Quite A Career For Tauiliili Dec 2, 2008
He visited Durham in January of 2005 in hopes of earning the last available Duke scholarship for the class of 2005. And though he didn't get an offer on the visit, Tauiliili (then known as Mike Brown) made his intentions clear to the coaching staff. (TheDevilsDen.com)
Contemporary R&B Artist Raphael Saadiq Set to Perform at the Legendary Philadelphia International Records Gamble Huff Recording Studios for Special Radio Program Hosted by DJ Butterball for WDAS Radio FM - Philly's Best R&B & Classic Soul S Dec 2, 2008
12/13 Durham, NC PAC. Source: Columbia Records/Legacy Recordings. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Extra Points: Emotional Kaleidoscope Dec 1, 2008
Rice took the field Saturday at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham with the words DAD etched in bold black letters on the white adhesive tape adorning each of his wrists. There were remarkable efforts by the Tar Heels throughout a gray, chilly twilight in their 28-20 win over Duke: Hakeem Nicks' prodigious catch off his helmet for a touchdown; runs on counter plays and receptions on swing passes for 138 total yards and two touchdowns; reviving his game after his N.C. State mishap by hitting 15 of... (Tarheelblue.com)
Yates bounces back from poor game against Pack Dec 1, 2008
Advertisements Robbi Pickeral, Staff Writer DURHAM - North Carolina quarterback T.J. Yates finally looks up to speed -- just in time for the postseason. A week after appearing rattled, worried and downright awkward against N.C. State, Yates was calm, cool and accurate during the Tar Heels' 28-20 victory at Duke. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Duke Clipboard Dec 1, 2008
Recruiting coordinator Zac Roper and the staff are off to an encouraging start from a speed standpoint in particular, with Durham Hillside running back Desmond Scott and Leesville Road cornerback Zach Greene having already committed to the Blue Devils. "I can't wait to sell Duke," Cutcliffe said, "and we have so many things to sell.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Duke welcomes host of recruits to Durham Dec 1, 2008
Brian McLawhorn Devils Illustrated. The Duke football program hosts its final game of the season on Saturday, and David Cutcliffe and his staff will welcome a mass of potential recruits to Wallace Wade Stadium. (Richmond Sports -- Rivals.com)
NCAA Women's Division I Soccer Tournament Dec 1, 2008
The Associated Press Published: December 1, 2008. BYU 2, Virginia Tech 0. (International Herald Tribune)
Postgame Notes Nov 30, 2008
UNC has captured 10 straight games at Wallace Wade Stadium has not lost in Durham since 1988. last-minute interception on Duke's final play from scrimmage was his team-leading seventh of the season and the 12th of his career. (Tarheelblue.com)
Visitors to National Forests on the decline Nov 30, 2008
Though they were always used for recreation, there was no legal recognition of that role until the Multiple Use Act of 1960, said James G. Lewis, historian for the Forest History Society in Durham, North Carolina. The Forest Service didn't conduct a statistically rigorous survey of visitation until 2000. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Area schools to get Internet funds Nov 30, 2008
Durham, Chapel Hill and the Research Triangle Region ... DURHAM -- Several area school systems are getting some extra IT help ... Thirteen area school systems, including Durham, Person, Granville, Chatham and Orange, will receive a combined $1. (Herald Sun)
Bowling feels fine to Heels Nov 30, 2008
Advertisements Caulton Tudor, Staff Writer DURHAM - Among college basketball coaches, the popular cliche each March is "going dancing."The football coaches refer to it as going bowling, but North Carolina on Saturday did a little of both in its regular-season ending win over Duke in Wallace Wade Stadium. A week after quarterback T.J. Yates and tailback teammate Shaun Draughn virtually imploded during a 41-10 loss to N.C. State in Chapel Hill, the Tar Heels' Butch Davis didn't revise his lineup... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tar Heels, Yates get back to winning Nov 30, 2008
Advertisements Luciana Chavez, Staff Writer DURHAM - North Carolina is back to playing like a bowl team. Quarterback T.J. Yates is back to playing like T.J. Yates. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Yates, Goddard key UNC win over Duke Nov 30, 2008
