Men's Hoops Game Day: vs. Southern Nov 21, 2008
Completing the 2008 Anaheim Classic field are Providence, Wake Forest, Arizona State, Charlotte and UTEP.. SHOOTING LIGHTS OUT During Tuesday's win, Baylor shot 64 percent from the floor (32-50), the sixth-best shooting performance in school history and the highest percentage since the Bears shot 65. (Baylorbears.com)
Van Der Beek back Creekside Nov 21, 2008
The 27-year-old socialite also joined her boyfriend when he toured with his rock band, Good Charlotte. The 29-year-old Madden plays guitar, and his identical twin brother, Joel, is the lead singer. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Cavs' James youngest to reach 11,000 points Nov 20, 2008
Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points, and the visiting Dallas Mavericks never trailed in a 100-83 win against Charlotte. Jameer Nelson scored a season-high 22 points to lead Orlando to a 103-90 victory over the Raptors, overcoming a season-high 40-point effort by Chris Bosh. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Obituaries for 11/19/08 (73) Nov 20, 2008
She is survived by her daughter, Shakeeka Davis of Albemarle; one grandson; her mother, Daisy Rush, of the home; six brothers, Henry (Rose) Watkins of Ansonville, Donnell Sturdivant of the home, Roger (Ivey) Sturdivant of Wadesboro, Danny Rush of Charlotte, Fredrick (James) Rush of Norwood; three sisters, Kathy (Mannie) Thompson of Charlotte, Dale (Baron) Davis of Columbia, S.C. and Barbara Ann Davis of Ansonville; four aunts, May Ruth Sturdivant of Indian Trail, Mozell (Buck) Willoughby of... (Anson Record, NC)
Garner coach reaches milestone Nov 20, 2008
"Through three games, Parker is averaging 25 points per game.HILLSIDE GIRLS ARE SHARP: The Durham Hillside girls were impressive in their 75-58 win over Broughton on Tuesday. Asia Williams, a Wake Forest recruit, scored 23 points.WORD OF GOD: Word of God will open its basketball season with its own Thanksgiving tournament.The event will be played on Nov. 28-29. The field includes Red Springs Flora MacDonald Academy (6-9 junior Luke Cothron), Charlotte United Faith (junior Florida State... (News & Observer -- Sports)
On the Air - TV and Radio Nov 20, 2008
1, ESPNUNBA BASKETBALL7 p.m. Houston at Washington, ESPN7:30 p.m. Charlotte at Atlanta, WDOX-5709:30 p.m. New Orleans at Oklahoma City, ESPNNHL HOCKEY7 p.m. Phoenix at Carolina, WCMC-99 ... 5NBA BASKETBALL7 p.m. Milwaukee at Charlotte, WDOX-570, FSCAR7 p.m. Houston at Orlando, NBANHL HOCKEY7 p.m. Chicago at Toronto, NHL10 p.m. Detroit at Calgary, NHLWOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL11 a.m. Yale vs. N.C. State, WKNC-88. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Insurance Scams: Like A Bad Neighbor Nov 20, 2008
The Department of Insurance dispatched auditor Sallie Rohrbach in May to Howell's Charlotte, N.C. agency. Her body was found five days later. (Forbes)
• More State/National Stories • Nov 20, 2008
Dallas 100, Charlotte 83 ... HARTFORD WOLF PACK Loaned D Chris Murray to Charlotte (ECHL). (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Intrex's business shift paid off Nov 20, 2008
In 2007, the company generated $9 million in sales, and Intrex s founders are pondering opening a ninth store in Charlotte in the next two years. We re at the point where we re comfortable with things, says Ramzi Ziade, the company s president and co-founder. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
ACC ISP Sports Network National Affiliates: Miami at Georgia Tech Nov 20, 2008
theACC.com - The Official Athletic Site of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Ft. Myers/Naples, FL. (Theacc.com)
N.C. taxman might watch odometers Nov 20, 2008
Becky Carney, a Charlotte Democrat, "and the General Assembly."Committee leaders offered an example of a tax of a quarter cent or a half cent per mile. For 10,000 miles of travel, that would cost a car owner $25 or $50, respectively. (News & Observer)
Illini capture "Tank" Carradine for defense Nov 20, 2008
Charlotte, Weddington High School Scouts Grade ... Anthony Boone, a dual-threat quarterback from Weddington (Charlotte, N.C.), has become the second player to chose Duke in the Class of 2010. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Bobcats moving in on McDyess? Nov 20, 2008
NBA The Charlotte Bobcats waived little-used forwards Andre Brown and Linton Johnson yesterday and were on the verge of signing center Dwayne Jones. The Bobcats were also one of several teams pursuing forward Antonio McDyess as the Bobcats look for ways to boost a thin front line. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Valley teen has some big questions Nov 20, 2008
