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Deadly night in Rowan Police fear woman may have been trapped

Wheelchair bound man dies in fire

BY SHELLEY SMITH

BY EMILY FORD

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Police and fire investigators are working this morning to determine whether someone was killed when an outbuilding burned and collapsed Sunday night. Authorities could not confirm whether someone was trapped inside the building 507 N. Long St., but witnesses said they could hear a woman screaming for help when the fire began. Early this morning, authorities charged Floyd Andre Blakeney, 48, of 100 Andrews St. in East Spencer, with first degree arson. He was being held in the Rowan County Detention Center under $20,000 bond. Sunday night, Salisbury Fire Chief Bob Parnell said BLAKENEY it was too hot and dangerous for firefighters

GRANITE QUARRY — Anthony Amos, 40, didn’t have much longer to live. The longtime Rowan County resident was suffering from terminal brain cancer. After Amos developed headaches and balance problems in March, doctors discovered an inoperable tumor growing in his frontal lobe, said his sister, Alison Burnsed. Cancer had paralyzed the left side of his body, forcing Amos to use a wheelchair and give up caring for his mother, who recently moved to a nursing home. But when Amos was killed Sunday night, he died not from brain cancer but from a fire that destroyed his boyhood home at 412 E. Lyerly St. in Granite Quarry. “I’m numb, I’m just numb,” said Burnsed, who watched firefighters working until 10 p.m., when she left to tell her mother the terrible news. Jamie Tyree Kirk, who was Amos’ companion and lived in the home on Lyerly Street, escaped the fire but suffered smoke inhalation, Burnsed said. Kirk was transported to Rowan Regional Medical Center, Burnsed said. At the scene, Burnsed held tightly to a leash tethered to Molly, her brother’s small white dog that escaped the fire. Neighbors gathered to console each other and express their disbelief. Across the street, Katie Ruby, 13, said she and her sister Kinsley, 8,

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investigators fear that a woman may have been trapped inside a building on North long street when it was consumed by fire sunday night. Witnesses say they heard a woman screaming for help when the blaze began. to search the building in the darkness. The outbuilding, about the size of a one-car garage, was completely ablaze when firefighters arrived about 8 p.m., and firefighters never entered the building, Parnell said.

Parnell said the metal roof collapsed and the structure was unstable. Firefighters and police officers were going to wait at the scene overnight. Crime scene tape was put around the scene around 9:30 p.m.

Witnesses and neighbors said the building was a known hangout for drug users. All four Salisbury fire departments and the Spencer Fire Department responded, along with the Salisbury Police, R owan

EMS and Rowan Rescue Squad. Reporter Shelley Smith can be contacted at 704-7974426. Freelance writer Cynthia Hooper and reporter Emily Ford contributed.

Woman airlifted after mistakenly throwing gas on fire Two injured in blast caused over mixup BY EMILY FORD eford@salisburypost.com

condition early this morning. Her nephew, Christian Arnette, was taken to Carolinas Medical CenterNorthEast in Concord, where he was listed in good condition. According to Wyrick’s brother, who spoke to a Post photographer Sunday night, Wyrick threw what she thought was diesel fuel on a bonfire behind the house. But the fuel turned out to be gasoline, he said. Wyrick’s clothing caught fire, and Arnette was attempting to put out the flames when he was injured, Wyrick’s brother said.

KANNAPOLIS — A woman and her nephew were seriously injured in an explosion and fire in Kannapolis around 7 p.m. Sunday. The explosion occurred at 1935 Angela Lane, according to the Kannapolis Police Department. Sheila Wyrick, 40, was airlifted to Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center with burns over 36 percent of her upper body, authorities said. Contact reporter Emily She was listed in critical Ford at 704-797-4264.

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Driver dead after vehicle hits tree

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Kannapolis firefighters wait for injured woman to be moved to air ambulance.

A motorist was killed Sunday night after colliding with a tree, authorities said. The driver struck a tree at the intersection of Stokes Ferry Road and Jake Alexander Boulevard, a Rowan County emergency dispatcher confirmed. The name of the victim was not available early this morning. According to traffic on the emergency radio scanner, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

School kitchens yield surprises during inspections Public opinions Inspectors find dead birds, rodents in facilities BY MIKE BAKER Associated Press

RALEIGH (AP) — During a November 2009 inspection of a lunchroom at a western North Carolina boarding school, Corey Morris found flies in the air, expired milk in the fridge and mouse droppings in a utensil drawer. But the biggest surprise came as the Yancey County health inspector used a flashlight to scour the Arthur Morgan School’s dark walk-in freezer, where he opened a paper bag to find the carcass of a blue jay and perhaps some other birds below. “I thought, ‘Well, that’s just ridiculous,’ ” Morris recalled. With an average sanitation score of near 100, school lunchrooms in North Carolina fare better than a typical restaurant and repeatedly draw praise from inspectors. But even when schools receive near-perfect grades, inspectors are finding some of the state’s oddest signs of improper conditions: • At North Johnston High School in Kenly, an inspector in January

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2009 awarded the food service section a score of 98.5 despite a glaring issue: The facility had what the examiner deemed a “severe rodent problem” and signs that the pests had been around for a while. “Rodent droppings seen on almost every box or container of food in the storage room, mounds found in kitchen and in dishroom,” the assessor wrote. Another inspection at the site three months later found that the rodent situation had improved, and Johnston County school officials now say such problems are rare. • Several schools around the state, particularly in Moore County, have repeatedly faced citations for failing to provide hot water in bathrooms adjacent to the cafeteria. Union Pines High School in Cameron has been cited 14 times over the past five years for the issue. Phillip Bowles, maintenance director of Moore County Schools, said some of the schools were built decades ago and haven’t been modified to provide warm water simply Today’s forecast 76º/41º Warm and wet as rain moves in

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because the cost would be high. New schools and those under renovation get that proper plumbing, but Bowles said there are no plans to make modifications of schools simply to get warm water into those near-cafeteria bathrooms. Hand sanitizer is available for students to use, Bowles said. Experts say there are no sanitary benefits to washing hands with warm water but some believe it encourages hand-washing. • In March 2007, an inspector at Pasquotank County High School examined a kitchen facility used to provide hands-on classes for students. The report concluded that the site had a large infestation of mice, finding that the rodents had chewed through crackers and other dry goods. The reviewer recommended that a professional exterminator address the issue. But when an inspector returned two months later, the mice infestation was still there, with pest droppings on shelves and in drawers. The inspector found again that dry goods such as cereal, pasta and sugar had chew marks from the mice. Both inspections resulted in “A” grades. Pasquotank County school offi-

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cials said they were able to address the issue with plastic containers for food and glue traps to get rid of the mice. Jill Jordan, the health education director for Albemarle Regional Health Services, said inspectors would not be able to halt operations at the site because the situation did not rise to the level of an “imminent hazard” — a threshold the state defines in part as something likely to cause an immediate threat of serious adverse health effects. State rules allow inspectors to deduct a maximum of two points from a facility for pest issues. Other school lunchrooms have had their share of bizarre findings, including sanitizer that was so strong that it was considered toxic, live roaches infesting a soup kettle and staff members who boiled water so they could properly clean. Many schools regularly get perfect scores of 102, with no deductions and bonus points for food-safety training. Ben Chapman, a food safety expert at North Carolina State University, said that isn’t surprising because schools also fall under stringent federal oversight for food handling.

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sought for grant application BY SHAVONNE POTTS spotts@salisburypost.com

CHINA GROVE — The town of China Grove wants input from residents about its application to the state Department of Commerce for a grant that would provide funds for Tuscarora Yarns’ planned renovations. Tuscarora Yarns will move its existing China Grove operations from 406 N. Main St., where 57 people work, to the former Hanesbrands building at 308 E. Thom St., which is larger. The result of the improvements to the building would create 124 new jobs. The residents can comment during the March 1 public hearing, which will be held at town hall, 205 Swink St. at 7 p.m. The application is for a Community Development Block Grant, which is essentially a rescue grant, said interim Town Manager Ken

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TOWN CRIER Community events TODAY • The Kneeling Gardeners — 7 p.m., Wendy Austin-Sellers with a program on growing orchids. Anyone interested in gardening is invited to attend. Trinity United Methodist Church, Kannapolis.704-933-1127. • Livingstone College presents a black history play, “I’ve Known Rivers,” featuring African American poetry, speeches and dance; Tubman Little Theatre, 7 p.m. • Rowan County Planning Board, 7 p.m., J. Newton Cohen Sr. Rowan County Administration Building, 130 W. Innes St. On the agenda: Rezoning 4725 Long Ferry Road to allow funeral services and 15 acres on Grubb Ferry Road to allow sand dredging/mining. • Kannapolis City Council, 6 p.m. at the train station, 201 S. Main St. • Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education, 5 p.m., 110 S. Long St., East Spencer. • Keller Memorial Lodge No. 657 will hold a Stated Communication tonight. A Master Mason Lodge will open at 7:30 pm. A Second Degree will be conferred after the regular business.

Tuesday • Salisbury City Council, 4 p.m., City Hall, 217 S. Main St. (Shown on Access16 Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays at 9 a.m., 3 p.m., 8 p.m.) • China Grove Board of Aldermen, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 205 Swink St., China Grove.

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• Kiwanis Pancake Supper, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 7-10:30 a.m. Saturday, J.F. Hurley YMCA. Pancakes, sausage, milk and coffee, $5 per person. Children under 5 eat free.

SATURDAY • Granite Quarry Civitan Club Flapjack Fundraiser, 7-10 a.m. at Applebee’s, 205 Faith Road. Tickets, $7, can be purchased at the door or by calling Ralph Walton at 704-279-2691. Includes a short stack of pancakes, sausage, milk, juice and coffee. • Rowan County Democratic Women, 9:30 a.m., Rowan County Public Library. Light refreshments and coffee served. Dues are $10. 704279-7428. • Children’s Concert by the Piedmont Prime Time Community Band, 10:30 a.m., Old Courthouse Theatre, 49 Spring St., Concord. • Southern Crappie Kids Fishing Tournament for Ages 15 and Under, 9-11 a.m., Salisbury Community Park Lake, 935 Hurley School Road. No charge. For more information call the Miller Recreation Center at 704-638-5297. • Rowan County Concert Association presents The Hunt Family — 7:30 p.m., world-ranked Irish step dancers with champion fiddlers; tickets $20, $18 and under $5. www.huntfamilyfiddlers.com. Keppel Auditorium, Catawba College campus, 2300 W. Innes S., 704-637-4314. • Ducks Unlimited annual membership banquet, Salisbury Civic Center, 315 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Social at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., auction at 8 p.m. Banquet $40 for individuals, $60 for couples and $15 for Greenwings. For information, call Kenny Roberts at 704-8574815 or Brad Taylor at 704-232-0272. • “Where Jazz meets the Spirit,” featuring Joe Robinson and his trio, 7 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church Chapel, 200 W. Innes St. • Big Band Dance with The Salisbury Swing Band, 7-10 p.m., J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, $5 admission, bring a snack to share. 704-636-0111. • “Galumpha” at the Davis Theater, 8 p.m. Acrobatics, visual effects, physical comedy, choreography, $33, Davis Theatre, 65 Union St. S., Concord, 704-920-2753, www.cabarrusarts council.org/davis-theatre.

Comfort food eventually makes you uncomfortable Q: You did your column on bulimia. Can you do one on comfort eating? I am struggling with that. A: Comfort eating, also called emotional eating, is the practice of consuming large amounts of food in response to certain feelings instead of being hungry. Experts tell us that at least 75 percent of overeating is caused by feelings and emotions. Food becomes your “friend.” Food is your friend, except when it becomes something to soothe your feelings. Lots of people think that food will bring comfort, at least for a short time. When food becomes the “pacifier” it will prevent us from ESTER learning effective skills to deal MARSH with the issues/ emotions that made us reach for the comfort food in the first place. And of course the calories you are consuming are usually high. We know that stress, loneliness, frustration and all other kinds of emotions can trigger comfort eating. So my first question to you is what are your eating triggers? Is it a stressful day at work? A relationship? School, sports or loneliness? To get a good picture of why and what makes you reach for comfort foods write down when you have these episodes. Are these situation you can control, or are these things you can avoid?

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Awareness of your feelings, your body, and surroundings are so important to a healthy lifestyle. Many people are shocked when they go to their annual visit to the doctor and gained x amount of pounds. As a recovered bulimic I do know how difficult it is to deal with eating disorders and “normal” eating habits. However, awareness, acceptance and support will give you a greater chance to overcome your challenges. After you identify your triggers you have to find responses to a trigger. When you start to reach for food try the following instead: • Go for a walk or jog. • Read a good book or magazine. • Listen to your favorite music. • Take a bubble bath. • Do house work, yard work or some other task. • Call or talk to a friend. • Go exercise! Come to the fitness center, take a class or pop in an exercise DVD. • Go wash your car. (Or come wash mine…) If you still want to reach for your “comfort food,” you actually deserve it! Good luck and please do not give up…if you have a setback, start all of it over again Find what triggers it, figure out another response to trick the urge for comfort food, and put it all in action.