DURHAM T.J. Yates finally won again as a starter, thanks to the defensive back who has become North Carolina s top finisher. Yates was nearly perfect in throwing three touchdown passes, but the Tar Heels 28-20 victory over Duke on Saturday night wasn t sealed until Trimane Goddard s interception in the closing seconds. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Ill. St. downs Winston-Salem 53-33 Nov 30, 2008
Starters Jamal Durham and Brian Fisher each had seven points. The Rams' 33 points broke the record for the fewest number of points scored at Redbird Arena. (WTKR.com, VA)
Heels Hold On To Victory Bell, 28-20 Nov 30, 2008
DURHAM, N.C. -- In a rivalry game that in recent memory has always gone down to the wire, a Tar Heel squad trying to bounce back from two consecutive losses held off a game Blue Devil opponent driving for a potential game-tying touchdown and two-point conversion for an edge-of-your-seat 28-20 win ... " The fourth quarter was controlled by both of the defenses. The two teams traded possession nine times on downs, punts, missed field goals, or turnovers. Duke's final two drives in the closing five... (InsideCarolina.com)
The Lights Go Out In 2008 Nov 30, 2008
DURHAM, N.C. Thaddeus Lewis returned to the field after missing last weeks game with a foot injury to complete 34-of-49 passes for 278 yards and one touchdown in the Blue Devils (4-8, 1-7) loss to the Tar Heels 28-20. The Blue Devils drove to the Tar Heel 16-yard line with 27 seconds left, but Lewiss fourth down pass was intercepted by sealing the Tar Heels victory. (TheDevilsDen.com)
Halifax County Man Escapes Death Penalty Nov 30, 2008
The Center for Death Penalty Litigation in Durham said Smith is the 14th prisoner removed from death row in North Carolina since the law was changed in 2001. Executions of the mentally retarded were banned in 2002 by the U.S. Supreme Court. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Reserves lead No. 7 Duke in romp of Duquesne Nov 29, 2008
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski always seems to have a group of reserves who could start for most other teams. Lance Thomas became the latest member of that club to post some impressive numbers. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Duke-UNC game not so gloomy Nov 29, 2008
The 2002 game, in Durham, was widely billed -- actually ridiculed -- as the "Battle at the Bottom." The Tar Heels won, 23-21, to wind up 1-7 in the ACC and 3-9 overall. Duke finished 0-8 and 2-10. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Cutcliffe means what he says Nov 29, 2008
Advertisements Luciana Chavez, Staff Writer DURHAM - David Cutcliffe is very blunt. That was the quality Duke needed in its new football coach. (News & Observer -- Sports)
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Duke welcomes host of recruits to Durham ... Duke welcomes host of recruits to Durham. (Duke Sports -- Rivals.com)
Saturday's UNC Links Nov 29, 2008
The Durham Herald-Sun. David Cutcliffe is very blunt. (InsideCarolina.com)
Gamecocks Set For Palmetto State Showdown Nov 29, 2008
Spurrier and a 1-3 Duke team knocked off the seventh-ranked Tigers by a 21-17 score in Durham in 1989. Clemson edged 19th-ranked South Carolina, 13-9 in 2005 in Columbia in Coach Spurrier's first season with the Gamecocks, then the Gamecocks returned the favor in 2006 in Clemson, knocking off the 24th-ranked Tigers by a 31-28 margin. (Uscsports.com)
Dukes set for lesson from Duke on big stage (Yesterday) Nov 29, 2008
Matchup: Duquesne (4-0) vs. Duke (6-0), today, 3 p.m., Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, N.C.. TV/Radio/Internet: ESPN/KQV-AM (1410)/GoDuquesne. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Couple celebrate 64th anniversary Nov 29, 2008
Belinda of Durham and Deral of Hollister. The couple also have three daughters-in-law and two sons-in-law; 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Duke Game Guide Nov 28, 2008
In Durham, Carolina is 27-16-2 and has won nine straight in Wallace Wade Stadium ... " At The Game Listening to the Tar Heel Sports Network at the game: The in-stadium frequency in Wallace Wade Stadium will be 95.3 FM. Tickets: Tickets are available for purchase . For gameday parking information, . What to do in Durham: Durham is about ten or 15 minutes away from Chapel Hill. Watching At Home Turn down the sound: If you're watching at home while listening to the radio or over the computer via... (Tarheelblue.com)
Local hospitality leaders wear AAA diamonds Nov 28, 2008
