Minutewomen Kick Off 2008-09 Season With Weekend Games Against Vermont And Manhattan Nov 14, 2008
A 5-8 point guard from Greenville, N.C., Zullo started in 21 games for the Wolfpack last season, averaging 5. 4 points and 2. (Umassathletics.com)
Clemson Women's Basketball To Kick Off 2008-09 Season At Furman On Friday Nov 14, 2008
Women's Basketball :: Clemson Tigers - Official Athletic Site. CLEMSON, SC - The Clemson women's basketball team will kick off the 2008-09 season on Friday night as the Lady Tigers make the short trip to Furman University. (Clemsontigers.com)
Men's Basketball Tips Off Friday Nov 14, 2008
In all, 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 Carolina Upstate (Spartanburg, S.C.), at Duke (Durham, N.C.) and North Carolina Central (Durham, N.C.). The Dukes will also play Charlotte as part of the Atlantic 10 schedule. (Goduquesne.com)
New John Legend Tour Dates Announced Nov 14, 2008
Roy Thompson Hall Sat 11/29 Montclair, NJ Wellmont Theatre Mon 12/1 Montclair, NJ Wellmont Theatre Tue 12/2 Boston, MA Orpheum Theatre Fri 12/5 Philadelphia, PA Tower Theater Sat 12/6 Fairfield, CT Fairfield University - Alumni Hall Mon 12/8 Baltimore, MD Lyric Theatre Tue 12/9 Washington, DC Constitution Hall Wed 12/10 Greenville, SC Peace Center Fri 12/12 Charlotte, NC Ovens Auditorium Sat 12/13 Durham, NC Durham Performing Arts Center. For more information on John Legend. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Obituaries for 11/12/08 (72) Nov 13, 2008
She is survived by her husband, DeWitt Griffin; one daughter, Nancy Griffin of Asheboro; one son, David Griffin of Chapel Hill; four sisters, Emma Goodwin of Lilesville, Sara Frances Jones of Lilesville, Mary Virginia Dinkins of Yadkinville and Helen Miller of Greenville; two brothers, Merle Gathings and Barney Gathings, both of Lilesville; and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 314 N. Second Ave., Siler City, NC 27344; Siler City Lions Club c/o... (Anson Record, NC)
Make it official Nov 13, 2008
Taylor, who attended a parks-related seminar in Greenville last month, said a good parks system helps a local economy by encouraging visitors and tourism, enhances property values, attracts retirees and helps deter crime. Designating the green space between the Estuarium and the former Maola building as a park would also provide area residents an assurance of public access to the Pamlico River. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Child labor crackdown promised Nov 13, 2008
The U.S. Labor Department is investigating possible child labor violations at the company's Greenville, S.C. plant after a federal immigration raid uncovered more than 330 workers suspected of being in the country illegally -- including six juveniles. House of Raeford has said it follows the law, requiring job applicants to show documentation that they are at least 18. (News & Observer)
Bettencourt's Better At Craig Ranch Nov 13, 2008
447,863 Matt Bettencourt (2) Greenville, SC. 2. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Northampton investigating two homicides Nov 12, 2008
Both victim s bodies have been sent to Greenville for a forensic autopsy. Right now, its hard to say exactly what we have until the investigation is complete, Vincent said. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
In the Valley in November Nov 12, 2008
All booths for the fair are full with some crafters coming from as far away as Greenville ... The Down East ALS Support Group (Lou Gehrig's disease) will meet on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Outpatient Regional Rehabilitation Center of Pitt County Memorial Hospital, 2310 Stantonsburg Rd. (U.S. 264), Greenville. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Clemson To Play Boston College in the ACC Tournament Nov 11, 2008
Merge onto I-85 N toward GREENVILLE (Crossing into NORTH CAROLINA). 251. (Clemsontigers.com)
Danger stalks teens on the job Nov 10, 2008
Six youngsters were among workers detained last month after an immigration raid at a House of Raeford plant in Greenville, S.C. Three young workers told the Charlotte Observer they were under 18 when they held jobs at House of Raeford plants requiring them to make thousands of cuts a day with sharp knives ... "The raids in Postville and Greenville show that 15- and 16-year-old kids are doing some of the most dangerous jobs in America," says Reid Maki of the National Consumers League. (News & Observer)
D.J. Swearinger no longer a Vol pledge Nov 10, 2008