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Jocko the gorilla was well fed We would often visit my uncle Eustace, my father’s brother, who lived just up the road from my grandfather and grandmother Williams. His wife’s name was Nora, and her mother, Mrs. Adams, lived with them. To me, Nora’s mother looked even older than my grandmother Williams. She was shorter and just as thin, but her voice had a MIKE trembling qualiCLINE ty to it that added to her aged looks, and gave her a certain delicateness. There were many apple trees in the backyard at Eustace’s house. Many of these apples were put to use, but around the bases of the trees were apples not retrieved for use, rotting in the grass and attracting bees and butterflies. Aunt Nora would have tables set up outside, covered with sheets upon which were placed thin slices of apples to dry in the sun. Nowadays, similar slices of fruit are freeze-dried or dried with the aid of a food dehydrator from a TV infomercial, but these were sun-dried. These dried chips would later be stored for use in future pies and preserves. The bees and flies seemed to be congregating around the rotten apples on the ground, while the butterflies seemed to be enjoying the more genteel banquet on Nora’s sheet-covered tables. Two particular types of butterflies always seemed to be sitting on the apple slices, getting a sip of apple juice: the “comma” and “question mark” butterflies.

These are so named, because of the little golden color markings on their underwings, resembling a “comma” and a “question mark.” My aunt and uncle had two sons, Tommy and Terry, who were at least 5 or 6 years younger than I. They were very imaginative, and would often talk of a creature named “Jocko” who lived in their chimney. Jocko was a gorilla, who for some reason, had decided to take up residence there. Jocko’s home opened up into the fireplace of the family’s living room. Adjacent to the fireplace was a storage area reached by a trap door. Tommy and Terry had turned this trap-doored storage area into a “cache” of stored food for Jocko ( cans which they had secretly removed from their mother’s kitchen pantry). Uncle Eustace had evidently discovered Jocko’s cache and silently went along with it. I remember him laughing about it one day when Tommy and Terry happened not to be present; then he opened the trapdoor and showed us Jocko’s canned hoard. I later saw the contents of Jocko’s cache on several other occasions. I noticed that after the maximum amount of canned food which could be stored in “Jocko’s pantry” had been reached, nothing changed. If Jocko was some sort of chimney deity, the offerings of canned food were purely symbolic. However, if Jocko was only a chimney friend, with needs similar to our needs, then the little boys’ fervent imaginations had left out something ordinary, mundane, and purely utilitarian: a can opener.

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In this photograph from May 24, 1989, trucks carrying halves of the Joseph H. Mingus house cross railroad tracks on Jake Alexander Boulevard. The house, which was awarded a place on the National Register of Historic Places two years earlier, became a focal point of a successful effort by Rowan County to place its new landfill on Campbell Road. Owners John McClamrock and Patricia Shoaf fought a long, hard battle against the landfill but lost in the end. Billy Ray Snipes paid the county $1 for the house and $12,000 to have it moved some 30 miles east to the old Barger Farm off Gold Knob Road, where Snipes planned to restore it as part of historic park. The Mingus house had been built at its original site between 1840 and 1855. Mingus farmed the land through the Civil War. At his death in 1881, the farm included more than 1,000 acres on all sides of the house. The land was divided among his five children in roughly 200-acre tracts.

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• 25th annual Brady Author’s Symposium, Keppel Auditorium, featuring Colum McCann, 11 a.m. lecture, $15; luncheon, $20. Tickets available through Catawba College public relations office, 704-637-4393. • AARP Local Chapter Meeting. RuftyHolmes Senior Center, 1120 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., covered dish lunch at noon followed by regular meeting at 1 p.m. Speaker: Bob Pendergrass of the Parks & Recreation Nature Center. Visitors welcome. 704-216-7714. • Women In Business Networking, Rowan County Chamber of Commerce, at the Gateway, 5-6:30 p.m., sponsored by Johnson's Concrete. • Diabetes support group, 2 p.m. “Cooking With Michelle,” Michelle Musselwhite, RD, LDN. Preregistration not necessary. Rowan Regional Medical Center Education Resource Center fourth floor, tower A, 704-210-5771.

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Nude teen charged after police chase BY EMILY FORD eford@salisburypost.com

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ike emerson Jr., blue shirt, and his crew work on putting up the roof on the gazebo.

KANNAPOLIS — A Kannapolis teenager led a Rowan County Sheriff’s deputy on a high-speed chase Saturday night, which ended when the teen emerged from his car naked and at gunpoint, authorities said. Charles Eric Mance Jr., 18, of 1633 Oakcrest Dr. in Kannapolis, is charged and cited with felony flee to elude, careless and wreckless driving, failure to stop for a stop sign, failure to burn headlights and no seatbelt. Deputy W.T. Basinger said he was responding to another call at 9:36 p.m. when he noticed a red 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier sitting in the parking lot at the Kannapolis Intimidators Stadium. When Basinger stopped to investigate, he said the car sped away. Basinger said he pursued the car for about a mile and a half on Moose Road, reaching speeds of 85 mph in a 55-mph zone. The car pulled over on South Loop Street near the 2700 block of Moose Road. As Basinger approached the vehicle, the driver emerged and Basinger drew his gun, he said. Mance was nude and had a 17-year-old female passenger, Basinger said. She was not charged. The car was towed and impounded. Mance’s first appearance in court is Tuesday. Contact reporter Emily Ford at 704-797-4264.

Middle schooler builds gazebo for scout project CYNTHIA HOOPER For the Salisbury Post

The sounds of progress were heard Saturday along with the church bells at St. John’s Child Development Center. Screw guns tightened while saws cut all because of a 12-year-old boy and his goal to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. Ike Emerson, a 7th-grader at Erwin Middle School started his Eagle Scout project in November, working through the cold winter months in preparation for the spring build. Last week Emerson and his crew worked to get the foundation ready for a 12-by-12 wooden gazebo that they were building from the ground up. The gazebo, located in the yard at the St. John’s Child Development Center, was built for the 179 children at the facility to be able to enjoy the outdoors, while learning at the same time. Emerson, a member of Troop 448 as well as St. John’s Church, thought this would make a great Eagle Scout project. With the help of his father, Ike Emerson Sr., they spent months planning for the big build. Emerson Sr., Chairman of the Rowan County School Board, had been a member of the engineering corp. while in the Army and had previously built a garage and a barn on his property. Together, they talked of the smallest details, like the benches being made of wood composite instead of regular wood, to eliminate splinters. “It’s coming along,” Emerson Sr. said,

ike, left, mans the jig saw as he cuts lumber. while taking a break for lunch. “It is going to be A-1, 1st class.” A group of about 10 people showed up to assist in Saturday’s build and by 1 p.m. the walls were almost completed and the roof was beginning to take shape. In addition to Ike and his father, his two older brothers were also on hand to help build

as well as his troop leader, Al Wilson. A couple of other scouts also came to assist, making everything run nice and smooth. Ike Emerson joined the Boy Scouts 2 years ago at age 10, and has completed everything else needed to achieve the

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Cassaundra Rhodes is Miss Livingstone and starting player on the basketball team.

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Exhibits to go on display at Rotary Hall BY HUGH FISHER hfisher@salisburypost.com

KANNAPOLIS — A sizable collection of photos and memorabilia from the early days of Kannapolis will soon have a new home in the center of the city. Thursday, the Kannapolis History Associates and the Kannapolis Rotary Club finalized an agreement with Atlantic American Properties to share space in the Rotary Hall at 211 West Ave. Since 1992, the local history group has kept city and textile artifacts on display at the Kannapolis branch of the Cabarrus County Public Library. Many people have used the records to learn about their family histories, and got to see a glimpse of Kannapolis’ past. In 2009, budget cuts reduced the history room’s operating hours to selected Saturdays each month, and the library’s part-time history room staff were let go. Then late last year, the library announced that the history room

would have to give way for a meeting space. A member of the Kannapolis Rotary Club found out about the dilemma. At the time, Rotary President Tom Kincaid said, Castle & Cooke was in deliberations to lease the former Brass Exchange store to the Rotary Club. “I knew Rotary wouldn’t occupy the whole building,” Kincaid said. They offered to share space with the historical society. “This is for the benefit of Kannapolis,” Kincaid said, Goodman said that during the next few weeks work will involved basic electrical upgrades, carpentry, and paint. “I would like to have the room ready to move in by the middle of March.” After that, he said the group will coordinate the relocation of the history room collection with the Cabarrus County Library. Eventually, he said, residents will once more be able to pore over genealogical records, a photo archive and numerous pieces of Cannon Mills and city memorabilia.

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tom Kincaid, left, president of Kannapolis Rotary Club, and phil Goodman, president of Kannapolis history Associates, outside the building on West Avenue where the Kannapolis history group's archives will soon be housed.

Cassaundra La’Joyce Rhodes is the consummate college student. She has a 3.3 GPA, is Miss Livingstone College and starts on the Blue Bears women’s basketball team, averaging nine points and six rebounds per game. Livingstone administrators say Rhodes, 21, of Charlotte, is a role model for high school students and her peers. “Cassaundra Rhodes is the type of student colleges and universities love,” said Dr. Stanley J. Elliott, vice president of student affairs. “She excels academically, on the basketball court and does an excellent job representing Livingstone College as our queen. Cassaundra is truly a model student. We’re thankful she chose Livingstone.” Rhodes, a 2007 graduate of Harding University High School, considered Queens University, Wake Forest University, Davidson College and Florida A&M University but decided on Livingstone “because it offered an intimate environment where I could thrive educationally and play basketball.” The younger daughter of Samuel and Cynthia Rhodes even considered going to college in Africa, but today the senior biology major is glad she ventured a mere 45 minutes from the Queen City to further her education. “What I like most about Livingstone is the Christian spirit that consumes the campus,” Rhodes said. “Since my freshman year, I’ve always wit-

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Man charged after child was urinated on A Salisbury man has been charged with assault on an allegation he urinated on a 4-year-old child. Damian Lynn Holshouser, 41, of 225 Wagon Lane is charged with assault on a HOLSHOUSER child under 12, assault on a female and driving while intoxicated. Holshouser was intoxicated

in the bathroom of his home Saturday night when he urinated on the child, who was sitting on the commode, authorities said. Holshouser is also accused of assaulting his wife, Carla Holshouser, by grabbing her arms and jerking her. He was placed in the Rowan County Detention Center under a mandatory 48-hour hold, required for charges related to alleged domestic violence. Holshouser’s court date is set for March 16. Contact reporter Emily Ford at 704-797-4264.

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SALISBURY — Mrs. JoAnn Taylor Werner, (Mawmaw), 61, of Salisbury, passed away Feb. 25, 2011, in Concord after an 11-year battle with cancer. Mrs. Werner was born Aug. 21, 1949, in Asco, W.Va., a daughter of the late Charles Sherman Taylor and Eva Helmandollar Taylor. JoAnn graduated from Mullens High School in Mullens, W.Va. She was office manager for Quadco in Casper, Wy., for 14 years and most recently she was a homemaker and child-care provider. She attended Eastside Baptist Church. Survivors are her husband, Martin Warner, whom she married Nov. 6, 1979; two sons, Buck Lambert and wife Stacy of Salisbury and Mark Lambert and wife April of Salisbury; one daughter, Crystel Prugh and husband David of Salisbury; and two stepdaughters, Marta Wright and husband Pat of Granite Quarry and Shelly Corkill and husband Duane of Casper, Wy. Five sisters also survive, Shirley Thompson of Beckley, W.Va., Charlotte Parker of Bluefield, W.Va., Blonnie Mullins of Ponte Vedra, Fla., Jacqueline Kyer of Salisbury and Sylba Dean Reynolds of Lima, Ohio. Fourteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. Service: The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 at the Powles Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. Joe Black, pastor of Eastside Baptist Church. Visitation: The family will receive friends at Powles Funeral Home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1; and at the home of a son, Mark Lambert of Salisbury, the remainder of the time. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rowan County Relay for Life, 1103 Burkesway Drive, Salisbury, NC 28146. Powles Funeral Home is assisting the Werner family. Online condolences may be sent to www.powlesfuneralhome.com

CHINA GROVE — Mrs. Cordie M. Freeze, 92, of Miller Road, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011, at Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born June 21, 1918, she was the daughter of the late W.A. and Emma Schulenberger Morgan. Educated in Rowan County schools, she was a lifelong member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher earlier in life, was a lifelong member of LCW and WELCA and a member of Circle 2. Mrs. Freeze was a homemaker and loved her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl A. Freeze in 1998; and brothers Coy, Robert and Homer Morgan. Surviving her are her daughter, Betty Hardy of China Grove; two step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation and Service: Visitation is Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Salisbury with funeral to follow at 11 a.m. with Revs. Brian Benton and Gene Bruce, ministers. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Memorials: May be made to St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Memorial Fund, 5202 Mooresville Road, Salisbury NC 28147. Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home in China Grove is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.linnhoneycuttfuneralhome.com

EAST SPENCER — Mrs. Marcie Pledger Long, age 79, of Robinson Road, answered God's call on Friday, Feb. 25, 2011, at The Laurels of Salisbury. Born Oct. 31, 1931, in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late Anderson and Eula White Pledger, Sr. Mrs. Long was a graduate of Dunbar High School (Class of 1949) and retired from General Electric. Mrs. Long was a faithful member of Shady Grove Baptist Church, where she served on the Senior Ushers Ministry and the Willing Workers Missionary Ministry. Her husband of 50-1/2 years, Jay D. Long, preceded her in death May 21, 2007. Those who shall cherish her memories are sons; Robert Long of Salisbury; Lafayette Jay Long, Sr. (Kathy) of Charlotte; daughter Sharon Long Neely (Dan) of Salisbury; brother Anderson Pledger, Jr., (Bertha) of Washington, D.C.; aunt Lizzie White of Royston, Ga.; sisterin-law, Doris Long of East Spencer; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation and Service: Visitation will be at 1:30 p.m. and funeral at 2 p.m., Wednesday at Shady Grove Baptist Church, East Spencer, with Pastor Alonza Williams Sr., officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation at other times will be at the home on 412 Robinson Road, East Spencer, N.C. Online condolences may be made at www.hairstonfh.com. Hairston Funeral Home, Inc., is serving the family.

