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Steelers try to end woes Pittsburgh and Cleveland in Thursday night action

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Syracuse hands Florida first loss By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer

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Kerr-Vance's Shameka Valentine is fouled by Crossroads Christian's Elizabeth McAuslan during the first half of the Spartans' 59-56 win over the Colts on Thursday night. Crossroads trailed late in the game but had a chance to send the contest into overtime. To view or purchase photos, visit us on the Web at www.hendersondispatch.com.

TAMPA, Fla. — Rick Jackson scored a careerhigh 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds Thursday night, helping No. 7 Syracuse remain unbeaten with an 8573 victory over No. 10 Florida in the SEC/Big East Invitational. Andy Rautins had 18 points and Wes Johnson finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Orange (9-0). Reserve Kris Joseph contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds against the previously unbeaten Gators (8-1). Syracuse led most of the game, but Florida stayed close by making 12 3-pointers in 30 attempts. Kenny Boynton made five 3s and led the Gators with 20 points and seven assists. Chandler Parsons scored 19 and Erving Walker added 14. Jackson had 16 points and, just as important, seven offensive rebounds in the first half. The 6-foot-9 junior only took one shot in the second half, finishing 8 of 12 while Johnson and Rautins asserted themselves offensively. Johnson had 13 second-half points and Rautins made a 3-pointer that helped the Orange pull away for good after Florida had wiped out a

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Syracuse guard Scoop Jardine goes up for a shot over Florida's Kenny Boynton and Dan Werner during the first half in Tampa, Fla. 10-point deficit. Neither team was ranked when the season began, but both quickly worked their way into the Top 10. Syracuse thumped North Carolina and California to serve notice that the Orange might be better than anticipated. Florida raised eyebrows by knocking off Florida State and upsetting Michigan State on the way to just the third 8-0 start in school history. The Orange twice built leads of 10 points, only have Florida battle back. The Gators made five 3-pointers in a 15-3 burst that turned a 54-44 Please see SYRACUSE, page 3B

Spartans slip past Colts Valentine, KVA fend off late Crossroads rally, 59-56 F rom S taff R eports

Crossroads Christian trailed 59-53 late in Thursday’s crosstown game with Kerr-Vance, but stormed back in the final seconds with a chance to send it to overtime. Crossroads forced a turnover with two seconds left, but couldn’t convert on the final shot as KVA held on for the 59-56 win. Britney Anderson nailed a 3-pointer with four seconds left to bring the Colts within three. “We played very good defense. The girls were determined not to lose,” said Spartans coach Eric Johnson. Shameka Valentine led KVA with 36 points. Amanda Wilson chipped in with 11. Anderson led Crossroads with 28 points and Albrie Tucker had 11. “I thought we should have won it,” said Colts coach John Anderson. “We made a couple of mistakes. We played a good game and either team could have won.” Crossroads took the early advantage, building a 3428 lead.

“They killed us on the boards in the first half,” Johnson said. “We did a little better in the second half.” The Colts suffered a blow when guard and scoring threat Elizabeth McAuslan fouled out of the game in the third quarter. Johnson, in his first season at the helm of the KVA girls team, got his first taste of the Vance County rivalry. “It was hard fought,” he said. “I’ve been a part of some bad rivalries before and this wasn’t one of them. At the end of the game, there were a lot of hugs exchanged between both sides.” Anderson echoed Johnson’s thoughts on the nature of the game. “Some of the girls know each other. Certainly, there are some friendships there,” he said. “I think the rivalry comes from the schools being so close together.” KVA improves to 2-5 on the season and faces Franklin Academy Friday at 6 p.m. Crossroads falls to 4-3 and plays Community Christian Tuesday.

Brian Kelly swapping Cincinnati for South Bend By TOM COYNE AP Sports Writer

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Brian Kelly will be Notre Dame’s next football coach, according to two people familiar with the negotiations. The two people confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that a deal has been reached with the Cincinnati coach. They requested anonymity because an official announcement had not been made. Kelly was at a Cincinnati team banquet, where he was expected to inform his players of the decision. Some members of the University of Cincinnati’s board of trustees have been told of Kelly’s decision, a person in the

school’s administration told the AP on condition of anonymity because the school had not made an announcement. The South Bend Tribune first reported the hiring. The 47-year-old Kelly is 34-6 in three seasons at Cincinnati, leading the Bearcats to back-to-back Big East titles and two straight Bowl Championship Series berths. The Bearcats set a school record last season for victories with an 11-3 record, then topped that with a 12-0 mark this season. Notre Dame has been searching for a coach for about a week and a half since firing Charlie Weis. Kelly has long admired Notre Dame, which seemed to be the perfect fit

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Kerr-Vance's Devonne Smith puts up a shot as he is fouled by Crossroads Christian's Jeremy Grainger during the first half of the Spartans' 98-20 win over the Colts Thursday night. To view or purchase photos, visit us on the Web at www.hendersondispatch.com.

KVA nets 98 in home win over Crossroads From Staff Reports

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Cincinnati head coach Brian Kelly screams at an official during an Oct. 15 game against South Florida in Tampa, Fla. for an Irish Catholic coach raised in the Boston area. His name first popped up as a possible candidate last season before Notre

Dame said Weis would be back for a fifth year. When Kelly arrived in Please see KELLY, page 3B

Kerr-Vance improved to 4-3 on the season with a 98-20 win over Crossroads Christian Thursday. The Spartans dominated from the onset, building a 57-10 halftime advantage. “I was pleased with everyone,” said KVA coach David Carrier. “We played as a team, competed and played hard. Tyler Overby led the Spartans with 18 points. Cameron Capell scored 14, Chris Lanham had 13 and Brandon Dickerson

had 11. Patrick Stewart contributed with nine points. Crossroads coach John Anderson said his team was flustered by KVA’s pressure. “We just couldn’t handle the ball,” he said. “I think the pressure frustrated us early on and we never got over it.” Jamison Overby and Jeremy Grainger each had seven points for the Colts. KVA plays at Franklin Academy Friday at 7:30 and Crossroads faces Trinity of Raleigh at home Friday at 6:30 p.m.


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Two-minute drill Local Sports Dinner, jewelry bazaar to help NVHS softball A Christmas dinner and jewelry bazaar will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Kerr Lake Country Club. Proceeds will benefit the Northern Vance softball field. Tickets for the dinner may be obtained by contacting the NVHS front office (492-6041), but entrance to the jewelry bazaar is free to the public. Patrons can choose between a prime rib or halfchicken dinner with all the trimmings, including dessert and drink. Cost for the prime rib is $25 per person, and the chicken is $20. Reservation times for dinner may be 5, 6 or 7 p.m. The bazaar will be open from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Customers can purchase samples off the floor and gift wrapping will be available.

College Hoops NCAA discusses expanding tournament KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The NCAA has rekindled discussion of expanding its men’s basketball tournament and is looking into the possibility of moving it from broadcast to cable. NCAA senior vice president Greg Shaheen said Thursday any talks about expanding the tournament or switching to another network are in the very early stages. The NCAA can opt out of its 11-year, $6 billion contract with CBS after this season and Shaheen said the organization is going through due diligence for all 88 of its championships.