Greenville, Christ Church Episcopal High Scouts Grade: 81ESPN150 Rank: 137Position Rank: 13. Under Armour tackle J.K. Jay to take visits. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Boys teams to watch Nov 9, 2008
JARON LANE, GREENVILLE CONLEY The senior was Coastal 3-A/4-A player of the year in 2007-8, averaging 18 points, 11 rebounds. KENDALE EDWARDS, CEDAR RIDGE The 6-foot senior averaged 18 points and 4 assists on a 9-13 Cedar Ridge team. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Goddard gets another pick Nov 9, 2008
Travis Daniels ran for 45 yards on nine carries for the UNC-Pembroke Braves in Saturday s 21-7 win over North Greenville in the season finale. He also had a 22-yard kickoff return. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Notebook: Pack, Blue Devils Battle in Durham Nov 8, 2008
The senior from Greenville, N.C. ranks second in the ACC among active players in career yards and is third in career rushing touchdowns. LEONARD LEADING LINEBACKERS Walk-on football players can usually provide support for a program during practices as scout team players, but sometimes those players can become important pieces of the puzzle on gamedays. (StateFans.com)
Local artist Betty Jane King\'s work will be on display at the Bladenboro Historical Building through the end of the year. Nov 7, 2008
Her works have been shown in exhibits at the Greenville Museum of Art; Meredith College; the Fayetteville Museum of Art; and Southeastern Community College. Ive always tried to intertwine my love of diverse cultures and civilizations into my visual expression, King said. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)
'Just the way it is' today means all free to achieve Nov 7, 2008
Because I was too young by a couple of days to go to public school when my friends started in the first grade, my parents sent me to a private school near Greenville, N.C. I am not sure how they afforded it. We had very little money, but in retrospect I realize that it was probably as important to them that I go to an all-white, Christian school, as it was important to me to start school when my friends started. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Clemson recruit J.K. Jay schedules official visit with UGA Nov 7, 2008
The Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to offensive lineman J.K. Jay of Greenville, S.C., who will take an official visit to Georgia on Nov. 22, according to CUTigers. The 6-foot-7, 290-pound Jay committed to Clemson, but opened back his recruiting after coach Tommy Bowden resigned. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Washington Daily News to undergo changes Nov 7, 2008
In addition to eliminating the Monday edition, beginning with the newspaper of Tuesday, Nov. 11, the Daily News will begin printing its papers at the Cox/Daily Reflector facility in Greenville ... Newer and more efficient press and production equipment in Greenville will allow us to employ later news deadlines and produce our paper in a more cost-effective manner while improving overall print quality ... Cox Communications has placed its newspaper holdings in eastern North Carolina for sale,... (Washington Daily News, NC)
ACC ISP Sports Network National Affiliates: Maryland at Virginia Tech Nov 6, 2008
Greenville, NCWXBD-AM/WTNI-AM.. Biloxi, MSWJXY-FM/WXJY-FM/WIQB-AM.. (Theacc.com)
Valley events Nov 6, 2008
All booths are full with some crafters coming from as far away as Greenville ... All booths for the fair are full with some crafters coming from as far away as Greenville. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
2008-09 Women's Basketball Season Preview Nov 5, 2008
Freshman (Greenville, Ohio) will be an immediate asset to the Illini with her three-point shooting ability. In high school, the Ohio All-Stater scored over 1,500 career points and averaged 22. (Fightingillini.com)
Singing the brews Nov 5, 2008
While dreaming up his brewery plans, Bartholomaus went to work for Bob Hiller, who he knew from the industry and heard needed a new brewer at his brew pub in Greenville, S.C., The Blue Ridge Brewing Co. He and Hiller who says he had always wanted to get involved in a second brewery project decided to partner on the brewery plans. They looked at various cities, but places such as Asheville, Bartholomaus says, already had enough breweries. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Darian DJ Pittman Jr. Nov 5, 2008
Obituaries : Darian DJ Pittman Jr. (Roanoke Rapids, NC). Daily Herald Print Edition. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