CONCORD — Sarah Jane Riley Yow, 80, of Warren C. Coleman Boulevard, formerly of Kerr Street, passed away Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, at Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast. Born May 22, 1930, in Lee County, Va., to the late John Henry and Sarah Briller Greene Riley, she was the last of 10 siblings. Sarah was an inspector in the hosiery mill and a member of Gospel Light Freewill Baptist Church in Concord. She dearly loved and enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by sons Donald Hartsell and wife Debbie of Lincolnton, Larry Edward Hartsell of China Grove; daughter Linda Hartsell Carroway and husband James of Concord; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation: A visitation will be held at Hartsell Funeral Home in Concord Tuesday, March 1 from 7 until 9 p.m. Service: Funeral services will be held at Hartsell Funeral Home, Concord Chapel, on Wednesday, March 2 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Jake Shoemaker officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park Kannapolis. Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Yow family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com

A pedestrian was struck by a car Saturday night in front of the Wilco Hess at 500 E. Innes St. The name of the male pedestrian was not available Saturday or Sunday. Salisbury Police Sgt. T.J. Crews said he did not believe the injuries were life threatening. The pedestrian was trans-

ported by ambulance to Rowan Regional Medical Center. The driver of the car was not charged in the accident, Crews said. The names of the victim and driver were expected to be available today. Contact reporter Emily Ford at 704-797-4264.

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basketball player, so whenever Coach Brown doesn’t give me the ‘green light’ to go places, I remorsefully go to him knowing he’s already aware of the situation and will understand why I’m unable to attend,” Rhodes said. Jenkins is proud of Rhodes. “Cassaundra Rhodes is a model student, not just on one level but on three,” Jenkins said. “She excels in the classroom, on the hardwood and as the college’s queen. Some students, though their hearts would be in the right place, wouldn’t be able to successfully manage all of that, but Cassaundra does it well. She, like other Livingstone College students, proves daily just how much can be achieved when you apply yourself. Livingstone College is very of Cassaundra proud Rhodes.” Rhodes, who plans to pursue a modeling career or medical school after graduation, doesn’t think she’s spreading herself too thin because she’s always had a knack for multi-tasking. “I remember one evening when I was in the sixth grade going from basketball practice to cheerleading practice to band recital and then on to karate practice!” Rhodes said. “To an 11-yearold it was like being in Heaven, but to my parents I was spreading them too thin.” The Rhodes said they no longer worry about their daughter’s busy schedule. “Ever since she was young she’s been able to effectively handle a lot of stuff at one time, more than we ever thought any kid could,” her father said. “Actually, her mom had to turn her down on a few things because she always wanted to add more stuff to her plate.” The Rhodes were ecstatic when their daughter called home to announce she’d won the Miss Livingstone competition. “We were excited and very proud of her,” Mrs. Rhodes said. O’Jetta Hartwell, executive administrative assistant

for the Office of Student Affairs, is impressed with Rhodes’ conduct as Miss Livingstone. “She speaks very well at our family assemblies and is always willing to go that extra mile to do whatever’s needed of her as our queen,” said Hartwell, Rhodes’ advisor. “She has been an outstanding Miss Livingstone College.” Rhodes is competing with other CIAA campus queens for Miss CIAA, which will be announced at next week’s CIAA Tournament that kicks off Monday in Charlotte. People can vote for Rhodes only once from their cell phones by texting the words CIAA LIV to 84444. Supporters can vote for her an unlimited number of times by going to www.ciaatourna-

ful project for them to work on together,” Bonnie said of her sons and husband. Ike received donations from church members for materials which has covered nearly two-thirds of the costs so far. In addition to Boy Scouts, Ike is active in school sports, playing football, basketball and baseball. He maintains an A average and also plays in the school band. The group hopes to have to the project completed next Saturday, including the benches, an entry ramp and a little extra surprise. While in

church one day, Ike and his mother were looking at the etched glass hanging in the church and Ike thought that would be a nice touch to add to the gazebo. Bonnie told him, “You can dream anything you want to with this project, it is your project.” Luckily, Ike’s grandmother knew how to etch glass and they worked together to make glass pieces to fit around the top of the gazebo. The front facing pieces of glass have sayings on them. “Let the children come unto me’ is etched

Both Kincaid and Goodman praised Safrit for her help in making the partnership a reality. “She was very pleased ... She felt that was a positive outcome for downtown Kannapolis,” Kincaid said. Kincaid also said a plan was in place to display the exhibits that used to be featured in the downtown visitor’s center. He said those include a reproduction wooden loom, a collection of commemorative towels and other artifacts from Cannon Mills.

“They’ll be on display in Rotary Hall and the history room,” Goodman said. Goodman said that eventually the collections will be open to the public for viewing on a regular schedule. “We want this to be a draw for downtown Kannapolis,” Kincaid said. More details are expected to be announced in the coming months. Among them, a grand opening celebration for local residents, currently being discussed, which would be held later in the year once the

FROM 3a nessed how caring and sincere faculty, staff and administration are towards the student body. It makes a difference, especially for students who might not come from stable home environments.” Rhodes is well known and well liked on campus. “Cassaundra is an outstanding student-athlete who exemplifies excellence both on and off the court,” said Head Women’s Basketball Coach Angelyne E. Brown. “As the senior captain of our team she provides invaluable leadership by word and action. We are fortunate and blessed to have Cassaundra as a member of our women’s basketball program. It has been my pleasure to be her coach, and Livingstone is blessed to have her as one of our brightest stars.” Rhodes has played basketball competitively since age 8 and has been on numerous Amateur Athletic Union teams in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area. A small forward, she’s much more into team than self and didn’t even know her per game averages when asked. She loves basketball but wouldn’t dream of letting sports – or anything – interfere with her academics. She maintains a high GPA despite everything she does, largely because of her commitment to excellence. She joked about having a twin before explaining how she effectively balances school, sports and being Miss Livingstone. “Actually, I have a great relationship with my professors, coach and President Dr. Jimmy R. Jenkins,” Rhodes said. “So if I miss class because of a game, my professors trust and know that I’ll do the assignment on the road.” Because she plays basketball, Rhodes doesn’t get to attend every function she should as Miss Livingstone. “Dr. Jenkins loves the fact that the college’s queen is a

EAGLE FROM 3a rank of Eagle Scout. The gazebo will be his last step in the process. “Ike is a very goal oriented person,” his mother Bonnie said. “Having two older brothers who were also Eagle Scouts made this an easy choice for him.” There aren’t too many people who can say they have three Eagle Scouts in their family. “This has been a wonder-

HISTORY FROM 3a “I would say we hope to have the history room open to the public by the end of April, or sooner,” Goodman said. Kincaid said that after the board a of both organizations negotiated an agreement for use of the space and sharing responsibilities. Lynne Scott Safrit, president of Castle & Cooke, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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Arlene Swing LEXINGTON — Arlene Lashmit Swing, 79, of Riverview Road Extension, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011, at Rowan Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, after a serious illness of five weeks. Mrs. Swing was born Feb. 20, 1932, in Davidson County to the late Robert B. Lashmit and Aval Brewer Lashmit. She worked for Lexington Mail Order, was part owner of Swing Transport and was a former board member of Davidson County Art Guild. Most of all, she loved her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Cecil Lashmit and Harold Lashmit. Surviving are her husband, James “Jim” Swing of the home; daughters Linda Burkhart and husband Chip of Spencer and Denise Durham and husband Ronnie of Lexington; grandchildren Courtney Grimsley and husband Wesley, Brad Durham, Christopher and Bryan Burkhart; and sisters Ronelle Summitt and Donelle Harmon. Service: A memorial service is Tuesday, March 1 at 2 p.m. at First Reformed United Church of Christ where she was a member, with Rev. June Grubb officiating. A private inurnment will be held at a later date at First Reformed United Church of Christ Columbarium. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Feb. 28 at Davidson Funeral Home; and at other times, at the home of daughter Denise Durham, Indian Wells Circle, Lexington. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to First Reformed United Church of Christ, 104 E. Center St., Lexington, NC 27292; or Nazareth Children's Home, P.O. Box 1438, Rockwell, NC 28138. Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net

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Uptown Kannapolis prior to 1920 colorized. The first building on the right with striped awnings was the Cabarrus Bank and second was the post office. Across the street was Parks Belk. In the center of the road was a manual stop sign, which was used by police to direct traffic during heavy traffic times. The building south of Parks Belk is the last remaining wooden building built at the beginning of the town. The remainder of the buildings are mostly grocery and meat market stores, except for the one with the Texaco sign at the end of the street. It was the only auto dealership, Ford and Chevrolet, on Cannon property. Farther down is the steeple of the first church, Presbyterian. Across the street was the F.L. Smith Drug Company under what appears to be a wooden canopy. North of the drug store was a hardware store and south of it was Wilkerson Furniture Store. On the second floor was the location of the beginnings of some of the Kannapolis churches and professional offices.

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The biggest city with no mayor n article printed in The Concord Daily Tribune dated Feb. 13, 1918 had several interesting facts written about the growing town of Kannapolis. The town was only 12 years old but was out growing most towns of the area. I will quote the article first and add comments. “Kannapolis, Feb. 12 — Kannapolis, by virtue of her post office receipts, is now a second-class office, the receipts in 1916 were NORRIS and DEARMON $7,700.61 in 1917 were $11,002.73. An inspector is expected in the next few days to arrange to give the city two city carriers and another clerk in the office. The receipts increased nearly 50 percent in a year and the salary of the postmaster is now $2,100. The Cannon mills have generously agreed to pay one-half the cost of one-half mile of asphalt streets through the city on the national highway and the county will pay the other half. J.W. Cannon and chairman L.A. Weddington are the committee (sic) to handle the work and bids are now open. A large flag has been hoisted upon a flag pole, 55 feet tall, in front of the Y.M.C.A. hall. Messrs. Smith and Marsh are conducting a night school where all men can learn to read and write and figure. A large number are taking advantage of the opportunity. The mills are running today after being closed up

the fuel order on Mondays. Kannapolis now has over 6,000 people with over 1,200 school children, and claims to be the biggest city in the world without a charter or mayor, besides having the largest towel mill in the world.” End of article. The first post office for Kannapolis was located at the home of Mr. Stonestreet on Oak Street. At this time period, the post office was beside the Cabarrus Bank on the west side of the corner of First and Main streets. The receipt figures are amazing for 1918. World War I was still in progress. A lot of people must have been writing many letters. Remember, there were few telephones or radios and all of the residents were from out of town. All RFD routes were run out of Landis. Of course, Cannon Mills was a big user of the mail to deliver some of their towel packages. There were few asphalt roads anywhere at any time. A macadam road had been built from Concord to Kannapolis soon after the town was begun, mostly paid for by Mr. Cannon. The letter to the commissioners for the pavement, was the first time the name Kannapolis came to be known. A macadam road is one which has been covered with stone and packed to give a hard service. The half-mile pavement was for Main Street up town. All of the other streets were dirt. The YMCA had been very important to Mr. Cannon from the very beginning of the town. It was a place for the men to get a shower after working in the mill. None of the mill houses had bathrooms, just outhouses.

Many of the residents had come from the farm and had no education. As new textile equipment was being invented, it was necessary for the workers to at least read and write. Those who could use figures had a distinct advantage. Education was always important to the Cannons and they supported it in many ways. Some education classes were taught at the YMCA. The U.S. was still at war with Germany in February of 1918. To conserve fuel, industry had to close on Mondays. Conservation was mandated by the federal government. North school had not been built yet so the students were going to South school, or private homes and churches. Several uptown homes were used to supplement the only school. The 6,000 population mentioned in the article did not include the area as we know it today. The 6,000 were located in a very compact area around the mill. The entire town was owned by J.W. Cannon except for the federal highway and the railroad. As I think back, he must have spent most of his earnings of the mill on its growth. His earnings were very small compared to the CEOs of today. Most of his wealth came from increased value of the company, the sale of cotton and the sale of other properties. He and his son were alike as an entrepreneur of pay as you go, which means success. No debt. After all, when the mill was sold for the first time, there was a $65 million cash surplus in the treasury. Most businesses today do not run their business in that fashion.

Home robbed while owners were in jail BY EMILY FORD eford@salisburypost.com

ENOCHVILLE — A father and daughter in jail on drug charges apparently were the victims of a home invasion. Jeffrey Scott Moss, 49, and Sarah K a t r i n e Moss, 22, of 2233 Kenwood Drive in Enochville, were jailed Friday after the Rowan J. MOSS County Sheriff’s Office accused them of selling heroin and other drugs at their home. Authorities said they found empty heroin balloons and syringes on the floor beside a child’s toy when they raided the house. S. MOSS While the Mosses were in the Rowan County Detention Center on Sunday, two people broke into their home and stole items, authorities said. Rowan County Sheriff’s Deputy D.J. Eagle said a neighbor reported more suspicious activity at the Ken-

wood Drive home. Neighbors had alerted authorities last week to apparent drug activity at the home. Eagle said he parked near the house and observed a man and woman leaving the property with items from the home. K e l l y Leigh Mann, 26, of 1309 Birch St., is charged with two counts of felony breaking and enterMANN ing and two counts of felony larceny after breaking and entering, as well as misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. She is in jail under $25,000 secured bond. Christopher Lee Kilby, of 409 Winona Ave. in Kannapolis, is charged KILBY with felony breaking and entering and felony larceny after breaking and entering, as well as misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. He is in jail under $20,000 secured bond. The two additional felony charges against Mann stem from a separate breaking and

entering incident Jan. 15 in Kannapolis. The first appearance in court for both Mann and Kilby is Tuesday. Contact reporter Emily Ford at 704-797-4264.

