Clinton Pushes Hard in North Carolina May 3, 2008
That may not appear to mean much the region is less populous than the rest of the state and skewed more towards a Clinton demographic of older, more rural, and primarily white voters but in the last few weeks Barack Obama has been losing ground in the Tar Heel State, where his win was almost assured at one point. "Both Clinton and Obama have a lot at stake here," says Ferrel Guillory, director of UNC's Program on Public Life at the university's Center for the Study of the American South,... (Time.com)
North Carolina Announces Nine-Player Women's Soccer Recruiting Class Apr 12, 2008
University of North Carolina Tar Heels Official Athletic Site ... CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Head coach of the University of North Carolina women's soccer program announced today a nine-member recruiting class that will join the Tar Heels for the 2008-09 school year ... The new Tar Heels enrolling this fall include Pammy Boneparth; Brittani Bartok; Caroline Early; Merritt Matthias; Emmalie Pfankuck; Kim Currie; Courtney Jones; Jessica McDonald; and Rachel Wood. (Tarheelblue.com)
North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough Earns Consensus National Player of the Year Honors Apr 5, 2008
GREENSBORO, N.C. - With his selection as the National Player of the Year by the Associated Press, The Sporting News and the USBWA, North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough becomes the fourth Tar Heel and the 16th player from the Atlantic Coast Conference, since 1975, to be a consensus National Player of the Year ... junior will be the third Tar Heel and ninth ACC player to achieve unanimous distinction. (Theacc.com)
Munson won't call UGA spring game Apr 2, 2008
A beat writer's perspective. The entry titled "Incredible interest in spring football," and any of the comments about it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Breakdown of Final Primaries Shows Some Hope for Clinton Mar 31, 2008
North Carolina, May 6, 115 Delegates: Clinton is eyeing the Tar Heel State as a major upset possibility, and the polls are becoming muddled. By all rights, Obama should win here. (Human Events Online)
Tar Heel shows 'poise' beyond her years Mar 29, 2008
Tar Heel shows 'poise' beyond her years ... The Tar Heels, winners of 15 in a row, play their first game in New Orleans ... "It hasn't crossed my mind."For the record, the 5-foot-6 native of Cullowhee believes the Tar Heels have more important things to worry about than her classification. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lawyer helped shield beaches from intensive development Mar 23, 2008
Tar Heel of the Week: Published: Mar 23, 2008 12:30 AM Modified: Mar 23, 2008 02:25 AM. Lawyer helped shield beaches from intensive development. (News & Observer)
* [ MEDIA ] College newspapers tempting targets for media giants Feb 19, 2008
"College communities are fairly healthy economic engines. There's a constant influx of students coming in with cash," said Kevin Schwartz, the general manager of The Daily Tar Heel, the student newspaper at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill ... Schwartz, the general manager of The Daily Tar Heel, said he thought Gannett was going after young readers. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Seven Tar Heels Named To ACC Squad Feb 15, 2008
Heather Kendell is one of seven Tar Heel named to the All-ACC Academic Team ... Tar Heels , , , , , and were named to the 33-member squad ... has been the Tar Heels' starting goalkeeper in every game of her career. (Tarheelblue.com)
Edwards' Parents Still Proud Feb 1, 2008
"Cooter" is a Tar Heel who graduated from UNC in Chapel Hill. His interest in politics came alive in North Carolina back in 1960, when he met another young senator seeking the presidency who came to Raleigh to make a campaign speech at N.C. State. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Christine Mumma - 2007 Tar Heel of the Year Dec 30, 2007
Sunday, December 30, 2007. Published: Dec 30, 2007 12:30 AM Modified: Dec 30, 2007 02:22 AM. (News & Observer)
Lucas: One Day In Poplar Bluff Nov 29, 2007
Tar Heel Monthly is the premier magazine devoted to the stories and personalities behind UNC athletics and is one of the only full-color, all-glossy college sports publications in the country ... The Tar Heel paraphernalia is just barely visible on the second floor of the office building ... In a town where Tar Heel caps sell almost as quickly as Missouri Tiger caps at JDP Sports and Designs (don't worry, we'll visit there later), it is not a particularly notable display. (Tarheelblue.com)
