Mountain View, Traphill and Mulberry departments all responding to the blaze. Wilkes Fire Marshal Nikki Hamby was also called out to the scene, to help determine what caused the place to go up in flames. According to Fire Marshal Hamby, lightning during Thursday’s patch of storms struck the roof of the building and ignited the fire. Before firefighters could arrive on the scene, most of the roof and also portions of the living room had been burned to the ground.
Dr. Laws on Schools
Yearly progress reports were released this week for all public schools as part of the No Child Left Behind program. Overall the news was good for Wilkes County, with 17 out of the 21 schools in the district making adequate progress. Coming up today on the 3WC News, we'll be airing parts of Brian's conversation with County Superintendent Dr. Steve Laws, getting his reaction to the report and what is being done on a county level to correct the problems. Also they'll be discussing where we stand with the high school construction project and other achievements made during the past year.
Gas Thieves Target Neighbors
Gas thieves hit another Wilkes County business this week, targeting Neighbors’ Store. A man drove up in a silver Pontiac, pumped just over $35 in gas and then took off down the road without paying. Employees inside were able to get a description of both the driver and vehicle, which was turned over to deputies. That investigation continues.
Animals Need Help In Heat
With all the hot weather this week, it can be easy to forget that our pets have problems dealing with the heat. Cats and dogs don’t have sweat glands, so they succumb to heatstroke a lot quicker than humans. According to Animal Control, there are several heat related symptoms you need to look out for in pets. If your animal starts salivating a lot, excessively panting, experiencing dizziness or begins vomiting, he or she needs to see a vet immediately. Other signs of heat stroke are a high pulse rate and a glassy stare. During the hot weather, Animal Control says to never leave your pet in a car, even with the windows down. Also never leave your pet without food, shelter or water. Here in Wilkes the number for Animal Control is 903-7688.
Heat Relief Available For Elderly
Summertime can also mean problems for the elderly, with rising temperatures leading to sickness and possibly death. With that in mind, the Wilkes Senior Citizens Council is giving away fans this summer to any senior citizen that meets their requirements. In order to get a fan, you must be at least 60 years old, live in Wilkes and be served by Duke Power. In addition, your home situation must present a threat to your life without the fans. Applications are being taken from 8:30am til 5pm at the Wilkes Senior Citizens Council office, located at 228 Fairplains School Road. For more information you can contact them at 651-7811.
Thieves Run Off With Local Woman’s Medication
A run-in with several supposed good Samaritans turned problematic for a North Wilkesboro woman this week. Her car ran out of gas on the Winding Trails Road and soon after, a jeep pulled over and several men got out. They helped move the car to the side of the road and told the woman they could get her some gas. She gave them $5 for the gas and watched as they drove off down the road, never to return. Also she discovered that some pain medication inside the car had gone missing. A description of the men and their vehicle was turned over to deputies and the investigation is ongoing.
Money & Jewelry Taken From Ronda Home
How do you break into a house without leaving behind any evidence? That’s what a Ronda woman wants to know. She returned to her home on the Elkin Hwy Wednesday morning to find $50 in cash and a diamond ring had been taken. Nothing else was missing and there was no damage done to the property, also there was no sign of a break-in. Deputies are continuing the investigation.
3WC Celebrates Anniversary With Concert
Throughout the month of July, 3WC Radio has been celebrating its’ 12th anniversary by giving gifts to the listeners. That will continue tonight with a concert featuring the Greenes. The event will be held at Oakwoods Baptist Church in Wilkesboro free of charge, starting at 7pm. Once again that’s coming up tonight at Oakwoods Baptist Church. And also be sure to tune in August 1st to the John & Ted in the Morning Show, when three names will be randomly selected for trips to Chicago, New York and Atlanta. The names will be chosen from registration slips available at participating businesses.
Thieves Run Off With McGrady Man’s Car
A McGrady man had his car stolen earlier this week. He had gone swimming at an area on the Tumbling Shoals Road and climbed out of the water to find his keys were gone and the car was missing. Information about the car was turned over to sheriff’s deputies and there is a potential suspect in the case. That investigation is ongoing.
State News
FBI Work To Rescue High Point Missionaries
Two North Carolina missionaries being held for ransom were released last night in Haiti. The two men, Tom Barron and William Seastrum were on the way to church Sunday when they were kidnapped by a local group. The FBI worked in connection with State Department officials and people in Haiti to get the men released, as an estimated $100,000 was paid for their freedom. Barron, the pastor of the Mustard Seed church in Haiti and Seastrum are both natives of High Point. So far this month alone, 29 people have been kidnapped in the island nation.
North Carolina Law Deemed Unconstitutional
A North Carolina judge has deemed the state’s law against unmarried couples unconstitutional. Under current law, it’s illegal for an unmarried couple to live together here in the state but on Wednesday State Superior Court Judge Benjamin Alford ordered that to change. Alford said that it was unconstitutional for the state to regulate what happens between two consenting adults in their own home, citing as support a 2003 ruling by the Supreme Court which eliminated an anti sodomy law in Texas.
State Will Have Power To Screen Interpreters
North Carolina courts will soon have the power to perform background checks on interpreters, thanks to a new law. On Wednesday, state lawmakers approved a bill giving complete control of the interpreter program to the NC Administrative Office of the Courts. Currently interpreters are hired by individual judges and background checks are performed only at their request. In addition, there are no yearly evaluations performed and no mandatory screening process to go through. All that will change thanks to the new bill, which also allows court officials to discipline or fire interpreters if problems occur. Gov. Easley is expected to sign the bill into law next week.
Fort Bragg Contractors Under Investigation
Officials at Fort Bragg are investigating several local contractors, in the wake of Tuesday’s arrests at the base. 58 workers were caught trying to get on base with fake IDs and other falsified documents. Now base officials are targeting nine of the twelve companies at work on construction projects in the area. Included in the sweep of workers caught in the sting were a sex offender, a suspected gang member and three fugitives.
Gates Foundation Gives Money For Vaccine
Duke University received money from Bill Gates on Thursday, to help in finding a cure for AIDS. An estimated $46 million in grant money was given to the university, to help continue vaccine research and create a central lab to share data about the virus. The donation is part of an estimated $290 million given out to different groups, in hopes of developing a international network to find a cure.
Sports Headlines
Soccer Sign Up Tomorrow
For any kids wanting to play soccer this fall, the Tri-County League is holding registration. You can stop by the Elkin Recreation Department anytime to pick up a registration form, plus there will be two more days of open enrollment coming up later this month. The next one coming up will be tomorrow, July 22nd, as kids can walk into the Rec Department throughout the day and turn in their forms. There is a fee however. For the 10 and under groups, it’s $35 a person while for kids 11-14, it’s $45. For more information you can call 336-874-2398.
State Lands Baseball Recruit
The NC State baseball team got a shot in the arm this week with the addition of a new recruit. Crest High School star Dusty Quattlebaum announced that he was committing to the team. The 6 ft. 200 lb. third baseman hit 8 home runs this past year at Crest while batting .453. He turned down offers from North Carolina, Clemson and South Carolina to join the Wolfpack, saying that the State team just felt like family.
49ers Suffer Setback In Recruiting
In college basketball, the news wasn’t so good for the UNC Charlotte 49ers as the team may lose one of its’ incoming freshmen. The SAT score of forward An’Juan Wilderness has been red-flagged and officials are reviewing it, to make sure there was no cheating involved. Wilderness’ score went up by several hundred points over the last time he took the test, which caught the attention of SAT officials. If the review process isn’t finished within the next month, the 6’6 ft. 210 lb. freshman will have to sit out this season, as the first day of class is August 21st.
Duke Football Team Deals With Setbacks
The bad news keeps coming for the Duke football team, as one member was suspended this week and three others dismissed. Starting quarterback Zack Asack has been suspended for the season after it was discovered he had plagiarized another student’s work in the classroom. The sophomore won’t be eligible to step back on the football field until next summer, leaving the team with just two scholarship quarterbacks for the upcoming season. In addition, offensive lineman Joe Suder, safety Andreas Platt and wide receiver Deon Adams were all cut from the program for breaking team rules. School officials wouldn’t say what rules were broken.
Wake QB Transferring
The Wake Forest football team will be one man short next season after quarterback Allan Holland announced plans to transfer. The redshirt sophomore spent last season alternating between the third team and serving as a backup to starter Benjamin Mauk. He went 0-1 in his only performance last season, stepping in for a series against Duke and tossing an incomplete pass. Holland is transferring over to Eastern Kentucky and will be eligible to compete for the starter’s job.
