Nissan sales accelerate in February Mar 5, 2008
Nissan officials say the all-new Murano crossover sold 10,074 units in its first full month on sale. Highlights include. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Schools eye classroom tech Feb 28, 2008
Plan for updating classroom technology under review. Plan for updating classroom technology under review. (The Daily Reflector)
Latinos Find Home in Southwest Detroit Feb 28, 2008
By COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press Writer. DETROIT The broad-brimmed western hats, colorful festival dance dresses and Mayan-style pottery that line the shelves at Xochi's Mexican Imports are common sights at stores in the Southwest. (The Daily Reflector)
Arlington traffic should be back to normal Feb 28, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008. Traffic on Arlington between Evans Street and Hooker Road is expected to reopen today after work at a railroad crossing was complete. (The Daily Reflector)
Season ends for Conley, Rose girls Feb 28, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008. The season ended for both the D.H. Conley and J.H. Rose girls' basketball teams in the second round of the state playoffs on Wednesday. (The Daily Reflector)
'No excuses' Feb 28, 2008
No excuses' Trainer on 'Biggest Loser' gains insight. By Janet Cromley Los Angeles Times. (The Daily Reflector)
Georgia Couple Win $270 Million Lottery Feb 24, 2008
All those lottery players holding crumpled, worthless Mega Millions tickets can take some consolation: The couple who won the $270 million jackpot are just too nice to resent. Robert and Tonya Harris matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in Friday night's drawing, the only such ticket in the multistate game. (The Daily Reflector)
Planning to take a bite Feb 24, 2008
City officials outline steps to combat numbers. City officials outline steps to combat numbers. (The Daily Reflector)
Pirates suffer tough loss in home final Feb 24, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008. It wasn't the type of send-off the East Carolina women's basketball team wanted for Nicole Days. (The Daily Reflector)
'We found each other' Feb 14, 2008
we found each other' The Douglases' love story began in the first grade. By The Daily Reflector. (The Daily Reflector)
Stronger than ever Feb 10, 2008
By The Daily Reflector. Sunday, February 10, 2008. (The Daily Reflector)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE BUSINESS BUDGET Feb 8, 2008
A look at the 2009 Nissan Murano -- a great road car. 700. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
The Murano at a glance Feb 8, 2008
2009 NISSAN MURANO SL AWD. TYPE: All-wheel-drive, five-door, five-passenger, mid-size crossover utility vehicle. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
2009 Dodge Journey Feb 7, 2008
It may not be as distinctive as the Nissan Murano, for example, but there's plenty to enjoy in the Journey's silhouette and details. The Journey's big crosshair grille is swept into big quad headlamps and carries a nice line over the top of pronounced wheel arches. (BusinessWeek)
Nissan to Join E10 Bioethanol Project Feb 7, 2008
Nissan will supply a Murano E10 sport-utility vehicle for the project that will test the feasibility of E10 fuel through trial runs set to start in Hokkaido in April. "> Nissan to Join E10 Bioethanol Project Tokyo, Feb 6, 2008 (Jiji Press) - Nissan Motor Co. said Wednesday it will join a project aimed at promoting so-called E10 fuel, which contains 10 pct bioethanol. Nissan will supply a Murano E10 sport-utility vehicle for the project that will test the feasibility of E10 fuel through trial... (JCN Network, Japan)
Teen reports being robbed at gunpoint Feb 2, 2008
Saturday, February 02, 2008. A 17-year-old man reported to the Greenville Police Department that someone brandished a handgun in an apartment building parking lot on Lindsay Drive on Friday and stole $500 from him. (The Daily Reflector)
Pirates embracing lofty expectations Feb 2, 2008
Saturday, February 02, 2008. One practice down, 17 more to go for the East Carolina baseball team. (The Daily Reflector)
Punxsutawney Phil versus Phillip: What's in the upcoming forecast? Feb 2, 2008
Punxsutawney Phil versus Phillip: What's in the upcoming forecast. Punxsutawney Phil versus Phillip: What's in the upcoming forecast. (The Daily Reflector)
Groundhog Predicts More Winter Feb 2, 2008
Brace yourself for more wintry weather. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Saturday, leading the groundhog to forecast six more weeks of winter. (The Daily Reflector)
Nissan third quarter up on sales gains Feb 1, 2008
5 percent fall in the total market, thanks to successful launches for the Rogue crossover and the introduction of the Murano SUV and Infiniti EX.. NATURAL HEDGE. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
