Farmville Middle wins annual reading contest Mar 7, 2008
By The Daily Reflector. Friday, March 07, 2008. (The Daily Reflector)
NC teen publishes fantasy novel Feb 16, 2008
2007 Saturn Ion, RED, Miles: 31,269, Price. 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, PEWTER, Miles: 63,209, Price. (The Daily Reflector)
Holly Springs man builds his own 'man cave' Feb 16, 2008
Holly Springs man builds his own 'man cave. Holly Springs man builds his own 'man cave. (The Daily Reflector)
Sheriff: 5 Die in Michigan House Fire Feb 13, 2008
By JOHN FLESHER Associated Press Writer. A fire raced through a home in rural northern Michigan before dawn Tuesday, killing a man and his four children and sending the children's mother to the hospital, authorities said. (The Daily Reflector)
Bulldogs claim wind-aided opening victory Feb 13, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008. WINTERVILLE A quick glance at the scoreboard following Pitt Community College's 19-12 season-opening victory over Southeastern Community College might suggest the Bulldogs' offense has as much muscle as a 1969 Dodge Charger. (The Daily Reflector)
Good groceries Feb 13, 2008
Upscale market coming to Greenville. Upscale market coming to Greenville. (The Daily Reflector)
Comment sought on N.C. 43 roadwork Feb 13, 2008
By The Daily Reflector. Wednesday, February 13, 2008. (The Daily Reflector)
Life returns to GM/Spring Hill plant Feb 1, 2008
What is the single most important issue in deciding which candidate you will support in the upcoming presidential primaries. Change in Washington politics. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Consumer Report: Japanese cars still score on top Jan 7, 2008
Small cars: Chevrolet Cobalt (coupe, nonturbo), Saturn Ion (sedan). Minivans: Ford Freestar, Buick Terraza. (Montana Standard, MT)
Woman Held Against Her Will in Chicago Dec 30, 2007
2007 Saturn Ion, Blue, Miles: 28,072, Price. 2007 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, Automatic, 4. (The Daily Reflector)
Poem brings family comfort Dec 21, 2007
By The Daily Reflector. Friday, December 21, 2007. (The Daily Reflector)
Japanese Cars Continue to Dominate Consumer Reports' Latest Car-Owner Satisfaction Survey Dec 4, 2007
Models are listed within categories in order of most satisfying: Most Satisfying -- Small Cars: Honda Fit, Volkswagen Rabbit -- Family Cars: Toyota Prius, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Ford Fusion V6 (AWD), Saturn Aura -- Large Cars: Hyundai Azera, Toyota Avalon -- Upscale/Luxury Cars: Lexus LS 460, Acura TL Type-S, BMW 330i/335i (sedan), -- Infiniti M35 RWD, Lincoln MKZ (AWD) -- Sports Cars/Roadsters: Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman, Chevrolet Corvette, Mini Cooper S (hatchback), Honda S2000, Porsche... (PR Newswire)
Did your car make the '10 Worst' list? Dec 1, 2007
The 2007 Saturn Ion is a 'born loser' according to the TTAC. ... Saturn ION: This car is being replaced in the Saturn lineup, but still had to endure this parting shot from TTAC: "From its Frankensteinian proportions and ditch water dull detailing ... the ION was a born loser.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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)
High Point imposes mandatory water restrictions for first time Oct 19, 2007
2007 Saturn Ion, WHITE, Miles: 27,722, Price. 2004 Cadillac DeVille, BLACK, Miles: 25,019, Price. (The Daily Reflector)
Some lose, some gain Oct 7, 2007
To counteract that, GM is offering 0% loans for 72 months on Saturn Ion purchases. Other dealerships are trying to entice customers, too, with Chevrolet, Chrysler and others providing zero-interest loans for certain models. (Fresno Bee)
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)
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)
Parents, after-school programs prepare for extra hours with the kids Sep 18, 2007
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Nation headlines Aug 30, 2007
2007 Saturn Ion, SILVER, Miles: 22,461, Price. Ford EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2005. (The Daily Reflector)
Fears justified: Work ordered on two spans Jul 22, 2007