NFL Young leaves practice with ice on knee NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vince Young has aggravated his right knee and Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher calls it a “setback.” Fisher says Young originally hurt his knee in last week’s 27-17 loss at Indianapolis and had been trying to push through practice. The coach says Young will be evaluated again on Friday. The Titans quarterback had to leave practice early Thursday, limping off the field with ice wrapped over his knee. Kerry Collins finished practice.

MLB AP Source: Braves to send Soriano to TB INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A person familiar with the deal says the Atlanta Braves are close to trading reliever Rafael Soriano to the Tampa Bay Rays for pitcher Jesse Chavez. The teams were waiting for the medical reports to be approved, the person told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade hadn’t been finalized. Soriano had 27 saves last season for Atlanta. This week, he agreed to the Braves’ offer of salary arbitration.

Local Preps Friday, Dec. 11 Basketball-Boys n Trinity of Raleigh at Crossroads Christian 6:30 p.m. n Heritage Christian at Victory Christian 7:30 p.m. n Kerr-Vance at Franklin Academy 7:30 p.m. n Northern Vance at Franklinton 7:30 p.m. n Southern Vance at Louisburg 7:30 p.m. Basketball-Girls Christian at Victory Christian 6 p.m. n Kerr-Vance at Franklin Academy 6 p.m. n Northern Vance at Franklinton 6 p.m. n Southern Vance at Louisn Heritage

burg 6 p.m. Swimming Vance, S. Vance at Roanoke Rapids 4:30 p.m.

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Wrestling Granville at KerrVance 6 p.m.

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JV Basketball-Boys at Franklin Academy 4:30 p.m. n Northern Vance at Franklinton 4:30 p.m. n Southern Vance at Louisburg 4:30 p.m. n Kerr-Vance

JV Basketball-Girls at Southern Vance 4:30 p.m.

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Sports on TV Friday, Dec. 11 COLLEGE FOOTBALL 8 p.m. n ESPN2 — NCAA, FCS Championship, semifinal, William & Mary at Villanova GOLF 9:30 a.m. n TGC — European PGA Tour, Alfred Dunhill Championship, second round, at Mpumalanga, South Africa (same-day tape) 3 p.m. n TGC — The Shark Shootout, first round, at Naples, Fla. (sameday tape)

NBA BASKETBALL 8 p.m. n ESPN — Portland at Cleveland 10:30 p.m. n ESPN — Orlando at Phoenix RODEO 10 p.m. n ESPN CLASSIC — PRCA, National Finals, ninth round, at Las Vegas SOCCER 5 p.m. n ESPN2 — NCAA Division I, men’s College Cup, semifinal, Wake Forest vs. Virginia, at Cary, N.C.

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Raider, Viking swimmers compete against Chapel Hill From Staff Reports

The Southern and Northern Vance swim teams battled against Chapel Hill in a meet at Aycock Recreational Center Thursday. Chapel Hill took first place and Northern came in second in both the boys and girls competitions. The Tigers topped the boys side with 126 points, followed by the Vikings with 74 and the Raiders with 53. Chapel Hill finished first in the girls competition with 136 points, followed by Northern with 72 and Southern with 64. The Vikings won the boys 200 freestyle relay event with a time of 1:48.08. Adam Daeke (1:01.95) and Josh McLawhorn (24.07) paced Northen with second place finishes in the 100 free and 50 free, respectively. Cameron Driver led Southern’s boys, breaking a school record with a second place finish in the 200 free (2:11.58). Driver also

took second in the 100 fly (1:05.82). Tony Tart finished second for the Raiders in the 100 backstroke (1:20.43) and third in the 50 free (27.07.) Danny Ayscue took tird in the 500 free (7:10.54). “Chapel Hill was what we expected: a lot of swimmers and a lot of fast, year-round swimmers,” said Southern coach Chris Leas. “I told my kids not to be intimidated by them and that we race the clock first in every race.” Alex Hughes, Abby Ellington and Katie Childers led Northern’s girls with third place finishes. Hughes took third in the 100 fly (1:25.96), Ellington registered a 2:42.23 in the 200 free and Childers finished with a time of 3:02.98 in the 200 IM. “It was a great effort for being tired,” said Vikings coach Natasha Rubin. “Our swimmers stepped up and gave all they had. I was proud of the effort.” Bethanie Mahl, Brandi Ayscue and Candice Pe-

gram were the standouts for the Raiders. Mahl had two third place finishes in the 50 free (28.54) and the 100 free (1:05.80). Ayscue took third in the 500 free with a time of 7:04.88 and Pegram finished third in the 100 backstroke (1:26.12). Both Northern and Southern are back in action on the road Friday against Roanoke Rapids at 4:30 p.m. Granville Central sweeps J.F. Webb The Granville Central varsity boys basketball team picked up its second win over J.F. Webb this season with a 55-43 victory Wednesday. Devon Oakley led GC with 27 points and 10 rebounds. Cedric Pearce contributed 12 points. “Beating Oxford Webb once, let alone twice in the same season is very tough because Coach (Leo) Brunelli always has his teams very well coached and prepared for each game,” said Panthers coach Mike McDaniel.

“I’m so happy for my boys to win such a big game versus a cross county rival.” KVA JV Boys top Crossroads, 42-13 The Kerr-Vance junior varsity boys basketball team defeated Crossroads Christian Thursday, 4213. Ten different players registered points in the Spartans’ third win of the season. KVA plays at Franklin Academy Friday. EJ Girls defeat Hawley, 58-44 The Eaton-Johnson girls basketball team knocked off Hawley Middle School, 58-44 Thursday. Breona Jones led EJ with 28 points. Rakwonza Parker just missed double figures with nine points, Rashyda Burwell had eight and Kenya Perry scored seven. Jasmine Hunter, Mikayla Sellers and Randayshia Perry each scored two points.

Browns sack not-so-super Steelers By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer

CLEVELAND — There’s nothing Super about the Pittsburgh Steelers anymore. The defending NFL champions lost their fifth straight and had their playoff hopes sacked by the lowly Cleveland Browns, who ended a 12-game losing streak against their bitter rival by beating the Steelers 13-6 on Thursday night in subzero wind chills. Ben Roethlisberger was sacked eight times and lost for the first time in 11 career games against the Browns (2-11), who extended Pittsburgh’s longest losing streak in six years and defeated the Steelers (6-7) at home for the first time since 2000. Pittsburgh’s postseason chances are in peril — if

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is sacked for a loss by Cleveland Browns defensive end Marcus Benard in Steelers’ loss to Cleveland on Thursday. not over completely. The Steelers are going to need help to make the postseason, a stunning freefall for a team that hit the season’s halfway point at 6-2. Unexpected losses to Kansas City, Oakland and

Cleveland — three of the NFL’s worst teams with a combined record of 9-28 — have pushed Pittsburgh to the brink. Chris Jennings, who began the season on Cleveland’s practice squad,

scored on a 10-yard run and Phil Dawson kicked a pair of 29-yard field goals for the Browns, who snapped a seven-game losing streak, a 10-game slide at home and beat the Steelers for just the second time in 20 games. Roethlisberger tried to rally the Steelers, but his fourth-down pass to Santonio Holmes with less than two minutes left was knocked down by linebacker David Bowens. When Holmes was tackled on a punt return and the final second ticked off the scoreboard’s clock, frozen Browns fans, who were nearly outnumbered by Terrible Towel-waving Pittsburgh fans, danced in the aisles. Several Cleveland players sprinted down field and jumped into the Dawg Pound section to celebrate.