PRIMARY FLASHBACK: Obama makes one-fingered gesture while speaking of Hillary... Nov 4, 2008
This is one of those political moments that really needs few words. We'll no doubt hear much more about this incident in coming days. (The Drudge Report)
Pirates get gutsy victory Nov 4, 2008
"Why didn't the skeleton cross the road?'' Hartman asked the coach, his mind apparently still on Halloween.Why's that, Holtz wondered."He had no guts," quipped Hartman, who trotted out and kicked a 39-yard field goal that gave the Pirates a gutsy 13-10 Conference USA overtime victory against Central Florida.That decisive boot -- Hartman's third career game-winner -- also elevated ECU into a East Division tie with Marshall, which comes to Greenville for a 3:30 p.m. clash Saturday. Both teams are... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Women's Basketball Defeats Peach State Elite, 79-67, In Exhibition Action Nov 4, 2008
Clemson will kick off the 2008-09 season on Friday, Nov. 14 in Greenville, SC as the Lady Tigers take on the Furman Paladins at Timmons Arena. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm. (Clemsontigers.com)
UNC Celebrates Senior Day With 9-0 Win Nov 3, 2008
The game began with a ceremony to honor Scholl, from East Greenville, Pa. and van Beek, from Den Bosch, the Netherlands. (Tarheelblue.com)
NCHSAA titles on the line today Nov 1, 2008
The 2:30 match for the 3-A title has defending champ Greenville Conley (25-2) against unbeaten North Iredell (25-0). The 4-A final between Greenville Rose (26-1) and Winston-Salem Mount Tabor (28-0) is at 5 p.m.The 1-A is between Pender (22-3) and Swain County (29-1). (News & Observer -- Sports)
Duke Energy launches green initiative Nov 1, 2008
Offices and operation centers in Charlotte, Greensboro, Cincinnati, Greenville, S.C., and Plainfield, Ind. are among the facilities affected. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Recruit Game Schedule Nov 1, 2008
Location: Greenville, N.C.. Time: 7:30pm. (InsideCarolina.com)
Smith joins rare company Nov 1, 2008
The Shrine Bowl is played to benefit the Greenville (S.C.) Unit Shriners Hospital for Children, along with 21 other Shriners hospitals across the country. Last year's game receipts and contributions raised 1. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
October Memories Oct 30, 2008
The contest was played in Greenville, SC and the opponent was Furman. The Tigers won the game 14-6 and for many of the Clemson players it was the first time they had ever seen a regulation size football field. (CUTigers.com)
Come visit our piece of heaven Oct 30, 2008
My family and I try to come up from Panama City, Fla. The people are so friendly and the views are the best. (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Biden compares Obama attacks to past presidents, Jefferson, Lincoln... Oct 29, 2008
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) - Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden on Monday cast White House hopeful Barack Obama with presidential giants, likening attacks against his running mate to criticisms lobbed against Thomas Jefferson's Christianity, Abraham Lincoln's commitment to individual rights and John F. Kennedy, for being a "dangerous choice in difficult times.". "Sound familiar?" Biden asked the crowd. (The Drudge Report)
Republicans Try Fear, Loathing to Hang On Oct 29, 2008
She reveled in the crowd that Palin drew when the Republican vice presidential candidate came to Greenville, looking eerily like Dole, who also rose on good looks, charm and deft weaving of her way through the male corridors of power. Out of Touch. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Biden takes message to campus Oct 28, 2008
Joe Biden greets a modest crowd in Greenville ... Advertisements Mark Johnson, Staff Writer GREENVILLE - GREENVILLE - Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden on Monday visited one of the key territories his party is counting on to help win the White House: a college campus. (News & Observer)
New Jersey woman dies following I-95 crash Oct 28, 2008
Mrs. Rumer was flown to Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville where she died Sunday morning, Warren said. Mr. Rumer, who was also flown to Pitt, was treated and released, the trooper said. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Lola White Simonowich Oct 27, 2008