BYU Game Guide Nov 25, 2007
Tyler Hansbrough has three straight 25+ point performances for the first time in his Tar Heel career ... The Tar Heels defeated Old Dominion 99-82 in the semifinals and in the earlier game BYU upset No. 6 Louisville in the semifinals, 78-76 ... This game ends a streak of four games in seven days for the Tar Heels. (Tarheelblue.com)
Tar Heel Women Earn At-Large Bid To NCAAs Nov 12, 2007
The Tar Heels finished in third at the NCAA Southeast Regional in Louisville, Ky. on Saturday, Nov. 10 as captured the individual title and was joined on the all-region team by and. (Tarheelblue.com)
Head-to-Head: UNC-Wake Forest Oct 27, 2007
North Carolina Tar Heels Football, Basketball, and Recruiting ... " Blys not going to be able to suit up against Wake Forest on Saturday, which is unfortunate for the Tar Heels, as the ACCs leading receiver resides in Winston-Salem. Not only is senior Kenny Moore bringing in eight receptions a game, but he is also leading the conference with 153.1 all-purpose yards a game. "Kenny's just so special, Skinner said ... "' 2. UNCs Ground Game vs. WFUs Run Defense Little North... (InsideCarolina.com)
Terps Women's Soccer Set To Host Pair Of Nationally-Ranked ACC Teams This Weekend Oct 4, 2007
Scouting The Tar Heels The 12th-ranked Tar Heels are 7-3-0 (1-1-0 ACC) on the season ... Entering this weekend's games, 11 different Tar Heels have scored goals this season, including six with more than one goal ... Junior Anna Rodenbough and redshirt sophomore Ashlyn Harris have split time in net for the Tar Heels, starting five matches each. (Umterps.com)
'Thelma Lou' leaves Hollywood Oct 4, 2007
Lynn isn't the first cast member drawn by the lure of Griffith's Tar Heel home. New York-born Frances Bavier, who played Aunt Bee, retired to nearby Siler City, where she lived for years before her death. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Georgia Tech-Clemson Game Notes Sep 25, 2007
Clemson running backs coach Andre' Powell was on that `01 Tar Heel staff. - Yellow Jacket strength coach Eric Ciano worked at Louisiana Tech in 2000 when current Clemson offensive coordinator Rob Spence was working as La Tech's offensive co-coordinator. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Dealing with relentless pain Sep 13, 2007
HOLIDAY HIRING OPEN HOUSE TAR HEEL HOME HEALTH INVITES YOU TO OUR 200. SURVEY ROD PERSON Needed for growing Land Surveying Firm. (The Daily Reflector)
Drazdowski Named National Player Of The Week Sep 7, 2007
The Tar Heels are now 4-0 and ranked second in the nation ... The Tar Heels would go on to win 2-1 in overtime ... Along with four of her Tar Heel teammates, she is a member of the U.S. Under-21 Team. (Tarheelblue.com)
Coach learned lessons early Sep 7, 2007
"Before Williams won 524 college basketball games at Kansas and North Carolina, coached the Tar Heels to the 2005 national title and was voted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame -- where this weekend he will become the eighth Tar Heel coach or player enshrined -- he was throwing menswear, preaching defense and building the beginnings of his basketball family at Swannanoa's Charles D. Owen High School.UNC, where he began his college career as an assistant coach under fellow Hall... (News & Observer)
Premier Volleyball Aug 29, 2007
North Carolina (Purdue leads the series 2-1): The Boilermakers have won two of the previous three meetings with the Tar Heels, in the series which began on Sept. 10, 1993 ... Talking About the Tar Heels The North Carolina Tar Heels (2-1) travel to West Lafayette after earning the University of Buffalo Classic title with a 2-1 effort ... The Tar Heels return 12 letterwinners, including six starters, from their 2006 squad which posted an 11-20 mark. (Purduesports.com)
Extra Points: Where Davis Leads, Heels and Their Fans Follow Aug 21, 2007
A preseason look at the Tar Heels ... A preseason look at the Tar Heels ... Since that letter's posting 11 years ago, the Tar Heels have been to nirvana for two dizzying seasons (10-2 and 11-1 in '96 and '97 with the aforementioned Keldorf playing a key role at quarterback). (Tarheelblue.com)
Urban dog fighters tough to track Aug 16, 2007
The allegations against Vick contain repeated references to the Tar Heel state _ three of the four confidential witnesses against him and his associates are from North Carolina; Vick and his associates traveled to North Carolina for matches and hosted matches that included North Carolina dog fighters. "North Carolina is big in dog fighting _ very big," said John Sauls, animal control manager for Chatham County and head of a statewide task force against dog fighting. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Reeling in victories Jul 23, 2007