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Western Carolina prepares for job cuts CULLOWHEE (AP) — Western Carolina University are telling employees to prepare for job losses as the state’s budget woes are likely to force layoffs. The Asheville Citizen-Times reports that the college has not said how many positions will be cut. The school expects to notify all effected employees by Monday. The college is preparing for a 10 percent cut. That means a loss of about $8.6 million in state money. The university also is developing contingency plans if the cuts are greater than 10 percent. Other schools are facing similar cuts. UNC Asheville says it will eliminate 29 state-funded jobs. Appalachian State University is still reviewing its budget plans. Western Carolina Chancellor John Bardo says the university is trying to minimize job losses by holding open vacant positions and cutting temporary and part-time workers.

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have the patent-pending Fireless Flame® technology that gives you the peaceful flicker of a real fire but without any flames, fumes, ashes or mess. Everyone is getting them because all you do is plug them in. And here’s the best part. Readers who beat the 48-hour order deadline are getting their new Convecta-red miracle heaters free when encased in the Amish built real wood fireplace mantles. The mantles are being handmade in Ohio, right in the heart of Amish country where they are beautifully handrubbed, stained and varnished. You just can’t find custom made Amish mantles like this in the national chain stores. That makes the oak mantle a real steal for just two hundred ninety-eight dollars since the entire cost of the new Convecta-red miracle heater is free. The Amish handmade mantle actually lets the new Convecta-red miracle heater roll from room-to-room. These fireplaces are so compact they go anywhere, yet they throw off an instant heat wave in any room. And they only use about the same electric as a coffee maker, so it’s easy to stay warm in any room of the house for just pennies a day. “You see, with your furnace you are paying to heat areas of your home that you’re not using. And since the new Convecta-red miracle heater only uses about 9¢ an hour of electricity on the standard setting, the potential

energy savings are absolutely incredible,” said Laura Rich, Operations Director. “We’re trying to make sure no one gets left out, but you better hurry because we only have 10,720 new Convecta-red miracle heaters to hand out to today’s readers for free. For now, readers can have two free per household just as long as they call before the deadline,” confirms Rich. Getting the Heat Surge Roll-n-Glow fireplace is the smart way to slash winter heat bills and still stay warm all winter long. And getting the new Convecta-red miracle heater free is like putting three hundred bucks in your pocket and you can save even more on your monthly heat bills. “We’re bracing ourselves for all the calls

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Shot Range Model Air Rifle.” “Uncle Sam, can I talk to you?” (I know, I should have said, “May I”?) He looked down towards his feet where I stood and answered, “I guess so.” I gave my spiel as best I could. I told him I thought it was a bad idea to give up the drive-in. He listened. I finished. Then he answered, “Son, you came and talked to me like a man, so I’m going to answer you like a man.” He explained to me that drive-in theaters were peaking and would soon start to decline. He had the chance to lease out the theatre at this time and didn’t want to lose the opportunity. Then he explained that Statesville was on the brink of something new — the interstate highway system (I-40 to be exact). This would bring a lot of people through our city and many were going to need a place to stay the night when on long trips. So we were giving up the drive-in and going into the motel business (it was already under construction and a few months away from opening). Looking back at our exchange, I appreciate the way he handled being harassed by a 9 year-old kid who had no concept of running a business. After all, I viewed our drive-in as my giant playpen, not a business. The afternoon of July 17, 1960, arrived quickly. I rode with my dad to the theater, where the new management was waiting to get things ready for the evening’s show. The movie that night was “Solomon and Sheba.” Tyrone Power died filming the movie and was replaced by Yul Brynner. In a way, I felt like I was dying as well. I stood beside my father as he handed the keys to the general manager of the Statesville Theatre Corp. The general manager asked my father if he would consider staying on as their manager. He couldn’t, of course, and explained why. I started to cry. The general manager was very comforting to a bawling child and said that I could “come to the drive-in any time I wanted for free just like it was still mine.” And every year from that point on, we received an annual pass in a Christmas card. The free pass was good anytime. Very generous of him, but it was never the same. The irony of that afternoon is that, as a teenager, I would work for this same man at the company’s indoor theatres. And he would be involved in my eventual move to Salisbury to manage the Capitol Theatre 11 years after the keys changed hands. As for our new motel, an indoor swimming pool was one of its attractions and, to a kid, that could be almost as much fun as a movie theatre. But not quite. Mike Cline lives just outside of Salisbury and has a website, mikeclinesthenplaying.com, which is a history of movies shown in Rowan County from 1920 to 1979.

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Surging gas prices may reach $3.75 a gallon NEW YORK (AP) — High fuel prices are putting the squeeze on drivers’ wallets just as they are starting to feel better about the economy. They’re also forcing tough choices on small-business owners who are loathe to charge more for fear of losing cost-conscious customers. Gasoline prices rose 4 percent last week to a national average of $3.29 per gallon. AAA Carolinas showed gas prices in Salisbury were about $3.30 on Sunday. The national average is the highest level ever for this time of year, when prices are typically low. And with unrest in the Middle East and North Africa lifting the price of oil to the $100-a-barrel range, analysts say pump prices are likely headed higher. Tom Kloza, chief oil analyst at the Oil Price Information Service, believes that the normal seasonal rise in prices has been pulled ahead by events in the Middle East, but he still expects prices to rise further. He predicts prices will reach $3.50 to $3.75 per gallon, barring more chaos in the Middle East. “When we get over $3.75

we are looking at very serious consequences for the economy,” he says. For every 25 cent increase in the price of gasoline, the nation spends an extra $3 billion filling up its cars and trucks, Kloza says. Bryon Gongaware, an owner of The Floral Trunk and Gifts in White Bear Lake, Minn., didn’t raise his $7 flower delivery charge when gas prices spiked in 2008, and he doesn’t plan to do so this time, either. That means the extra costs that come from driving the store’s delivery van 70,000 miles a year come from only one place: “right out of the bottom line,” he said. For drivers such as Robert Wagner, 51, a high school teacher from Thornton, Colo., the higher fuel costs mean cutting back on movies and dinners out for him, his wife and their two children. “We’re very, very frugal right now,” he said as he trickled enough $3.09-per-gallon gasoline into his Chevrolet Suburban to get him to his next pay day. Analysts and economists worry that by lowering profits for businesses and reduc-

ing disposable income for drivers, high gasoline prices could slow the recovering economy. Over a year, analysts estimate, oil at $100 a barrel would reduce U.S. economic growth by 0.2 or 0.3 of a percentage point. Rather than grow an estimated 3.7 percent this year, the economy would expand 3.4 percent or 3.5 percent. That would likely mean less hiring and higher unemployment. Americans are less prepared to absorb the spike in gasoline prices than they were the last time prices rose this high, in 2008, because unemployment is higher and real estate values are lower, says David Portalatin, an analyst for the market research firm NPD Group. It has been four months since gasoline rose beyond $3 per gallon. During that time, drivers have spent $14 billion more on gasoline than they did a year ago, Portalatin says. Diane Swonk, chief economist at Mesirow Financial in Chicago, says this year’s cut in payroll taxes offers consumers a buffer against higher fuel prices. Still, she ex-

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Jeff shank puts gas in his car thursday at a chevron gas station in san Francisco, where prices have reached nearly $4 a gallon for regular gasoline. pects all but the wealthiest Americans to cut back on discretionary spending. And the longer prices stay high, the more damage they do. Gasoline prices rose throughout last fall as the developing nations of Asia and the recovering economies of the West began using more oil. In recent weeks, upheaval in the Middle East and North

Africa stoked fears that oil supplies would be disrupted, and oil prices exceeded $100 per barrel for only the second time in history. Much of the most dramatic unrest took place in countries that are not big producers of oil. But when Libya plunged into chaos, there were disruptions in shipments of its highquality crude, which is well-

suited to making gasoline. That sent refiners scrambling to find other sources of highquality oil. Gasoline prices typically fall in the winter and rise in the spring as refiners switch to more expensive summer blends of gasoline. Since 2000, prices in May have been 52 cents per gallon on average higher than in February, according to the Energy Information Administration. Drivers often get angry when gasoline prices spike for reasons that aren’t apparent, such as refinery problems or overseas demand for oil. This time, though, the dramatic news reports from the Middle East are making customers more understanding, says Scott Hartman, CEO of Rutter’s Farm Stores, which owns 56 convenience stores and gas stations near Harrisburg, York and Lancaster, Pa. “Whenever you see chaos in the Middle East, people expect higher prices, and this has been more widespread than most of us have seen in our lifetimes,” he says. “It’s quite clear our customers know what’s going on.”

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts biotechnology company says it can produce the fuel that runs Jaguars and jet engines using the same ingredients that make grass grow. Joule Unlimited has invented a genetically-engineered organism that it says simply secretes diesel fuel or ethanol wherever it finds sunlight, water and carbon dioxide. The Cambridge, Mass.based company says it can manipulate the organism to produce the renewable fuels on demand at unprecedented rates, and can do it in facilities large and small at costs comparable to the cheapest fossil fuels. What can it mean? No less than “energy independence,” Joule’s website tells the world, even if the world’s not quite convinced. “We make some lofty claims, all of which we believe, all which we’ve validated, all of which we’ve shown to investors,” said Joule chief executive Bill Sims. The doing, though, isn’t quite done, and there’s skepticism Joule can live up to its promises. National Renewable Energy Laboratory scientist Philip Pienkos said Joule’s technology is exciting but unproven, and their claims of efficiency are undercut by difficulties they could have just collecting the fuel their organism is producing. Timothy Donohue, director of the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, says Joule must demonstrate its technology on a broad scale. Perhaps it can work, but “the four letter word that’s the biggest stumbling block is whether it ‘will’ work,” Donohue said. “There are really good ideas that fail during scale up.” Joule was founded in 2007. In the last year, it’s roughly doubled its employees to 70, closed a $30 million second round of private funding in April and added John Podesta, former White House chief of staff under President Bill Clinton, to its board of directors. Work to create fuel from solar energy has been done for decades, such as by making ethanol from corn or extracting fuel from algae. But Joule says they’ve eliminated the middleman that’s makes producing biofuels on a large scale so costly. That middleman is the “biomass,” such as the untold tons of corn or algae that must be grown, harvested and destroyed to extract a fuel that still must be treated and refined to be used. Joule says its organisms secrete a completed product, already identical to ethanol and the components of diesel fuel, then live on to keep producing it at remarkable rates. Joule claims, for instance, that its cyanobacterium can produce 15,000 gallons of diesel full per acre annually, over four times more than the most efficient algal process for making fuel. And they say they can do it at $30 a barrel. A key for Joule is the cyanobacterium it chose, which is found everywhere

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TO THE EDITOR

Solving the crisis in Medicare, Social Security O

Do we really want to recreate this past? I response to “Closing Loop Road? Here we go again!” (Feb. 25 letter to the editor): Martin Lafferty says, “Vote for responsible government.” Yeah, right: the kind of government that tied Kannapolis to one and only one industry, that discouraged all other industries, that caused Kannapolis to stagnate when there was boom all around it, that tied Kannapolis to the vision of one man, rather than opened it to the wisdom of a community. Yes, let’s just go back to those wonderful days of yore. Let’s just nurse our grudge against David Murdock and do what we can to spite him: that’ll really get this community on the move. Yessiree, Bob! Lafferty his name, and laughable his reasoning: and so he “beats on, boat against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past” (apologies to F. Scott Fitzgerald). — Steve Owen Kannapolis

An appalling sight This past week, after traveling to the east coast of North Carolina and also on a trip to the northern counties, I was appalled at the trash littering our highways. It’s hard to believe motorists threw out that much trash, although I know they do their share, so it must be coming from the garbage trucks. I have seen trucks on the highways with paper and litter floating out because it’s not contained. Surely there must be a better way to transport our trash. I am saddened and ashamed of the way N.C. highways look because of irresponsibility. — Gaynelle Morgan Salisbury

Why journalism must save itself

20/20 was a success Many thanks to the Salisbury Post, Chamber of Commerce, county of Rowan and the city of Salisbury for sponsoring the 20/20 campaign that encouraged Rowan residents to get out on Feb. 19 and 20 and spend at least $20 to help boost Rowan’s economy. It worked again! I hope the rest of the businesses in the county fared as well as Downtown Salisbury. Many thanks to all of you who came out to spend. You made a huge difference in helping Rowan’s economy this day. On behalf of all the local merchants, we thank you for understanding the need to shop our local businesses based in Rowan County. Please come back and see us again soon. — Pam Hylton Coffield Salisbury

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Military advertising The Feb. 27 letter to the editor about the Pentagon and NASCAR is a little off base. All of the U.S. military branches use allocated money for advertisement, and they use it as they deem necessary. The U.S. Army, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard sponsor various teams. The money is advertisement money. All NASCAR teams are sponsored by many companies — advertisement money. The military money is no different than any other money. So people, do not jump to quick conclusions. Also, the Air Force fly-bys at races are just training that all pilots need to keep proficient; a lot of the pilots are reserve military pilots. Thanks for the U.S. military. — Richard C. Davis Mocksville

Letters policy The Salisbury Post welcomes letters to the editor. Each letter should be limited to 300 words and include the writer’s name, address and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for clarity and length. Limit one letter each 14 days. Write Letters to the Editor, Salisbury Post, P.O. Box 4639, Salisbury, NC 28145-4639. Or fax your letter to 639-0003. E-mail: letters@salisburypost.com

BY JEFFREY M. MCCALL The Providence Journal

REENCASTLE, Ind. — American society relies on a strong news industry to provide the information needed for self-governance. That information flow is threatened as the news industry struggles financially, cutting budgets and laying off reporters. The problem with most of the trendy proposals on how to save journalism, however, is that they rely heavily on government intervention and funding. Further, there is a growing assumption that government must somehow be involved in “saving” journalism. Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., now ranking member of the House Commerce Committee, told a workshop last winter: “Eventually, government is going to have to be responsible to help resolve these issues.” Former Los Angeles Times columnist Rosa Brooks, who left to work for the Pentagon, has called for direct government subsidy, “using tax dollars and granting licenses in ways that encourage robust and independent reporting and commentary.” It is one thing for the government to meddle in the banking or auto industries, but jumping in to fix journalism’s problems is another. The ability of the press to independently scrutinize and report on government would be forever altered should Congress try to change the structure or financing of a free press. Government involvement necessarily brings government strings. The press simply can’t be a watchdog of government while relying on direct or even indirect federal funding. Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the Newspaper Revitalization Act in 2009, which would essentially let newspapers become taxexempt nonprofit organizations. The problem with this proposed legislation is that government defines what constitutes a newspaper. A government-defined paper would be one that publishes for general circulation and carries “stories of interest to the general public.” The government should not be deciding which stories are of public interest. A recent proposal to fund local news reporting comes from the media-reform organization, Free Press. This plan recommends that public media outlets play a larger role in covering local news, with funding coming from a trust created with government-provided revenues. An increased role for public media in journalism is worthy of discussion, but the apparatus needed to generate the billions of dollars for the trust creates concern. A Free Press proposal for generating the money would be to assess a 1 percent tax on sales of consumer electronics, including televisions, computers and iPods. Tough economy or not, it is hard to picture the public accepting this kind of tax.