2009 Nissan Murano Feb 1, 2008
If the Nissan Murano was an unexpected hit the first time out of the family-crossover box, it surely didn't show. Introduced in 2003, the Murano arrived on the scene exceptionally well-baked -- with good packaging, a smart sense of urban style, and a rorty V-6 engine coupled to a newfangled continuously variable transmission. (BusinessWeek)
Countrywide loses $422 million, plans to sell itself to BofA Jan 29, 2008
Countrywide Financial Corp., the nation's largest mortgage lender, said Tuesday it swung to a loss in the fourth quarter due to rising loss provisions and impairment charges. Countrywide lost $422 million, or 79 cents per share, during the fourth quarter, compared with earnings of $622 million, or $1. (The Daily Reflector)
Show up for award Jan 26, 2008
Exploring North Carolina' series may net Emmy. Exploring North Carolina' series may net Emmy. (The Daily Reflector)
Hot dish: Wings to Go opening on Fifth Street Jan 16, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008. By Jane Welborn Hudson. (The Daily Reflector)
Recruiting winds down for Pirates Jan 16, 2008
Wednesday, January 16, 2008. Nine of East Carolina's 18 guests last weekend reaffirmed their plans to attend the university next fall and play football. (The Daily Reflector)
Nissan Murano already on 2009 model Jan 9, 2008
The Nissan Murano has always been pretty high on ride quality, but the newest version of this crossover SUV gets even a little bit better in that area. The Murano's 3. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Nissan helps own Jan 9, 2008
He got a Frontier pickup for himself, leased a Quest and then a Murano for his wife, and surprised his daughter with a leased Altima for her 16th birthday. "It's a great program for me because I can get the oil changed and checkups done at work. My wife loves it because she's had new vehicles with the navigation screen and DVD options that we otherwise wouldn't have," he said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Automaker plans Murano, Maxima, GT-R launches Jan 6, 2008
A revised Nissan Murano goes on sale later this month, an all-new Maxima sedan will arrive in March at the New York Auto Show and the company's supercar, the GT-R, hits certain specially certified dealers in June ... Facing a slumping new-car market and whispers of economic recession, Nissan will need to roll its momentum into the Murano, Maxima and GT-R launches ... The Japanese-made Murano helped establish the U.S. midsize crossover sport utility market when it was first introduced in 2002. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Community news Jan 4, 2008
Friday, January 04, 2008. Child sex abuse prevention class. (The Daily Reflector)
Fresh fizz for old cola site Jan 4, 2008
Friday, January 04, 2008. Renovations are breathing new life into a trio of historic storefronts on Dickinson Avenue. (The Daily Reflector)
Expert: Economy has hit a 'puddle' Jan 4, 2008
Expert: Economy has hit a 'puddle. Expert: Economy has hit a 'puddle. (The Daily Reflector)
Castleberry: Consistent scoring threat still missing from Pirates Jan 4, 2008
By The Daily Reflector. Friday, January 04, 2008. (The Daily Reflector)
Wan Zaleha not ready to talk about terror ride Jan 4, 2008
One of them then drove away Wan Zaleha s Nissan Murano after she handed them her car keys. The other two suspects continued to drive Wan Zaleha around the city for several hours before abandoning her near the Puchong Perdana mosque. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Pirate Nation jubilation Dec 25, 2007
Fans greet returning Pirates in Kinston, in Greenville and inbetween. Fans greet returning Pirates in Kinston, in Greenville and inbetween. (The Daily Reflector)
All joking aside Dec 25, 2007
Tuesday, December 25, 2007. HONOLULU Skip Holtz and East Carolina placekicker Ben Hartman had a familiar exchange in the dying seconds of the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl Sunday night inside Aloha Stadium. (The Daily Reflector)
'They still believe' Dec 25, 2007
They still believe' A.G. Cox has its own Santa Claus pay a visit every year. By The Daily Reflector. (The Daily Reflector)
Army Looks to SC Nuke Site for Training Dec 25, 2007
By SUSANNE M. SCHAFER Associated Press Writer. COLUMBIA, S.C. The military is looking for a few good acres very, very dark ones. (The Daily Reflector)
Nissan looks to fuel efficiency to boost sales Dec 24, 2007
Nissan increased the fuel efficiency of its Murano sports utility vehicle by 15 percent when it integrated the variable transmission. Other vehicles have seen efficiency improvements of 10 percent. (Business Report, South Africa)
Reps. Mack and Bono married in western North Carolina ceremony Dec 16, 2007