North State advanced through the winner's bracket, while Tar Heel stayed alive Sunday after a first-round loss in the Little League 11-12-year-old state baseball tournament at Elm Street Park. North State scored on a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the sixth inning to seal a 5-4 victory over Rutherfordton, while Tar Heel's Thomas Conlin pitched a gem to help his team to a 5-0 victory over Mountain ... Tar Heel returns to action today at 7 p.m. against Weddington. (The Daily Reflector)
Elm Street Park hosts state tournament Jul 21, 2007
Greenville will field two squads Greenville North State and Greenville Tar Heel which finished first and second in the District IV tournament. North State will compete as the District IV Champion while Tar Heel is designated the District IV Host ... Tar Heel not only won the state championship in 1998, but advanced deep into the Little League World Series and finished as the national runner-up and USA South Regional Champions. (The Daily Reflector)
ACC Leads with Six First Round Selections in the 2007 NBA Draft Jun 29, 2007
Charlotte Bobcats No. 8 -- Brandan Wright, North CarolinaThe 2007 ACC Rookie of the Year, Wright is the 36th Tar Heel selected in the first round of the NBA draft. led the ACC in field goal percentage. (Theacc.com)
Work law doesnt guarantee prosperity Jun 26, 2007
Truth to tell, the economy of the Tar Heel State reeled from the flight of the textile industry to cheap labor overseas during the first impact of global trade after World War II.. All the while, union organizing in the Carolina textile mills had a record of blood and sweat not unlike that of the West Virginia coalfields. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Business)
Weighing their options Jun 21, 2007
Brookwood punter Dawson Zimmerman was in the heart of Tar Heel land when he decided his future is with the Clemson Tigers. A few hours before he was scheduled to kick at a University of North Carolina camp, Zimmerman was touring the university s campus with his parents when he received a text message from Clemson assistant coach Ron West. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bowden Camp Preview Jun 11, 2007
Four-star offensive tackle of Concord Robinson, another Tar Heel State product, will also be making his way to Clemson this week. The Tigers have one verbal commit on the offensive line in the bank with Crestview (FL) trenchman , but will take at least three more pledges on the offensive front before calling it a day, potentially four, as Tigerillustrated. (Clemson Sports -- Rivals.com)
MLB could skim cream off UNC crop Jun 7, 2007
Following is a list of the recruits the Tar Heels signed in December with a description of each player and comments by Fox at the time, courtesy of UNC's Athletics Communications ... Coach Fox on Bumgarner: "Madison is a great kid with a bright future. He is blessed with a great left arm, but I am more impressed with the type of young man he is. He is very humble and grounded. He receives a great deal of attention but handles himself well and with great maturity. He is passionate about helping... (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Eight Collegians Slated to Participate in U.S. Open Jun 6, 2007
A native of Santiago, Chile, Martin has brought his skills to the forefront of the Tar Heels team to be their strongest team member with the top spot in the lineup ... At the Open, Ureta will see a familiar Tar Heel face, Davis Love, III, who will be competing as well. (Mac-Sports.com)
Mike Litzinger Tapped For Assistant Coaching Job With UNC Swim Program May 17, 2007
who will take over the reins of the Tar Heel program on July 1, 2007 from retiring head coach , made the announcement Wednesday and the hire has been approved through all university channels. "We are thrilled to add Mike Litzinger as an assistant swimming coach at North Carolina. Mike is an outstanding person with a tremendous coaching record," DeSelm says. (Tarheelblue.com)
Incoming Tar Heel Recruits Shine On Postseason Circuit Apr 29, 2007
Coach , who was in town coaching the 2006-2007 Tar Heels, made the trip to the arena to watch her future pupils, and they didn't disappoint. Playing together on the White team, Lucas posted 12 points and DeGraffenreid chipped in with 10 of her own. (Tarheelblue.com)
New backs vie for playing time Apr 3, 2007