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Another Free Press idea to raise money is to tax advertising revenues on television, Internet, billboards and sports stadiums. Opposition from the powerful commercial-media industry would likely stop this initiative, but even if such a plan were enacted, the costs would simply be pushed on to consumers anyway. Then there is the matter of reforming the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), as Free Press recommends, to oversee this massive journalism trust fund. This would surely be a political football, with government appointees wrestling over what constitutes good journalism. The Federal Trade Commission also wants in on the act, with a recent report of proposals on the “reinvention of journalism.” The report discusses a journalism division of AmeriCorps, more money for CPB, a national Fund for Local News and grants to universities to conduct investigative journalism. All of this would be paid for by the government through some combination of taxes on advertising, broadcast spectrum, consumer electronics and monthly cellphone usage. Journalism does need to be saved. There have been big drops in the commercial news sectors of newspapers, local television and radio, and network television in the past few years. Thousands of reporting jobs have been cut, meaning that the citizenry now gets fewer stories and a compressed news agenda. That hurts our democracy. New journalistic approaches such as citizen journalists and bloggers can’t fill the gaps. Saving journalism should be led by the profession itself. News consumers abandoned traditional news outlets, in part, because of perceptions that the media are biased and sensational. The industry needs to re-convince citizens about the importance of news and demonstrate that they are not “informed” just because they watch “The Daily Show” and spend hours on social-networking websites. This won’t be easy, of course, and will necessitate a cultural transformation of sorts, particularly for young citizens who think they are informed after reading pop-culture blogs and browsing YouTube. Ultimately, however, the government should not be saving journalism. As former Federal Communications Commissioner Harold Furchtgott-Roth recently wrote, “As a country, we are richer with an impoverished but independent media than we are with more affluent but government-influenced media.” • • • Jeffrey M. McCall is a professor of communication at DePauw University, in Greencastle, Ind., and author of “Viewer Discretion Advised: Taking Control of Mass Media Influences.” Email: effmccall@depauw.edu.

Man is a strange animal. He generally cannot read the handwriting on the wall until his back is up against it. — Adlai E. Stevenson

ur country is facing a severe financial crisis due to huge spending deficits and future spending projections due to the demographic population shift. The baby-boom population of 79 million people began enrolling in Social Security and Medicare this past January. And for the next 19 years an average of 10,000 citizens per day will reach 65. The federal government. has known of this baby boom tsunami for over 46 years and has done almost nothing to prepare for the financial impact. Payroll deductions of over $2.5 trillion for Social Security and Medicare have been collected and spent for other items in the Budget. The only item that accounts for this money is an IOU piece of paper in a file cabinet in West Virginia where budget records are kept. Since I currently participate in both Medicare and Social Security, the following is my opinion on how to solve this huge problem. First, raising the age to collect these benefits 20 years from now simply will not work. Most people assume the $2.5 trillion will somehow miraculously appear and can be spent on the programs. The truth is, the funds will have to be borrowed or taxes raised to come up with the money. I believe that means testing for both programs will be necessary to solve the huge funding shortfalls. Of Medicare and Social Security, Medicare is by far the biggest problem. Financial wise, it is 9 times the problem of Social Security. Most people claim they paid into Medicare their entire life and therefore are entitled to their benefit. Unfortunately, that is not true. Medicare payroll taxes only cover Part A of Medicare. Medicare Part B cost is split 25 percent by participants and 75 percent is taken from general revenue funds. The current premium for Part B is $96 per month and deducted from each Social Security monthly payment. The remaining monthly cost of $289 is paid out of the federal income tax revenues. Recently enacted Part D costs are paid for with a premium by participants and income tax revenues. A few years ago, means testing for the Part B cost was implemented for single beneficiaries earning $85,000 and $170,000 for a couple. I believe these limits must be reduced dramatically and a sliding cost scale implemented whereby a single making $40,000 and a couple making $80,000 pay the entire cost of $386 per month. We seniors earning at these income levels should not expect the younger generation to pay our medical costs. The Part B premiums have not increased for the past two years due to lack of cost of living increases. The current cost for Part B is $115 per month for seniors turning 65 this year and will probably be approximately $123 per month effective Jan. 2012, assuming a cost of living adjustment effective the same month. Solving the Social Security problem would be a lot easier if the $2.5 trillion was available to pay benefits. However, these monies were spent and will not magically reappear. Reducing benefits for current and future recipients will probably be necessary to ensure benefits can be paid. I suggest a sliding scale for the reductions be imposed, starting at income levels of $30,000 for singles and $60,000 for couples. These income levels would not include their Social Security benefits. For example, a single beneficiary earning $50,000 composed of $20,000 in Social Security benefits and $30,000 in other income would have their SS benefits reduced by 10 percent, or $2,000 per year. These reductions would gradually increase to where an individual earning $80,000 and a couple earning $160,000 would not receive any Social Security benefits once they received all of the Social Security benefits they paid into the program, plus a 3 percent annual money component. Currently a person receiving Social Security will receive all the monies they paid into the system within the first four years of initiating benefits. This is why some people call the system a giant Ponzi scheme approved by the federal government. I am sure that a lot of these recommendations will be criticized. However, however,with the fiscal tsunami coming soon, these or similar proposals must be implemented. • • • Louis D. Smith lives in Salisbury.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The King’s Speech” was crowned best picture Sunday at an Academy Awards ceremony as precise as a state coronation, the monarchy drama leading as expected with four Oscars and predictable favorites claiming acting honors. Colin Firth as stammering British ruler George VI in “The King’s Speech” earned the best-actor prize, while Natalie Portman won best actress as a delusional ballerina in “Black Swan.” The boxing drama “The Fighter” claimed both supporting-acting honors, for Christian Bale as a boxerturned-drug-abuser and Melissa Leo as a boxing clan’s domineering matriarch. “The King’s Speech” also won the directing prize for Tom Hooper and the originalscreenplay Oscar for David Seidler, a boyhood stutterer himself. “I have a feeling my career’s just peaked,” Firth said. “I’m afraid I have to warn you that I’m experiencing stirrings somewhere in the upper abdominals which are threatening to form themselves into dance moves.” Among those Portman beat was Annette Bening for “The Kids Are All Right.” Bening now has lost all four times she’s been nominated. “Thank you so much. This is insane, and I truly, sincerely wish that the prize tonight was to get to work with my fellow nominees. I’m so in awe of you,” Portman said. Network censors bleeped Leo for dropping the F-word during her speech. Backstage, she jokingly conceded it was “probably a very inappropriate place to use that particular word.” “Those words, I apologize to anyone that they offend. There is a great deal of the English language that is in my vernacular,” Leo said. Bale joked that he was keeping his language clean. “I’m not going to drop the Fbomb like she did,” he said. “I’ve done that plenty of times before.” But the Oscars, being a global affair, were telecast elsewhere in the world with Leo’s words uncensored. Viewers who watched the show on Star Movies, a major channel available throughout Asia, heard the F-word loud and clear. Hooper, a relative bigscreen newcomer best known for classy TV drama, took the industry’s top filmmaking prize over Hollywood veteran David Fincher, who had been a strong prospect for his Facebook drama “The Social Network.” The prize was presented by last year’s winner, Kathryn Bigelow, the first woman to earn a directing Oscar. “Thank you to my wonderful actors, the triangle of man love which is Colin Firth, Ge-

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damon terrrell speaks to protesters at the state capitol in Madison, Wis., on sunday. protests to the governor’s bill to eliminate collective bargaining rights for many state workers are in their 13th day at the capitol. MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The occupation of the Wisconsin Capitol by protesters fighting efforts to strip public workers of union bargaining rights carried on Sunday after police decided not to forcibly remove demonstrators and end a nearly twoweek-long sit-in. Roughly three hours after a deadline to vacate the building had passed and as police officers continued to look on quietly, protest coordinator Erika Wolf took to a microphone and announced: “There’s really awesomely good news — that we’re going to be able to stay here tonight.” A cheer went up from the several hundred protesters who had ignored a request from the state agency that oversees the Capitol to leave by 4 p.m. so that the normally immaculate building could get a thorough cleaning. “If you want to leave — it’s totally cool, because the doors will be open around 8 a.m.” on Monday, said Wolf, 25, who works with the United Council of University of Wisconsin Students. But many said they would stay and again sleep inside the Capitol, which protesters have filled with chants, catcalls and song since their demonstration began on Feb. 15. “It was a victory for peace. It was a victory for democracy,” said Kara Randall, 46, a massage therapist from Middleton who had already spent five nights at the Capitol. Demonstrators began camping out inside the Capitol two weeks ago in an effort to fight legislation proposed by Wisconsin’s new Republican governor, Scott Walker, that would strip most of the state’s public employees of the right to collectively bargain. Labor leaders and Democratic lawmakers say the bill is intended to undermine the unions and weaken a key base of Democratic Party voters. Walker argues the Republican-backed measure would help close a projected $3.6 billion deficit in the 2011-13 budget, and that freeing local governments from having to

collectively bargain with public employee unions would give them the flexibility needed to deal with forthcoming budget cuts. Wisconsin Capitol Police Chief Charles Tubbs said demonstrators who had occupied all three floors of the Capitol would have to relocate to the ground floor overnight. Anyone who left the building was barred from returning until this morning, although police did allow union officials to bring food into the building for the protesters. No demonstrators would be arrested as long as they continue to obey the law, Tubbs said. By late evening, the air smelled of pizza and lemonscented disinfectant as demonstrators quietly ate dinner and several janitors worked around them to clean the Capitol’s marble floors. “People here have acted lawfully and responsibly,” Tubbs said. “There’s no reason to consider arrests.” Walker’s spokesman declined late Sunday to comment on the police decision to keep the Capitol open to the demonstrators. In an interview earlier in the day on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Walker said the lengthy protests haven’t eroded his resolve to push forward with his legislative agenda. “Year after year, governors and legislators before us have kicked the can down the road,” Walker said. “We can’t do that. We’re broke. It’s about time someone stood up and told the truth in our state and said here’s our problem, here’s the solution and let’s do this.” Walker’s proposal stalled in the state Senate when its 14 Democratic lawmakers fled the state for Illinois, leaving the legislative body one vote short of a quorum. The Democratic senators have vowed to stay away from Wisconsin for as long as it takes. One of the Democrats, Sen. Lena Taylor, tweeted her support to the protesters who remained: “Thank you for exercising your 1st amend right I’m glad my actions give you opportunity to stand/sit/express yourself!”

Cookie sales barred at Girl Scouts founder’s home SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Girl Scouts are no longer able to sell their famous cookies outside the historic Savannah home of the woman who founded the organization almost a century ago. A complaint last year ended the longtime practice of selling the cookies on the public sidewalk outside the home of Juliette Gordon Low at the busy intersection of Bull Street and Oglethorpe Avenue. Peddling on a public sidewalk is a violation of city ordinance. One city alderman said he thinks the city should consider a temporary exception for cookie season. The city’s zoning administrator, Randolph Scott, said he investigated the matter and tried to find a solution. He said he called for a survey, hoping there would be some private space between the home and the sidewalk. He said there wasn’t any. Scott said they also looked at allowing the Scouts to sell from a small courtyard on the side of the house, but fire marshals told the Scouts they would block an exit route. The home is a National Historic Landmark open for tours. “I know it doesn’t look

good,” Scott told The Savannah Morning News. “However, other businesses won’t care if it’s the Girl Scouts or March of Dimes. They’re going to say, ‘Why can’t I sit out front and solicit business?’” City Alderman Van Johnson said he thinks the city council should consider a variance to allow temporary sales during cookie season, which usually happens in the first few months of the year. “Juliette Low brings thousands of tourists from around the country. Juliette Low is known for Girl Scouts, and Girl Scouts are known for cookies,” Johnson said. “Let’s be reasonable.” Scouts have since started selling near some other hightraffic intersections. Girls used to be able to sell about 250 boxes in three hours outside the Low home, said Jan McKinney, who heads product sales for the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia. But she says it’s important that the girls learn the larger lesson of the change. She says the cookie sales are intended to teach the girls money management, public speaking, customer service and business ethics.

BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — A member of the Benghazi city council says the Libyan cities under rebel control have appointed an ex-justice minister to lead a provisional government. Fathi Baja says opponents of Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi named Mustafa Abdel-Jalil to the provisional leadership post. Baja said Sunday that Abdel-Jalil was chosen by the committees running the eastern Libyan cities now in the rebellion’s hands. On Saturday, Libya’s top envoy to the U.S. also said Gadhafi opponents were rallying behind efforts to form an alternative government led by Abdel-Jalil, who has criticized Gadhafi’s brutal crackdown on protesters. associated press It was not immediately an armed man stands on top of a captured tank in a city near the Libyan capitol. clear how much support the proposed provisional leadercame eight months after the apron and got to work. ship commands. Finland have doubled their He was absolutely horri- tally of Michelin stars in the sinking of a South Korean warship which killed 46 fied. The broccoli was frozen. past 20 years. North Korea again sailors. North Korea has de- The French string beans threatens attack nied firing a torpedo at the came out of a can! In Sweden, Astronauts sleep in SEOUL, South Korea (AP) ship. he found out, fresh ingredi— North Korea threatened North Korea called the ents were as scarce as day- after busy day CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Sunday to enlarge its nuclear planned South Korea-U.S. light in winter. arsenal and mercilessly at- drills a “dangerous military “It was a culture shock for (AP) — The 12 astronauts in tack South Korea and the scheme.” me,” the 48-year-old Harm- orbit are getting a little break United States, as the allies “The army and people of gardt recalled. After working after staying up late to comprepared to start annual joint (North Korea) will return bol- in Mexico, France and Ger- plete their first job together. It took longer than usual military drills which the stered nuclear deterrent of many, he had arrived in a North says are a rehearsal for our own style for the contin- country where “avocado was for the hatches to open bean invasion. ued nuclear threat by the ag- viewed as something exotic.” tween Discovery and the InNorth Korea routinely is- gressors,” North Korea’s milIt’s hard to imagine a quar- ternational Space Station, folsues similar threats against itary said in a statement carter-century later. A culinary lowing Saturday’s docking. South Korea and the U.S. over ried by the official Korean revolution has swept Eu- That put the two crews beany joint military drills. The Central News Agency. rope’s frigid north, where a hind in attaching an equiplatest warning, however, smorgasbord of innovative ment platform to the space could rekindle tensions on the Scandinavian food chefs are challenging the im- station. Late Saturday night, the Korean peninsula which age of Norse food as bland sharply rose last year after gets makeover and limited to a narrow range platform finally was installed. STOCKHOLM (AP) — The of specialties such as meat- The giant shelf holds a spare two deadly incidents blamed year was 1986. The setting, balls or lutefisk, a jelly-like radiator. It was delivered by on the North. North Korea fired artillery one of Stockholm’s most ex- seafood dish traditionally the shuttle. The crew will spend the at a front-line South Korean clusive restaurants. Thomas served at Christmas. island in November, killing Harmgardt, a newly arrived The major cities of Den- day preparing for their first four people. The barrage German chef, strapped on his mark, Sweden, Norway and spacewalk, today.

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UNC tied for first Tar Heels handle Maryland, now even with Duke BY AARON BEARD Associated Press

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CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina bumbled its way to three losses in NoUNC 87 vember and had an ugly loss Maryland 76 to one of the Atlantic Coast Conference’s worst teams in January. That team is long gone, replaced by a maturing group that enters the final week of the regular season within reach of an ACC championship. Tyler Zeller scored 25 points while freshman Harrison Barnes had 21 to help the 19thranked Tar Heels beat Maryland 87-76 on Sunday night, pulling them into a tie with Duke atop the league.

Leslie McDonald added 15 points off the bench to break out of a slump for the Tar Heels (22-6, 12-2), who led the entire night for their 15th win in 17 games. Now, a year after a 17loss season, the Tar Heels travel to Florida State — sitting in third in the league — on Wednesday night before hosting the reigning national champion Blue Devils on Saturday night in a game that could determine the top seed in the ACC tournament. “At the beginning of the season, Coach (Roy Williams) said we had big goals and dreams that are realistic,” sophomore John Henson said. “It might have been hard to believe at that time, but now it’s a reality and we have to keep it going.”

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AVONDALE, Ariz. — Just before peeling off what he called a lame burnout near the finish line, Jeff Gordon screamed into his radio, the emotion pouring out with his voice. “We just beat Kyle Busch!” he yelled. Gordon did much more than that. He was headed back to Victory Lane, the longest winless streak of his career finally in the rearview mirror. Overcoming a slew of potentially disastrous incidents, Gordon passed Kyle Busch with eight laps left and stretched his lead from there, ending his winless streak at 66 races Sunday at Phoenix International Raceway. “It feels so amazing. I can’t tell you how amazing this feels,” Gordon said. “It’s been a long time, I know, and I’m going to savor this one so much.” PIR has been the place to end long winless streaks lately. Ryan Newman halted a 77race checkerless streak at PIR in the spring and Carl Edwards stopped his run at 70 races without a win in the fall. Gordon, a four-time series champion, was mired in a drought that seemed inexplicable for one of NASCAR’s most successful and popular drivers. Even in ending it, it wasn’t easy. Coming off a disappointing Daytona 500, Gordon struggled in qualifying and started 20th. Early in the race, he was knocked into the wall by Edwards and later had to avoid a massive wreck that led to a 14-minute red flag. He also had to pull behind another car to shake loose a piece of debris from his grill and fight his way back to the front after a slow pit stop late in the race. Gordon still managed to lead a race-high 138 laps and was able to pull alongside then bump Busch out of the way to win for the first time since April 2009 at Texas. It was his 83rd career victory, tying him with Cale Yarborough for fifth all-time. “He was on a mission today, that’s for sure,” said Busch, who held on for second to fall just short of winning all three NASCAR races in the same weekend for the second time in his career. “When Jeff Gordon has a good car and he’s got the opportunity to beat you, he’s going to beat you, there’s no doubt about that. He’s my hero and I’ve always watched him and what he’s been able

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Morgan learned from Gurley, Mitchell e had no head coaching experience. He was only 26 years old, practically a kid himself. So was Justin Morgan the right man to replace Jason Causby as Salisbury’s boys basketball coach? Of course he was. The first question asked was this. Would Darien Rankin, Romar Morris and John Knox, ultra-successful athletes, respond to him? The answer came Friday when those seniors stepped up and helped Salisbury win its first sectionRONNIE al final after five straight GALLAGHER seasons of trying. “This bunch wants to win,” Morgan will tell you. “It makes them easy to coach.” The second question was this. Could he coach? The answer came Friday when Morgan switched from his athletic man-toman defense to a zone against Cuthbertson in a 76-59 victory. “Everybody they have can slash,” Morgan said. “We switched to to see if it would work — and it worked in our favor.” Morgan isn’t dumb. He has seen what Mike Gurley has done at West Rowan. He watched North Rowan’s Andrew Mitchell

when he was guiding the Salisbury girls to state championships. He took it all in this year as Mitchell went back to his alma mater to coach the boys in Spencer. And playing West and North early only helped his Hornets. “They are two great coaches in this county,” Morgan said. “I watched some of their strategies and watched how they coached. I learned a lot from those guys. “Playing those teams early helped us, much like the football team playing West Rowan and Davie, teams who made it to the state championship. It really helps you out when you play those teams.” • And now all three coaches are in Greensboro today at the Western Regional press conference, along with Chris McNeil, who is taking the Salisbury girls along for their umpteenth regional appearance. • When the final score of Friday night came in, West’s 69-68 win over Northwest Cabarrus, Salisbury principal Windsor Eagle was informed that four Rowan County teams were going to the regionals. He suggested with a smile that we should just get a bus and all go together. • No other county can boast of four teams in a regional, which brings up this question: Is this the best senior class of athletes to ever come through Rowan County?

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TV Sports Monday, Feb. 28 MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN — Villanova at Notre Dame 9 p.m. ESPN — Kansas St. at Texas NHL HOCKEY 8 p.m. VERSUS — Chicago at Minnesota TENNIS 9 p.m. ESPN2 — Exhibition, BNP Paribas Showdown, Pete Sampras vs. Andre Agassi, at New York WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN2 — St. John’s at West Virginia

Area schedule Monday, February 28 COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL 7 p.m. Pfeiffer at Coker (Conference Carolinas Tournament) COLLEGE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 1 p.m. Livingstone vs. Chowan (CIAA Tournament, Time Warner Cable Arena) COLLEGE MEN’S TENNIS 2 p.m. Winston-Salem State at Catawba COLLEGE WOMEN’S TENNIS 2 p.m. Winston-Salem State at Catawba PREP BASEBALL 4:30 p.m. Salisbury at South Rowan Carson at NW Cabarrus West Rowan at Mount Pleasant PREP SOFTBALL 4:30 p.m. Carson at NW Cabarrus PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL 6 p.m. Comenius at North Hills PREP BOYS BASKETBALL 7:30 p.m. Hayworth Christian at North Hills PREP GIRLS SOCCER Rowan County tournament North Rowan at Salisbury South Rowan at Carson

Prep hoops Western Regional 1A Boys (at UNC Greensboro) Tuesday’s games North Rowan (24-5) vs. Murphy (21-5), 7 p.m. Cherryville (25-4) vs. Winston-Salem Prep (23-9), 8:30 p.m. Saturday’s game Championship, Noon 2A Boys (Greensboro Coliseum SEC) Wednesday’s games Berry (26-2) vs. Mtn. Heritage (22-6), 7 p.m. East Rutherford (24-1) vs. Salisbury (20-6), 8:30 p.m. Saturday’s game Championship, 2 p.m. 3A Boys Thursday’s games (UNC Greensboro) Gastonia Hunter Huss (26-2) vs. West Rowan (18-10), 7 p.m. Concord (25-3) vs. Hickory (25-3), 8:30 p.m. Saturday’s game (Greensboro Coliseum SEC) Championship,6 p.m. 4A Boys (Greensboro Coliseum SEC) Friday’s games Pfafftown Reagan (26-1) vs. West Charlotte (25-2), 7 p.m. Charlotte Olympic (28-1) vs. Mount Tabor (25-4), 8:30 p.m. Saturday’s game Championship, 8 p.m. 1A Girls (at UNC Greensboro) Wednesday’s games Cherokee (23-4) vs. Bishop McGuinness (23-6), 7 p.m. River Mill (34-1) vs. Murphy (22-5), 8:30 p.m. Saturday’s game Championship, 2 p.m. 2A Girls (Greensboro Coliseum SCE) Thursday’s games Salisbury (24-1) vs. Bandys (27-3), 7 p.m. Newton-Conover (24-3) vs. Thomasville (23-6), 8:30 p.m. Saturday’s game Championship, 4 p.m. 3A Girls (UNC Greensboro) Friday’s games Hickory (26-2) vs. Monroe Parkwood (25-2), 7 p.m. North Iredell (25-1) vs. Asheville Erwin (22-5), 8:30 p.m. Saturday’s game Championship, 4 p.m. 4A Girls (Greensboro Coliseum SEC) Tuesday’s games Matthews Butler (30-0) vs. Charlotte Mallard Creek (26-4), 7 p.m. SW Guilford (27-2) vs. Huntersville Hopewell (25-3), 8:30 p.m. Saturday’s game Championship, Noon

College hoops SAC Wednesday, March 2 (8) Carson-Newman at (1) Lincoln Memorial, 7 p.m. (7) Catawba at (2) Anderson, 7 p.m. (6) Brevard at (3) Wingate, 8 p.m. (5) Tusculum at (4) Newberry, 8 p.m. Saturday, March 5 CN-LM winner vs. Tusculum-Newberry winner, 5:30 p.m. Catawba-Anderson winner vs. BrevardWingate winner, 8 p.m. Sunday, March 6 Tournament Championship, CVCC Arena, Hickory, semifinal winners, 4 p.m.

CIAA Time Warner Cable Arena Wednesday, March 2 (2S) Shaw vs (7) Lincoln, 1 p.m. (4N) Virginia State vs. (5S) Fayetteville State, 3 p.m. (6S) St. Augustine’s vs. (3N) Elizabeth City State, 5 p.m. (4S) J.C. Smith vs. (5N) Chowan, 7 p.m. (6N) St. Paul’s vs. (3S) Livingstone, 9 pm. Thursday, March 3 Shaw-Lincoln winner vs. St. Augustine’sElizabeth City winner, 1 p.m. (2N) Virginia Union vs. St. Paul’s-Livingstone winner, 3 p.m. (1S) Winston-Salem State vs. VS-FS winner, 7 p.m. (1N) Bowie State vs. J.C. Smith-Chowan winner, 9 p.m. Friday, March 4 Semifinal, 7 p.m. Semifinal, 9 p.m. Saturday, March 5 Championship, 8 p.m.