ACC well-represented in College Cup CARY, N.C. (AP) — The site of this weekend’s NCAA College Cup is the same spot the ACC used for its conference tournament, and with three of the league’s teams back in town, it almost looks the same. “We appreciate the ACC inviting us to their conference tournament this weekend,” joked Caleb Porter, the coach of top-seeded Akron, the only non-ACC team among the final four. “No, we’re aware that even though we’ve been ranked No. 1 in the country all year long and we have the record that we have, people are probably putting us as an underdog.” The Zips (23-0-0) are trying to become the first team in 35 years to win the NCAA Division I men’s soccer title with a perfect record — but they’re outsiders this weekend. They have traveled more than 500 miles to play fifth-seeded North Carolina (16-2-3), which had just a 23-mile commute, in Friday’s semifinals. No. 2 seed Virginia (173-3) and No. 3 seed Wake Forest (17-3-3) square off in Friday’s first game. The semifinal winners will play in Sunday’s championship game. The ACC has put three teams in the national semifinals for the second year in a row. Wake For-

est and North Carolina joined Maryland, the eventual champion, in last season’s final four in Frisco, Texas. The year before, the last time the College Cup was here, the Demon Deacons took the title. “Our conference is the best conference in the country, and they’ve demonstrated that over the years,” said Virginia coach George Gelnovatch, whose team won the ACC tournament here nearly four weeks ago. “Two years in a row, having three ACC teams in the final four is unbelievable.” In the first semifinal, Wake Forest will be trying to finally break through against Virginia. The Demon Deacons are winless against the Cavaliers in two meetings this season, losing 1-0 in the regular season and falling in penalty kicks after a scoreless game in the ACC semifinals. Wake Forest is just the eighth school to advance to the College Cup in four consecutive seasons. The team’s leading scorer, senior Zack Schilawski, gets to end his college career in his hometown. “Obviously in 2007, probably the biggest moment of our careers took place on that field,” Schilawski said. “It’s a lot good memories and a lot of good moments, and

we’re excited to be back.” Wake Forest’s inability to score against Virginia this season isn’t unique. The Cavaliers, who have a 14-game unbeaten streak, lead the nation in goals against average (0.29). They have posted a school-record 11 consecutive shutouts and have not allowed a goal since Oct. 17, a span of 1,107 minutes, 34 seconds. Akron, right behind Virginia in goals against average (0.30), also leads the nation in goals (2.5 per game). The Zips, who have tied the NCAA record for consecutive wins in a season, are seeking their school’s first NCAA team title in any sport. North Carolina, which won the 2001 College Cup, has claimed NCAA titles in field hockey and women’s soccer in the past month. The men’s soccer team enters the weekend with an eightgame unbeaten streak, including three consecutive

Winning Tickets RALEIGH — These numbers were drawn Thursday by the North Carolina Lottery: Early Pick 3: 2-5-4 Late Pick 3: 1-5-1 Cash 4: 2-2-8-3 Cash 5: 3-4-6-16-23

shutouts. “We are facing a team that knows what they’re doing, and we try to claim the same thing for ourselves,” North Carolina coach Elmar Bolowich said. “I’m just looking forward to a really good game and a really competitive game.” The ingredients are in place for three such games this weekend. For the first time since seeding began in 1994, the top three seeds advanced to the final four. It’s also the first time that four of the top five seeds reached the final weekend. This group of semifinalists has the fewest combined losses (eight) of any final four since 1991. “I honestly believe you have the four best teams here,” Gelnovatch said. “Especially in our sport, it doesn’t always work out that way. Hopefully that translates into some good, exciting soccer.” RICHMOND, Va. — These numbers were drawn Thursday afternoon by the Virginia Lottery: Pick 3: 2-0-2 Pick 4: 1-8-0-6 Cash 5: 4-5-7-17-18 These numbers were drawn Thursday night: Pick 3: 9-3-3 Pick 4: 8-2-4-2 Cash 5: 1-17-19-30-32


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Syracuse, from page 1B deficit into a 59-57 lead. Walker made three in a row during the run, and Boynton and Parsons had one each. The Orange regrouped,

with Rautins and Johnson making 3-pointers to began a 16-4 surge that restored the double-digit lead at 73-63. Boynton hit another long 3 to try

to spark another rally, but the closest the Gators would get down the stretch was 73-69 on two free throws by Parsons with 3:24 to go.

Syracuse closed the game on a 12-4 run. The 12-point margin of victory was the smallest for the Orange this season.

cinnati’s program. Kelly grew up in Chelsea, Mass., and went to Assumption College, a Catholic school in Worcester where he played linebacker while getting his degree in political science. The son of an alderman, he intended to go into politics after college and he even worked on Gary Hart’s 1984 presidential campaign in the Boston area. But football won out. He learned how to be a head coach at Division II Grand Valley State in Michigan, where he won back-to-back national titles and 32 consecutive games over one stretch. Working with a limited roster taught him how to be creative, finding a niche for each player. He moved on to the MidAmerican Conference and turned Central Michigan into a winning program in only three years. He also gained confidence in his coaching philosophies and his preference for a wide-open offense. The

Chippewas were ranked 26th nationally in passing in 2005. Kelly was criticized in September of that year for remarks he made to the Detroit Free Press about perjury charges filed against two former Central Michigan players after other CMU players were charged with seconddegree murder in the fatal beating of a man. The death happened shortly after Kelly was named Central’s coach. “A number of them were African-Americans that had been in that culture of violence, and they’re taught to look away,” Kelly said. “You don’t want anything to do with it. Get out of there. You don’t say anything to anybody.” Then-university President Michael Rao called Kelly’s remarks “completely unacceptable” and Kelly apologized in an e-mail to students, faculty and staff. Rao then came out in support of the coach, saying he has a good heart and a record that showed a com-

mitment to diversity. In 2006, when Mark Dantonio left Cincinnati for Michigan State, UC decided that Kelly and his no-huddle, spread offense would bring a spark not just to the program but to the town, where college football ranked behind high school games in fan interest. The Bearcats couldn’t even come close to selling out 35,000-seat Nippert Stadium. Kelly arrived after the regular season, talked about winning Big East titles, and coached the Bearcats to a win over Western Michigan in the International Bowl, showing his adaptability as he used Dantonio’s play books and players. Kelly then set about putting his stamp on Cincinnati’s program. The Bearcats won 10 games his first season, set a school record with 11 wins and a Big East title the second and this season he had the high-scoring Bearcats (12-0) contending for a national title.

