New owners say market is their 'dream come true' Jun 18, 2008
New owners say market is their 'dream come true. New owners say market is their 'dream come true. (The Daily Reflector)
Copernicus book sells for more than $2.2M in NYC Jun 18, 2008
Copernicus book sells for more than $2. Copernicus book sells for more than $2. (The Daily Reflector)
Judge: Calif. Blackwater facility may remain open Jun 18, 2008
Blackwater facility may remain open. Blackwater facility may remain open. (The Daily Reflector)
Fire destroys Texas governor's mansion Jun 8, 2008
AUSTIN, Texas Texas state officials say a four-alarm fire has caused "catastrophic" damage to the Texas Governor's Mansion in Austin. Governor's spokesman Robert Black says said no one was inside the 150-year-old home when the fire began shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday. (The Daily Reflector)
Coast Guard finds 5 missing sailors in Gulf Jun 8, 2008
By JOHN PORRETTO Associated Press Writer. GALVESTON, Texas A Coast Guard helicopter crew early Sunday rescued five regatta competitors who had drifted for 26 hours in the Gulf of Mexico after their boat capsized. (The Daily Reflector)
Sheppard Memorial Library gets grant for parenting materials Jun 8, 2008
Sunday, June 08, 2008. Sheppard Memorial Library recently received a grant for parenting materials for families with young children birth to 5 years of age through Martin/Pitt Partnership for Children's Parent Information Resource. (The Daily Reflector)
The American dream Jun 8, 2008
Habitat blitz results delight family. Habitat blitz results delight family. (The Daily Reflector)
Thieves take 800 gallons of fuel from gas station Jun 6, 2008
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Thieves stole 800 gallons of gasoline from a Charlotte gas station, and surveillance cameras captured the crime on tape. WCNC-TV in Charlotte reports that the family-owned gas station lost $4,000 in gas. (The Daily Reflector)
North Carolina's Ty Lawson charged with DWI Jun 6, 2008
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. Authorities say they have charged North Carolina point guard Ty Lawson with driving while impaired after a traffic stop in downtown Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill Police Capt. Jackie Carden said a police officer stopped Lawson early Friday morning because of the loud music coming from the car and smelled alcohol. (The Daily Reflector)
Infiniti noted for quality Jun 5, 2008
Several Infiniti vehicles took category honors in the 2008 Initial Quality Survey, and the Canton-made Nissan Quest ranked second among vans. "For all of Infiniti, there's been design improvements and manufacturing improvements," said Kevin Martin, vice president for total customer satisfaction at Nissan North America. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Auto quality rises, but new models hit some bumps Jun 5, 2008
Van:Winner: Ford E-SeriesRunners-up: Nissan Quest, Chevrolet Express. Source: J.D. Power and Associates. (USA Today -- Autos)
Special Forces says Army investigating Afghan's March death Jun 3, 2008
FORT BRAGG, N.C. The military says it is investigating the March death of an Afghan citizen after an allegation was made against a member of the Special Forces Command. Special forces spokesman Lt. Col. Clarence Counts said Tuesday the allegation of the soldier's involvement was made by another soldier. (The Daily Reflector)
Photo Galleries Jun 3, 2008
POLICE/CRIME NEWS PODCAST. Our latest local news stories in downloadable audio, via Newsworthy Audio. (The Daily Reflector)
3 new groups join lawsuit over Catawba River water May 29, 2008
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Three new players have joined South Carolina's lawsuit against North Carolina over the transfer of Catawba River water. The Charlotte Observer reports Charlotte will join the defense of the lawsuit at the U.S. Supreme Court. (The Daily Reflector)
NC buys land to protect Masonboro Island from development May 29, 2008
WILMINGTON, N.C. The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust plans to buy 23 acres at the southern tip of Masonboro Island to protect the land from development. The Star-News of Wilmington reported Thursday the tract is the largest privately held land left on the island about five miles southeast of Wilmington. (The Daily Reflector)
NC Medical board wants malpractice information on Web site May 29, 2008
RALEIGH, N.C. The North Carolina Medical Board will hold a public hearing next month on a proposal to post doctors' malpractice information on its Web site. The News & Observer of Raleigh reported Thursday the idea has already drawn the opposition of the state's private physicians association. (The Daily Reflector)
Wake Forest joins schools dropping SAT requirement May 27, 2008
By NATASHA ROBINSON Associated Press Writer. RALEIGH, N.C. Wake Forest University will no longer require applicants to take the SAT and ACT exams, boosting a movement to lessen the importance of standardized tests in college admissions. (The Daily Reflector)
New York's Original Kazoo Co. stays true to name May 27, 2008