Durham, Chapel Hill and the Research Triangle Region ... DURHAM AND CHARLOTTE -- Twenty accommodations and restaurants in Central and Eastern North Carolina have earned 2009 Four Diamond ratings, a prestigious designation awarded each year by AAA to qualified hotels and restaurants after anonymous visits by full-time specially trained evaluators. (Herald Sun)
NC woman to celebrate on 3,100-mile bike ride Nov 28, 2008
Durham, Chapel Hill and the Research Triangle Region. . (Herald Sun)
Profox Auto Racing Suits Nov 28, 2008
"Slick" Phillips Racing Durham, NC Toll-free Customer Service 888-PROFOX-5. Looking for style, comfort, high quality & value. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Preview: Duke (4-7) v. North Carolina (7-4) Nov 28, 2008
However the Blue Devils own a winning record in games played in Durham by a 27-16-2 margin. Coach David Cutcliffe's program enters the game having pushed traditional conference power Virginia Tech to the limit on the heels of a great defensive effort that would have required just an average offensive showing to earn the W. On the other side the Tar Heels will enter Saturday's match-up fresh from being stomped by rival NC State by a 41-10 score. (TheDevilsDen.com)
Duke Football Adds Four Program Captains Nov 28, 2008
DURHAM, N.C. -- University head football coach David Cutcliffe announced on Thursday the addition of four program captains -- Greg Akinbiyi, , and -- to join the four team captains elected during the preseason. "These four young men have exemplified throughout the season the qualities of leadership that we look for within our program," Cutcliffe said. (TheDevilsDen.com)
Durham's new venue shines Nov 28, 2008
Durham's Performing Arts Center caps a year of revival in the central city ... Advertisements Jim Wise, Staff Writer Durham's new Performing Arts Center makes its statement best at night ... "Quite a light, quite a beacon," architect Phil Szostak promised the Durham City Council a few weeks ago. (News & Observer)
Perdue's staff chief reorders chaos Nov 28, 2008
He moved to Durham and became a stay-at-home dad while his wife, Jill, finished her residency in pediatrics. He had the time to focus on local politics and was at a stage in his life, as a new parent, where those things started to mean more to him. (News & Observer)
Obituaries for 11/26/08 (69) Nov 27, 2008
She is survived by her parents, Riston Tler Little and Minister Julia (James) Dawes; her husband, Watson Deondre Drooks; one daughter, Quinesha J. Little; two sisters, Shelia (Bootsy) McCaskell of Wadesboro and Nichelle (Darrel) Lindsay of Albemarle; two brothers, Kevin Little of Fayetteville and David L. Little Jr. of Durham; mother and father-in-laws, Ma-Betty (Levander) Edward of Albemarle and Watson Brooks Jr. of Mt. Gilead; aunts, Helen Jean Little, Doris Smith, Patsy E. Little of Morven,... (Anson Record, NC)
Notebook: Fumbles an issue for Tech's option offense Nov 27, 2008
Junior wide receiver Kris Durham will miss Saturday's game with a broken hand, Richt said Wednesday night on his radio show. Durham, who has 10 catches for 167 yards and a touchdown this season, underwent surgery Wednesday and is expected to return for the bowl game. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Thursday's UNC Links Nov 27, 2008
The Durham Herald-Sun ... The Durham Herald-Sun. (InsideCarolina.com)
Judge Rules in Favor of Newspaper Racks in N.C. Airport Nov 27, 2008
NEW YORK A North Carolina federal judge ruled in favor of a group of newspapers suing the Raleigh-Durham International Airport for baring newspaper racks ... The News & Observer, Gannett, The New York Times Co., and The Durham Herald Co., filed the lawsuit four years ago. (MediaWeek.com)
Dukes at No. 7 Duke Friday at 3:00 Nov 27, 2008
DUQUESNE (4-0) at #7/#5 DUKE (6-0) Friday, Nov. 28, 2008 3:00 p.m. (EST) Cameron Indoor Stadium (9,314) Durham, N.C. -- ESPN Duke rank: AP/ESPN USA Today ... DUKES MEET DUKE FOR FIRST TIME SINCE `77: Duquesne, which moved to 4-0 with a 79-69 win at South Carolina Upstate on Tuesday, heads to Durham, N.C. to face No. 7/5 (AP/ESPN USA Today) Duke on Friday, Nov. 28 (ESPN/KQV-AM 1410) ... Duquesne's last appearance at Durham was on Feb. 10, 1975 when John Cinicola's Dukes, featuring sophomore point... (Goduquesne.com)
Halifax County Man Escapes Death Penalty Nov 27, 2008
The Center for Death Penalty Litigation in Durham said Smith is the 14th prisoner removed from death row in North Carolina since the law was changed in 2001. Executions of the mentally retarded were banned in 2002 by the U.S. Supreme Court. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Raleigh home prices remain strong Nov 26, 2008