Conference Carolinas Monday, Feb. 28 (8) Belmont Abbey at (1) Queens, 7 p.m. (5) Pfeiffer at (4) Coker, 7 p.m. (7) Mount Olive at (2) Limestone, 7 p.m. (6) St. Andrews at (3) Barton, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3 BA-Queens winner vs. Pfeiffer-Coker winner MO-Limestone winner vs. St. AndrewsBarton winner Saturday, March 3 Championship game, 7 p.m.

Standings ACC Duke North Carolina Florida State Virginia Tech Clemson Maryland Boston College

ACC 12-2 12-2 10-4 9-5 8-6 7-7 7-7

Overall 26-3 22-6 20-8 19-8 19-9 18-11 17-11

5-9 17-12 Miami Virginia 5-9 14-14 N.C. State 5-9 15-13 3-11 11-17 Georgia Tech Wake Forest 1-13 8-21 Sunday’s game North Carolina 87, Maryland 76 Tuesday’s games N.C. State at Virginia, 7 p.m., RSN Boston College at Virginia Tech, 9 p.m., ESPNU

Southeastern SEC Overall Eastern Florida 11-3 22-6 Vanderbilt 9-5 21-7 8-6 20-8 Kentucky Georgia 8-6 19-9 Tennessee 7-7 17-12 5-9 14-13 South Carolina Western SEC Overall Alabama 11-3 19-9 7-7 18-10 Arkansas Mississippi State 7-7 15-13 Mississippi 6-8 18-11 3-11 11-18 LSU Auburn 2-12 9-19 Tuesday’s games Alabama at Florida, 7 p.m., ESPNU Vanderbilt at Kentucky, 9 p.m., ESPN

Notable boxes UNC 87, Maryland 76 MARYLAND (18-11) Tucker 3-8 0-0 7, Gregory 2-7 0-0 4, Williams 8-16 0-0 16, Mosley 3-10 1-3 8, Stoglin 11-20 6-7 28, Bowie 2-4 1-2 5, Howard 0-4 4-4 4, Padgett 1-3 2-2 4, Palsson 0-1 0-0 0, Weijs 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 30-73 14-18 76. NORTH CAROLINA (22-6) Barnes 9-23 0-0 21, Zeller 10-16 5-6 25, Henson 3-10 4-4 10, Strickland 0-6 6-6 6, Marshall 1-3 2-4 4, Knox 2-3 0-2 4, Bullock 1-8 0-0 2, McDonald 6-10 0-0 15, Watts 01 0-0 0. Totals 32-80 17-22 87. Halftime—North Carolina 43-31. 3-Point Goals—Maryland 2-12 (Mosley 1-2, Tucker 1-4, Stoglin 0-3, Howard 0-3), North Carolina 6-21 (McDonald 3-5, Barnes 3-10, Bullock 0-2, Strickland 0-2, Marshall 0-2). Fouled Out—Williams. Rebounds—Maryland 43 (Williams 19), North Carolina 49 (Henson 15). Assists—Maryland 12 (Bowie, Mosley, Stoglin 3), North Carolina 23 (Marshall 10). Total Fouls—Maryland 20, North Carolina 15. A—20,853.

Ohio State 82, Indiana 61 INDIANA (12-17) Watford 3-9 4-6 12, Pritchard 3-3 0-0 6, Hulls 1-9 0-0 3, Oladipo 4-6 1-2 9, Jones III 4-10 4-5 14, Barnett 0-1 0-0 0, Rivers 1-1 11 3, Sheehey 1-3 1-2 3, Moore 0-1 2-2 2, Wayer 0-0 0-0 0, Capobianco 0-0 0-0 0, Howard 0-0 0-0 0, Roth 1-4 0-0 3, Elston 25 2-2 6. Totals 20-52 15-20 61. OHIO ST. (27-2) Sullinger 0-2 5-6 5, Lauderdale 4-5 0-0 8, Lighty 4-7 2-5 11, Diebler 2-8 5-8 11, Buford 6-11 2-2 15, Thomas 7-9 6-7 22, Sibert 0-2 0-0 0, Craft 1-3 5-6 8, Days 0-2 0-0 0, Smith Jr. 0-0 2-2 2. Totals 24-49 27-36 82. Halftime—Ohio St. 38-23. 3-Point Goals— Indiana 6-21 (Watford 2-2, Jones III 2-4, Roth 1-4, Hulls 1-5, Sheehey 0-1, Moore 0-1, Barnett 0-1, Elston 0-1, Oladipo 0-2), Ohio St. 7-18 (Thomas 2-3, Diebler 2-7, Lighty 1-2, Buford 1-2, Craft 1-2, Sibert 0-1, Days 0-1). Fouled Out—Elston. Rebounds—Indiana 32 (Jones III, Watford 4), Ohio St. 35 (Sullinger 7). Assists—Indiana 11 (Hulls, Jones III, Moore 3), Ohio St. 17 (Craft 5). Total Fouls— Indiana 25, Ohio St. 22. Technical—Indiana Bench. A—18,809.

Louisvile 62, Pitt 59 (OT) PITTSBURGH (25-4) Brown 8-15 2-5 20, Robinson 1-7 1-2 3, McGhee 1-1 1-2 3, Gibbs 3-11 6-7 14, Wanamaker 6-12 1-2 13, Woodall 2-5 0-0 4, Taylor 1-1 0-0 2, Patterson 0-1 0-2 0, Richardson 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 22-53 11-20 59. LOUISVILLE (22-7) Kuric 5-12 0-0 12, Van Treese 2-2 0-0 4, Jennings 1-7 1-2 3, Knowles 3-12 1-2 8, Siva 4-9 6-6 14, Buckles 0-2 0-0 0, C. Smith 2-7 0-0 6, Dieng 2-4 0-0 4, Marra 3-9 2-3 11. Totals 22-64 10-13 62. Halftime—Louisville 31-22. End Of Regulation—Tied 56. 3-Point Goals—Pittsburgh 4-14 (Brown 2-4, Gibbs 2-6, Woodall 0-1, Wanamaker 0-3), Louisville 8-30 (Marra 38, C. Smith 2-5, Kuric 2-7, Knowles 1-8, Buckles 0-1, Siva 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Pittsburgh 39 (Wanamaker 12), Louisville 38 (Kuric 7). Assists—Pittsburgh 12 (Wanamaker 6), Louisville 18 (Knowles 7). Total Fouls—Pittsburgh 17, Louisville 17. Technical—Louisville Bench. A—22,758.

Purdue 67, Mich. State 47 PURDUE (24-5) Byrd 0-3 0-0 0, Jackson 6-13 3-4 16, Smith 1-2 0-0 3, J. Johnson 8-13 2-2 20, Moore 7-16 2-3 17, T. Johnson 1-4 0-0 3, Barlow 1-2 3-4 6, Hart 0-0 0-0 0, Bade 0-0 0-0 0, Carroll 1-4 0-2 2. Totals 25-57 10-15 67. MICHIGAN ST. (16-12) Lucas 8-20 7-7 23, Appling 0-3 0-0 0, Kebler 3-4 0-0 6, Green 3-12 1-4 7, Sherman 0-1 0-0 0, Payne 1-3 0-0 2, Roe 2-6 0-0 4, Thornton 0-3 0-0 0, Summers 1-4 0-0 3, Nix 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 19-57 8-11 47. Halftime—Purdue 33-24. 3-Point Goals— Purdue 7-19 (J. Johnson 2-2, Barlow 1-1, Smith 1-2, T. Johnson 1-3, Moore 1-3, Jackson 1-5, Byrd 0-3), Michigan St. 1-11 (Summers 1-2, Green 0-1, Appling 0-2, Thornton 0-2, Lucas 0-4). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Purdue 38 (J. Johnson 17), Michigan St. 36 (Green 8). Assists—Purdue 14 (Jackson 7), Michigan St. 11 (Green 4). Total Fouls—Purdue 15, Michigan St. 14. A— 14,797.

Other scores EAST Albany, N.Y. 81, Maine 77, OT Boston U. 66, Vermont 64, OT Canisius 75, Loyola, Md. 58 Hartford 62, New Hampshire 54 Iona 74, Fairfield 69 La Salle 72, Massachusetts 51 Niagara 66, Manhattan 59 Rider 75, St. Peter’s 72 Siena 81, Marist 73 Stony Brook 67, Binghamton 42 West Virginia 65, Rutgers 54 SOUTH Florida Atlantic 74, South Alabama 64 Louisville 62, Pittsburgh 59, OT MIDWEST Connecticut 67, Cincinnati 59 Marquette 86, Providence 62 Ohio St. 82, Indiana 61 Purdue 67, Michigan St. 47 W. Michigan 87, E. Michigan 60 Wisconsin 78, Northwestern 63 Xavier 66, Dayton 62

Women’s hoops SAC Wednesday, March 2 (8) Anderson at (1) Tusculum, 7 p.m. (7) Catawba at (2) Wingate, 6 p.m. (6) Carson-Newman at (3) LenoirRhyne, 7 p.m. (5) Mars Hill at (4) Newberry, 6 p.m. Saturday, March 5 Semifinals, CVCC Arena, Hickory Anderson-Tusculum winner vs. Mars Hill-Newberry winner, Noon Catawba-Wingate winner vs. CarsonNewman-Lenoir-Rhyne winner, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 6 Tournament Championship, CVCC Arena, Hickory, semifinal winners, 2 p.m.

CIAA Monday, Feb. 28 (4N) Chowan vs. (5S) Livingstone, 1 p.m. (4S) St. Augustine’s vs. (5N) Virginia Union, 3 p.m. (6S) Fayetteville State vs. (3N) Virginia State, 5 p.m. (2S) Shaw vs. (7N) Lincoln, 7 p.m. (6N) St. Paul’s vs. (3S) Winston-Salem State, 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 1 Shaw-Lincoln winner vs. FS-VS winner, 3 p.m. (2N) Bowie State vs. St. Paul’s-WSSU winner, 5 p.m. (1N) Elizabeth City State vs St. Aug’sVU winner, 7 p.m. (1S) J. C. Smith vs Chowan-LC winner, 9 p.m. Friday, March 4

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SCOREBOARD Semifinal, 1 p.m. Semifinal, 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5 Championship, 5 p.m.

Conference Carolinas Tuesday, March 1 (8) Lees-McRae at (1) Barton, 7 p.m. (5) Queens at (4) Pfeiffer, 7 p.m. (7) Belmont Abbey at (2) Mount Olive, 7 p.m. (6) Erskine at (3) Limestone, 7 p.m. Friday, March 4 LM-Barton winner vs. Queens-Pfeiffer winner BA-MO winner vs. Erskine-Limestone winner Sunday, March 6 Championship, 2 p.m.

NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Boston 42 15 .737 — 30 27 .526 12 New York Philadelphia 30 29 .508 13 New Jersey 17 42 .288 26 16 44 .267 271⁄2 Toronto Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 43 17 .717 — 38 22 .633 5 Orlando Atlanta 35 23 .603 7 1 CHARLOTTE 26 33 .441 16 ⁄2 15 43 .259 27 Washington Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 40 17 .702 — 26 32 .448 141⁄2 Indiana Milwaukee 22 36 .379 181⁄2 Detroit 22 39 .361 20 11 48 .186 30 Cleveland WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 49 10 .831 — 43 16 .729 6 Dallas New Orleans 35 26 .574 15 Memphis 33 28 .541 17 30 31 .492 20 Houston Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 36 22 .621 — 33 25 .569 3 Portland Denver 34 26 .567 3 Utah 32 28 .533 5 14 46 .233 23 Minnesota Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Lakers 42 19 .689 — 30 27 .526 10 Phoenix Golden State 26 32 .448 141⁄2 L.A. Clippers 21 39 .350 201⁄2 14 43 .246 26 Sacramento Sunday’s Games Phoenix 110, Indiana 108, OT L.A. Lakers 90, Oklahoma City 87 Minnesota 126, Golden State 123 Philadelphia 95, Cleveland 91 Orlando 100, CHARLOTTE 86 Dallas 114, Toronto 96 Houston 91, New Orleans 89 San Antonio 95, Memphis 88 New York 91, Miami 86 Atlanta at Portland, late Monday’s Games Phoenix at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Chicago at Washington, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Denver, 9 p.m. Boston at Utah, 9 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

Notable boxes Magic 100, Bobcats 86 CHARLOTTE (86) Jackson 13-22 6-10 35, Diaw 5-11 0-0 11, Brown 3-6 1-2 7, Augustin 4-10 2-2 11, Henderson 2-13 0-0 4, Przybilla 0-2 0-0 0, Carroll 1-5 0-0 2, Najera 1-3 0-0 2, Cunningham 1-2 0-0 2, Livingston 3-8 2-2 8, White 1-3 2-2 4. Totals 34-85 13-18 86. ORLANDO (100) Turkoglu 4-6 0-1 9, Bass 5-8 7-8 17, Howard 7-12 6-13 20, Nelson 6-11 0-1 13, J.Richardson 4-11 2-2 11, Anderson 2-9 00 6, Arenas 5-7 2-3 16, Redick 1-2 3-4 6, Clark 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 35-68 20-32 100. Charlotte 28 23 18 17 — 86 30 29 21 20 — 100 Orlando 3-Point Goals—Charlotte 5-16 (Jackson 3-5, Diaw 1-3, Augustin 1-5, Carroll 0-1, Henderson 0-2), Orlando 10-28 (Arenas 46, Anderson 2-8, Redick 1-2, Turkoglu 1-2, Nelson 1-4, J.Richardson 1-6). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Charlotte 51 (Diaw 9), Orlando 50 (Howard 10). Assists—Charlotte 14 (Augustin 4), Orlando 26 (Nelson 7). Total Fouls—Charlotte 22, Orlando 15. A— 18,846 (18,500).