Bobcats Sign Harrington
In the NBA, the Charlotte Bobcats added another piece to the puzzle, coming to terms with forward Othella Harrington. The 6’9 ft. Harrington has averaged 7 points and 4 rebounds during his 10 year NBA career, having spent the past two with Chicago. GM Bernie Bickerstaff told reporters that Harrington was being brought in for more depth on the bench and also to serve as a mentor to the younger forwards and centers on the team.
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Thursday, July 20, 2006
News & Sports For July 20th
Problems For Wilkes County Schools
There were some problems for Wilkes County schools this week, as Yearly Progress Reports were released. The reports are part of the No Child Left Behind Program, detailing how each individual school performed in regards to reading and secondary math. The math section of the report was delayed due to some mistakes at the state level and won’t be released until October 5th. But the reading reports were released late Tuesday night and show that several schools here in the county have work to do. 17 of Wilkes County’s 21 schools made Adequate Yearly Progress, according to the report, roughly 81% of the system. Out of those 17, 11 were elementary schools, 3 were middle schools and 3 were high schools. On the list of those who failed to meet expectations were CC Wright Elementary, Mulberry Elementary, Central Wilkes Middle and East Wilkes High School. Coming up on the news today, we'll hear from CC Wright principal John Worley and Mulberry principal Helen Johnson about what exactly the problems are and what steps are being taken to correct them.
Meet The Principal At Wilkesboro Elementary
Wilkesboro Elementary was one of the local schools that made progress, according to federal standards. Now the school’s PTO wants to celebrate that achievement and help welcome in the new principal with a meeting tonight. New principal John Parsons will be on hand to talk with parents and students, starting at 6pm. The event runs until 7:30pm tonight with refreshments available in the cafeteria.
Gas Thieves Hit Another Wilkes Business
Gas thieves targeted another Wilkes County business this week. The incident happened Tuesday morning at the Deep Ford Market, where a white man pulled up, pumped $15 worth of gas and then drove off in his car. A description of both the driver and his vehicle was turned over to sheriff’s deputies and the investigation continues.
Lawmakers Cast Votes On Stem Cell Research
Stem cell research has been a controversial topic both here in Wilkes County and across the nation, with both parties seemingly deadlocked on the issue. But one North Carolina senator surprised members of the Republican party this week by breaking ranks and voting to expand research into embryonic stem cells. Senator Richard Burr cast his vote for the measure, as part of the 63-37 majority that approved the bill and sent it to the president’s desk. Burr didn’t issue any press releases or give any reason as to why he voted for the bill. Fellow North Carolina Senator Elizabeth Dole voted against it and in the House, so did 5th District Representative Virginia Foxx. Wednesday afternoon, President Bush used his veto power for the first time to defeat the measure.
Foxx Aids Support To Fetal Protection Bill
Also in Washington, Congresswoman Foxx helped to pass a bill designed to protect unborn children. The Fetus Farming Prohibition Act would prevent researchers from harvesting fetal tissue from aborted babies that were conceived for that purpose. It later passed the House by a vote of 425-0. The congresswoman sent out a press release saying that she was proud to support a bill designed to “ban the despicable practice of growing human embryos for the purpose of harvesting them”.
Thieves Run Off With Pain Medication
A Ferguson woman was assaulted and robbed earlier this week. Tuesday afternoon, the victim was walking near her home on the Champion Road when she was stopped by another woman. The assailant then threw the woman to the ground and started beating her before grabbing some pain medication from her purse and running off. The victim was able to recognize her attacker and turned over the name and description to sheriff’s deputies. That investigation is ongoing.
Focus On The Internet
All the time we hear horror stories about kids talking with strangers on the internet and then being abducted. But how much of a problem are internet predators? Security expert Vicki Courtney will be Brian’s guest this week for Focus on the Foothills, as they discuss ways that parents and grandparents can keep kids safe while on the net. They’ll be talking about terms parents should know, sites they should be aware of and also some tips to keep the predators at bay. That’s coming up today at 1:05pm right after the midday stock report.
Wilkesboro Man Arrested For Drug Possession
A Wilkesboro man was arrested this week under drug charges. Deputies found 25-yr-old Byron Anthony Parsons on the Elkin Hwy and went to pick him up, as there was a warrant out for his arrest. After getting consent to search, they found 9.5 grams of marijuana and 5.5 grams of crack cocaine in his pockets, along with $177 in cash. In addition to the earlier warrant, Parsons was arrested and charged with drug possession and possession with intent to sell and distribute.
Regional News
Elkin Schools Get AYP Report
Schools in the Elkin District also got a report card on their progress this week, with impressive results. All of the local schools met or exceeded federal requirements for the No Child Left Behind program. Elkin Elementary School met all 11 of its’ target goals, while Elkin High School achieved all 9 of the goals set out this year. The final results for Elkin Middle School have been delayed due to some incorrect data being sent in to state officials, but the preliminary report shows that the school met all 7 of their goals.
State News
Tropical Storm Moving Away
There’s good news for residents of North Carolina, as Tropical Storm Beryl is on the way out. Early predictions were proved wrong on Wednesday, as the storm continued to move away from North Carolina and out into the Atlantic. As of last night, the tropical storm was hitting sustained winds of 40 mph while heading north at a speed of 9 mph. Officials from the National Hurricane Center say that the storm is likely to strengthen over the next 24 hours but it’s unlikely to develop into a full blown hurricane. It’s expected to stay offshore before dissipating over the weekend.
Lawmakers Increase Money For Grant Program
North Carolina lawmakers increased the amount of grant money handed out this week. Due to the state’s Job Development Investment Grant, over 14,000 people have been given work within the last year. The program gives companies a cash grant which equals an amount up to 75% of state withholding taxes based on how many jobs they create. State lawmakers increased the amount of money in the program to $30 million, up from the current amount of $15 million.
Wrightsville Beach Changing The Rules
There’s going to be a change in the rules when people head to Wrightsville Beach next summer. Local officials cleaned up 21 truckloads of trash after the July 4th holiday, with beer cans accounting for most of the garbage. As a result, Town Manager Bob Simpson is ordering a crackdown on alcohol. From now on, police officers won’t ignore evidence of people drinking. If you’re caught with alcohol in hand at the beach, you’ll face possibly up to a $100 fine. During the summer season and on holidays, police will also be out performing random searches of those places deemed alcoholic problem areas.
State’s First Toll Roads Closer To Reality
North Carolina came one step closer to having a toll road this week, with the passage of a bill in the House. If the bill passes the Senate, a toll booth would be set up on I-540 when it’s finished next year. Tolls would also be charged on the segment of interstate in Durham and Wake County running from I-40 to the intersection with NC Hwy 55. The Senate, which has already given partial approval to the bill, takes it back this week for one final vote and then it’ll be sent to Gov. Easley’s desk to become law.
Sports Headlines
North Wilkes Has New Coach
The North Wilkes men’s basketball team finally has a new head coach. Mark Shumate was hired for the job this week, replacing Tommy Johnson, who left to take over the program at Canton Pisgah. Shumate inherits a Viking team that went 4-20 last season and will be playing for their fourth new coach in the last four years. Shumate is a North Wilkes graduate and was formerly an assistant on the varsity team, while also serving as head coach of the JV squad.
Wake Forest Adds Another Recruit
The Wake Forest football team added another recruit this week, as Jordan Williams committed to the school. Williams, a 6’2 ft. 180 lb. wide receiver from Florida received a scholarship offer after running a 4.5 time in the 40-yd dash during a Demon Deacon summer camp. He said that the school had everything he was looking for and also was a big hit with his parents.
Recruit Turns Down UNC For Fayetteville
Another college football recruit is getting recognition for who he turned down, instead of where he’s going. Quarterback Ben Williams from Olympic High School in North Carolina was being recruited by Appalachian State, Wake Forest, UNC Chapel Hill and Virginia. But he turned all of them down to play at Division II Fayetteville State. The 6 ft. 185 lb. Williams is a triple threat, able to play cornerback and wide receiver but he had his heart set on being a college quarterback. So when the Division I schools asked him to switch positions, he told them goodbye and took Fayetteville’s offer. Last season Williams tossed for 3041 yards and 28 touchdowns while rushing for 767 yards.