Los Angeles, CA " Mary in Charlotte NC wrote on Nov 18, 2008 10:10 PM:" Dear Waverli. Thank you for writing such an outstanding article. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Bright hopes for solar power Nov 20, 2008
Prospects for solar power never brighter: Olive - Charlotte Business Journal ... Subscribe to Charlotte Business Journal ... Charlotte Business Journal - by Staff writer. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
N.C. ranks 27th in state competitiveness Nov 20, 2008
Subscribe to Charlotte Business Journal ... Charlotte Business Journal ... City Guide Spotlight - Charlotte. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
G.S.'s Rookie Sensation Nov 19, 2008
Georgia Tech has fairly stringent academic policies, and Hewitt appreciated the fact that Morrow's mom saw to it that he attended one of North Carolina's most rigorous private academies, Charlotte Latin, even though it would have been much easier for him to combine schoolwork and basketball at a public school ... Born: Sept. 27, 1985, in Charlotte, N.C. ... High School: Led Charlotte Latin High School team to state titles in junior and senior seasons; was named North Carolina's "Mr. Basketball"... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Man accused of stealing from NC State labs Nov 19, 2008
Court records show a Charlotte man is accused of breaking into research labs at North Carolina State University and stealing scientific equipment. . (Herald Sun)
Landi Elliott Bradner Nov 19, 2008
Survivors in addition to her parents of Providence, NC and husband, include two sons, John Elliott Bradner and Evan Derek Bradner of the home; a brother, Larry (Eddie) Elliott of Charlotte, NC; her father and mother-in-law, John and Judy Bradner of Blanch and her paternal grandmother, Odie Elliott of Danville. Funeral Services were conducted at 2 o'clock pm on Friday, November 7, 2008 from The Tabernacle by the Reverend Lamarr Mooneyham. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Lance bids to buy cookie companies Nov 19, 2008
Charlotte-based Lance (NASDAQ:LNCE) manufactures and markets snack foods throughout much of North America. Reader Comments. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Quiet rise of Latin America's center Nov 19, 2008
"In general, what stood out for me is that Latin Americans seem to feel pretty good about democracy in the region," says Gregory Weeks, a Latin America politics professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. "We hear a lot about conflict in Latin America, but on the ground this means there is political competition and things are happening.". (Christian Science Monitor)
Tech Baseball Inks Seven Recruits to National Letters of Intent Nov 19, 2008
Rockdale County HS), the fifth-best high school prospect in the state of Georgia that is rated among the top-30 prep recruits in the nation; Luke Bard (Charlotte, NC/Charlotte Christian School), a three-star recruit by Baseball America that is ranked among the top 20 recruits from North Carolina; Clay Dalton (Kennesaw, Ga ... LUKE BARD (RHP, R/R, 6-2, 182, Charlotte, NC/Charlotte Christian) ... He was a member of the South Charlotte Panthers team that went 25-9 last summer and finished as the... (Ramblinwreck.com)
Dukes Return to Action Thursday at Saint Francis, Pa. Nov 19, 2008
The Dukes will also play Charlotte as part of the Atlantic 10 schedule. High Point and North Carolina Central are the only first-time opponents for the Dukes. (Goduquesne.com)
Leon Mack Stansbury Nov 19, 2008
He is survived by his wife, Delores Davis Stansbury; two stepsons, Wilbur Daniel Pierce and his wife, Beth, of Charlotte and Brian Keith Pierce of Roanoke Rapids; four sisters, Mary A. Berg of Windsor, Va. Daisy S. Butler and Alice S. Kelly, both of Roanoke Rapids, and Linda S. Lewis of Chester, Va. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Kevin Pitts named publisher of Charlotte Business Journal Nov 19, 2008
Subscribe to Charlotte Business Journal ... Charlotte Business Journal ... Kevin Pitts, vice president for advertising and circulation at the Philadelphia Business Journal, has been named publisher of the Charlotte Business Journal. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
N.C. tech group honors Red Ventures Nov 19, 2008
NCTA honors Red Ventures - Charlotte Business Journal ... Subscribe to Charlotte Business Journal ... Charlotte Business Journal. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Heather Brooks Named Progress Energy Performer Of The Week Nov 18, 2008
Engen, Eveland and Givan led a stellar defensive effort which limited Southern Conference champion Western Carolina and Atlantic 10 Conference champion Charlotte to a combined three shots in the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament. UNC defeated the Catamounts 5-0 in the first round and the 49ers 4-0 in the second round to post shutouts No. 5 and No. 6 in a row. (Tarheelblue.com)