Toronto New York Philadelphia New Jersey

St. Bonaventure 76, LeMoyne 65 MIDWEST Aquinas 70, Calvin 67 Cincinnati 63, Miami (Ohio) 59 Davenport 82, Olivet 72 Lakeland 68, Edgewood 66 Michigan St. 88, Oakland, Mich. 57 Nebraska 74, Chicago St. 39 Toledo 73, IPFW 72 Wis.-Eau Claire 74, Wis.-River Falls 68 Wis.-La Crosse 78, Wis.-Stout 64 Wis.-Parkside 73, Clarke 63 Wis.-Platteville 67, Wis.-Oshkosh 47 Wis.-Whitewater 67, Wis.-Stevens Pt. 60

Kelly, from page 1B Cincinnati three years ago, then-university president Nancy Zimpher told Kelly she expected him to turn the football program into a Top 25 mainstay, win a Big East title right away and make sure his players graduate. He’ll face even higher expectations at Notre Dame, where school officials expect the Fighting Irish to be competing for BCS berths regularly and to occasionally win it all. It won’t be easy. The Irish have a 16-21 record over the past three seasons and just completed the worst decade of football in the history of the storied program with a 70-52 record and three losing seasons. A national title? Not even close. Weis battled the perception that he was brash if not arrogant, and he’ll be followed by man who also is supremely confident — though perhaps more skilled in dealing with the public relations end of the job, something that helped him win support for Cin-

NHL Standings

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EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA New Jersey 29 21 7 1 43 85 63 Pittsburgh 32 21 10 1 43 102 85 N.Y. Rangers 30 14 14 2 30 84 90 Philadelphia 29 14 14 1 29 86 83 N.Y. Islanders 31 11 13 7 29 80 98

Southeast Division W L Pct GB Orlando 17 4 .810 — Atlanta 15 6 .714 2 Miami 11 9 .550 5 1/2 Charlotte 9 11 .450 7 1/2 Washington 7 13 .350 9 1/2

Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 30 16 9 5 37 81 74 Buffalo 28 17 9 2 36 76 62 Ottawa 30 15 11 4 34 86 91 Montreal 32 15 15 2 32 82 91 Toronto 31 10 14 7 27 88 111

Cleveland Milwaukee Detroit Chicago Indiana

Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 31 19 6 6 44 111 85 Atlanta 28 15 10 3 33 90 81 Tampa Bay 30 11 11 8 30 76 88 Florida 31 11 14 6 28 82 106 Carolina 30 7 18 5 19 72 109

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB Dallas 15 7 .682 — Houston 12 9 .571 2 1/2 San Antonio 10 9 .526 3 1/2 New Orleans 10 11 .476 4 1/2 Memphis 9 12 .429 5 1/2

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 29 19 7 3 41 87 65 Nashville 30 17 11 2 36 77 82 Columbus 30 14 11 5 33 92 105 Detroit 30 14 11 5 33 83 83 St. Louis 29 13 11 5 31 71 77 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Calgary 30 19 8 3 41 90 72 Colorado 33 17 10 6 40 98 96 Vancouver 30 16 14 0 32 93 79 Edmonton 31 14 13 4 32 93 97 Minnesota 30 14 13 3 31 79 88 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 32 19 7 6 44 108 87 Los Angeles 32 19 10 3 41 100 97 Phoenix 30 18 11 1 37 75 68 Dallas 30 13 8 9 35 88 89 Anaheim 30 11 13 6 28 86 99 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Wednesday’s Games New Jersey 4, Carolina 2 Columbus 3, Florida 0 Toronto 3, N.Y. Islanders 2 Buffalo 3, Washington 0 Edmonton 3, Tampa Bay 2 St. Louis 1, Detroit 0 Chicago 2, N.Y. Rangers 1, OT Minnesota 1, Colorado 0 Calgary 3, Atlanta 1 Los Angeles 5, San Jose 4, OT Thursday’s Games Ottawa 2, Philadelphia 0 Boston 5, Toronto 2 Pittsburgh 3, Montreal 2 Columbus at Nashville, 8 p.m. Atlanta at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Phoenix at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Friday’s Games Florida at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Carolina at Washington, 7 p.m. Chicago at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. Anaheim at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Edmonton at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Tampa Bay at Colorado, 9 p.m. Minnesota at Calgary, 9 p.m. Dallas at San Jose, 10 p.m. Saturday’s Games Boston at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Montreal at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Buffalo at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Washington at Toronto, 7 p.m. Carolina at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Anaheim at Columbus, 7 p.m. Florida at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. San Jose at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Detroit at Nashville, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Dallas at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

NBA Standings

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Boston 18 4 .818 —

Central Division W L Pct GB 15 7 .682 — 10 11 .476 4 1/2 10 12 .455 5 7 13 .350 7 6 13 .316 7 1/2

Northwest Division W L Pct GB Denver 16 7 .696 — Portland 14 9 .609 2 Utah 12 9 .571 3 Oklahoma City 11 9 .550 3 1/2 Minnesota 3 19 .136 12 1/2 Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Lakers 17 3 .850 — Phoenix 15 7 .682 3 L.A. Clippers 9 12 .429 8 1/2 Sacramento 9 12 .429 8 1/2 Golden State 7 14 .333 10 1/2 ——— Wednesday’s Games Portland 102, Indiana 91 Detroit 90, Philadelphia 86 Atlanta 118, Chicago 83 Golden State 105, New Jersey 89 Milwaukee 117, Toronto 95 New Orleans 97, Minnesota 96 San Antonio 118, Sacramento 106 Houston 95, Cleveland 85 L.A. Lakers 101, Utah 77 Thursday’s Games Detroit 101, Denver 99 Boston 104, Washington 102 Orlando at Utah, 10:30 p.m. Friday’s Games New Jersey at Indiana, 7 p.m. Houston at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Toronto, 7 p.m. Dallas at Miami, 7:30 p.m. New York at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Golden State at Chicago, 8 p.m. Oklahoma City at Memphis, 8 p.m. Portland at Cleveland, 8 p.m. Charlotte at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Orlando at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. Minnesota at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Saturday’s Games Indiana at Washington, 7 p.m. Golden State at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Boston at Chicago, 8 p.m. Portland at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. Charlotte at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Utah, 9 p.m. Phoenix at Denver, 9 p.m. Minnesota at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

COLLEGE HOOPS Thursday’s College Basketball Major Scores By The Associated Press SOUTH Cumberlands 90, Berea 57 ETSU 75, North Georgia 71 Florida Atlantic 106, Warner Southern 99, 3OT Florida Southern 88, Ave Maria 57 Kentucky Wesleyan 90, Asbury 47 Lipscomb 94, SIU-Edwardsville 74 Mercer 87, Piedmont 62 Mississippi St. 76, DePaul 45 Reinhardt 82, Covenant 62 Syracuse 85, Florida 73 W. Carolina 66, Campbell 59 EAST Maine 133, Maine-Presque Isle 58 Rhode Island 79, Northeastern 76