In the Durham region, which also includes Orange County, home prices increased by 1 ... City Guide Spotlight - Raleigh/Durham ... Raleigh/Durham Business Directory. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Investment sparks Southpoint owner's stock Nov 26, 2008
Inc., the financially struggling owner of The Streets at Southpoint mall in Durham, saw its shares rally Tuesday after the company disclosed an investment from hedge fund manager Pershing Square Capital Management LP. ... City Guide Spotlight - Raleigh/Durham ... Raleigh/Durham Business Directory. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
NC State plays first game at RBC Center Nov 26, 2008
Winthrop: The Eagles have four players from North Carolina Burton from Durham Riverside, Stanley from Raleigh Millbrook, Robinson from Charlotte Butler and George Valentine from Fayetteville 71st. Stanley played high school basketball with NC State redshirt senior Simon Harris at Millbrook Redshirt sophomore guard Byron Faison is a former Mr. Basketball in South Carolina, and is the second-leading scorer off the bench with 9. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Opponent Preview: Duke Nov 26, 2008
But theres little doubt that youve heard Tauiliilis name recently, as he is on track to earn All-America honors after a stellar senior campaign in Durham ... In Durham, Carolina leads the series 27-16-2. (InsideCarolina.com)
Amid holidays, a move to toss candy out of class Nov 26, 2008
Durham schools are supposed to check with child nutrition specialists before holding classroom parties. Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools are limited to one monthly classroom celebration in which sweets can be served to students. (News & Observer)
Volleyball Finishes Regular Season With 3-1 Setback At Duke Nov 26, 2008
DURHAM, N.C. - Sophomore libero broke the school's single-season digs record but Duke still managed to hit a solid. 272 to outlast Wake Forest 3-1 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in the regular season finale for both teams. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Web Run: Pack looks good so far Nov 26, 2008
By Posted Nov 26, 2008. In case you hadnt noticed, Sidney Lowe has come back to the sidelines this season sporting a fresh goatee. (StateFans.com)
Couple celebrate 64th anniversary Nov 26, 2008
Belinda of Durham and Deral of Hollister. The couple also have three daughters-in-law and two sons-in-law; 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Diamond Heels Ink 18 Standouts For 2010 Season Nov 25, 2008
" Highlighting the class are the seven players rated among the top 112 prospects. Right-handed pitcher Jacob Turner (St. Charles, Mo.), ranked fifth by Baseball America and Perfect Game, and outfielder Brian Goodwin (Rocky Mount, N.C.), rated 10th by Baseball America, give the Tar Heels a pair of top-10 signees. Right-hander Matt Graham (Spring, Texas) is rated No. 48 by Baseball America, and two-way standout Cody Stiles (Coral Springs, Fla.) checks in at No. 41 according to Perfect Game.... (Tarheelblue.com)
Mountain View High School rallies to help 10-month old Olivia Werner, who has a rare defect in her immune system. Nov 25, 2008
The two moved temporarily to Durham, N.C., so Olivia could be treated by doctors at Duke University Medical Center. She had the transplant last week and will have to stay in an apartment--away from others and their germs--for several months, until her body accepts the new bone marrow. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Thanksgiving practice for some Nov 25, 2008
Wake Forest-Rolesville and Durham Hillside plan to start practice around 9 a.m. and Southeast Raleigh at 7:45 a.m.. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Coaches learn as they go Nov 25, 2008
"At Apex, he oversees a staff he trusts. He is still in charge, but he allows the assistant coaches to do their jobs.Finn doesn't think his Bulldogs would be playing Durham Hillside on Friday if he hadn't learned a crucial lesson while coaching at Greenville Conley."Coaching is all about building relationships," he said. "You can 'X and 0' all you want. You can have the best scheme in the world. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Free clinics feel economy's pain Nov 25, 2008