Mack and Bono married in western North Carolina ceremony. Mack and Bono married in western North Carolina ceremony. (The Daily Reflector)
Redesign improves ride Dec 8, 2007
Preview: 2009 Nissan Murano ... The 2009 Nissan Murano's 3. (National Post)
Big Boom Demise for Vegas' New Frontier Nov 13, 2007
By RYAN NAKASHIMA Associated Press Writer. LAS VEGAS The New Frontier casino-hotel was imploded early Tuesday, giving a violent end to the second property to open on the Las Vegas Strip. (The Daily Reflector)
Pirates play waiting game Nov 13, 2007
Tuesday, November 13, 2007. Head coach Skip Holtz is no different than any of his players in that he'd sooner play for a 12th consecutive week this Saturday than stew over East Carolina's upset loss at Marshall for two weeks. (The Daily Reflector)
Behind 'A Christmas Carol' Nov 13, 2007
Behind 'A Christmas Carol. By The Daily Reflector. (The Daily Reflector)
Winterville elects new aldermen Nov 7, 2007
The Grimesland winners were Brian Cooke, Thomas J. 'Tom" Dixon, Mitchell Holloman, Danny Strickland Jr. and Gerald Whitley. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F, except on Tuesday when it's open until 9 p.m. Post a comment Name: E-mail: Remember me? YesNo You may use the following formatting: Bold: **this text will be bolded** = this text will be bolded Italic: *this text will be italic* = this text will be italic Link: [text to be linked](http://www.reflector.com) = Comments: There will... (The Daily Reflector)
Less is more: Compact cars sell better in October Nov 2, 2007
Big names that are usually solid sellers, the Honda Pilot, Toyota's Highlander and Nissan's Murano, dropped. The bright spot was Saturn's redesigned VUE, which came up 17 percent to 5,995 units sold. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Nissan Rogue: Good value, peppy engine Oct 30, 2007
EXTRAS: The body styling, which appears quite similar to Nissan's larger Murano crossover SUV, looks very compact from the outside, but seems to gain space when you get inside. The peppy engine gets 170 horsepower and 175 pounds-feet of torque. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Greenville Rose Band Classic marches on Oct 21, 2007
Sunday, October 21, 2007. The sounds of drums and trumpets rolled along Arlington Boulevard on Saturday as 22 bands competed at the fifth annual Greenville Rose Band Classic. (The Daily Reflector)
Growth drives election issues Oct 21, 2007
" A significant population rise has, of necessity, forged a relationship between private enterprise and local government, Sartelle said. Growth "has facilitated a process where we've had to come together to address issues of growth and work together and talk about all being a part of the solution," she said. T. Scott Batchelor can be contacted at sbatchelor@coxnc.com and 329-9567. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F, except on Tuesday when it's open until 9 p.m. Post a comment Name:... (The Daily Reflector)
Body of 11-Month-Old Found in N.C. Attic Oct 21, 2007
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. The body of an 11-month-old girl reported missing after her soldier father returned from a deployment in Iraq was found in the attic of her home, authorities said. Harmony Jude Creech apparently had been dead for weeks, Harnett County Sheriff Larry Rollins said late Saturday night. (The Daily Reflector)
ForbesAuto: Most fuel-efficient luxury SUVs Oct 20, 2007
According to the latest EPA fuel-economy data, two crossovers the Ford Edge and Nissan Murano have a 3-mile-per-gallon advantage in combined city/highway driving over comparably sized and equipped traditional SUVs Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder ... Likewise, the Murano bests the Pathfinder: The front-wheel-drive Nissan Murano with its V6 engine returns an estimated 20 mpg, while a similarly equipped Pathfinder gets 17 mpg ... Much of the Ford Edges and Nissan Muranos (the... (MSNBC -- Business)
Compact chic Oct 13, 2007
In terms of visual styling impressions, I could see much of the familial DNA in the Rogue that is found on the Nissan Murano. I think it's smart of Nissan that the Rogue is so competitively priced in a segment that is flooded with lots of competition. (Helena Independent Record)
MotorHead: Nissan crossover is a lovable Rogue Oct 11, 2007
While the RAV4 remains more boxy and upright to make room for its third row of seats, and the new CR-V takes on the jellybean shape of a minivan, the Rogue looks more sleekly car-like in comparison, with fenders that bulge like shoulders and a sloping roof that tapers to the rear like Nissans popular Murano mid-size crossover. Only the Rogues grille (which is the same color as the cars body) detracts from its appearance. (MSNBC -- Business)
Ambassador urging Salvadorans to register Sep 27, 2007