Panthers Super Bowl Pick Again
Yet another national organization has the Carolina Panthers picked to go to the big game. ESPN’s football crew handed out their picks for the upcoming season this month, selecting the Panthers and Denver Broncos as the two teams they expect to battle it out in the Super Bowl. As for who wins? The ESPN crew expects there to be another national title on the way to Carolina, as they have the Panthers walking away with the trophy.
Hurricanes Make Trade
The Carolina Hurricanes made a trade this week, picking up forward Scott Walker from the Nashville Predators. In exchange, Carolina sent out center Josef Vasicek, a bench player who never fully developed in the Hurricanes’ system. Walker gives Carolina a scoring threat off the bench, to replace the departed Matt Cullen. The 33-yr-old was the all time scoring leader in Nashville with 247 points in his career.
NASCAR Crew Chief Swap
In NASCAR, there will be a change in the pits for one team this weekend. The No. 21 Ford of Kenny Schrader will have a new boss, as Michael McSwain takes over as crew chief. No reason was given as to what caused the switch, as McSwain will be in the pit for this weekend’s race at Pocono.
There were some problems for Wilkes County schools this week, as Yearly Progress Reports were released. The reports are part of the No Child Left Behind Program, detailing how each individual school performed in regards to reading and secondary math. The math section of the report was delayed due to some mistakes at the state level and won’t be released until October 5th. But the reading reports were released late Tuesday night and show that several schools here in the county have work to do. 17 of Wilkes County’s 21 schools made Adequate Yearly Progress, according to the report, roughly 81% of the system. Out of those 17, 11 were elementary schools, 3 were middle schools and 3 were high schools. On the list of those who failed to meet expectations were CC Wright Elementary, Mulberry Elementary, Central Wilkes Middle and East Wilkes High School. Coming up on the news today, we'll hear from CC Wright principal John Worley and Mulberry principal Helen Johnson about what exactly the problems are and what steps are being taken to correct them.
Meet The Principal At Wilkesboro Elementary
Wilkesboro Elementary was one of the local schools that made progress, according to federal standards. Now the school’s PTO wants to celebrate that achievement and help welcome in the new principal with a meeting tonight. New principal John Parsons will be on hand to talk with parents and students, starting at 6pm. The event runs until 7:30pm tonight with refreshments available in the cafeteria.
Gas Thieves Hit Another Wilkes Business
Gas thieves targeted another Wilkes County business this week. The incident happened Tuesday morning at the Deep Ford Market, where a white man pulled up, pumped $15 worth of gas and then drove off in his car. A description of both the driver and his vehicle was turned over to sheriff’s deputies and the investigation continues.
Lawmakers Cast Votes On Stem Cell Research
Stem cell research has been a controversial topic both here in Wilkes County and across the nation, with both parties seemingly deadlocked on the issue. But one North Carolina senator surprised members of the Republican party this week by breaking ranks and voting to expand research into embryonic stem cells. Senator Richard Burr cast his vote for the measure, as part of the 63-37 majority that approved the bill and sent it to the president’s desk. Burr didn’t issue any press releases or give any reason as to why he voted for the bill. Fellow North Carolina Senator Elizabeth Dole voted against it and in the House, so did 5th District Representative Virginia Foxx. Wednesday afternoon, President Bush used his veto power for the first time to defeat the measure.
Foxx Aids Support To Fetal Protection Bill
Also in Washington, Congresswoman Foxx helped to pass a bill designed to protect unborn children. The Fetus Farming Prohibition Act would prevent researchers from harvesting fetal tissue from aborted babies that were conceived for that purpose. It later passed the House by a vote of 425-0. The congresswoman sent out a press release saying that she was proud to support a bill designed to “ban the despicable practice of growing human embryos for the purpose of harvesting them”.
Thieves Run Off With Pain Medication
A Ferguson woman was assaulted and robbed earlier this week. Tuesday afternoon, the victim was walking near her home on the Champion Road when she was stopped by another woman. The assailant then threw the woman to the ground and started beating her before grabbing some pain medication from her purse and running off. The victim was able to recognize her attacker and turned over the name and description to sheriff’s deputies. That investigation is ongoing.
Focus On The Internet
All the time we hear horror stories about kids talking with strangers on the internet and then being abducted. But how much of a problem are internet predators? Security expert Vicki Courtney will be Brian’s guest this week for Focus on the Foothills, as they discuss ways that parents and grandparents can keep kids safe while on the net. They’ll be talking about terms parents should know, sites they should be aware of and also some tips to keep the predators at bay. That’s coming up today at 1:05pm right after the midday stock report.
Wilkesboro Man Arrested For Drug Possession
A Wilkesboro man was arrested this week under drug charges. Deputies found 25-yr-old Byron Anthony Parsons on the Elkin Hwy and went to pick him up, as there was a warrant out for his arrest. After getting consent to search, they found 9.5 grams of marijuana and 5.5 grams of crack cocaine in his pockets, along with $177 in cash. In addition to the earlier warrant, Parsons was arrested and charged with drug possession and possession with intent to sell and distribute.
Regional News
Elkin Schools Get AYP Report
Schools in the Elkin District also got a report card on their progress this week, with impressive results. All of the local schools met or exceeded federal requirements for the No Child Left Behind program. Elkin Elementary School met all 11 of its’ target goals, while Elkin High School achieved all 9 of the goals set out this year. The final results for Elkin Middle School have been delayed due to some incorrect data being sent in to state officials, but the preliminary report shows that the school met all 7 of their goals.
State News
Tropical Storm Moving Away
There’s good news for residents of North Carolina, as Tropical Storm Beryl is on the way out. Early predictions were proved wrong on Wednesday, as the storm continued to move away from North Carolina and out into the Atlantic. As of last night, the tropical storm was hitting sustained winds of 40 mph while heading north at a speed of 9 mph. Officials from the National Hurricane Center say that the storm is likely to strengthen over the next 24 hours but it’s unlikely to develop into a full blown hurricane. It’s expected to stay offshore before dissipating over the weekend.
Lawmakers Increase Money For Grant Program
North Carolina lawmakers increased the amount of grant money handed out this week. Due to the state’s Job Development Investment Grant, over 14,000 people have been given work within the last year. The program gives companies a cash grant which equals an amount up to 75% of state withholding taxes based on how many jobs they create. State lawmakers increased the amount of money in the program to $30 million, up from the current amount of $15 million.
Wrightsville Beach Changing The Rules
There’s going to be a change in the rules when people head to Wrightsville Beach next summer. Local officials cleaned up 21 truckloads of trash after the July 4th holiday, with beer cans accounting for most of the garbage. As a result, Town Manager Bob Simpson is ordering a crackdown on alcohol. From now on, police officers won’t ignore evidence of people drinking. If you’re caught with alcohol in hand at the beach, you’ll face possibly up to a $100 fine. During the summer season and on holidays, police will also be out performing random searches of those places deemed alcoholic problem areas.
State’s First Toll Roads Closer To Reality
North Carolina came one step closer to having a toll road this week, with the passage of a bill in the House. If the bill passes the Senate, a toll booth would be set up on I-540 when it’s finished next year. Tolls would also be charged on the segment of interstate in Durham and Wake County running from I-40 to the intersection with NC Hwy 55. The Senate, which has already given partial approval to the bill, takes it back this week for one final vote and then it’ll be sent to Gov. Easley’s desk to become law.
Sports Headlines
North Wilkes Has New Coach
The North Wilkes men’s basketball team finally has a new head coach. Mark Shumate was hired for the job this week, replacing Tommy Johnson, who left to take over the program at Canton Pisgah. Shumate inherits a Viking team that went 4-20 last season and will be playing for their fourth new coach in the last four years. Shumate is a North Wilkes graduate and was formerly an assistant on the varsity team, while also serving as head coach of the JV squad.
Wake Forest Adds Another Recruit
The Wake Forest football team added another recruit this week, as Jordan Williams committed to the school. Williams, a 6’2 ft. 180 lb. wide receiver from Florida received a scholarship offer after running a 4.5 time in the 40-yd dash during a Demon Deacon summer camp. He said that the school had everything he was looking for and also was a big hit with his parents.