Raycom Coverage Area for UNC-NCSU Nov 18, 2008
RAYCOM Affiliates: NC State at North Carolina on November 22, 2008 :: These local affiliates will carry the RAYCOM ACC Football Game of the Week, in HD where available. theACC.com - The Official Athletic Site of the Atlantic Coast Conference. (Tarheelblue.com)
What to watch: Early signing period storylines Nov 18, 2008
VCU, Tulane, South Carolina, Charlotte, Marshall, Chattanooga, Marquette, Fresno State and Providence are in the hunt ... Charlotte landed , a top-80 prospect who committed to Georgetown last year. (Marquette Sports -- Rivals.com)
Pough keeping guard up against NC A&T Nov 18, 2008
9-49 record since that Nov. 22, 2003 defeat in Charlotte. Conversely, S.C. State has gone 41-14 and claimed two MEAC championships during the same stretch. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Men's Hoops (1-0) Plays Earliest Road Game In School History Nov 18, 2008
ASU then travels to Anaheim for the 76 Classic Nov. 27-30 and will meet Charlotte (20-14 last year) on Turkey Day (Nov. 27) at 6 p.m. PT on ESPNU.. (Thesundevils.com)
BofA to increase stake in Chinese bank Nov 18, 2008
Triangle Business Journal - by Charlotte Business Journal ... Charlotte-based BofA (NYSE: BAC) initially bought a 9 percent stake in the bank in 2005 for $3 billion, and it currently owns 10 ... Charlotte Business Journal is a sister publication. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Cary businessman gets 24 months in prison Nov 18, 2008
Cary businessman sentenced to 24 months in prison - Triangle Business Journal. for free extra services. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Etrials' new CEO gets $325K salary Nov 18, 2008
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ACC Bowl Watch Nov 18, 2008
North Carolina would be an attractive selection for the Chick-fil-A. The Tar Heels havent been bowling since 2004, but that was a day-trip bowl to Charlotte. Atlanta has a large UNC alumni population and would be a popular bowl choice for Tar Heel alums. (InsideCarolina.com)
SunTrust Expands ATM Availability With CVS/pharmacy Stores in Key Markets Through Branding Agreement With Cardtronics Nov 18, 2008
SunTrust-branded ATMs will be available in CVS stores located in the North Carolina metropolitan areas of Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham and the Florida metropolitan areas of Jacksonville and Miami/southern Florida. Cardtronics and SunTrust expect the ATM branding project to be completed in the 1st quarter of 2009. (Primezone Releases)
Bank of America to increase stake in China bank Nov 18, 2008
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AP) - Bank of America Corp. said Monday it plans to increase its stake in China Construction Bank Corp. to 19 ... The Charlotte, North Carolina-based bank said it will exercise the remainder of its option to buy more shares of the Chinese bank under the terms of its original investment. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Sunday's Women's Basketball Scores Nov 17, 2008
N.C. State 62, Charlotte 55. Third Place. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Depth Contributes Against 49ers Nov 17, 2008
Against the Charlotte 49ers the Tar Heel reserves played well again; so well that coach complimented the play of his reserves for the second game in a row ... About 12 minutes into the first half she had a fast break and the only person to beat was Charlotte's goalie Lauren Brown, who came out fast enough to steal the ball from Jones's feet ... This time she had her back to a defender, but she was fast enough to fake the Charlotte player out and to take another shot. (Tarheelblue.com)
UNC vs. Charlotte Box Score Nov 17, 2008
North Carolina 4, Charlotte 0 Tar Heels explode in second half to pull away from Atlantic 10 Conference champion 49ers ... Charlotte vs North Carolina (Nov 16, 2008) ... Charlotte vs North Carolina (Nov 16, 2008). (Tarheelblue.com)
NCAA Women's Division I Soccer Tournament Nov 17, 2008
At Charlottesville, Va ... Charlotte 2, Tennessee 0 ... At Charlottesville, Va. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
UNC women's soccer advances Nov 17, 2008
UNC's Courtney Jones races to the ball ahead of Charlotte's Danielle Mayeaux during the second half of the Tar Heels' 4-0 win in the second round of the 2008 NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament Sunday at Fetzer Field ... Advertisements Javier Serna, Staff Writer CHAPEL HILL - The North Carolina and UNC-Charlotte soccer squads have changed since opening the season against each other in August ... She also scored the first goal of her college career in UNC's 5-1 victory over Charlotte on Aug. 22. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Men's Cross Country Concludes Season With Ninth Place Finish at 2008 NCAA Southeast Regionals Nov 17, 2008
