Lawmaker proposes releasing immigrants to be deported May 28, 2008
RALEIGH, N.C. Senate Majority Leader Tony Rand has offered another bill to reduce the number of inmates in the state's prisons. The News & Observer of Raleigh reports the Fayetteville Democrat is proposing that nonviolent illegal immigrants be released to U.S. immigration officials for deportation. (The Daily Reflector)
Man will lead efforts for Asheville performing arts center May 28, 2008
ASHEVILLE, N.C. The man who has served as an unpaid consultant on the Asheville Area Center for the Performing Arts for the past four years has been hired to direct efforts to create the center. James Baudoin will begin his work as executive director in June. (The Daily Reflector)
Military contractor sues San Diego over permits May 28, 2008
By ALLISON HOFFMAN Associated Press Writer. SAN DIEGO Security contractor Blackwater Worldwide has gone to court to try to force San Diego to issue permits the company needs to open a new indoor military training facility in the city. (The Daily Reflector)
Web sites enable campaign TV ads on the cheap May 12, 2008
Fleming, meanwhile, continues to drive himself to events around the state in his 2004 Hyundai Sonata. But in this year's Democratic primary, Fleming spent $7,000 on Spot Runner-produced TV ads "that some media consultant probably would have tricked me into spending $30,000 on. You know, everybody wants to get paid, too," he said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Oldest gorilla in captivity turns 55 at Dallas Zoo May 9, 2008
By LINDA STEWART BALL Associated Press Writer. DALLAS A gorilla recognized as the world's oldest in captivity celebrated her 55th birthday by munching down a four-layer frozen fruit cake and banana leaf wrapped treats. (The Daily Reflector)
With schoolwork done, Hose focuses on Wave May 9, 2008
Friday, May 09, 2008. The first time T.J. Hose was named a winning pitcher for the East Carolina Pirates, the freshman did so as a reliever against Michigan in 2005. (The Daily Reflector)
Ask AP: Leaded gas and college football poll votes May 9, 2008
By The Associated Press. It used to be called "regular." But there's nothing regular about leaded gasoline these days good luck even finding a gallon. (The Daily Reflector)
Happy Mother's Day: Woman pregnant with 18th child May 9, 2008
By JILL ZEMAN Associated Press Writer. LITTLE ROCK It's a happy Mother's Day for an Arkansas woman she's pregnant with her 18th child. (The Daily Reflector)
ECU, PCC commence graduation weekend May 9, 2008
Friday, May 09, 2008. East Carolina University and Pitt Community college will hold graduation ceremonies this weekend. (The Daily Reflector)
Conley troupe takes stage in remake of classic story May 9, 2008
Conley troupe takes stage in remake of classic story. Conley troupe takes stage in remake of classic story. (The Daily Reflector)
'A marvelous facility' May 9, 2008
A marvelous facility. A marvelous facility' New center designed to enrich seniors' lives. (The Daily Reflector)
Effects of high gas prices on local businesses May 9, 2008
Effects of high gas prices. Effects of high gas prices. (The Daily Reflector)
Site work started May 9, 2008
Center will hinge on grocery anchor. Center will hinge on grocery anchor. (The Daily Reflector)
Better than a Jag? Feb 28, 2008
" a friend asked me the other day, not an odd question since I get a new vehicle each week for testing. "It's the Hyundai Sonata sedan," I replied.HyundaiThe Hyundai Sonata. RELATED LINKS "Is that the one that looks like a Jaguar. " he asked. "Well, it used to," I said. The exchange was a surprise to me because until then, I thought maybe I was the only one who had noticed similarities in the styling of the previous generation of the Sonata and the baby Jaguar, the X-type sedan that arrived in... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
First Look: Dodge Challenger SRT8, Volkswagen Routan, Hyundai Sonata, Ford Transit and Chevrolet Traverse. All These and More in TheCarConnection.com's Exclusive Coverage of the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. Feb 8, 2008
First Look: Dodge Challenger SRT8, Volkswagen Routan, Hyundai Sonata, Ford Transit and Chevrolet Traverse ... First Look: Dodge Challenger SRT8, Volkswagen Routan, Hyundai Sonata, Ford Transit and Chevrolet Traverse ... The Chicago Auto Show also brings the launch of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata, a sedan that could change the way midsize buyers perceive the South Korean automaker. (PR Newswire)