Recruit Turns Down UNC For Fayetteville
Another college football recruit is getting recognition for who he turned down, instead of where he’s going. Quarterback Ben Williams from Olympic High School in North Carolina was being recruited by Appalachian State, Wake Forest, UNC Chapel Hill and Virginia. But he turned all of them down to play at Division II Fayetteville State. The 6 ft. 185 lb. Williams is a triple threat, able to play cornerback and wide receiver but he had his heart set on being a college quarterback. So when the Division I schools asked him to switch positions, he told them goodbye and took Fayetteville’s offer. Last season Williams tossed for 3041 yards and 28 touchdowns while rushing for 767 yards.
Panthers Super Bowl Pick Again
Yet another national organization has the Carolina Panthers picked to go to the big game. ESPN’s football crew handed out their picks for the upcoming season this month, selecting the Panthers and Denver Broncos as the two teams they expect to battle it out in the Super Bowl. As for who wins? The ESPN crew expects there to be another national title on the way to Carolina, as they have the Panthers walking away with the trophy.
Hurricanes Make Trade
The Carolina Hurricanes made a trade this week, picking up forward Scott Walker from the Nashville Predators. In exchange, Carolina sent out center Josef Vasicek, a bench player who never fully developed in the Hurricanes’ system. Walker gives Carolina a scoring threat off the bench, to replace the departed Matt Cullen. The 33-yr-old was the all time scoring leader in Nashville with 247 points in his career.
NASCAR Crew Chief Swap
In NASCAR, there will be a change in the pits for one team this weekend. The No. 21 Ford of Kenny Schrader will have a new boss, as Michael McSwain takes over as crew chief. No reason was given as to what caused the switch, as McSwain will be in the pit for this weekend’s race at Pocono.
posted by Scott Roberts # 12:10 PM
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
News & Sports For July 19th
Heat Affecting Wilkes County Food
The hot weather is hitting Wilkes County where it hurts, both in the wallet and out in the field. The U.S. Labor Department announced this week that the national producer price index climbed 0.5% in June, thanks in part to the rising price of food. That’s slightly higher than the climb of 0.3% , that national economists had predicted. Wholesale food prices rose 1.4% last month, something that economists partially attribute to hot weather damaging the crops. According to Wilkes Cooperative Extension agent Matt Millen, the products most affected here in the county have been corn and soybeans. But he cautions that anytime the temperature climbs above 95 degrees, it becomes harder to sustain crops for long periods. Millen advises to be sure that all plants have adequate water and also keep checking on livestock, to guarantee they don’t get dehydrated.
Heat Illnesses To Look Out For
As temperatures stay in the mid 90s, heat related illnesses can become a serious problem. The first sign of any illness is usually heat cramps. When you start sweating, the body’s salt and moisture are expelled. If too much of this happens without that moisture being replenished, cramps start to occur in the arms, legs or abdomen. This can be easily remidied by drinking two to four glasses of water for every hour you’re outdoors. A more serious illness is heat exhaustion. That occurs after you’ve been exposed to high temperatures for several days without enough water. The warning signs for this illness are heavy sweating, muscle cramps, slight dizziness and you could possibly develop a headache. The best thing to do is immediately go inside to somewhere cool. Also be sure to drink plenty of water, to put the moisture back in your body. The final and most serious case of heat related illness is heat stroke. That happens when your body’s temperature suddenly rises and it’s unable to cool down, due in part to dehydration. If you’re suffering from heat stroke, your body’s temperature can reach 106 degrees within a period of 15 minutes. Warning signs for heat stroke are a throbbing headache, dizziness, confusion, nausea, and red hot skin with no sweating. If you are suffering from heat stroke, the Health Department advises that you should seek immidiate help from your doctor or the nearest hospital.
Focus On The Internet
All the time we hear horror stories about kids talking with strangers on the internet and then being abducted. But how much of a problem are internet predators? Security expert Vicki Courtney will be Brian’s guest this week for Focus on the Foothills, as they discuss ways that parents and grandparents can keep kids safe while on the net. They’ll be talking about terms parents should know, sites they should be aware of and also some tips to keep the predators at bay. That’s coming up tomorrow at 1:05pm right after the midday stock report.
Amendment Fails Despite Foxx Vote
Yesterday afternoon the U.S. House pushed aside a gay marriage amendment, falling short of the votes necessary to pass it on to the Senate. The vote was 236 for and 187 against, just 47 short of the needed two thirds majority. One encouraging sign for conservatives however was that the 236 votes were 9 more than the previous total. 5th District Representative Virginia Foxx, one of the bill’s original cosponsors, said that she was saddened by the bill’s defeat and told reporters why the Marriage Protection Amendment was necessary. The congresswoman said in a press release that "constitutionally defining marriage has become necessary due to the recent rulings of activist judges and the erosion of family values”. The bill isn’t expected to come up again before the November elections.
For A Few Quarters More
Deputies were called out to a Ronda home on Monday, after thieves broke in. The owner had returned to the home on Old Hwy 60 early Monday morning, to find the back door open to the house. Inside, there was evidence left behind from where someone had been sleeping in his bed and using his bathroom sink. In addition, $5 in quarters had been stolen from the bedroom. That investigation continues.
3WC Healthwatch: A Stalk A Day Keeps The Cancer Away
This next bit of news is for everyone out there who doesn’t like eating vegetables. You might want to reconsider. In today’s 3WC Healthwatch, scientists from the Institute of Food Technologists have found that eating broccoli could help prevent bladder cancer or possibly slow its’ spread if you’ve already contracted the disease. Doctors told the Reuters news service that compounds in broccoli called isothiocynates aggressively go after cancer cells in the bladder, dramatically slowing their spread. While this is by no means a miracle cure, it can help patients slow the spread of their disease in some cases and for others who are cancer free, broccoli sprouts can help you stay that way. One thing to consider however is that this research is still in the early stages and it’s not yet clear how much broccoli you’d need to eat before seeing results.
Toyota Issues Another Recall
There’s more bad news today for Toyota owners, as the company has ordered another recall. An estimated 420,000 vehicles across the globe are part of this latest callback, which includes the 2001 model of the Echo, Prius and Yaris. In some of these vehicles, a faulty engine part could lead to an oil leak, causing the machine to lock up. According to Toyota, there haven’t been any reported accidents and drivers can return the vehicles to the dealer they bought it from for a full repair.
Regional News
Crews Continue Search For Caldwell Boy
The search continued last night for a missing Caldwell County boy. The 17-yr-old hasn’t been seen since Monday night, when a neighbor watched him walk down Alfred Hartley Road. On Tuesday morning, a missing persons report was filed by the boy’s family and rescue crews were out late into the night. Their search included a five mile section in the Little River Community and as of last night, hadn’t uncovered any sign of the boy.
Jonesville Manager Could Take Yadkinville Position
Officials in Yadkinville are one step closer to selecting an interim town manager today. A proposal was put forth to Yadkin County commissioners this week to hire Ron Niland as interim manager. Under the plan Niland would put in four hours each day, five days a week in exchange for a $1000 weekly salary. Niland’s company, All American Associates, already helps the county with grant writing and managing certain projects. Commissioners are searching for a replacement for Cecil Wood, who resigned on July 3rd. No decision has been made on the position and commissioners are set to interview two more candidates later this week.
State News
Tropical System Grows In Strength
The second official storm of the hurricane season has formed off the coast of North Carolina. Tropical Storm Beryl hit sustained winds of 40 mph by Tuesday afternoon but forecasters from the National Hurricane Center say that it’s not expected to develop into a full blown hurricane. Currently it’s being tracked moving north at a rate of six mph but by this afternoon, officials expect it to turn and head northwest, while going inland. A tropical storm watch has been issued for the area north of Cape Lookout all the way to just south of Currituck Beach. A tropical storm watch means that a storm could hit within the next 36 hours.
Bragg Officials Net Illegal Immigrants
A joint operation between INS agents and officials from Fort Bragg led to the arrest of 58 suspected illegals. Most of the 58 were construction workers
and all had fake IDs or papers that were fraudulently obtained. The operation was part of an ongoing security effort at Fort Bragg to monitor what comes through the checkpoints. In addition, 14 vehicles were impounded for different offenses and four people were arrested on drug charges. Throughout the past year, over 150 people have been arrested at Fort Bragg for trying to gain access to the base through illegal means.
More Jobs Coming To Raleigh
Good news today for people living in the Raleigh area as more jobs are coming soon. Drug company Novartis announced plans on Tuesday to build a facility in Holly Springs. The building will serve as a vaccine manufacturing facility, helping to develop protection against the flu virus among other things. 350 new jobs will be created and $267 million will be invested into the area over the next five years, according to company sources. As a whole, North Carolina is currently ranked third in the nation in the number of biotechnology companies that have a home here.