Charlotte 259 points 10. Clemson 267 points. (Uoflsports.com)
College football, basketball, NFL, prep football Nov 17, 2008
Mens basketball: Toledo at Xavier Time: 7:30 p.m. Records: UT is 0-1, Xavier is 1-0 TV: Fox Sports Ohio Radio: 1370 Series: Xavier leads 12-11 Notes: The Musketeers lost three starters from last years Elite Eight team but return Toledo native B.J. Raymond, who scored four points in Xaviers season-opening 71-43 win over IPFW on Friday. Senior C.J. Anderson was Xaviers leading performer with 15 points and 10 rebounds. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Women's Basketball ACCtion: Sunday, November 16 Nov 17, 2008
RALEIGH, N.C. Tournament MVP Shayla Fields scored a career-best 33 points to lead host NC State to a 62-55 victory over Charlotte in the title game of the Wolfpack Invitational played Sunday afternoon at Kay Yow Court at Reynolds Coliseum. The senior from Salisbury, N.C., took over in the second half by scoring 20 of the Wolfpack s 30 points after halftime, including 10 of the final 15 over the last 5:34 of the game. (Theacc.com)
Llano Clinches NCAA Championship Spot, Men and Women Finish Eighth Nov 17, 2008
The Spiders, who entered the meet ranked 10th in the Southeast Region, finished eighth - which was better than regional foes Louisville (ninth), Charlotte (10th), North Carolina (11th) and Charlotte (12th). William was the men's champion, followed by Virginia, NC State, Duke and Liberty in the top-five. (Richmondspiders.com)
Spiders Set For NCAA Regional Cross Country Championship Saturday Nov 17, 2008
com :: The University of Richmond :: Official Athletic Site. Sophomore Nicol Traynor's third-place finish helped lift the Richmond women to the A-10 title. (Richmondspiders.com)
He led Obama's uphill N.C. win Nov 17, 2008
"Farinella started the 2008 presidential election cycle working for Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh, but Bayh ultimately decided not to get in the race. In June, the Obama campaign called and asked Farinella if he was ready to saddle up again.Overwhelming McCainFarinella was already tied into the state's Democratic organization. He had worked as a strategist for Erskine Bowles' unsuccessful U.S. Senate campaign in 2002 and Perdue's re-election campaign for lieutenant governor in 2004.His first day on the... (News & Observer)
Obituaries for 11/12/08 (4) Nov 16, 2008
Marshall Truman Grissom, Sr., 85, known as Smokey or Pop passed away Friday, Nov. 7, 2008 at Carolinas Medical Center-Mercy in Charlotte ... He is survived by his sons, David Grissom of Lilesville and Marshall Grissom Jr. of Charlotte; his brother and sisters, Graham Grissom of Gaffney, S.C., Jean Lail of Shelby and Arpy Cox of Gastonia ... William Curtis Moore Jr., the son of Renata King and William Moore Sr., was born Oct. 5, 2008 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. (Anson Record, NC)
Arielle Haliburton (53) Nov 16, 2008
Published: Saturday, November 15, 2008 11:40 PM EST Ms. Arielle Haliburton, 21, of 567 Charlotte St., Hamlet, died on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, She is the daughter of Michael and Jennifer Jones, and Alexis Brothers ... She is survived by her two sons, Damarion Haliburton and Damarcus Haliburton of the home; parents, Jennifer Jones and stepfather, Michael Jones of Hamlet: father, Alexis Brothers of Atlanta; sisters, Tamiah Haliburton, Angelica Williams... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Raiders blank Northwest Guilford Nov 16, 2008
Next up for the Raiders will be a rematch of last year s third round game against third seed West Charlotte Friday on the road. The Lions mauled Richmond 49-27 last year. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
ACC furnishing NFL talent Nov 16, 2008
The odds are against it even though Nicks, a junior who likely will leave college early, was a high school star in Charlotte. As a rule, NFL teams are hesitant to use top picks on wide receivers. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Spartans top Heels in field hockey Nov 16, 2008
"At the 32:31 mark, Melanie Brill scored her fifth goal of the season, assisted by senior Kate Scholl and sophomore Kiki Norbruis to give UNC a 2-1 lead.MSU answered just over five minutes later on the team's first corner of the half. Geraldine Raynor sent a straight shot into the goal, assisted by Gwen Riley and Michelle Ciliberti.ALSO SATURDAYMORE FIELD HOCKEYWAKE FOREST 7, AMERICAN 1: Hilary Moore and Minou Gimbrere scored two goals each to lead the third-seeded Deacons past visiting American... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Panthers' 'D' deserves 'A' Nov 16, 2008