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., today, Oct. 26, at St. Gabriel s Catholic Church in Greenville ... In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Gabriel s Catholic Church Building Fund, 3250 Dickinson Ave., Greenville NC 27834 ... Wilkerson Funeral Home and Crematory in Greenville is handling the arrangements. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
James Winborne Martin Oct 27, 2008
Joanne Robertson and her husband, Art, of Greenville and Jim Martin of Wilson; two stepchildren, Glen Warren and his wife, Barbara, of Battleboro and Joanne Bass and her husband, Cam, of Momeyer; three grandchildren, Jennifer Corbett and her husband, Gene, of Greenville, Beth Davis and her husband, Carl, of Fuquay Varina and Rebecca McLawhorn and her husband, Tyler, of Winston-Salem; three stepgrandchildren, Travis Warren and his wife, Niki, of Battleboro, Chad Vinson and his wife, Laurie, of... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Biden returning to North Carolina Oct 25, 2008
The Delaware senator plans to attend a rally in Greenville on Monday. The event comes less than a week after Biden visited Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Raleigh as part of a bus tour Thursday. (Herald Sun)
In N.C., economic worry hangs like cloud over election Oct 25, 2008
GREENVILLE, N.C. -- On a bright October morning, Laura Burkhead pinned her Obama button to her blouse and went job hunting ... I took a walk on Greenville's South Evans Street in the trendy Uptown section near East Carolina University to see what voters were saying about the economy and the election ... Even in Greenville, a university town with a large medical center to buffer economic ups and downs, almost everybody had a personal story about the slowdown. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Richmond, Scotland in unfamiliar territory Oct 23, 2008
Really, if you look across North Carolina, and I ve been in some rivalry games with Greenville Rose and New Bern, and those are great rivalries, but to me it doesn t compare with the type of pageantry the Richmond-Scotland rivalry has, he said. And it s so important to both communities. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Scholl Named ACC Player Of The Week Oct 22, 2008
GREENSBORO, N.C. - North Carolina senior a back/midfielder from East Greenville, Pa. has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference Field Hockey Player of the Week for the first time in her career. (Tarheelblue.com)
Hate illegals? Love chicken tenders? Oct 22, 2008
Last week, a House of Raeford poultry processing plant in Greenville, S.C., was raided and some 300 workers were detained on suspicion of being here illegally. Former plant supervisors had told Charlotte Observer reporters months before that the plant preferred undocumented workers, because they were less likely to question unsafe working conditions for fear of lost jobs or deportation. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Furman Defeats Clemson 2-1 in Overtime Oct 22, 2008
GREENVILLE, SC - Patrick Murray scored the game-winning goal in the first overtime period to give Furman a 2-1 victory over Clemson in a men's intercollegiate soccer match at Greenville, SC Tuesday night. With the win, Furman is now 10-5-1 overall, while Clemson falls to 4-7-2 this season. (Clemsontigers.com)
North Carolina's Kate Scholl Named ACC Field Hockey Player of the Week Oct 22, 2008
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Kate Scholl a senior from East Greenville, Pa. has been selected as the Atlantic Coast Conference Field Hockey Player of the Week. (Theacc.com)
William Donald Johnson Sr. Oct 22, 2008
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Willie Mae Carver Johnson of their home; two sons, William Donald Johnson Jr. and his wife, Sharon, of Raleigh and Dan Johnson and his wife, Jewel, of Murfreesboro; four grandchildren, Heather Lyerly and her husband, David, of Charlotte, Timothy Johnson and his wife, Heather, of Knightdale, Bryan Johnson and his wife, Hannah, of Murfreesboro and Brad Johnson of Greenville; two great-grandchildren, Evan Johnson of Raleigh and Leah Lyerly of... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Clemson Will Play at Furman Tuesday Oct 21, 2008
CLEMSON, SC - The Clemson men's soccer team will play at Furman Tuesday night at 7:00 pm in Greenville, SC. ... Also on Tuesday, the Furman men's soccer team will hold a special fund-raiser and raffle to benefit the Greenville Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ... All of the proceeds from the raffle will go to the Greenville NICU along with a portion of Tuesday night's gate. (Clemsontigers.com)