2009 Hyundai Sonata's New Touch-Screen Display Enhances XM Radio Listening Experience Feb 7, 2008
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XM, the nation's leading provider of satellite radio, announced today that 2009 Hyundai Sonata buyers will experience an enhanced XM radio listening experience through the vehicles available color, touch-screen navigation display ... The brand-new display on the 2009 Hyundai Sonata allows listeners can use the high-resolution touch-screen display to easily scan through XM's more than 170 channels of entertainment ... "XM fans will truly appreciate the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ag-personalities Feb 4, 2008
Connecting country folks. Connecting country folks Web site aims to foster relationships for people with rural roots. (The Daily Reflector)
Families forgo Super Bowl Sunday for soccer Feb 4, 2008
By By Ronnie Woodward. Monday, February 04, 2008. (The Daily Reflector)
Chevrolet Malibu receives top marks Feb 2, 2008
Longtime leaders of the pack, and , are being chased hard and fast by award winners like the Hyundai Sonata, Saturn Aura and Nissan Altima. Although the aforementioned vehicles may be manufactured in North America, many are reluctant to include vehicles from the former "big three" on their shopping list. (Vancouver Sun)
Take time to be healthy Jan 27, 2008
By The Daily Reflector. Sunday, January 27, 2008. (The Daily Reflector)
Grant caps amazing comeback as North Carolina State stuns Miami Jan 20, 2008
2006 Hyundai Sonata, WHITE, Miles: 24,763, Price. Mercury Grand Marquis,4. (The Daily Reflector)
After 3 years in prison, man indicted as accessory to murder Jan 15, 2008
2007 Hyundai Sonata, GRAY, Miles: 26,183, Price. 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche, BURGANDY, Miles: 54,320, Price. (The Daily Reflector)
New Accord is safer, faster and taller Jan 11, 2008
The Hyundai Sonata presents a compelling value case, with lots of features packed into a car that runs under $23,000. The Mazda6 is one of the top-performing nonluxury sedans on the market, and it also gets very good gas mileage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Disappearance of Pregnant Marine Probed by North Carolina Authorities Jan 10, 2008
Lauterbach's blue 2006 Hyundai Sonata was found at the Jacksonville Bus Station. First Lt. Richard Ulsh, a public affairs officer with the 2nd Marine Logistics Group, verified that Lauterbach is on active duty. (Fox News)
Shaik paid for Zuma's wives and children Jan 2, 2008
The spread sheet further shows that a Hyundai Sonata was purchased on April 12, 1999 with finance from Bankfin (now part of Absa). It was classified as "Zuma children vehicle" and instalments were paid on or about the seventh of every month until February 7, 2003 costing Shaik's company, Kobitech, R92 280. (iAfrica.com)
218 witnesses for Zuma trial| Jan 1, 2008
The list goes on to detail alleged payments to Bankfin for a Hyundai Sonata. It was classified at "Zuma Children Vehicle". (iAfrica.com)
Milestone for Hyundai Sonata: One Million and Counting Dec 19, 2007
Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Like its predecessors, one very special Hyundai Sonata sold recently could be praised with many adjectives. Reliable. (PR Newswire)
3 reasonable sedans worth looking at Dec 12, 2007
HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED ... You're busy with holiday errands, so let's jump to the bottom line the 2008 Hyundai Sonata Limited is a smoking deal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Year's Poorest-Performing Cars Nov 16, 2007
For instance, Blair says that ALG's three-year residual on a Honda Accord is about 55%--meaning that it is estimated to be worth about 55% of its original value after three years--while for a Hyundai Sonata, it's only 40%, which translates to a difference in value of $3,750 over those three years on a sticker price of $25,000. Although Blair added that, generally speaking, vehicles with lower residuals have lower appeal and often have automaker incentives that apply to the purchase price, making... (Forbes)
Talking Cars: Temperature gauge fluctuations and emissions testing Oct 24, 2007
Q: My daughter owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The car will not pass the NY state emission test. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Chevrolet's New Malibu May Change Opinions of GM: Doron Levin Oct 19, 2007