Charlotte Observer Photo by Jeff Siner ... Advertisements Charles Chandler, Staff Writer CHARLOTTE - The Carolina Panthers don't rank in the top half of the NFL's 32 teams in sacks or turnover ratio, yet their defense is arguably the league's stingiest. (News & Observer -- Sports)
McCants ready to lead the Tar Heels Nov 16, 2008
Hatchell said that many of the programs better players have excelled at power forward, including Charlotte Smith, Tracy Reid, Camille Little and Pringle. Thats a great position to bust loose in, especially in our system, she said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Towers' beat blog Nov 16, 2008
Amen to EVERTHING Charlotte Dawg said at 6:29. Charlotte, if I had one wish today, it would be that CMR, and all his so-called coaches would read your post ... CHARLOTTE DAWG, i hope others noticed your post. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Wachovia getting 1 top exec in Wells deal Nov 16, 2008
Sutton is leaving her post as executive vice president and head of retail and small business at the Charlotte-based bank (NYSE: WB), where she was responsible for 33,000 employees ... Charlotte Business Journal. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Clemson Cross Country Teams Place 10th at Southeast Regionals Nov 16, 2008
It was easily a personal best 10K effort for the sophomore from Charlotte, NC.. and finished together at 64th and 65th place, respectively. (Clemsontigers.com)
Weak or strong, Northeast Florida banks take bailout money Nov 16, 2008
If you don t take it, you might not be here in five years, and if a bank is rejected, the government is telling you to find a dance partner, said Tony Plath, associate professor of finance at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte, N.C. The Treasury and the government will alter the dynamics of the banking industry. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
More of this story Nov 15, 2008
When the latest segment is finally complete, motorists will be able to circle much of Charlotte completely ... That final stretch of Charlotte's loop isn't scheduled to start construction until 2015, say state officials, and likely won't be finished until 2018. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Reserves Come Up Big In First Round UNC Victory Nov 15, 2008
Carolina will play either Atlantic 10 Conference champion Charlotte or Southeastern Conference champion Tennessee who played in the second first-round game Friday night at Fetzer Field. The Tar Heels, now 20-1-2 on the season, had five different players score goals and with the exception of the starting defense of , and , who went the whole way on the back line, no other starter logged more than 58 minutes. (Tarheelblue.com)
Extra Points Mailbag Nov 15, 2008
Three bowls then have a collective arrangement in the 5-7 slots to pick the best teams to match their dates, location and opponent: Meineke Car Care Bowl in Charlotte at 1 p.m. Dec. 27; Music City Bowl in Nashville at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 31; Emerald Bowl in San Francisco at 8 p.m. Dec. 27. The last two bowls to select a team are the Humanitarian Bowl in Boise, Idaho, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 30; and the Congressional Bowl in Washington at 11 a.m. Dec. 20. (Tarheelblue.com)
Obama, Perdue make election history Nov 15, 2008
In the North Carolina governor's race, Bev Perdue - D, defeated Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory - R, to become the state's 74th, and first, female governor, with more than 50 percent of the votes. Perdue issued a statement on her campaign Web site, , thanking voters for her historic victory. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Some voters report delays Nov 15, 2008
Tunstall is an attorney who works in Charlotte, but lives in Fort Mill, S.C. She said she was asked by the campaign of Senator (now President-Elect) Barack Obama to come watch the polls, but made it a point to clarify she did not work for the campaign. "I'm just here to protect voters," she said. (Anson Record, NC)
UNC women whet appetite Nov 15, 2008
In the process, North Carolina (20-1-2) avoided injuries and didn't overwork anybody, which should help when the Tar Heels face Tennessee or Charlotte in Round Two on Sunday. ACC Offensive Player of the Year Casey Nogueira launched UNC's dominating attack with her 22nd goal of the season in the ninth minute. (News & Observer -- Sports)