By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press Writer. EDEN, N.Y. The name of the place says it all: The Original Kazoo Co. And, boy, do its owners mean original. (The Daily Reflector)
Greenville hires first liaison for community May 27, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008. In an effort to strengthen its neighborhoods, the city of Greenville has hired Cori Hines to become its first neighborhood liaison and ombudsman. (The Daily Reflector)
Rice 10, East Carolina 3 Apr 19, 2008
HOUSTON Adam Zornes got four hits, drove in three and scored a pair of runs to lead Rice to get a 10-3 win over East Carolina on Friday night. Ryan Berry (5-2) got the win, allowing two runs in 5 2/3 innings. (The Daily Reflector)
PineCone festival grows over the years Apr 19, 2008
By CRAIG JARVIS The News & Observer of Raleigh. RALEIGH, N.C. In many ways Susan Newberry has had an easy job: staging traditional-music concerts in a state rich in musical heritage. (The Daily Reflector)
Vote for the cutest Apr 12, 2008
Baby Snapshots Contest. Keep up with the voting here. (The Daily Reflector)
ECU sets course for massive food drive Apr 2, 2008
Wednesday, April 02, 2008. In honor of the 100th year since students first graced East Carolina University's campus, the Volunteer and Service-Learning Center is asking for help to donate 100,000 pounds of food to the Food Bank of Central rn North Carolina by the end of the spring 2009 semester. (The Daily Reflector)
ACLU: Military Skirting Law to Spy Apr 2, 2008
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press Writer. NEW YORK The military is using the FBI to skirt legal restrictions on domestic surveillance to obtain private records of Americans' Internet service providers, financial institutions and telephone companies, the ACLU said Tuesday. (The Daily Reflector)
Restaurant news Apr 2, 2008
Hot dish: Chinese buffet opens in Ayden. Hot dish: Chinese buffet opens in Ayden. (The Daily Reflector)
Grab some crab Apr 2, 2008
Wednesday, April 02, 2008. Cox News Service photosCrab Imperial, top, Corn and Crab Chowder, left, and Potato Chip Crab Cakes, above. (The Daily Reflector)
Rain, rain come again Apr 2, 2008
Drought lessens but problems not over. Drought lessens but problems not over. (The Daily Reflector)
Questions raised about military vehicle plant in Person County Mar 21, 2008
ROXBORO, N.C. A South Carolina company building a military vehicle plant in Person County denies it's abandoning the plans. Force Protection of Ladson, S.C., said last summer it would use a plant in Roxboro to build its Cheetah line of armored vehicles, which are lighter and more maneuverable than previous models. (The Daily Reflector)
Leader of Body Parts Scheme Makes Plea Mar 19, 2008
By ADAM GOLDMAN Associated Press Writer. NEW YORK The mastermind of a scheme to plunder corpses from funeral homes and sell them for millions of dollars pleaded guilty in a deal that could send him to prison for the next five decades. (The Daily Reflector)
Fair matches students, housing Mar 19, 2008
Fair steers students toward area housing. Fair steers students toward area housing University event features freebies, food and games. (The Daily Reflector)
Flights delayed when wingtips bump on 2 jets Feb 23, 2008
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Officials say two US Airways flights were delayed when wingtips bumped and broke navigation lights as the jets were being pushed back from a terminal. Will Plentl, deputy director at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, said the incident happened Friday night. (The Daily Reflector)
Fairpoint says NH PUC staff approves deal Jan 24, 2008
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte-based FairPoint Communications is reporting a major step forward in its plan to buy Verizon land telephone lines in northern New England. In a news release Thursday, the company said the staff of New Hampshire's Public Utilities Commission is recommending the sale be approved. (The Daily Reflector)
Suburb Passes New Anti-Immigrant Rule Jan 23, 2008
By ANABELLE GARAY Associated Press Writer. FARMERS BRANCH, Texas Leaders of a Dallas suburb that was blocked from enforcing a ban on leasing apartments to illegal immigrants approved a new rule Tuesday to require prospective tenants to get a city license to rent homes and apartments. (The Daily Reflector)
A passion for corn bread Jan 23, 2008
By Alan SverdlikCox News Service. Wednesday, January 23, 2008. (The Daily Reflector)
Study: Obesity surgery can cure diabetes in overweight patients Jan 23, 2008
By From staff, wire reports. Wednesday, January 23, 2008. (The Daily Reflector)
High-flying bloodline Jan 15, 2008
WWII vet passes pilot's wings to grandson. WWII vet passes pilot's wings to grandson. (The Daily Reflector)
Prep roundup: Farmville, Cox girls still unbeaten Jan 15, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008. Middle School Basketball. (The Daily Reflector)
Blue Ribbon Task Force prepares for first meeting Jan 7, 2008