Initially, if GM can intercept shoppers considering sedans such as the Hyundai Sonata, Mazda6 or Ford Fusion the automaker will have done well. Malibu sales probably will be respectable at first, since the car is a close copy of GM's critically acclaimed Saturn Aura sedan, which has sold well in its first year of production. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Bar fight turns deadly Oct 9, 2007
The suspect drove a gray 4-door Hyundai Sonata with a black car bra on front, Ragsdale said. Anyone with information is asked to call the Violent Crimes Bureau at (602) 262-6141 or Silent Witness at (480) 948-6377. (AZCentral -- News)
The strike they can't afford Sep 26, 2007
GM has high hopes for the redesigned Chevrolet Malibu, a name that harkens to the 1960s, but the company didn't have to compete then with the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, or the Kia Optima. The company has to focus singlemindedly on selling cars. (Boston Globe)
Identical cars, clothes, books come cheaper in U.S. Sep 21, 2007
Mr. Gonchor related his experience to his neighbour, who will pick up a 2008 Hyundai Sonata mid-sized car in Buffalo next week and save about $6,000. In general, as long as the cars are made in North America, there is no duty and buyers only pay GST and PST.. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Rose's streak comes to an end Sep 8, 2007
" Brandon Hughes can be reached at bhughes@coxnc.com, or at (252) 329-9593. J.H. Rose Rocky Mount 6 First Downs 12 29-58 Rushes-Yds 45-178 69 Passing Yds 71 7-15-0 Passing 7-13-0 2-1 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 3-35 Penalties 5-25 J.H. Rose ... 0 0 7 0 7 Rocky Mount ... ... ... 7 3 0 7 17 RM Nick Hahula 9 run (Hahula kick good), 8:27, 1st. RM Hahula 27-yard FG, 0:00, 2nd. JHR Louis Muldrow 1 run (Warren Harvey kick good), 7:00, 3rd. RM Marquavis Alston 63 run (Hahula kick), 6:15, 4th. Sponsored Links WILCO... (The Daily Reflector)
For some trips, nothing beats a rental car Sep 5, 2007
They own a 2003 Hyundai Sonata and 1998 Pontiac Sunfire, but he rents a car at least once a month for long-distance driving, and he has been doing so now for more than a year. Some of it is for convenience, he said, but mostly for peace of mind. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Eco-Friendly Vehicles Sep 3, 2007
Best of the large cars are the Hyundai Sonata, Chevrolet Impala, Toyota Avalon, Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, and the Buick Lucerne. Wagons: The greenest wagon awards go to the Ford Focus Wagon, Subaru Legacy 2. (Suite101.com)
Telephone company retirees angry over alteration to benefits Aug 26, 2007
Retirees angry over alteration to benefits. By The Daily Reflector. (The Daily Reflector)
Accord looms larger Aug 25, 2007
But other automakers are looking to take bigger slices of that market with the Ford Fusion, Saturn Aura, and Hyundai Sonata all producing quality vehicles. In driving the new Accords, I decided that. (Boston Globe)
Scientist adds to suspicions Aug 24, 2007
He points to documents filed with the court that show Huang transferred the title of his two cars -- including a 2007 Hyundai Sonata that he had owned for a month -- to his wife, Hongben Chen, along with his share of their Apex home. Schmidlin says he informed Sasser in advance that his client would be unable to make the deposition because of the family emergency. (News & Observer)
Police still searching for Perry County man Aug 23, 2007
He was last seen driving a silver Hyundai Sonata with a Pennsylvania plate -- GNC 5575. Police are considering him still armed, Schmidhamer said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Civic ranked among top 10 cars for college students Aug 22, 2007
The other nine cars that made the list were the Audi A4, Dodge Caliber, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Pontiac G6, Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Passat and Volvo S40. The Honda Civic ranked in July as the second-best seller in the Honda division of Torrance, Calif. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Crash on Highway 42 Aug 22, 2007
According to a Oregon State Police press release, at approximately 11:56 a.m., a 2001 Hyundai Sonata, driven by Lela S. Brown, 65, no address available, was heading north on Highway 42 at milepost 8. 3, when it veered onto the right shoulder, driving over gravel before coming back to the roadway. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Sentinel Lunchtime Blog: Police search for Perry County man in attempted homicide Aug 21, 2007