FAR WEST Cal Baptist 67, Pepperdine 65 Colorado St. 77, Colorado 62 Montana 82, Loyola Marymount 73

COLLEGE FOOTBALL 2009 College Football Award Winners By The Associated Press

n Maxwell Award (Best all-around player) Colt McCoy, Texas, QB n Chuck Bednarik Trophy (Best defensive player) Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska n Outland Trophy (Best interior lineman) Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska, DE n Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award (Best Quarterback) Colt McCoy, Texas n Doak Walker Award (Best running back) Toby Gerhart, Stanford n Fred Biletnikoff Award (Best wide receiver) Golden Tate, Notre Dame n Jim Thorpe Award (Best defensive back) Eric Berry, Tennessee n Lou Groza Collegiate (Place-kicker award) Kai Forbath, UCLA n Ray Guy Award (Best punter) Drew Butler, Georgia ——— n The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award Brian Kelly n Cincinnati Disney’s Wide World of Sports Spirit Award n Mark Herzlich, Boston College NCFAA Contribution to College Football Award LaVell Edwards, Brigham Young, coach

MLB 2009 Baseball Rule 5 Draft List By The Associated Press Thursday Selections listed by team, name, position, and team selected from Major League Phase 1. Washington, Jaime Hoffmann, OF, L.A. Dodgers. 2. Pittsburgh, John Raynor, RF, Florida. 3. Baltimore, Benjamin Snyder, LHS, San Francisco. 4. Kansas City, Edgar Osuna, LHS, Atlanta. 5. Cleveland, Hector Ambriz, RHS, Arizona. 6. Arizona, Zachary Kroenke, LHS, N.Y. Yankees. 7. New York Mets, Carlos Monasterios, RHS, Philadelphia. 8. Houston, Jorge Jimenez, 3B, Boston. 9. Oakland, Robert Cassevah, RHS, L.A. Angels. 10. Toronto, Zechry Zinicola, RHR, Washington. 11. Milwaukee, Charles Lofgren, LHS, Cleveland. 12. Chicago Cubs, Michael Parisi, RHS, St. Louis. 13. Tampa Bay, Armando Zerpa, LHS, Boston. 14. Seattle, Kanekoa Texeira, RHS, N.Y. Yankees. 15. San Francisco, Steven Johnson, RHS, Baltimore. 16. St. Louis, Benjamin Jukich, Cincinnati. 17. Philadelphia, Kenneth Herndon, RHS, Philadelphia.

TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL n American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Sent LHP Ben Snyder to Texas to complete an earlier trade. BOSTON RED SOX—Acquired RHP Boof Bonser from Minnesota for a player to be named. DETROIT TIGERS—Named Bryson Barber area scout for Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and the Panhandle of Florida. KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Placed 1B-DH Mike Jacobs and LHP John Bale on waivers for the purpose of their unconditional releases. OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Released RHP Santiago Casilla. TEXAS RANGERS—Agreed to terms with RHP Rich Harden on a one-year contract.

n National League HOUSTON ASTROS—Agreed to terms with 3B Pedro Feliz on a one-year contract. Sent INF Jorge Jimenz to Florida to complete an earlier trade. NEW YORK METS—Selected RHP Carlos Monasterios from Philadelphia in the Rule 5 draft and traded him to the Los Angeles Dodgers for cash considerations. PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Signed INF Bobby Crosby to a one-year contract. WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Selected OF Jamie Hoffmann from the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Rule 5 Draft and traded him to the New York Yankees to complete an earlier trade. Released RHP Zach Segovia. n American Association GRAND PRAIRIE AIRHOGS—Signed RHP Greg Krause. SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CAPTAINS—Signed OF Tyrone Pendergrass. PENSACOLA PELICANS—Traded INF Chase Burch to the Traverse City (Frontier) for INF John Alonso and RHP David Nathanson. FOOTBALL National Football League BUFFALO BILLS—Signed DT Corey Mace to the practice squad. NEW YORK JETS—Placed LB Larry Izzo on injured reserve. Signed LB Josh Mauga and C Michael Parenton to the practice squad. HOCKEY n National Hockey League MONTREAL CANADIENS—Assigned F Benoit Pouliot to Hamilton (AHL). NEW YORK RANGERS—Assigned D Matt Gilroy and G Chad Johnson to Hartford (AHL). Recalled G Matt Zaba from Hartford. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING—Recalled C Blair Jones from Norfolk (AHL). WASHINGTON CAPITALS—Assigned C Keith Aucoin and LW Alexandre Giroux to Hershey (AHL). n American Hockey League PROVIDENCE BRUINS—Signed D Tom Galvin. ECHL ECHL—Suspended Toledo D Sebastien Piche for one game and fined him an undisclosed amount as a result of his actions in a Dec. 9 game against Wheeling. CHARLOTTE CHECKERS—Announced D Mike Berube has been returned to the team by Hartford (AHL). International Hockey League FORT WAYNE KOMETS—Announced F Matt Syroczynski has been recalled by Norfolk (AHL). LACROSSE n Major League Lacrosse MINNESOTA SWARM—Re-signed F Sean Pollock to a three-year contract and D Jon Sullivan to a one-year contract. COLLEGE AKRON—Named Rob Ianello football coach. CINCINNATI—Announced the resignation of football coach Brian Kelly to become football coach at Notre Dame. Announced offensive coordinator Jeff Quinn will coach the team in their Sugar Bowl game against Florida on Jan. 1. JAMES MADISON—Named Ta’ Frias track and field coach. NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE—Named Jessica Rinehart volleyball coach. STANFORD—Named Jack Harbaugh interim running backs coach. WYOMING—Announced G/F Thomas Manzano has decided to leave the basketball team.

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Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox responds to a question during a news conference at the baseball winter meetings in Indianapolis, Monday, Dec. 7, 2009.

Winter meetings conclude with big names still on the market By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer

INDIANAPOLIS — As general managers headed out the hotel doors and into the bone-chilling air, most had much work to do. Only the New York Yankees, Houston, Texas and Milwaukee accomplished a lot this week during the winter meetings. The top three free agents — John Lackey, Matt Holliday and Jason Bay — remained unsigned. Toronto ace Roy Halladay was still being shopped. With two weeks left until the holiday break, agents and teams figure to try to wear each other down. Some premier players may not know their spring training destination until January. “I’ve kind of been programmed since Day 1 here not to use those words: ’small market.’ But the facts of it are that’s what we are,” Kansas City manager Trey Hillman said. “We have to get a spur-plus developed within our own system to be able to fund it ourselves.” The Los Angeles Dodgers were a major story at the meetings — for what they didn’t do. Seemingly paralyzed by owners tangled up in a divorce, the Dodgers don’t appear to be involved in any big-money moves, removing one of the traditional market makers.