CHARLOTTE, N.C. The ambassador from El Salvador is visiting North Carolina to urge his countrymen to fill out forms that give them temporary protective status with U.S. immigration. Ambassador Reni Lesn says there are an estimated 30,000 Salvadorans in North and South Carolina and about 234,000 in the U.S.. (The Daily Reflector)
Feast of Love Sep 27, 2007
Welcome to Reflector. Theatrical Release Date: 09/28/2007. (The Daily Reflector)
Knicks Coach: Race Matters in Term's Use Sep 18, 2007
" After the jury of five women and three men left the courtroom Monday morning, U.S. District Judge Gerard Lynch expressed exasperation that the case was taking longer than non-celebrity trials and asked lawyers to speed things up. "I saw one juror nodding off this morning," said the judge. ___ Copyright 2007, The Associated Press. The information contained in the AP Online news report may not be published, broadcast or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press.... (The Daily Reflector)
Parents, after-school programs prepare for extra hours with the kids Sep 18, 2007
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Robbers hit local fast-food eatery for third time in two months Sep 18, 2007
The suspects are described as a two black men - one six feet tall wearing a white hooded jacket and dark pants and the other around 5'6" with broad shoulders dressed in all dark clothes. Kathryn Kennedy can be contacted at 329-9566 or kkennedy@coxnc.com. Sponsored Links Equipment Operator II Operates light to medium equipment such as backhoe.... FLU NURSES NEEDED!!! RN'S and LPN'S. Call 252.551.6194 to Find Out More!. SUPPORT BROKER (Case Manager) The Arc of NC seeks a passionate & extr....... (The Daily Reflector)
Two women killed in hit and run accident Aug 19, 2007
Witnesses described the vehicle as a white 2005 or 2007 Nissan Murano with a grey bumper. Police said the car should have severe front end damage. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Nissan Test Drive programme heads to Kuching Aug 17, 2007
Visitors can expect two fun-filled days test driving the current line-up of Nissan models available; these will include the all-new Latio, Sentra, X-Trail and Frontier models as well as the highly-acclaimed 350Z Roadster, Murano, Teana and a special Nismo S-Tune variant of the funky and adorable March. The test drive route has specially been mapped out for drivers to feel the unique Nissan DNA (Distinct Nissan Advantage) in the vehicles. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Day in the sun: Kicker ready for starting role Aug 15, 2007
" Last season, Lee earned more of the action, making 14 of 23 kicks with a long of 48 yards. But Hartman was more effective in his limited use, and also showed some distance when he legged out a 47-yard strike in the Pirates' victory at Southern Miss. Hartman also missed from 47 yards at the PapaJohns.com Bowl against South Florida. Nathan Summers can be reached at nsummers@coxnc.com, or at (252)329-9595. Sponsored Links INSTRUCTOR (Part-time) - ART ILLUSTRATION, DREAMWEAVER & ILLUSTRATOR ....... (The Daily Reflector)
County Lines for August 12, 2007 Aug 12, 2007
The driver of the 2005 Nissan Murano, a 29-year-old Salinas man, suffered minor injuries. Their conditions could not be verified Saturday night. (Santa Maria Times)
Where's The Beef? Aug 11, 2007
Even the new Saturn Outlook, highly praised as it is--and ahead of a flock of others, such as the Toyota Highlander, Hyundai Veracruz, Nissan Murano and Mazda CX9 and CX7--ranks a few points beneath the Honda Pilot on the Consumer Reports scorecard. GM still needs breakthrough designs. (Forbes -- Business)
Driver Killed in Two-Vehicle Wreck Aug 3, 2007
According to Trooper Robert Hadley, the driver of the 2006 Nissan Murano, Douglas W. Vreeland of Summit, N.J., died as a result of his injuries. The crash occurred July 26 at about 7 p.m. along Route 191 south of Route 371. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)
Nissan's Quarterly Results Lag Expectations Jul 25, 2007
Nissan is falling further behind its largest rivals, Toyota and Honda, as the two leading Japanese carmakers surge. On Tuesday, the third-largest Japanese automaker, part owned by Renault (other-otc: - - ) of France, presented investors with lackluster figures for its latest quarter, weaker than the analysts were expecting but nonetheless in line with what , Nissan s president and CEO, said were the company s own forecasts. (Forbes -- Markets)
Research center: N.C. lawmakers should dump blank bills Jul 23, 2007
By MARGARET LILLARD Associated Press Writer. RALEIGH, N.C. "Blank bills," vague measures that lawmakers file early and later fill in with sometimes significant proposed changes to state law, are unfair to citizens and should be banned by North Carolina's Legislature, a research group recommended Monday. (The Daily Reflector)