Myrick Pushing For Charlotte Immigration Court
A campaign has been started to create a federal immigration court in Charlotte. On Tuesday, Mecklenburg County Sheriff Jim Pendergraph joined with Congressional Rep. Sue Myrick to announce the campaign. Under the new federal budget, the Justice Department has the funding set aside to create three new immigration courts, each of which would costs $383,000 a year to run. Pendergraph believes that Charlotte needs one of those three, due in part to the estimated 300,000 illegal immigrants living here in the state. Currently North Carolina’s immigration cases are tried in Atlanta.
Sports Headlines
UNC Football Team Lands New Recruits
The recruits keep coming for the UNC Tarheel football team, as two more committed to the school this week. Both Danorris Searcy and Fonterrian Ingram have joined the Heels’ list of recruits for the 2007-2008 school year. Searcy is a 6 ft. 195 lb. quarterback, runningback, linebacker and safety who was nicknamed “Baby Vick” for his skills. He runs a 40 yard dash in 4.4 seconds and is also a member of the track team. Meanwhile Fonterrian Ingram, a 6 ft. 193 lb. safety from Atlanta also committed to the team. As a junior last season, Ingram also served as a running back and starting linebacker, in addition to being a kick returner. He recorded 77 tackles, four sacks and recovered three fumbles.
Duke Adds To Coaching Staff
The staff of Duke football coach Ted Roof got a little bigger on Tuesday, with the addition of four new faces. Drew Dayton and Bill Hambrecht will join the team as graduate assistants. Also Bruce Warwick takes over the vacant job of director of player personnel and development. He and his new assistant director, Terrell Smith, will have a hand in recruiting and continuing to rebuild the program’s high school scouting.
Bobcats Hire New President
In the NBA, a former Nike executive has joined the Charlotte Bobcats. Fred Whitfield was introduced this week as the team’s new president and chief operating officer. Whitfield, a Greensboro native, helped new owner Michael Jordan when he ran the Washington Wizards, serving as director of player personnel. In addition, he’s helped run Nike’s Brand Jordan division. He’ll take over the task of trying to market a team currently ranked 22nd out of 30 teams in attendance.
Bobcats Re-sign Burleson
The Charlotte Bobcats have resigned another member of their team for next season, coming to terms with point guard Kevin Burleson. The third string guard played sparingly last season behind Raymond Felton and Brevin Knight and became a free agent this summer. But with little experience, he didn’t attract a lot of attention on the open market and agreed to come back to the Bobcats. Team officials have said that it’s possible Burleson could spend this season in the Developmental League.
NFL Sets Up Rule Changes
Things will be different in the NFL next season, as league officials have agreed to some rule changes. As of this year, all defenders will be penalized and possibly fined for hitting a quarterback below the knee. This comes after Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer was knocked out of the playoffs after a defensive lineman landed on his knee during a game. Also the league has banned any touchdown celebration that includes a prop or involves the player lying on the ground. Fines and possibly suspensions could be handed out if the new rule is violated.
The hot weather is hitting Wilkes County where it hurts, both in the wallet and out in the field. The U.S. Labor Department announced this week that the national producer price index climbed 0.5% in June, thanks in part to the rising price of food. That’s slightly higher than the climb of 0.3% , that national economists had predicted. Wholesale food prices rose 1.4% last month, something that economists partially attribute to hot weather damaging the crops. According to Wilkes Cooperative Extension agent Matt Millen, the products most affected here in the county have been corn and soybeans. But he cautions that anytime the temperature climbs above 95 degrees, it becomes harder to sustain crops for long periods. Millen advises to be sure that all plants have adequate water and also keep checking on livestock, to guarantee they don’t get dehydrated.
Heat Illnesses To Look Out For
As temperatures stay in the mid 90s, heat related illnesses can become a serious problem. The first sign of any illness is usually heat cramps. When you start sweating, the body’s salt and moisture are expelled. If too much of this happens without that moisture being replenished, cramps start to occur in the arms, legs or abdomen. This can be easily remidied by drinking two to four glasses of water for every hour you’re outdoors. A more serious illness is heat exhaustion. That occurs after you’ve been exposed to high temperatures for several days without enough water. The warning signs for this illness are heavy sweating, muscle cramps, slight dizziness and you could possibly develop a headache. The best thing to do is immediately go inside to somewhere cool. Also be sure to drink plenty of water, to put the moisture back in your body. The final and most serious case of heat related illness is heat stroke. That happens when your body’s temperature suddenly rises and it’s unable to cool down, due in part to dehydration. If you’re suffering from heat stroke, your body’s temperature can reach 106 degrees within a period of 15 minutes. Warning signs for heat stroke are a throbbing headache, dizziness, confusion, nausea, and red hot skin with no sweating. If you are suffering from heat stroke, the Health Department advises that you should seek immidiate help from your doctor or the nearest hospital.
Focus On The Internet
All the time we hear horror stories about kids talking with strangers on the internet and then being abducted. But how much of a problem are internet predators? Security expert Vicki Courtney will be Brian’s guest this week for Focus on the Foothills, as they discuss ways that parents and grandparents can keep kids safe while on the net. They’ll be talking about terms parents should know, sites they should be aware of and also some tips to keep the predators at bay. That’s coming up tomorrow at 1:05pm right after the midday stock report.
Amendment Fails Despite Foxx Vote
Yesterday afternoon the U.S. House pushed aside a gay marriage amendment, falling short of the votes necessary to pass it on to the Senate. The vote was 236 for and 187 against, just 47 short of the needed two thirds majority. One encouraging sign for conservatives however was that the 236 votes were 9 more than the previous total. 5th District Representative Virginia Foxx, one of the bill’s original cosponsors, said that she was saddened by the bill’s defeat and told reporters why the Marriage Protection Amendment was necessary. The congresswoman said in a press release that "constitutionally defining marriage has become necessary due to the recent rulings of activist judges and the erosion of family values”. The bill isn’t expected to come up again before the November elections.
For A Few Quarters More
Deputies were called out to a Ronda home on Monday, after thieves broke in. The owner had returned to the home on Old Hwy 60 early Monday morning, to find the back door open to the house. Inside, there was evidence left behind from where someone had been sleeping in his bed and using his bathroom sink. In addition, $5 in quarters had been stolen from the bedroom. That investigation continues.
3WC Healthwatch: A Stalk A Day Keeps The Cancer Away
This next bit of news is for everyone out there who doesn’t like eating vegetables. You might want to reconsider. In today’s 3WC Healthwatch, scientists from the Institute of Food Technologists have found that eating broccoli could help prevent bladder cancer or possibly slow its’ spread if you’ve already contracted the disease. Doctors told the Reuters news service that compounds in broccoli called isothiocynates aggressively go after cancer cells in the bladder, dramatically slowing their spread. While this is by no means a miracle cure, it can help patients slow the spread of their disease in some cases and for others who are cancer free, broccoli sprouts can help you stay that way. One thing to consider however is that this research is still in the early stages and it’s not yet clear how much broccoli you’d need to eat before seeing results.
Toyota Issues Another Recall
There’s more bad news today for Toyota owners, as the company has ordered another recall. An estimated 420,000 vehicles across the globe are part of this latest callback, which includes the 2001 model of the Echo, Prius and Yaris. In some of these vehicles, a faulty engine part could lead to an oil leak, causing the machine to lock up. According to Toyota, there haven’t been any reported accidents and drivers can return the vehicles to the dealer they bought it from for a full repair.
Regional News
Crews Continue Search For Caldwell Boy
The search continued last night for a missing Caldwell County boy. The 17-yr-old hasn’t been seen since Monday night, when a neighbor watched him walk down Alfred Hartley Road. On Tuesday morning, a missing persons report was filed by the boy’s family and rescue crews were out late into the night. Their search included a five mile section in the Little River Community and as of last night, hadn’t uncovered any sign of the boy.
Jonesville Manager Could Take Yadkinville Position
Officials in Yadkinville are one step closer to selecting an interim town manager today. A proposal was put forth to Yadkin County commissioners this week to hire Ron Niland as interim manager. Under the plan Niland would put in four hours each day, five days a week in exchange for a $1000 weekly salary. Niland’s company, All American Associates, already helps the county with grant writing and managing certain projects. Commissioners are searching for a replacement for Cecil Wood, who resigned on July 3rd. No decision has been made on the position and commissioners are set to interview two more candidates later this week.