The World Series champion Yankees obtained All-Star center fielder Curtis Granderson in the only major trade of the meetings, a three-team, seven-player swap that also included Detroit and Arizona. New York also kept pitcher Andy Pettitte with an $11.75 million, one-year deal. Houston bolstered its bullpen by acquiring Matt Lindstrom in a trade with Florida, reached a preliminary agreement with reliever Brandon Lyon on a $15 million, three-year contract and agreed to a $4.5 million, one-year deal with third baseman Pedro Feliz. Milwaukee also raced to add arms, striking preliminary deals with starter Randy Wolf ($29.75 million over three years) and reliever LaTroy Hawkins ($7.5 million over two seasons). The cash-strapped Rangers, in the process of being sold, created some flexibility by shipping pitcher Kevin Millwood and $3 million (to cover part of his $12 million salary) to Baltimore for reliever Chris Ray. Texas then agreed to a $7.5 million, one-year deal with oft-injured right-hander Rich Harden. As the meetings wound down, Texas and Boston were discussing a trade that would send 2007 World Series MVP Mike Lowell to the Rangers.

Tar Heels back in familiar bowl setting By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer

CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina matched last year’s victory total with another eight-win regular season. It makes sense then that the Tar Heels are headed back to a familiar setting in the postseason. The trick now is to actually win that homestate bowl game. The Tar Heels (8-4) earned a return trip to the Meineke Bowl in Charlotte to face No. 17 Pittsburgh on Dec. 26. It wasn’t the destination some of the Tar Heels had in mind when they were entering the finale against North Carolina State with a chance at nine wins, which would have been the highest total for the program in a dozen years. Then again, maybe that’s a sign of the progress made in three seasons under Butch Davis. As senior left tackle Kyle Jolly put it, “I know the older guys didn’t have a problem with it because

this is only the second bowl I’ve been to.” North Carolina had a shot at a bigger bowl game in the Atlantic Coast Conference pecking order. But the Tar Heels lost to N.C. State 28-27, then Bobby Bowden’s impending retirement at Florida State threw the bowl bids in the league out of whack by sending the Seminoles (6-6) to the Gator Bowl. But Davis said his team won’t lack motivation after sliding down the league’s bowl list and that his Tar Heels had a great experience at the bowl last year. Now they get a shot at some measure of redemption after losing to West Virginia 31-30 last season, and they figure to have the same advantage of playing in front of a homestate crowd. The Tar Heels began bowl practices Thursday, the first of six they’ll have in Chapel Hill before heading to Charlotte on Dec. 21.

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New Elementary School Attendance Zone The New Elementary School Zone starts at the intersection of Garrett Road and N.C. 39. The zone then moves along and on Garrett Road to Rock Mill Road. At the intersection of Garrett Road and Rock Mill Road, an imaginary line is drawn to the end of Finch Road. An imaginary line is then drawn from the end of Finch Road to the intersection of Faulkner Town Road and Massenburg Road. A line is then drawn from the intersection of Faulkner Town Road and Massenburg Road to N.C. 39S. The zone then moves south along and on N.C. 39S to EpsomRocky Road at the county line. The zone follows the county line of Vance and Franklin County to the intersection of Kittrell Road and Gillburg Road and Bobbitt Road. The zone then moves north along and on Gillburg Road (including all roads that dead end off Gillburg Road to the intersection of Gillburg Road and Abbott Road). The zone then moves north along and on Gillburg Road and N.C. 39 to the intersection of N.C. 39 and Vanco Mill Road and then north along but not on N.C. 39 to the intersection of N.C. 39 and Garrett Road. Note: 1. All students who attended the Old Clark Street Elementary School will now attend the New Elementary School. 2. The following roads, drives, courts, trails, and lanes are in the New Elementary School Zone: Garrett Road, Finch Road, Ridge Circle Road, Fawn Drive, Big Buck Road, Freedom Lane, N.C. 39 Loop Road, Rock Mill Raod, Trey Lane, Faulkner Town Road, Gillburg Lane,

Lemay Lane, Dogwood Trail, Breeze Hill Lane, Little Mill Road, Twelve Oaks Lane, D.Y. Hoyle Lane, Derment Lane, Lindy Lane, N.C. 39 South (from the intersection of Vanco Mill Road to Franklin County Line), L&S. Lane, Dr. Finch Road, Foster Road Extension, Foster Road, South Vance Drive, Sombrero Lane, Pueblo Lane, North and South Hacienda Lane, Epsom-Rocky Ford Road, Hunter Road, Bliley Lane, Buckskin Lane, Ber Lake Road, Julian Smith Road, Kitt Lane, Doe Court, Fawn Court, and Gillburg Road, Madison Grove Lane, Kirklen Lane, and Brookhaven Mobile Home Park. 3. All students living on the above listed roads, drives, courts, trails, and lanes will attend the new elementary school. Students living in the Brookhaven Mobile Home Park will attend the new elementary school.

Aycock Elementary School Attendance Zone Aycock Elementary School Attendance Zone begins at the intersection of Stewart Farm Road the Carey Chapel Road. Then east along and on Stewart Farm Road to Steed Dickerson Road. Then along and on Steed Dickerson Road to Vicksbro Road to the Warren County line. The zone then moves south along and on Southerland Mill Road, along and on the county line to New Bethel Church Road, along and on New Bethel Church Road to N.C. 39S. The zone then runs along but not on N.C. 39 to the intersection of Walter Bowen Road where an imaginary line is drawn to the intersection of Faulkner Town Road and Massenburg Road. An imaginary line is then

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drawn from the intersection of Massenburg Road and Faulkner Town Road to the intersection of Rock Mill and Garrett Road. The zone then moves west along but not on Garrett Road to N.C. 39S, then along and on N.C. 39S to Vanco Mill Road and then north on Vanco Mill Road to U.S. 1 Bypass at the intersection of the Old Clark Street zone and the Pinkston Street zone. The zone then moves around the Pinkston Street zone following the high school boundary line to the intersection of Vicksboro Road and Fox Pond Park. Note: 1. Vanco Mill Road from N.C. 39 to U.S. 1 Bypass is now a part of the Aycock zone. McNair Circle, McNair Drive, Knoll Terrace Mobile Home Park off Americal Road are now a part of the Aycock School zone. 2. Students living on Garrett Road between N.C. 39 and U.S. 1 will attend Aycock Elementary School.

L.B. Yancey Elementary Attendance Zone L.B. Yancey Attendane Zone starts east of the Seaboard Coastline Railroad and south of Chavasse Avenue, then along but not on Chavasse Avenue to College Street.

The zone then moves along but not on College Sreet to East Winder Street and east along but not on East Winder Street to Harriett, and along but not on Harriett Street to Alexander Avenue. Then along and on Alexander Avenue to the end of Alexander Avenue and continues on a line to the intersection of U.S. 1 Bypass to the intersection of Vanco Mill Road. From the intersection of Vanco Mill Road and U.S. 1 Bypass, the zone moves south along and on U.S. 1 Bypass to a line north of Bearpond. The zone then runs west on that line north of Bearpond at Vance Trucking Company and continues west to the intersection of Joe’s Branch and Belmont Drive. The zone then moves along and on Belmont Drive to Old County Home Road. Then along but not on Old County Home Road to the Kerr Vance Academy Road. Note: All children who live on Old County Home Road beyond Dr. Martin Luther King Drive will now attend Zeb Vance Elementary School.