He was last seen driving a silver Hyundai Sonata with a Pennsylvania plate -- GNC 5575. Turpin faces charges of attempted homicide, aggravated assault, burglary, illegal possession of a firearm and possession of a firearm without a license -- all felonies. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Lexus LS tops value and ownership satisfaction rankings Aug 12, 2007
Its prices begin at $18,565, however, which puts it in the same class with non-premium midsize cars such as the Hyundai Sonata, Honda Accord, and Toyota Camry. The Murano competes in the same class with the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander, which are not considered premium crossovers. (Boston Globe)
Police: Man used vehicle in assault Aug 10, 2007
Salvatore R. Solimini, 39, of 1227 Bennett St., was charged with aggravated assault and related charges. The woman, Colleen Evans, of the same address, was treated for a head laceration at Community Medical Center. (Scranton Times, PA)
Man sleeping in car to face judge Jul 30, 2007
Kenneth Latril Gordon, of 1662 Paisley Street, was charged with auto theft after a Palm Bay patrol officer spotted him resting in a 2006 Hyundai Sonata parked along the 2100 block of Northview Street, reports show. Police said the vehicle was still running. (Florida Today)
* World Business Quick Take Jul 26, 2007
The automaker aims to begin production of its mid-sized sedan Hyundai Sonata in Thailand in the fourth quarter of this year, with part of the output for export to the rest of Southeast Asia, it said. The company is still determining how many vehicles the facility will produce, a spokesman for Hyuandai's Thai unit said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Woman, 21, dies in crash Jul 16, 2007
Heather Herb, 21, was killed when her eastbound Hyundai Sonata was hit by the Jeep Wrangler, which was southbound on State Road 434 at 11:11 p.m., the FHP said. A passenger in Herb's car, Laura Dzengeleski, 22, of Jacksonville, was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, according to the FHP, but the hospital had no record of her Sunday. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Post Your Problems Jul 13, 2007
He left about 9:30 p.m. to return to his home in Ross when his silver 2000 Hyundai Sonata "died.". Fortunately, he was coming down Squaw Run Road and was able to pull off the road. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Accomplished student remembered for five degrees Jul 11, 2007
As a graduation present to himself, he bought a 2007 Hyundai Sonata Sedan. He was looking to rent a house with friends. (Stamford Advocate)
Everything but a flight plan Jul 7, 2007
" Push it and you get not only the outside temperature, but an altimeter and a barometer. Flight plan? There is also a calendar, should you need to know what day you are driving the car, and on the "Audio" screen, there's an image of a CD and it's shimmering back and forth. But I found the real mission of this car -- its true raison d'etre -- came from a suggestion by my colleague, Chronicle Executive Travel Editor John Flinn. In his column, John suggested that the rental car companies, which... (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Barefoot in the Park' Jul 6, 2007
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Head-on Crash Kills 2 Drivers Jul 4, 2007
Sorensen was eastbound in a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette when he apparently lost control and crossed the center line, driving into the path of Pickrell's westbound 2005 Hyundai Sonata. The impact caused the Corvette to rotate 180 degrees and come to rest off the eastbound lane, about 88 feet from the point of impact. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)
Man gets life for assaulting six women Jun 30, 2007
Newton drove through at least four North Texas cities in a rented silver Hyundai Sonata car on Dec. 6. The woman he forced into the back seat of the car was dropped off at a warehouse. (KHOU.com, TX)
Car broken into Jun 22, 2007
A 26-year-old woman reported Wednesday that someone broke into her 2004 Hyundai Sonata at her residence in the 3000 block of Sterling Pointe Drive, according to a Greenville Police Department report. Stolen were a $180 vacuum cleaner, $600 worth of CDs, $20 jumper cables and a $30 automatic wrench. (The Daily Reflector)