State News
Tropical System Grows In Strength
The second official storm of the hurricane season has formed off the coast of North Carolina. Tropical Storm Beryl hit sustained winds of 40 mph by Tuesday afternoon but forecasters from the National Hurricane Center say that it’s not expected to develop into a full blown hurricane. Currently it’s being tracked moving north at a rate of six mph but by this afternoon, officials expect it to turn and head northwest, while going inland. A tropical storm watch has been issued for the area north of Cape Lookout all the way to just south of Currituck Beach. A tropical storm watch means that a storm could hit within the next 36 hours.
Bragg Officials Net Illegal Immigrants
A joint operation between INS agents and officials from Fort Bragg led to the arrest of 58 suspected illegals. Most of the 58 were construction workers
and all had fake IDs or papers that were fraudulently obtained. The operation was part of an ongoing security effort at Fort Bragg to monitor what comes through the checkpoints. In addition, 14 vehicles were impounded for different offenses and four people were arrested on drug charges. Throughout the past year, over 150 people have been arrested at Fort Bragg for trying to gain access to the base through illegal means.
More Jobs Coming To Raleigh
Good news today for people living in the Raleigh area as more jobs are coming soon. Drug company Novartis announced plans on Tuesday to build a facility in Holly Springs. The building will serve as a vaccine manufacturing facility, helping to develop protection against the flu virus among other things. 350 new jobs will be created and $267 million will be invested into the area over the next five years, according to company sources. As a whole, North Carolina is currently ranked third in the nation in the number of biotechnology companies that have a home here.
Myrick Pushing For Charlotte Immigration Court
A campaign has been started to create a federal immigration court in Charlotte. On Tuesday, Mecklenburg County Sheriff Jim Pendergraph joined with Congressional Rep. Sue Myrick to announce the campaign. Under the new federal budget, the Justice Department has the funding set aside to create three new immigration courts, each of which would costs $383,000 a year to run. Pendergraph believes that Charlotte needs one of those three, due in part to the estimated 300,000 illegal immigrants living here in the state. Currently North Carolina’s immigration cases are tried in Atlanta.
Sports Headlines
UNC Football Team Lands New Recruits
The recruits keep coming for the UNC Tarheel football team, as two more committed to the school this week. Both Danorris Searcy and Fonterrian Ingram have joined the Heels’ list of recruits for the 2007-2008 school year. Searcy is a 6 ft. 195 lb. quarterback, runningback, linebacker and safety who was nicknamed “Baby Vick” for his skills. He runs a 40 yard dash in 4.4 seconds and is also a member of the track team. Meanwhile Fonterrian Ingram, a 6 ft. 193 lb. safety from Atlanta also committed to the team. As a junior last season, Ingram also served as a running back and starting linebacker, in addition to being a kick returner. He recorded 77 tackles, four sacks and recovered three fumbles.
Duke Adds To Coaching Staff
The staff of Duke football coach Ted Roof got a little bigger on Tuesday, with the addition of four new faces. Drew Dayton and Bill Hambrecht will join the team as graduate assistants. Also Bruce Warwick takes over the vacant job of director of player personnel and development. He and his new assistant director, Terrell Smith, will have a hand in recruiting and continuing to rebuild the program’s high school scouting.
Bobcats Hire New President
In the NBA, a former Nike executive has joined the Charlotte Bobcats. Fred Whitfield was introduced this week as the team’s new president and chief operating officer. Whitfield, a Greensboro native, helped new owner Michael Jordan when he ran the Washington Wizards, serving as director of player personnel. In addition, he’s helped run Nike’s Brand Jordan division. He’ll take over the task of trying to market a team currently ranked 22nd out of 30 teams in attendance.
Bobcats Re-sign Burleson
The Charlotte Bobcats have resigned another member of their team for next season, coming to terms with point guard Kevin Burleson. The third string guard played sparingly last season behind Raymond Felton and Brevin Knight and became a free agent this summer. But with little experience, he didn’t attract a lot of attention on the open market and agreed to come back to the Bobcats. Team officials have said that it’s possible Burleson could spend this season in the Developmental League.
NFL Sets Up Rule Changes
Things will be different in the NFL next season, as league officials have agreed to some rule changes. As of this year, all defenders will be penalized and possibly fined for hitting a quarterback below the knee. This comes after Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer was knocked out of the playoffs after a defensive lineman landed on his knee during a game. Also the league has banned any touchdown celebration that includes a prop or involves the player lying on the ground. Fines and possibly suspensions could be handed out if the new rule is violated.
posted by Scott Roberts # 11:48 AM
Monday, July 17, 2006
News & Sports For July 18th
Gearing Up For Hottest Week Of The Year
If you didn’t like Monday’s weather, you may want to stay indoors the rest of the week. According to the National Weather Service Wilkes County is set for the hottest week of the summer, with temperatures expected to hit the mid 90s from now til Thursday. Humidity levels are also expected to climb, as a tropical system continues to form off the coast. What does that mean for people in Wilkes? Those most at risk according to the Department of Health are infants, small children and those age 65 and older, in addition to those dealing with weight issues. Health officials are asking that people drink two to four glasses of water per hour if you’re outside working, due to the salt and minerals lost from sweat. Gov. Easley has also sent out a release asking people to stay indoors if at all possible, to protect against any heat related illnesses. Coming up on tomorrow’s newscast we’ll take a look at what exactly these illnesses are and how you can tell the symptoms.
Proposals Handed In For Hospital
On Monday afternoon, lease proposals were turned in for Wilkes Regional Medical Center. However out of the seven companies that had expressed interest in leasing the property, only three turned in a proposal. The current hospital operating board submitted one, as did Novant Health and Community Health Systems out of Tennessee. Both the hospital board and Novant Health are non profit groups, as opposed to the for profit status of CHS. Town Manager Hank Perkins Jr. cut open the boxes which contained each proposal before the nine people in attendance, saying that he wanted to make it clear this was the first time each one had been examined. He also explained where the process goes from here, as each proposal will be turned over to the town board of commissioners for review. After that, the commissioners will decide which, if any of the companies they want to hear more from and a presentation will be set up. Mayor George Church told reporters that he was surprised there were only three proposals, as he expected more. A deadline of September 15th has been set for a proposal to be selected and negotiations to begin.
Recall Ordered Of Battery Charger
A recall has been ordered of several thousand battery chargers across the nation. Pelican Power is calling back an estimated 231,000 of its’ Brick Battery Charger. The problem comes due to a malfunction in the charger’s circuit board, which can lead to overheating and possibly a fire hazard after extended use. Customers are asked to call Electro Source LLC to receive a replacement at 1-800-263-1156 or through the website www.powerbrickrecall.net.
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
One local man’s good deed has caused him nothing but headaches, several dollars worth in fact. An acquaintance came to the man’s home, located on the Suncrest Orchard Road Sunday morning and asked to borrow some money. The homeowner agreed and took the borrower’s wallet and ID as collateral until he could pay it back. Several hours later, the man returned to pay back the loan, collecting his wallet and deputies believe, several other items. Later in the day, checks were written from the victim’s account at the Grocery Bag by the same thief. The name and description of the thief was turned over to sheriff’s deputies, along with the make and model of the car he took off in.
Thieves Target Foster’s Grocery
Deputies were called out to Foster’s Grocery Sunday morning, after some would be thieves dropped by. During the night, the Pepsi drink machine outside was damaged as it appeared someone was attempting to get inside. When that failed the would be thieves apparently started kicking the machine before taking off. All total an estimated $400 in damage was done and store employees turned over tape from the security camera. There is a suspect as the investigation moves forward.
3WC Healthwatch: The Problem With Beef
Before you fire up the grill this week, you might want to make some changes to the menu, as we explain in today’s 3WC Healthwatch. A study done by the American Association for Cancer Research found that a compound that can be formed when barbequing meat actually raises the risk of prostate cancer. The compound, called PhIP, is created when meat is cooked at very high temperatures, until it’s charred. Once ingested, that charred meat can act as an ignition switch, possibly leading to prostrate cancer. Now that doesn’t mean you have to toss out the grill, just be careful when cooking your meat. The Association recommends that you marinade meat before cooking, using about 4 fluid ounces of marinade for every 1 lb. of meat. That cuts down on the amount of carcinogens inside, possibly up to 90%. And while using the marinade, be sure and turn the food over from time to time, to make sure all areas are covered. Also another way to protect against cancer is to cut the fat off meat before cooking it and then also cutting off any charred or burned pieces before you start eating. It might mean a few extra minutes before supper is ready, but that could also be the difference between a clean bill of health and a trip to the hospital for cancer treatments.