Monday, January 07, 2008. Officials from Pitt County, the City of Greenville and several other organizations will hold a kick-off celebration Thursday for the 10-year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in Pitt County. (The Daily Reflector)
A chance to speak Jan 7, 2008
Pitt board to meet to discuss three proposed plans. Pitt board to meet to discuss three proposed plans. (The Daily Reflector)
Soldier dying of brain cancer promoted in bedside ceremony Dec 21, 2007
Jared Brissette had earned a promotion to sergeant in the Army, but wasn't expected to live long enough for the ceremony. So the Army came to his parents' home in Cape Coral, Florida to promote the paratrooper in his bed. (The Daily Reflector)
BofA will exit consumer mortgage wholesale business Oct 26, 2007
By IEVA M. AUGSTUMS AP Business Writer. CHARLOTTE, N.C. Bank of America Corp. is exiting the wholesale mortgage business and sending more executives packing as the nation's second-largest bank continues shaking up its operations following a dismal third quarter. (The Daily Reflector)
Kids pulled from sinking minivan Oct 19, 2007
The Nissan Quest plunged into the pond off U.S. Highway 192 on Wednesday afternoon when a spare tire blew out, causing the driver to lose control, the highway patrol said. The westbound van was carrying five people. (CNN -- US)
Sea Grant program may reduce staff, offices due to tight funds Oct 9, 2007
RALEIGH, N.C. The state program that manages research and outreach services on coastal issues is considering a reduction in its field offices and staff due to a lack of money for mandated salary increases. North Carolina Sea Grant executive director Michael Voiland says the program faces a serious budget crunch. (The Daily Reflector)
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)
Nissan Announces Pricing on 2008 Quest Sep 7, 2007
Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2008 Nissan Quest minivan, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide ... The 2008 Nissan Quest is available in four well-equipped models: 3. (PR Newswire)
Aging prison population increases Department of Correction costs Sep 4, 2007
RAEFORD, N.C. Woodrow Williams tugs at the suspenders holding up the prison-issue pants hanging from his frail frame. At 87, Williams is one of nearly 3,500 state prisoners over age 50 a number that's about three times what it was 10 years ago. (The Daily Reflector)
Town & Country's mini-makeover Aug 27, 2007
That leaves the Town ry, and its sibling Dodge Grand Caravan, to compete with vehicles such as the Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, Kia Sedona, Hyundai Entourage and Nissan Quest. As a whole, the minivan segment has been fighting an uphill battle against crossover SUVs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2 teens charged in rock incident Two teens were arrested after a rock thrown from the side of the interstate struck the minivan of a pregnant woman and her husband. Aug 25, 2007
He said another witness said he saw the teens throw the rock at the 1998 Nissan Quest the couple was driving. Trooper R.D. Ward investigated the area and found two boys, ages 15 and 16 hiding by a building. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Accident kills Romulus woman ... Plant that supplies gas to this area waiting for officials to review expansion permit; Alliance for the Great Lakes has asked for it to be blocked ... Classics to roll into town today, Tuesday for U.S. 27 Motor Tour ... Bronson FFA members have busy summer ... ‘Be cautious with bats, wild animals, stray dogs, cats:\' With handful of rabies cases reported, experts getting word out on safety ... MFB: Branch County among 67 counties seeking disaster declaration ... Furney steps down from school board; Citizens protest loss of agriculture classes ... Douglas to wait in prison to testify against accomplice McClure on a variety of charges ... Drug addiction will keep Campbell behind bars for much longer ... Projects at Tekonsha Community Schools progressing ... Jackson Community College celebrates renovations with ribbon cutting, etc. ... Orland Town Council election weighed down with unknowns ... Three IFECs approved by Litchfield City Council; Letter from Chief Michelin discussed, too ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Monday, August 20, 2007 Roland Stoy / The reporterAbove, the flag was presented at the veterans day program at the Branch County 4-H Fair. Accident kills Romulus woman Aug 20, 2007
An accident investigator from the BCSO determined that the vehicle was northbound on Angola Road (Old U.S. 27) when Severance failed to negotiate the curve, left the roadway and stuck several trees with her 1997 Nissan Quest van. For more of this story please. (Coldwater Daily Reporter, MI)
Erin's Rains Making Soggy Mess in Texas Aug 17, 2007
By JOHN PORRETTO Associated Press Writer. HOUSTON Recovery efforts were in full swing Friday morning as water-logged Texas dealt with the rainy remnants of Tropical Storm Erin, which authorities said could be a prelude to Hurricane Dean now tearing through the eastern Caribbean. (The Daily Reflector)