TED NUGENT RIPS PAUL MCCARTNEY FOR FIRING HAMBURGER EATING ROADIES... Jun 19, 2007
Ted Nugent: 'Live and let live' foreign idea to left. " Nobody from our side wants to force anybody to have a gun or defend themselves. It is us, the conservatives, who are for individual choice. Taxation, confiscation As for the American left: One hears the words of Mao Tse-Tung come broiling out of the mouths of its heroes, when Ted Kennedy and Hillary Clinton et al unflinchingly push for "redistribution of wealth. (The Drudge Report)
White wants to make up for shaky postseason starts Jun 13, 2007
" Mississippi State swept Clemson to earn a berth in the CWS, its first trip to Omaha since 1998. Robert Woodard is scheduled to start Friday for the Tar Heels in the 7 p.m. EDT game, which is scheduled to be televised on ESPN2. IF UNC wins, it will play the Rice-Louisville winner Sunday at 6 p.m. while a loss on Friday pits the Tar Heels against the Rice-Louisville loser at 1 p.m. on Sunday. The 1 o'clock Sunday game will be on ESPN while the 6 o'clock contest is an ESPN2 broadcast. The College... (The Daily Reflector)
Accord LI's most popular car Jun 12, 2007
Long Islanders have their own way of talking, their own madcap way of driving and, some new figures show, tastes in cars that sometime differ significantly from those in other regions of the country. While America's best-selling vehicle is a Ford pickup truck, Long Island's is -- the envelope please -- the Honda Accord, according to registration figures for Nassau and Suffolk counties from the automotive information provider R.L. Polk f Southfield, Mich. (Newsday -- Business)
Gang wannabes attempt bicycle robbery May 25, 2007
According to the report, a white Hyundai Sonata pulled up next to the youth, and someone threw a bottle at him and demanded his bicycle. The youth rode away, and the car left turned onto Huntington Road, according to reports. (Stratford Star, CT)
Saturn Aura is loaded with amazing content May 25, 2007
Without question, it is the best car ever to bear the Saturn name and is a credible competitor for the midsize sedan leaders: the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, as well as others like the Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6, Kia Optima, Mercury Milan, Chrysler Sebring, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 6, Mitsubishi Galant and Volkswagen Passat. An independent panel of automotive journalists voted the Aura "car of the year" at the 2007 North American International Automobile Show in... (Washington Times)
Man Killed When Car Slides Under Tractor-Trailer May 24, 2007
About 5:30 p.m., Robert Maio, 27, of 516 Cheshire Way was driving a white Hyundai Sonata north in the center lane of U.S. 27 North in Haines City, approaching the intersection with Interstate 4, according to Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Carrie Rodgers. The light at the junction, just in front of a Denny's restaurant, was red as Maio approached. (The Ledger)
Man killed in crash near Haines City May 23, 2007
The crash took place in the middle, northbound lane of US 27 at Interstate 4 at about 5:30 p.m. A northbound truck had stopped at a light when a driver behind him in a white Hyundai Sonata failed to break in time. The Hyundai's driver tried steer around the truck, but failed and rear-ended it. (Orlando Sentinel)
Hyundai Sonatas as premium taxis May 22, 2007
Oriental-Hyundai Sdn Bhd, the distributor of locally assembled Hyundai cars, is confident of promoting Hyundai Sonata sedans as premium taxis in Malaysia ... In conjunction with the Visit Malaysia Year, we expect more premium taxi operators to start using bigger and classier vehicles to better promote tourism in Malaysia, he said at the handing over of 45 units of the Hyundai Sonata to Pempena Executive Taxi Services Sdn Bhd at Wisma Kah Motor here last Friday. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Hyundai Sonata sedans being promoted as premium taxis May 21, 2007
KUALA LUMPUR: Oriental-Hyundai Sdn Bhd, the distributor of locally assembled Hyundai cars, is confident of promoting Hyundai Sonata sedans as premium taxis in Malaysia ... In conjunction with the Visit Malaysia Year, we expect more premium taxi operators to start using bigger and classier vehicles to better promote tourism in Malaysia, he said at the handing over of 45 units the Hyundai Sonata to Pempena Executive Taxi Services Sdn Bhd at Wisma Kah Motor here last Friday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