Carolina Shuts Out No. 6 JMU For Weekend's Second Win Oct 20, 2008
Scholl, a back from East Greenville, Pa. gathered the ball and shot it past JMU goalkeeper Kelsey Cutchins from the left side of the cage. (Tarheelblue.com)
Hanks, Baker united in marriage (31) Oct 19, 2008
The bride is a 2007 graduate of Richmond Senior High and the groom is a 2007 graduate of Greenville Senior High in Greenville, Ohio. Article Rating. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
N.C. key to GOP victory Oct 19, 2008
The GOP ticket didn't arrive until Oct. 7, when Palin campaigned in Greenville. "The McCain people wouldn't be there if it [the Obama threat] wasn't real," said Devine. (News & Observer)
Ranchers start over after all is lost in Africa Oct 19, 2008
In Ayden, south of Greenville, their first home was a one-bedroom apartment across the street from a Piggly Wiggly ... Wally secured a visa and a job with a large hog operation near Greenville. (News & Observer)
Pivital East Carolina - Memphis matchup today Oct 18, 2008
Last season, ECU got the better of it in a 56-40 victory in the Liberty Bowl in front of a little more than 27,000 and won in Greenville in 2006 by a score of 35-20. The Pirates own a 10-6 overall record in football against the Tigers including eight of the last twelve meetings and five of the last seven in Greenville ... ECU head coach brings a 23-20 overall record in Greenville into today's matchup while Memphis mentor is in his eighth season at the helm in Memphis and sports an overall record... (East Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
- Basketball Oct 18, 2008
A 5-8 point guard from Greenville, N.C., Zullo started in 21 games for the Wolfpack last season, averaging 5. 4 points and 2. (Umassathletics.com)
Rivals can't stay away Oct 18, 2008
Carmine Scavo, a political scientist at East Carolina University, has seen newcomers drawn to Greenville for medical and other jobs. They're not like the region's more conservative Democrats who consistently voted for Republicans such the late Sen. (News & Observer)
Pep Rally: Clemson's class losing steam Oct 18, 2008
One of the other assigned leaders in the class is longtime Tiger pledge (Greenville, S.C./Christ Church). The ESPNU 150 tackle spoke with us this week about his close relationship with Bowden and the realism his resignation brings to the recruiting front. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Barbara Ann Chamblee Moore Oct 18, 2008
Daily Herald Print Edition. Published/Last Modified on Friday, October 17, 2008 3:22 PM CDT. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Service for those affected by service to the nation Oct 17, 2008
The project is part of an initiative supported by Gov. Mike Easley that has provided 420,000 in state funding to build assistance centers in Greensboro, Greenville and Lenoir. According to N.C. National Guard Public Affairs Officer Maj. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Top-Ranked Huskies Prepare For Pre-National Test Oct 16, 2008
Metcalf is joined on the coaching staff by five-time All-American Kelly (MacDonald) Strong, a three-time Pac-10 champion at Arizona State now in her seventh year at Washington, and third-year assistant , an All-Midwest Region performer at Division-III Greenville (Ill. University. (Gohuskies.com)
Harvard Congress Teaches Civics Oct 16, 2008
In 2005 Matthew Cohen, another recipient of a Harvard awardas a high school senior, ran for mayor of Greenville, NC while a senior at Eastern Carolina University majoring in Political Science. For high school students, the Model Congress is a microcosm of United States government. (Suite101.com)
College notes: Tate's surgery goes well Oct 16, 2008
The Greenville News obtained the e-mail Barker sent earlier this week. In the e-mail, Barker tells the faculty the $3. (News & Observer -- Sports)
At what price safety? Oct 14, 2008
And just as $18 million can't save Fraley, Matt Gfeller of Winston-Salem Reynolds or Jaquan Waller of Greenville Rose, no sum can guarantee that there will not be another tragedy. Licensed athletic trainers are not a panacea. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Margie Clary Stiles Oct 13, 2008
Chrissy Reaves of Watertown, N.Y.; Michael Page of Greenville; Katelyn Klemisch of Glen Burnie, Md. Jenna Klemisch of Glen Burnie, Md. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