Items Stolen From Construction Site
Thieves ran off with over $5000 worth of tools from a construction site over the weekend. The incident happened at a site on Fishing Creek Road, as members of the work crew came by to pick up some items, only to find them missing. Taken in the theft was a generator, an air compressor, three sets of drop cords and a 4-wheeler. There are suspects in the case and the investigation continues.
Red Cross Looking For Fundraising Help
We’ve talked a lot here on the news about the need for blood in Wilkes County. But thanks to last year’s hurricanes and the cost of relocating survivors, the local Red Cross needs help of a different kind as well. The local chapter continues to sell cookbooks, to help raise the money it needs to cover costs of daily operations. The cost of a cookbook is $10 and it contains recipes from chapter members along with their family and friends. For more information or to purchase one, you can call the Red Cross at 838-4563.
Mailbox Vandals Hit Local Home
Mailbox vandals took aim at another Wilkes County home over the weekend. A woman on the Rock Creek Church Road called deputies Sunday morning after waking up to the sound of a vehicle in her driveway. She went to the window and watch as a man got out of a truck, grabbed a baseball bat and started smashing the mailbox. A description of both the vandal and his truck were turned over to sheriff’s deputies as the investigation continues.
State News
Bragg Troops Set To Leave For Border
Several North Carolina troops are packing up again, but this time they’ll be staying in the country. 200 soldiers from the 252nd Combined Arms Battalion have started training to protect the U.S. border. On August 5th, the troops will ship out to Arizona, where they’ll spend two weeks as part of a rotation to guard against illegal immigrants. Under the plan, a new National Guard unit will move in every two weeks, to keep the troops fresh.
North Carolina Considering Change In Law
A 200-yr-old law could soon be off the books in North Carolina if the ACLU has their way. The state chapter of the organization has filed a lawsuit, arguing that North Carolina’s law against unmarried couples living together is unconstitutional. Attorney General Roy Cooper has said the lawsuit has no basis because it was filed as a challenge to a criminal statute and that can only be done if there’s a criminal case currently going on. Opening statements in the case were heard yesterday.
Shipwrecks Found In Currituck Sound
Archeologists have possibly uncovered several pieces of North Carolina’s history. Officials from the state’s Department of Cultural Resources announced over the weekend that divers have located the remains of two shipwrecks in Currituck Sound. Portions of the steam freighter Undine, which sank back in March 1912 were discovered in the Sound with most of the structure still intact. In addition, the remains of a sailing vessel dating to before the Civil War was located by divers near Monkey Island. State archeologists plan to study the debris and possibly attempt to raise what’s left.
Church Attendance Streak Going Strong
Records are celebrated in all kinds, from sports to politics. But one North Carolina woman has made her own mark by simply going to church. This past Sunday, Mary Payne recorded her 2766th consecutive week in the pew. The Charlotte resident and preacher’s daughter celebrated her 53rd birthday by attending service at Berryhill Baptist Church, where she was honored for attending every Sunday since birth. Church officials told about how Payne was hit by lighting last June on a Friday night. Despite the requests of her doctors, she made it to church that Sunday. Before that, back in 2004, she had surgery following a car wreck and that Sunday, she was in the pew being wheeled in by a nurse.
Mecklenburg Restaurants Go Without Inspection
If you eat in a Mecklenburg restaurant, it might be a good idea to exercise caution. County officials admitted to reporters on Monday that not all restaurants get a full inspection because of a lack of funds. On average, county officials estimated that 62% of Mecklenburg eateries are inspected the required four times a year, with most getting just one or two visits. There are currently 14 full time inspectors in the county, with plans on track to add 11 more by the end of this year. County commissioners said in a statement that the issue should have been dealt with earlier but was never a top priority.
Sports Headlines
Little League Results
It was a busy night for Wilkes County baseball teams. In the 11-12 year old division, Wilkes County’s All Star team beat Watauga 8-7. Meanwhile in the 13-14 year old division, it was Wilkes beating Caldwell County 8-5. With the victory over Caldwell, Wilkes remains undefeated in the double elimination tournament and now advances to the next round.
UNC Gets Yankee Money
Switching gears to college baseball, the UNC Tarheels are getting help in rebuilding their stadium from an unlikely source. The Heels have received one million dollars from new York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, to use in renovating Boshamer Stadium. UNC baseball teams have played at the park since 1972 and in recent years it’s started to show its’ age. The New York Yankee organization has a connection to the park as well, as they played against a UNC team in several exhibition games back in the late 70s. Also Steinbrenner’s daughter Jenny and her husband Stephen Swindal are both graduates of UNC Chapel Hill.
Wolfpack Land Wide Receiver
Good news for the NC State football team, with another recruit signing on. Rising high school senior Stewart Howard has committed to the school. Howard, a 6’3 ft. 185 lb. wide receiver from Olympic High School, turned down scholarships from Wake Forest and Vanderbilt to play for the Wolfpack. As a junior last season, Howard had 49 catches for 748 yards to go along with 8 touchdowns.
NC Golfer Ranked Number One
In the golfing world, one Wake Forest student is on the rise. Wake Forest golfer and Raleigh native Webb Simpson is the new No. 1 player in men’s amateur golf, according to the latest rankings from Golfweek. A rising college junior, Simpson has finished second in both the Northeast Amateur and Dogwood Invitational tournaments, capping things off with a win at the Sunnehanna Amateur. Simpson, who’s majoring in religion, told reporters over the weekend that he plans to stay two more years and get his degree before trying out for the PGA Tour.
Issue Arises For Montoya
When Juan Montoya makes the jump to NASCAR next season, he’ll be facing several new obstacles. An announcement was made by Nextel Cup officials over the weekend that when Montoya takes over from Casey Mears, he’ll only have the points exemption available for the first five races. After that, Montoya will have to qualify on his own or be left out of the field. He’ll make his debut for Chip Ganassi Racing in next season’s Daytona 500.
Rudd Possibly Coming To Gibbs Racing
A familiar face could be popping up at the Joe Gibbs racing garage next season. Gibbs is in talks to add a fourth car to the team and is trying to recruit Ricky Rudd for the job. Rudd is no stranger to the Gibbs team, as he drove for Tony Stewart last month. But Gibbs isn’t the only one trying to land Rudd, as Team Red Bull also has an offer out to the veteran driver.
If you didn’t like Monday’s weather, you may want to stay indoors the rest of the week. According to the National Weather Service Wilkes County is set for the hottest week of the summer, with temperatures expected to hit the mid 90s from now til Thursday. Humidity levels are also expected to climb, as a tropical system continues to form off the coast. What does that mean for people in Wilkes? Those most at risk according to the Department of Health are infants, small children and those age 65 and older, in addition to those dealing with weight issues. Health officials are asking that people drink two to four glasses of water per hour if you’re outside working, due to the salt and minerals lost from sweat. Gov. Easley has also sent out a release asking people to stay indoors if at all possible, to protect against any heat related illnesses. Coming up on tomorrow’s newscast we’ll take a look at what exactly these illnesses are and how you can tell the symptoms.
Proposals Handed In For Hospital
On Monday afternoon, lease proposals were turned in for Wilkes Regional Medical Center. However out of the seven companies that had expressed interest in leasing the property, only three turned in a proposal. The current hospital operating board submitted one, as did Novant Health and Community Health Systems out of Tennessee. Both the hospital board and Novant Health are non profit groups, as opposed to the for profit status of CHS. Town Manager Hank Perkins Jr. cut open the boxes which contained each proposal before the nine people in attendance, saying that he wanted to make it clear this was the first time each one had been examined. He also explained where the process goes from here, as each proposal will be turned over to the town board of commissioners for review. After that, the commissioners will decide which, if any of the companies they want to hear more from and a presentation will be set up. Mayor George Church told reporters that he was surprised there were only three proposals, as he expected more. A deadline of September 15th has been set for a proposal to be selected and negotiations to begin.
Recall Ordered Of Battery Charger
A recall has been ordered of several thousand battery chargers across the nation. Pelican Power is calling back an estimated 231,000 of its’ Brick Battery Charger. The problem comes due to a malfunction in the charger’s circuit board, which can lead to overheating and possibly a fire hazard after extended use. Customers are asked to call Electro Source LLC to receive a replacement at 1-800-263-1156 or through the website www.powerbrickrecall.net.