"I don't think it will cause great inconvenience.Any alternative routes trucking companies come up with will have to first be approved by the Transport Department.The department is determining how many private engineering consultants it must hire to evaluate the 135 structures flagged for inspection. Its own team of 110 engineers is not large enough to complete such a massive operation in the time necessary."Each analysis of load-carrying capacity takes five to six days per structure," Gagnon... (Canada.com)
Officials consider raising security Jul 22, 2007
"Chile conceded its first goals of the tournament against Argentina, but tempers were flamed long before the final whistle. Tension began after Chilean midfielder Gary Medel was shown a red card in the 15th minute for making an aggressive move toward a fallen Argentine opponent. Ads by Google Inside the . Lindsay Lohan went from being ... People who seem to always be looking... Toyota Prius vs. Saturn ION Newspapers: Television: Radio: Marketplace: CanWest Countries: ? 2007 CanWest... (National Post)
Audit targets TWO BC officials Jul 22, 2007
"Ron Danderfer joined the ministry more than 25 years ago and on Oct. 31, 2003 assumed the role of assistant deputy minister. According to a federal government website, his key role was the strategic development, implementation and evaluation of the information resource management plans of the ministry.Danderfer provides leadership and ensures the Internet technology strategies, policies, standards and initiatives support the integrated delivery of system-wide health information management, the... (Canada.com)
A racing fantasy for those who like a bit more reality Jun 19, 2007
There's a Saturn Ion in the game -- which even the most frugal gearhead would be embarrassed to turn into a tuner. But you won't be driving gutless bargain sedans for long. You can practice driving a Shelby Mustang from the moment you turn on the game, and those who have the patience will eventually get to explore their inner Eddie Griffin in an Enzo Ferrari. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
GM dominates Harbour Awards Jun 4, 2007
The plant also was recognized for its Saturn Ion production as best in its vehicle segment ... 5 million cars and trucks while producing the Saturn Ion and Vue. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
GM plant wins awards Jun 2, 2007
SPRING HILL GM Spring Hill Manufacturing received the Best Engine Plant Award for productivity and a top ranking for Saturn ION production, according to the 2007 Harbour Report released Thursday ... The plant also received the top ranking in the compact non-premium conventional segment for the Saturn ION, with an average of 18. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Report: Blood of Missing Illinois Woman Found in Husband's Vehicle May 21, 2007
The family's other car was a 2004 four-door Saturn Ion. Both were registered to Craig Stebic, but Lisa used the Saturn. (Fox News -- Views)
Stebic's Husband Accuses Authorities Of Coercion May 17, 2007
Police did say they impounded Lisa's 2004 Saturn Ion and Craig's 2002 Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck, both of which are registered to Craig Stebic. Will County State's Attorney spokesman Chuck Pelkie said because of the high-profile, ongoing investigation, the warrant is under court seal and not available for public scrutiny. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
In Pictures: Top 12 Greenest Vehicles Apr 22, 2007
In fact, the average price of a car on the list is $20,000--down from the $21,000 average price in last year's --and a non-hybrid Saturn Ion from General Motors (nyse: - - ) will cost you less than $13,000. Related Stories. (Forbes)
The top 12 greenest vehicles of 2007 Apr 17, 2007
In fact, the average price of a car on the list is $20,000 down from the $21,000 average price in last year's list and a non-hybrid Saturn Ion from General Motors will cost you less than $13,000. Though you will pay a premium price for hybrid technology, the majority of such cars on our list are humble, such as Ford Motor's $19,000 Escape SUV, or are inexpensive stand-alone models, such as the Prius. (MSNBC -- Business)
More of this story Apr 2, 2007
Sellars, driving a 1993 Saturn Ion III, rammed into the back of Boudreaux's 1995 Chevy truck, which got pushed into the back of the bus. was sitting at the stop light behind the bus, and then I felt this guy hit me from the back. (L Observateur, LA)
First-ever Saturn plant switching over to GM vehicles Mar 30, 2007
General Motors / APWorkers surround the last Saturn Ion sedan that rolled off the line at the Saturn plant in Spring Hill, Tenn. . (MSNBC -- Business)