Zeb Vance Elementary Attendance Zone The Zeb Vance Elementary

Attendance Zone begins its western boundary at the intersection of Joe’s Branch and Ruin Creek and moves along Ruin Creek to Tabb’s Creek and follows the creek to the Granville County line. The northern boundary begins at the intersection of Joe’s Branch and Ruin Creek and continues along a line north of Bearpond and south of Vance Trucking Company and east across U.S. 1 Business and U.S. 1 Bypass to the intersection of Bearpond Road and Gillburg Road to the intersections of Abbott Road and Gillburg Road. The zone then follows a line from the intersections of Abbott Road and Gillburg Road to the intersection of Bobbitt Road, Kittrell Road and Gillburg Road. The zone then runs south to the Franklin County line. Note: 1. All students living on Madison Grove Lane, Kitt Lane, Fawn Court and Doe Court will atend the New Elementary School. 2. All students living on roads letting off of Gillburg road will attend the New Elementary School. 3. All children that live on Old County Home Road beyond Dr. Martin Luther King Drive will now attend the Zeb Vance Elementary School.

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452 Ford St. 1BR. Central air/heat. Stove & fridge. Ref. & dep. req’d. $415/mo. 252-492-0743. Lease w/option. 160 Mallard Lane. Key Estates. 3BR, 2BA. 252-432-4089. Rustic 2BR, 1BA. Zeb Vance area. No pets. $375/mo. + dep. 252-438-6578. Watkins Community. 3BR, 2.5BA. Wood stove. Full basement, garage, all appliances. 1 mo. sec., ref., ONE YEAR LEASE. Serious inquiries only. $1050/ mo. 252-432-2974. Watkins Community. Secluded 2BR brick, all appliances, garage, laundry room. 1 YEAR LEASE. Serious inquiries only. $800/mo. + sec dep. 252-4322974

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Business Property For Rent Beauty salon, offices, retail, whse/dist $300 & up. Call us for a deal! 252-492-8777 Office or retail space 600 sq.ft., 800 sq.ft., 1500 sq.ft., 1600 sq.ft. 2500 sq.ft. 3750 sq.ft & 5000 sq.ft. CROSSROADS SHOPPING CENTER Call 252-492-0185

Business Opportunities ANTIQUE VENDORS Wanted. New mall in Henderson. Call for details. 252-572-4646

Kawasaki 110cc dirt bike. Excellent condition. Like new. $950. 252-432-7630.

9 WOODED ACRES Near Stovall, lovely. Perked, paved road $59K. 919-693-8984

Homes For Sale 3007 Sydney Hill. 2859 sq.ft. 3BR, 2.5BA. Quiet cul-de-sac near HCC golf course. Screened-in porch, Florida room, more! Only $225,000! Call Denise at Remax/ Carriage Realty 252-431-4015 Homes & MHs. Lease option to owner finance. As low as $47,900. $2000 dn. $495/mo. 2, 3 & 4BR. 252-492-8777

Manufactured Homes For Sale 1999 16x80 3BR, 2BA. Like new. Cash only! I also buy SWs. Bobby Faulkner 252-438-8758 or 252-432-2035 Beautiful country setting. Ready to move in! 3BR, 2BA singlewide on 1 acre of land. 336-597-5539.

LEASE TO OWN 4BR Doublewide. Need Good Credit or Lots of Cash. $69K and $725/mo. 919-693-8984 “Singlewide repo. $4900 cash!� 1996 Brigadier 14x80. 3BR, 2BA. Central A/C. Needs minor repairs & appliances. Bill Jordan. 919-740-7619 or 919-604-7255

Farm Equipment Wanted to Buy Used Farm Equipment & Tractors 919-603-7211

Trucks & Trailers For Sale 1974 Chevrolet welding truck w/pipe Lincoln welder. 350 engine w/ chrome wheels. $2800. 252-456-5123 or 252-767-3788 1999 Eagle International flatbed tractor trailer. Complete w/everything on trailer. Good condition. $17,000. 252-438-7928.

Autos For Sale 2003 Saturn Vue. V6. Automatic. Sun roof, AM/FM stereo w/CD, cruise control, AC & heat, air bags, PW/PL/ PS. New tires. Alloy wheels. $6600. 252-432-5599. 2006 Chevrolet Impala LT. All power options. Remote start. Rear spoiler. White w/gray interior. 82K mi. 30+ MPG. $11,000 OBO. 252-430-6469.

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Vans

Christmas Sale! Fri. & Sat. 20% off all parts & accessories. 30% off Olympia Jackets. Up to $2500 rebates on New Units. brewercycles. com. 252-492-8553.

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LEGAL NOTICE FOR BUSINESS CONTACT INFORMATION Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, Inc. is inviting individuals who are licensed contractors in the State of North Carolina for the following specialty trades, to list business contact information to be able to receive bid or cost quote requests. Electricians – For Minor electrical repairs Plumbers – For Minor plumbing repairs Heating Ventilating & Air Conditioning (HVAC) – For Evaluate Clean and Tunes (ECT) and For Repairs or Replacements for the following: Installation of Heat Pump Unit Installation of Gas Pack Unit Installation of Oil Furnace Unit Installation of Propane Furnace Unit Installation of Vented Space Heater Installation of Central Air Conditioning Unit Installation of Split System Unit Installation of Duct Work Installation of Window Air Conditioner Unit Installation of Window Heating Unit HVAC Contractors will be responsible for properly sizing unit using a Manual J, providing a breakdown of all charges including materials, labor, permit fee, sales taxes and service call charge, brand name, ďŹ lters, seer, model number and scope of work to be performed. All Contractors must follow the Davis-Bacon Requirements. For more information on Davis-Bacon Requirements, visit the Website at www.dol.gov or contact Thomasina Jefferson or LaToya Thomas at 252-492-0161 or 1-800-682-1163 to obtain a package with Davis-Bacon Requirements and the Prevailing Wage Rates that must be paid to workers. Contractors submitting information must include the following: A copy of the business license and proof of General Liability Insurance. Historically under utilized business are encouraged to participate in this process. All information must be received in the F-V-W OfďŹ ce at 180 S. Beckford Drive in Henderson, North Carolina 27536 by the close of the business day of December 18, 2009.