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
One local man’s good deed has caused him nothing but headaches, several dollars worth in fact. An acquaintance came to the man’s home, located on the Suncrest Orchard Road Sunday morning and asked to borrow some money. The homeowner agreed and took the borrower’s wallet and ID as collateral until he could pay it back. Several hours later, the man returned to pay back the loan, collecting his wallet and deputies believe, several other items. Later in the day, checks were written from the victim’s account at the Grocery Bag by the same thief. The name and description of the thief was turned over to sheriff’s deputies, along with the make and model of the car he took off in.
Thieves Target Foster’s Grocery
Deputies were called out to Foster’s Grocery Sunday morning, after some would be thieves dropped by. During the night, the Pepsi drink machine outside was damaged as it appeared someone was attempting to get inside. When that failed the would be thieves apparently started kicking the machine before taking off. All total an estimated $400 in damage was done and store employees turned over tape from the security camera. There is a suspect as the investigation moves forward.
3WC Healthwatch: The Problem With Beef
Before you fire up the grill this week, you might want to make some changes to the menu, as we explain in today’s 3WC Healthwatch. A study done by the American Association for Cancer Research found that a compound that can be formed when barbequing meat actually raises the risk of prostate cancer. The compound, called PhIP, is created when meat is cooked at very high temperatures, until it’s charred. Once ingested, that charred meat can act as an ignition switch, possibly leading to prostrate cancer. Now that doesn’t mean you have to toss out the grill, just be careful when cooking your meat. The Association recommends that you marinade meat before cooking, using about 4 fluid ounces of marinade for every 1 lb. of meat. That cuts down on the amount of carcinogens inside, possibly up to 90%. And while using the marinade, be sure and turn the food over from time to time, to make sure all areas are covered. Also another way to protect against cancer is to cut the fat off meat before cooking it and then also cutting off any charred or burned pieces before you start eating. It might mean a few extra minutes before supper is ready, but that could also be the difference between a clean bill of health and a trip to the hospital for cancer treatments.
Items Stolen From Construction Site
Thieves ran off with over $5000 worth of tools from a construction site over the weekend. The incident happened at a site on Fishing Creek Road, as members of the work crew came by to pick up some items, only to find them missing. Taken in the theft was a generator, an air compressor, three sets of drop cords and a 4-wheeler. There are suspects in the case and the investigation continues.
Red Cross Looking For Fundraising Help
We’ve talked a lot here on the news about the need for blood in Wilkes County. But thanks to last year’s hurricanes and the cost of relocating survivors, the local Red Cross needs help of a different kind as well. The local chapter continues to sell cookbooks, to help raise the money it needs to cover costs of daily operations. The cost of a cookbook is $10 and it contains recipes from chapter members along with their family and friends. For more information or to purchase one, you can call the Red Cross at 838-4563.
Mailbox Vandals Hit Local Home
Mailbox vandals took aim at another Wilkes County home over the weekend. A woman on the Rock Creek Church Road called deputies Sunday morning after waking up to the sound of a vehicle in her driveway. She went to the window and watch as a man got out of a truck, grabbed a baseball bat and started smashing the mailbox. A description of both the vandal and his truck were turned over to sheriff’s deputies as the investigation continues.
State News
Bragg Troops Set To Leave For Border
Several North Carolina troops are packing up again, but this time they’ll be staying in the country. 200 soldiers from the 252nd Combined Arms Battalion have started training to protect the U.S. border. On August 5th, the troops will ship out to Arizona, where they’ll spend two weeks as part of a rotation to guard against illegal immigrants. Under the plan, a new National Guard unit will move in every two weeks, to keep the troops fresh.
North Carolina Considering Change In Law
A 200-yr-old law could soon be off the books in North Carolina if the ACLU has their way. The state chapter of the organization has filed a lawsuit, arguing that North Carolina’s law against unmarried couples living together is unconstitutional. Attorney General Roy Cooper has said the lawsuit has no basis because it was filed as a challenge to a criminal statute and that can only be done if there’s a criminal case currently going on. Opening statements in the case were heard yesterday.
Shipwrecks Found In Currituck Sound
Archeologists have possibly uncovered several pieces of North Carolina’s history. Officials from the state’s Department of Cultural Resources announced over the weekend that divers have located the remains of two shipwrecks in Currituck Sound. Portions of the steam freighter Undine, which sank back in March 1912 were discovered in the Sound with most of the structure still intact. In addition, the remains of a sailing vessel dating to before the Civil War was located by divers near Monkey Island. State archeologists plan to study the debris and possibly attempt to raise what’s left.
Church Attendance Streak Going Strong
Records are celebrated in all kinds, from sports to politics. But one North Carolina woman has made her own mark by simply going to church. This past Sunday, Mary Payne recorded her 2766th consecutive week in the pew. The Charlotte resident and preacher’s daughter celebrated her 53rd birthday by attending service at Berryhill Baptist Church, where she was honored for attending every Sunday since birth. Church officials told about how Payne was hit by lighting last June on a Friday night. Despite the requests of her doctors, she made it to church that Sunday. Before that, back in 2004, she had surgery following a car wreck and that Sunday, she was in the pew being wheeled in by a nurse.
Mecklenburg Restaurants Go Without Inspection
If you eat in a Mecklenburg restaurant, it might be a good idea to exercise caution. County officials admitted to reporters on Monday that not all restaurants get a full inspection because of a lack of funds. On average, county officials estimated that 62% of Mecklenburg eateries are inspected the required four times a year, with most getting just one or two visits. There are currently 14 full time inspectors in the county, with plans on track to add 11 more by the end of this year. County commissioners said in a statement that the issue should have been dealt with earlier but was never a top priority.
Sports Headlines
Little League Results
It was a busy night for Wilkes County baseball teams. In the 11-12 year old division, Wilkes County’s All Star team beat Watauga 8-7. Meanwhile in the 13-14 year old division, it was Wilkes beating Caldwell County 8-5. With the victory over Caldwell, Wilkes remains undefeated in the double elimination tournament and now advances to the next round.
UNC Gets Yankee Money
Switching gears to college baseball, the UNC Tarheels are getting help in rebuilding their stadium from an unlikely source. The Heels have received one million dollars from new York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, to use in renovating Boshamer Stadium. UNC baseball teams have played at the park since 1972 and in recent years it’s started to show its’ age. The New York Yankee organization has a connection to the park as well, as they played against a UNC team in several exhibition games back in the late 70s. Also Steinbrenner’s daughter Jenny and her husband Stephen Swindal are both graduates of UNC Chapel Hill.
Wolfpack Land Wide Receiver
Good news for the NC State football team, with another recruit signing on. Rising high school senior Stewart Howard has committed to the school. Howard, a 6’3 ft. 185 lb. wide receiver from Olympic High School, turned down scholarships from Wake Forest and Vanderbilt to play for the Wolfpack. As a junior last season, Howard had 49 catches for 748 yards to go along with 8 touchdowns.
NC Golfer Ranked Number One
In the golfing world, one Wake Forest student is on the rise. Wake Forest golfer and Raleigh native Webb Simpson is the new No. 1 player in men’s amateur golf, according to the latest rankings from Golfweek. A rising college junior, Simpson has finished second in both the Northeast Amateur and Dogwood Invitational tournaments, capping things off with a win at the Sunnehanna Amateur. Simpson, who’s majoring in religion, told reporters over the weekend that he plans to stay two more years and get his degree before trying out for the PGA Tour.
Issue Arises For Montoya
When Juan Montoya makes the jump to NASCAR next season, he’ll be facing several new obstacles. An announcement was made by Nextel Cup officials over the weekend that when Montoya takes over from Casey Mears, he’ll only have the points exemption available for the first five races. After that, Montoya will have to qualify on his own or be left out of the field. He’ll make his debut for Chip Ganassi Racing in next season’s Daytona 500.
Rudd Possibly Coming To Gibbs Racing
A familiar face could be popping up at the Joe Gibbs racing garage next season. Gibbs is in talks to add a fourth car to the team and is trying to recruit Ricky Rudd for the job. Rudd is no stranger to the Gibbs team, as he drove for Tony Stewart last month. But Gibbs isn’t the only one trying to land Rudd, as Team Red Bull also has an offer out to the veteran driver.
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