How American is that car? Mar 22, 2007
How American is that car. Sign up to receive our free Cars e-newsletter and get the top news of the day in your inbox. (USA Today -- Money)
Man works to halt dinosaur fossils dead in their tracks Mar 21, 2007
2006 Saturn ION, Mileage: 8,437, SILVER, Price: $13,500. DODGE NEON SE 2004. (Yahoo News -- Dinosaur & Fossil Discoveries)
Ford, GM models with data recorders Mar 4, 2007
Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. Saturday, March 3, 2007 9:16 PM CST. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Woman remains in critical condition Mar 1, 2007
State Patrol Captain Randy Slinger confirmed Tuesday that Aaron Vannorman was driving south on U.S. Hwy 61 with his wife and 11-month-old daughter when he lost control of the 2003 Saturn Ion and the front passenger side struck the back of a Minnesota Department of Transportation snow plow. Jennifer (Jack) Vannorman, 27, suffered severe head trauma with extensive injuries, including a broken vertebrae and liver and lung damage, according to her grandmother, Jeanette Sorenson. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Almond, Owls keep ECU men winless in C-USA Feb 4, 2007
" East Carolina cut the lead to one two times and a Taylor Gagnon jumper with 1:39 left to play made it 73-70 Rice. But the Owls (11-10, 5-3) hit 10 consecutive free throws down the stretch to seal the win and season sweep of the Pirates. Lorenzo Williams added 20 points and a game-high six assists for Rice, which made nearly twice as many free throws (30) than ECU attempted (17). Almond and Williams combined to make 22-of-26 of their free-throw attempts. Courtney Captain had another strong game... (The Daily Reflector)
Woman dies in crash near Dwight Jan 23, 2007
According to Burke, Zelazowska, driving a 2004 Saturn Ion, was apparently westbound on Livingston County Road 2900 North, one-quarter mile west of Livingston County 3100 East, when the vehicle left the roadway. Burke said the vehicle left the roadway on the north side of 2900 North and possibly over-corrected, lost control, entered the south ditch of 2900 North, and rolled. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Three Die In Head-On Crash Jan 22, 2007
The pickup struck a 2006 Saturn Ion head-on in the westbound lane, then continued forward, hitting a 1992 Toyota Tercel behind the Saturn, Porter said. The driver of the Saturn, a 52-year-old Lancaster woman, died at the scene. (NBC4.tv, CA)
GM revs up with $300M investment Jan 19, 2007
The plant, which has manufactured nearly 67 million engines since its opening in 1938, currently produces six different engine types for GM vehicles that include the Chevrolet Cobalt and Malibu, the Saturn Ion, Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickup trucks, and Hummer H3. Extra. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Polk Automotive Loyalty Award Winners Announced GM, Toyota Take Top Honors for 2006 Model Year Jan 17, 2007
GM also secured five additional awards including honors for its Chevrolet Impala, Corvette and Tahoe, and the Saturn ION and VUE. "GM customer loyalty increased at least 3 percentage points in each winning category," said Stephen R. Polk, chairman, president and CEO of R. L. Polk We congratulate GM and wish the company continued success in its customer loyalty efforts as it launches several new products this year. " Toyota was also a big winner this year, scoring more than 3 percentage points... (PR Newswire)
Kids' weight management programs get whole family involved Jan 9, 2007
" A new healthy weight management program is beginning today at ViQuest Center, 2610 Stantonsburg Road. The program, free to Pitt County residents, is $200 for others. A physician's referral is required. ViQuest is also hosting Gettin' Started, weight management classes for ages 16-18, at North Pitt and South Central high schools. Teen classes begin later this month. Call 847-6501. Sponsored Links MEDICAL Medication Technician with experience in nursing assistance neede.... MEDICAL Ophthalmology... (The Daily Reflector)
Job comes with a challenge: winning GM diesel engine line Jan 8, 2007
2 liter "Ecotec" for small cars like the Saturn Ion; a V-6 for sedans including the Chevy Malibu and Pontiac G6, and in-line 4- and 5-cylinder engines for compact trucks and the Hummer H3. It also produces a big, 8. (Buffalo News)