Charlie "Choo Choo" Justice came from the North Carolina mountains and etched a permanent spot into Tar Heel history. Now , a 5-foot-10, 190-pound red-shirt freshman from the same city, has caught the attention of the new UNC coaching staff during spring practice. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Is your date really single? Mar 29, 2007
For the ladies: Go Lady Tar Heel ... Musing i like the tar heels also what s up Jake ... NCgirlfromATL YES YES YES, I am a Lady Tar Heel fan because of Ivory. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
LB: Looking For Leaders Mar 29, 2007
North Carolina Tar Heels Football, Basketball, and Recruiting ... The Tar Heel coaching staff declined to publish a spring depth chart this season ... For the Tar Heels to return to the level of defensive play fans enjoyed throughout the better part of the 90s and which spread still-flourishing talent throughout the NFL, the overall mindset has to be of a strike mentality instead of damage control. (InsideCarolina.com)
25 Biggest Off-Season Quarterback Battles Mar 27, 2007
Dailey will be tried at wide receiver this spring, further clearing the path for incoming blue-chip freshman to have an immediate impact on the Tar Heel offense. The 6-5, 220-pound hurler is physically ready to compete, but needs to pick up the offense without the benefit of spring practice and prove to new coordinator John Shoop that he can limit his mistakes. (StateFans.com)
Hoops camp to feature top talent Mar 23, 2007
Telep said that he borrowed so many ideas from other that he "feels like a thief." One original twist: The eight teams are named after current NBA players who played high school hoops in the Tar Heel State. For instance, Team McGrady will take on Team Stackhouse in one of the games. (Herald Sun)
LOCAL BRIEFS Mar 17, 2007
Roy Williams, coach of the 2005 national champion Carolina Tar Heel men's basketball team, will conduct his camp with his staff and current players. Both camps will work closely with each camper to develop skills that will benefit the young athletes on and off the court. (Herald Sun)
Junior to Watch Blog: 3/6 Mar 8, 2007
Tar Heel state standout of Fayetteville Westover has picked up his first offer, from the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Williams was one of many who got washed out at the Charlotte NIKE Combine a couple of weeks back, but his impressive 4. (UCF Sports -- Rivals.com)
Barnhart's dailyFinal Four picks Feb 28, 2007
March to Atlanta: Hoop Head. A daily roundup of news and views from the world of college basketball. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Latest updates Feb 28, 2007
Before their conversation ended, Jones told Mapp he was going to be a Tar Heel ... Durham Hillside receiver Greg Little, the No.1 prospect in North Carolina, made a reversal and signed with the Tar Heels ... The Tar Heels big national splash was completed when defensive tackle Marvin Austin of Ballou High in Washington, D.C., chose North Carolina over Florida State and Southern California. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Lucas: UNC Basketball Mailbag Feb. 6 Feb 6, 2007
Ty Lawson and the Tar Heels have less experience in late-game pressure situations than Wednesday's opponent ... That was the first time this year the Tar Heels have had to manage a traditional end-of-game comeback situation--the game in Blacksburg being more of a helter-skelter frenzy ... The Tar Heels played 25 seconds of quality defense on this possession. (Tarheelblue.com)
Manufacturer to add 63 jobs in move to Shelby Jan 28, 2007
"The skilled labor, access to major highways, partnerships with local governments and the community were (keys) in our decision to continue expanding our operations in the Tar Heel state," he says. The company is taking a space that previously housed a 109-employee Kemet operation. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Dorrance & Ducar Win National Coach Of The Year Accolades Jan 14, 2007
Dorrance Win National Coach Of The Year Accolades :: NSCAA name Tar Heel duo head coach and assistant coach of the year in NCAA Division I. ... Dorrance Win National Coach Of The Year Accolades NSCAA name Tar Heel duo head coach and assistant coach of the year in NCAA Division I. ... Two Tar Heels were among the three finalists for the Missouri Athletic Club's Hermann Trophy, and senior forward was named the NSCAA/adidas Scholar Athlete of the Year. (Tarheelblue.com)
Database | Mecklenburg police blotter Jan 13, 2007
1700 blk Tar Heel Rd., Jan. 3. Theft of motor vehicle parts. (Charlotte.com, NC -- News)
North and South Carolina feud over access to S.C. site Jan 2, 2007
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