DURHAM Free medical clinics in the Triangle are getting slammed with patients as more people find themselves uninsured and unable to cover their health-care costs ... That s the case at the in Durham, says Sharon Elliott-Bynum, the center s clinical director ... City Guide Spotlight - Raleigh/Durham. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Raleigh has N.C.'s lowest crime rates Nov 25, 2008
CQ Press says it had incomplete data and wasn t able to rank the Wilmington or Durham areas ... City Guide Spotlight - Raleigh/Durham ... Raleigh/Durham Business Directory. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Food donations fail to meet greater need Nov 25, 2008
3808 Tarheel Drive, Raleigh, or 708 Gilbert St., Durham ... Out of clothes in DurhamGail Mills, co-founder of the Durham Rescue Mission, said that by the end of October, the group had already served more people than in all of 2007. (News & Observer)
Demon Deacons Finish Regular Season At Duke On Tuesday Nov 25, 2008
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Wake Forest volleyball team will wrap up the regular season Tuesday night with a trip to Durham to take on the Duke Blue Devils (23-8, 14-5 ACC). Wake Forest (19-12, 10-9 ACC) will be looking for its first 20-win season since 2003. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Web Run: The best program in the state is... Nov 25, 2008
com: Web Run: The best program in the state is. Web Run: The best program in the state is. (StateFans.com)
Early signing period conference breakdown Nov 24, 2008
Duke has a pair of skilled in-state big men coming to Durham next year in and. There are 24 Rivals150 prospects coming to the ACC next season. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
No. 10 Duke routs Montana by 20 Nov 24, 2008
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -Nobody could have blamed Duke for being tired - not after playing four games in eight days, and not with one of its leaders injured. Enter Nolan Smith, who gave the weary Blue Devils a lift by showing why he's their starting point guard these days. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Duked out: Blue Devils just too much for Grizzlies Nov 24, 2008
Montana's Jack McGillis and Duke's Jon Scheyer battle for possession during the second half in Durham, N.C., on Sunday ... DURHAM, N.C. Tobacco Road isn't a dead end, it just seemed that way Sunday for the Montana men's basketball team. (Missoulian, MT)
NCAA Women's Division I Soccer Tournament Nov 24, 2008
The Associated Press Published: November 24, 2008. BYU 2, Virginia Tech 0. (International Herald Tribune)
Dukes Head South for Pair of Thanksgiving Week Games Nov 24, 2008
Following the Upstate game, the Dukes will bus to Durham, N.C. for a Friday ESPN game at nationally ranked Duke ... Following the game at South Carolina Upstate, DU will board a bus to Durham, N.C. Wednesday morning for Friday's ESPN televised game at Duke ... CAROLINA DREAMIN': Duquesne's non-conference schedule has a distinct Carolina flair, as the Dukes will play a total of five schools from either North or South Carolina: High Point (High Point, N.C.), Furman (Greenville, S.C.), at South... (Goduquesne.com)
Web Run: Wolfpack waving Championship Flag Nov 24, 2008
By Posted Nov 23, 2008. After it was all over and the carnage was complete, Anthony Hill stood in a sunny corner of Kenan Stadium on Saturday and triumphantly waved a North Carolina state flag above his head as two sections full of joyous red-clad N.C. State fans sang their alma mater. (StateFans.com)
Web Run: Eliminating the pretenders Nov 24, 2008
By Posted Nov 24, 2008. State champions: N.C. State keeps getting better every week, especially when it plays in-state opponents. (StateFans.com)
Georgia and North Carolina Teens Honored for Research in Biochemistry and Genetics in Nation's Premier High School Science Competition Nov 23, 2008
Sajith M. Wickramasekara and Andrew Y. Guo, both seniors at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, Durham, North Carolina, won the team category and will share a $6,000 scholarship for their research that has the potential to easily identify new chemotherapeutic drugs and greatly improve existing ones ... The team worked on this project with the help of their mentor, Dr. Craig B. Bennett, Assistant Professor, Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. and their high school... (PR Newswire)
CAMPUS BRIEFS Nov 23, 2008
Durham, Chapel Hill and the Research Triangle Region ... DURHAM -- Lorna Harris of Chapel Hill, a professor and nursing department chairwoman at N.C. Central University, has been named the 2008 Nurse Educator of the Year by the North Carolina Nurses Association. (Herald Sun)