Pirates hit hard by concussions during the preseason Aug 17, 2007
" Holtz said he's been alternating 20 minutes of thud and 20 minutes of whiz this week in hopes of lightening things up a little bit. Holtz said he knows he can't expect his players to go full throttle for two hours every night and expect to field a team for the Pirates' opener. "We need all the football work we can get, but we just have to be smart about it and make sure we're working together," said Holtz. Also still sitting at least one day this week with injuries were junior linebacker... (The Daily Reflector)
Business at Bethany Aug 17, 2007
Friday, August 17, 2007. When a former substance-abuse center nurse founded Recovery Room Players two years ago, she hoped to use theater to help recovering addicts who were trying to get their act together. (The Daily Reflector)
Pilot Spoke of Smoke Before NASCAR Crash Aug 17, 2007
A pilot of a NASCAR plane was planning an emergency landing due to smoke in the cockpit seconds before communications cut off and the aircraft crashed, killing five people, a newspaper reported Friday. "Zero One November declaring an emergency. We need ... smoke in the cockpit ... we need to land at Sanford," said one of two men aboard the Cessna 310, according to a recording obtained by The Daytona Beach News-Journal. (The Daily Reflector)
Police: 2 Neighbors Killed Each Other Aug 17, 2007
Two neighbors in rural eastern Indiana apparently shot and killed each other during a dispute, police said. Heather Steele, 29, was found dead Thursday morning of an apparent gunshot wound, Indiana State Police Sgt. Noel Houze Jr., said. (The Daily Reflector)
Teenager assaulted Aug 17, 2007
Friday, August 17, 2007. A 16-year-old Farmville teen reported someone assaulted her Wednesday in the 4600 block of Toddy Road. (The Daily Reflector)
Democrats Eye Hastert's Seat in House Aug 17, 2007
By DEANNA BELLANDI Associated Press Writer. CHICAGO A coach knows when to take a player out of the game. (The Daily Reflector)
Analysis: Clinton and Obama fend off Edwards, other rivals Aug 8, 2007
By JESSE J. HOLLAND AP Labor Writer. CHICAGO This was supposed to be John Edwards' chance to shine, with 17,000 union members eager to be impressed, especially by a presidential candidate who has been actively courting labor support ever since his failed vice presidential run in 2004. (The Daily Reflector)
Wake Forest expected to name longtime assistant Gaudio as Prosser's replacement Aug 8, 2007
By JOEDY McCREARY AP Sports Writer. Wake Forest is expected to promote associate head coach Dino Gaudio to replace the late Skip Prosser on Wednesday, according to several reports. (The Daily Reflector)
Downtown changes approved Aug 7, 2007
"We were merely asking for the opportunity to explore other options that would not do harm. "I'm very concerned about the economic outlook of the entire uptown," Wetherington said. Phil Flowers, a Jarvis Church member who represented the church in negotiations with the city, said last week that if street closures were taken off the table, the church would have to start all over in trying to plan for expansion of its facilities. The closed portions of the streets will become land on which Jarvis... (The Daily Reflector)
Woman killed on way to grieve friend Jul 28, 2007
Louise Isabella, 72, stepped away from a parked car on President Street at about 6 a.m. when she was struck by a 1998 Nissan Quest, said Isabella's daughter, Luann Viglione, who watched in horror as her mother was struck. Viglione and her mother were on their way to the home of Linda Bryan, 51, an employee at the West Hempstead 7-Eleven Viglione owns. (Newsday)
Vehicle break-ins on the rise Jul 22, 2007
On June 15, Francisco parked her Nissan Quest at the entrance to a beach trail. She and her daughter hid their purses beneath a seat and hit the sand. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Harry Potter: Seven questions for book seven Jul 18, 2007
Tuesday, July 17, 2007. The question of Harry's survival isn't the only mystery Potter devotees want solved in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." Readers are (literally) lining up for answers to these seven puzzles as well. (The Daily Reflector)
Trying Process for Families of Missing Jul 18, 2007
" Dave Holloway said he sometimes spends hours on the phone at his insurance office in Mississippi pursuing tips or leads in the case. But he can't allow himself to be totally consumed by it. "You have to go back to work and take care of your family and all the other things before this happened," said Holloway, who divorced Beth long before Natalee's disappearance and is remarried. When Steve Henry thinks about his missing daughter, he said he misses the sisterly bickering over clothes that once... (The Daily Reflector)
Challenge to Farm Emissions Rejected Jul 18, 2007
By HENRY C. JACKSON Associated Press Writer. DES MOINES, Iowa Farms can't be sued over the pollution or odors they emit as long as they have entered into an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency, a federal appeals court ruled. (The Daily Reflector)