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The Daily Dispatch

Friday, December 11, 2009

VGCC seminar discusses Teacher Executive Institute gets underway epidemics in literature The global outbreak of H1N1 influenza is a hot topic in 2009, but English instructors at Vance-Granville Community College recently demonstrated that epidemic disease has been a topic of interest to writers for centuries. Instructors James Powell; Tanya Olson, Ph.D.; and Maureen Walters talked about the intersection of epidemics and literature in the VGCC Civic Center in November. Their seminar was the final installment in a three-part series on epidemics organized by the college’s Arts and Sciences instructors. The earlier seminars focused on how environmental factors shape the spread of disease, and on the importance of epidemic disease in the history of the South. Powell started the seminar by noting that when he first thought of literature about epidemics, he thought of the Bubonic Plague, or “Black Death,” which killed millions, particularly in the 14th century, and inspired numerous authors. Chief among them was the Italian writer Boccaccio, whose Decameron includes his vivid first-hand observations of the plague. Powell said that writing about epidemics did not start with Boccaccio, however. From Thucydides in ancient Greece through Stephen King and others today, authors throughout history have written about real and imaginary plagues. “A few themes come up again and again, such as fleeing the devastation of the plague and disposing of massive numbers of corpses,” Powell said. “In the 1700s, Daniel Defoe wrote about quacks making money off the plague ravaging England, and quacks are still with us today.” In her remarks, Olson turned the conversation to an entirely fictitious form of disease: vampirism. Stories of vampires have been around for centuries but became a popular subject of literature in the 1800s

Lake Gaston Chamber of Commerce installs new officers New officers to represent the Lake Gaston Chamber of Commerce were elected at the November meeting. Brady Martin will serve as president of the chamber for the next year. Martin serves on several boards in Halifax and Warren counties, and is manager of marketing and economic development for Halifax Electric Membership Corporation. First Media Radio’s Dan Preston was elected chamber vice president. Preston is also a member of Halifax Horizons. Della Batts, reporter for The Daily Herald, will continue serving as secretary for the board and Becky Newton, from BB&T at Lake Gaston, will serve again as treasurer. Former chamber president Crystal Cantrell and Martin welcomed new board members Dora Smith, president, RCS Construction; Mary Lou Kellogg, Community Memorial Healthcenter’s marketing services assistant; Doug Hughes, Lake Gaston Association president; and Steve High, owner of High and Associates.

with the most famous example being Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Olson noted that vampirism spreads from person to person like a disease in these stories, and was used to speak metaphorically about political and social concerns. Maureen Walters brought the discussion of vampires into contemporary literature, including the popular Twilight series. “Vampires are different in modern literature,” Walters said. “They’re not necessarily evil. They’re often tragic heroes.” She said that modern worries about epidemic disease may be one reason that vampire literature is appealing. “These books allow us to explore our fears without admitting that we’re afraid, so they are here to stay,” Walters said.

The 17 local educators participating in the Vance County Teacher Executive Institute (TEI) program for 2009-2010, completed their first two sessions in October and November. In the first session, they participated in team building and ropes course challenges at the Eckerd Youth Camp in northern Vance County (pictured above). The second session was held at the Progress Energy offices in Henderson and featured a professional development seminar facilitated by Ray Giemza.

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$12,995 Who would have thought that you could buy our best-selling new 2010 Corolla for $12,995?‡ But that’s not where it stops. We also have a huge supply of Camry’s and the sought-after Tacoma and Tundra trucks! No reasonable offers will be refused. There’s no telling how long it will be before we see deals like this again. All offers will end Saturday, December 12th at 8pm! At Toyota of Henderson, we are excited more than ever about this year’s Toyotathon!! due to the buyer’s market in the auto industry, we are stocked with a larger inventory of brand new Toyota’s than ever before, and we are motivated to sell these vehicles. No reasonable offer will be refused! To facilitate our goal of selling 103 brand new Toyotas, we will be holding a giant sales event this weekend only! We’ll buy-back your present vehicle for up to $4,000 over Kelley Blue Book value on trade towards the purchase of a brand new Toyota or pre-owned vehicle!** Once a deal is struck we’ll pay-off your trade no matter how much you owe! *** Interest rates as low as 0.0% APR will be offered on new Toyotas!† Interest rates as low as 2.9% APR could be offered on used vehicles!† Every application for credit will be immediately submitted and processed for review and on-the-spot delivery REGARDLESS OF PAST CREDIT HISTORY!† Call our credit hotline at 1-800-800-8696. Just imagine... drive home in a new Toyota or pre-owned vehicle from the Toyota of Henderson Toyotathon Sale and pay nearly no interest!†

Purchase any new 2010 Toyota Tundra and receive a $2,500 Visa® gift card from Toyota of Henderson!†† Just imagine... drive home in a new or pre-owned vehicle with payments less than or equal to what you currently pay.†††

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*Employees of TOYOTA OF HENDERSON and their affiliates and family members are not eligible. VOID where prohibited. Neither the dealer nor its agency are responsible for late or misdirected mail due to U.S.P.S. Winner must be 18 years or older. Winner must have a valid drivers license, social security card and is responsible for all applicable taxes. Odds of winning $5,000 are 1 in 17,000. Only the registered winner for the grand prize will be awarded the prize. No more than one winner per household. No purchase necessary. Purchase will not increase your chances of winning prize. All enclosed materials must be presented to receive cash prize. Gifts available to the first 75 attendees. One mailer per customer will be honored. **Based on Kelley Blue Book fair trade value less wear and tear, damage, mileage and reconditioning costs. Some makes and models excluded. Dealer retains all incentives and rebates. Amount over Kelley Blue Book fair trade value will vary due to year, make, model, and other factors. ***With Approved Credit. †0.0% APR financing is on select new models and may be in lieu of rebate or incentive. Terms will vary from model to model. Must be financed through SETF, tier 1, 2, 3, or 4. 2.9% APR financing is on select used vehicles. MAXIMUM AMOUNT FINANCED ON ALL SPECIAL OFFERS IS $10,000. DEALER PARTICIPATION MAY AFFECT NEGOTIATED PRICE OF VEHICLE TO CUSTOMER. ALL SPECIAL FINANCE OFFERS ARE WITH APPROVED CREDIT AND ARE FOR LIMITED TERMS. See dealer for details. Cash down or trade equity may be required. Final approval based on lender requirements and criteria. Severity of credit problems may affect down payment, interest rate, monthly payment and terms. Restrictions apply. ††Visa card offer based on selling price of MSRP. All dealer discounts included. In lieu of 0.0% APR. Visa® is not affiliated with the dealership, nor endorses its products or services. †††With Approved Credit. On like vehicle. Trade vehicles with lien amounts exceeding actual cash value may require a cash down payment. ‡Excludes taxes, tags, title, dealer fee of $294.50. All offers are With Approved Credit and on select models. OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED. DEALER RETAINS ALL APPLICABLE REBATES AND INCENTIVES. MANUFACTURER’S REBATES AND INCENTIVES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Trade vehicles with lien amounts exceeding actual cash value may require a cash down payment. Offers cannot be combined with any other advertised specials. If you do not wish to receive future sweepstakes solicitations, write to: PO Box 1926, Mango, FL 33550. ALL OFFERS ARE EXCLUSIVE OF EACH OTHER AND CANNOT BE COMBINED. Inventory subject to constant change and prior sale. Gifts available while supplies last. One gift per household. All trademarks are registered. © MCINC, All rights reserved, December 2009.


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