Lakers 90, Thunder 87 L.A. LAKERS (90) Artest 5-10 0-0 10, Gasol 7-13 4-6 18, Bynum 5-7 6-8 16, Fisher 3-8 0-0 6, Bryant 8-22 0-0 17, Odom 4-7 0-2 9, Blake 2-3 0-0 5, Brown 3-6 2-2 9, Walton 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 37-76 12-18 90. OKLAHOMA CITY (87) Durant 8-20 5-6 21, Collison 2-4 1-2 5, Ibaka 3-7 0-0 6, Westbrook 8-16 5-6 22, Sefolosha 4-6 0-0 10, Harden 6-11 2-2 14, Aldrich 0-0 0-0 0, Maynor 0-6 0-0 0, Cook 3-6 0-0 9. Totals 34-76 13-16 87. L.A. Lakers 22 29 21 18 — 90 28 28 13 18 — 87 Oklahoma City 3-Point Goals—L.A. Lakers 4-15 (Blake 1-1, Brown 1-1, Odom 1-2, Bryant 1-6, Artest 0-2, Fisher 0-3), Oklahoma City 6-16 (Cook 3-6, Sefolosha 2-2, Westbrook 1-1, Maynor 0-1, Harden 0-3, Durant 0-3). Fouled Out— None. Rebounds—L.A. Lakers 42 (Gasol 11), Oklahoma City 48 (Ibaka 13). Assists— L.A. Lakers 19 (Bryant 7), Oklahoma City 17 (Westbrook 6). Total Fouls—L.A. Lakers 13, Oklahoma City 15. Technicals—Bryant. A— 18,203 (18,203).

NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Philadelphia 62 40 16 6 86 203 159 64 37 21 6 80 187 159 Pittsburgh N.Y. Rangers 64 33 27 4 70 179 157 New Jersey 62 27 31 4 58 132 164 N.Y. Islanders 63 23 32 8 54 172 205 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 62 36 19 7 79 194 148 Montreal 63 33 23 7 73 165 164 Buffalo 61 29 25 7 65 176 177 Toronto 63 27 27 9 63 164 193 Ottawa 62 21 32 9 51 143 200 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 62 37 18 7 81 191 190 Washington 63 33 20 10 76 168 161 Carolina 63 29 25 9 67 184 193 Atlanta 63 26 26 11 63 178 205 Florida 62 26 29 7 59 159 171 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit 62 38 18 6 82 206 179 Chicago 62 33 23 6 72 198 171 Nashville 63 32 23 8 72 161 151 Columbus 61 31 24 6 68 170 181 St. Louis 62 28 25 9 65 173 180 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver 63 39 15 9 87 208 150 Calgary 64 32 23 9 73 190 182 Minnesota 62 33 23 6 72 163 162 Colorado 63 26 30 7 59 183 217 Edmonton 63 20 35 8 48 158 211 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 63 36 21 6 78 178 162 Phoenix 64 33 21 10 76 184 186 Los Angeles 62 35 23 4 74 174 149 Dallas 62 33 23 6 72 171 175 Anaheim 63 33 25 5 71 176 186 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Sunday’s Games Chicago 4, Phoenix 3, SO Tampa Bay 2, N.Y. Rangers 1 Nashville 3, Columbus 2 Atlanta 3, Toronto 2, OT New Jersey 2, Florida 1 Calgary 1, St. Louis 0 Boston 3, Edmonton 2 Anaheim 3, Colorado 2 Monday’s Games Chicago at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Detroit at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

Racing

Results Sprint Cup Subway Fresh Fit 500 Sunday At Phoenix International Raceway Lap length: 1 mile 1. (20) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 312 laps, 144.9 rating, 48 points, $235,586. 2. (4) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 312, 119.6, 43, $210,016. 3. (28) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 312, 112.6, 42, $175,961. 4. (17) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 312, 104.5, 41, $163,996. 5. (14) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 312, 109.8, 40, $144,400. 6. (3) Kasey Kahne, Toyota, 312, 104.8, 38, $119,733. 7. (18) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 312, 122, 38, $127,608. 8. (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 312, 110.6, 37, $126,025. 9. (15) A J Allmendinger, Ford, 312, 93.1, 35, $118,586. 10. (35) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 312, 79.8, 34, $93,950. 11. (12) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 312, 95.4, 34, $123,000. 12. (24) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 312, 89.5, 33, $114,986. 13. (23) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 312, 84.2, 31, $84,300. 14. (7) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 312, 91.6, 30, $82,025. 15. (9) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 311, 76.4, 29, $97,408. 16. (29) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 311, 76.9, 28, $103,141. 17. (13) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 311, 79.8, 27, $71,575. 18. (27) Casey Mears, Toyota, 311, 60.8, 26, $72,250. 19. (22) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 311, 63.5, 25, $108,483. 20. (10) Greg Biffle, Ford, 311, 78, 24, $87,050. 21. (21) Bobby Labonte, Toyota, 310, 64.1, 23, $97,020. 22. (30) David Gilliland, Ford, 310, 58.1, 22, $84,908. 23. (39) Bill Elliott, Chevrolet, 309, 52.3, 21, $83,108. 24. (36) Mike Skinner, Ford, 308, 51.5, 0, $66,700. 25. (42) Tony Raines, Ford, 306, 41.6, 19, $75,300. 26. (25) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 276, 55.2, 18, $77,550. 27. (16) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 260, 66.2, 17, $111,483. 28. (1) Carl Edwards, Ford, 252, 73.2, 17, $117,991. 29. (26) David Reutimann, Toyota, 246, 45.5, 15, $96,983. 30. (19) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 238, 64.2, 14, $96,139. 31. (41) Andy Lally, Chevrolet, 237, 35.4, 14, $78,285. 32. (31) Robby Gordon, Dodge, 236, 35.4, 12, $76,147. 33. (6) Joey Logano, Toyota, engine, 213, 47.9, 11, $74,425. 34. (5) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 213, 60.4, 10, $91,695. 35. (8) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, accident, 126, 57.9, 9, $103,839. 36. (11) David Ragan, Ford, accident, 125, 50, 8, $73,075. 37. (38) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, electrical, 72, 35.9, 7, $64,950. 38. (37) Landon Cassill, Toyota, brakes, 68, 34, 0, $64,800. 39. (40) Travis Kvapil, Ford, accident, 66, 39.4, 0, $64,675. 40. (33) Trevor Bayne, Ford, accident, 49, 39.5, 0, $72,500. 41. (34) Michael McDowell, Toyota, brakes, 43, 31.6, 4, $64,350. 42. (43) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, electrical, 27, 28.3, 2, $64,225. 43. (32) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, electrical, 22, 29.1, 0, $64,597. Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 102.961 mph. Time of Race: 3 hours, 1 minute, 49 seconds. Margin of Victory: 1.137 seconds. Caution Flags: 8 for 43 laps. Lead Changes: 28 among 12 drivers. Lap Leaders: Ku.Busch 1-5; Ky.Busch 6-15; C.Edwards 16-22; Ku.Busch 23-31; D.Hamlin 32-35; A.Lally 36; M.McDowell 37; C.Edwards 38-51; Ku.Busch 52-68; D.Hamlin 69-73; R.Newman 74-76; J.Gordon 77-87; R.Newman 88-91; T.Stewart 92-123; J.Gordon 124-128; T.Stewart 129140; J.Gordon 141-173; T.Stewart 174182; J.Johnson 183-189; J.Gordon 190191; M.Kenseth 192-193; J.Johnson 194204; J.Gordon 205-282; K.Harvick 283; J.Johnson 284; T.Stewart 285-290; Ky.Busch 291-303; J.Gordon 304-312. Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): J.Gordon, 6 times for 138 laps; T.Stewart, 4 times for 59 laps; Ku.Busch, 3 times for 31 laps; Ky.Busch, 2 times for 23 laps; C.Edwards, 2 times for 21 laps; J.Johnson, 3 times for 19 laps; D.Hamlin, 2 times for 9 laps; R.Newman, 2 times for 7 laps; M.Kenseth, 1 time for 2 laps; K.Harvick, 1 time for 1 lap; A.Lally, 1 time for 1 lap; M.McDowell, 1 time for 1 lap. Top 12 in Points: 1. Ky.Busch, 80; 2. Ku.Busch, 77; 3. T.Stewart, 69; 4. A.Allmendinger, 69; 5. J.Gordon, 65; 6. M.Martin, 65; 7. B.Labonte, 64; 8. R.Newman, 64; 9. J.Montoya, 64; 10. D.Gilliland, 63; 11. P.Menard, 63; 12. C.Edwards, 59.

Transactions BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX—Agreed to terms with C Tyler Flowers, INF Gordon Beckham, INF Eduardo Escobar, INF Brent Lillibridge, INF Brent Morel, OF Alejandro De Aza, OF Stefan Gartrell, P Anthony Carter, P Kyle Cofield, P Freddy Dolsi, P Lucas Harrell, P Gregory Infante, P Nate Jones, P Jeff Marquez, P Jhonny Nunez, P Chris Sale and P Sergio Santos on oneyear contracts. OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Agreed to terms with RHP Andrew Bailey, 1B Daric Barton, LHP Jerry Blevins, RHP Trevor Cahill, INF Adrian Cardenas, OF Chris Carter, LHP Bobby Cramer, RHP Fautino De Los Santos, C Josh Donaldson, LHP Gio Gonzalez, LHP Josh Outman, SS Cliff Pennington, C Landon Powell, INF Adam Rosales, RHP Tyson Ross, INF Eric Sogard and OF Michael Taylor on one-year contracts. SEATTLE MARINERS—Announced the retirement of OF Jody Gerut. National League HOUSTON ASTROS—Agreed to terms with INF Angel Sanchez on a one-year contract. MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Agreed to terms with RHP Mark Rogers on a oneyear contract. SAN DIEGO PADRES—Agreed to terms with RHP Luke Gregerson, RHP Jeremy Hefner, RHP George Kontos, RHP Mat Latos, RHP Evan Scribner, LHP Wade LeBlanc, LHP Cory Luebke, LHP Aaron Poreda, LHP Clayton Richard, LHP Joe Thatcher, C Nick Hundley, C Rob Johnson, C Luis Martinez, INF Kyle Blanks, INF Everth Cabrera, INF Jarrett Hoffpauir, INF Jeudy Valdez, OF Mike Baxter, OF Aaron Cunningham, OF Luis Durango, OF Cedric Hunter, OF Cameron Maybin, OF Eric Patterson and OF Will Venable on one-year contracts. FOOTBALL National Football League MIAMI DOLPHINS—Signed NT Paul Soliai to a franchise-tag contract.@ COLLEGE GEORGIA STATE—Fired men’s basketball coach Rod Barnes. Named assistant men’s basketball coach Paul Graham interim coach. MONMOUTH, N.J.—Announced the resignation of men’s basketball coach Dave Calloway.

Baseball Spring Training Saturday’s Games Detroit 4, Toronto 0 Tampa Bay 9, Pittsburgh 5 Philadelphia 5, N.Y. Yankees 4 N.Y. Mets 5, Atlanta 5, tie, 10 innings San Francisco 8, L.A. Dodgers (ss) 3 L.A. Angels 4, L.A. Dodgers (ss) 1 Colorado 8, Arizona 7, 10 innings Sunday’s Games Detroit 1, Toronto 0 N.Y. Mets 5, Atlanta 4 Pittsburgh 10, Tampa Bay 3 N.Y. Yankees 7, Philadelphia 3 L.A. Dodgers 5, L.A. Angels 0

No-hitter for Murray From staff reports

Catawba’s Brittany Murray threw just the second complete-game no-hitter in school history in a 9-0 win over West Liberty at the Catawba Invitational softball tournament on Sunday afternoon at Salisbury Community Park. (6-2) Murray walked two batters and a third runner reached base on an error. She struck out MURRAY three. The only other complete-game nohitter in school history was pitched by Donna Grubbs in 1990, the first season of fast-pitch for Catawba. Amanda Terry collected three hits and scored twice, while Khourtni Hester tripled twice for the Indians (9-6).

 College baseball Catawba’s baseball team benefited from another strong start by Austin Moyer and finished a series sweep of Mars Hill with a 9-1 victory against the Lions on Sunday. Moyer (3-0) scattered seven hits while working seven innings for Catawba (12-3, 6-0 SAC) and relievers Wil Huneycutt and Ross Whitley kept the Lions off the board the final two innings. John Neese had a MOYER two-run double, and Catawba Garrett Furr smacked a two-run double during a five-run fifth. Brett Holmgren contributed a two-run single, and Josh Hohn launched a solo homer. The Lions (7-11, 2-4) got their only run in the sixth. Catawba plays at Pfeiffer on Wednesday and is home this weekend for a three-game series against Wingate.  Pfeiffer (8-9, 3-0) pounded out 15 hits and beat Barton 11-7 in Wilson on Sunday to finish a Conference Carolinas sweep. Jon Gray had a homer and a double for the Falcons.  Davidson’s Ryan Overcash (NW Cabarrus) allowed two earned runs in four innings and took a loss on Saturday as the Wildcats fell 7-3 to Lehigh.  Catawba Valley Community Col- BRITT lege jumped off to a 10-0 start. Randy Shepherd (West Rowan) won his first decision for the Bucs, and Parker Gobbel (East Rowan) struck out six in his first four innings of relief.  Alex Britt (Salisbury) pitched Carson-Newman to a 7-4 win against Anderson on Saturday. Britt limited the Trojans to six hits and three earned runs in eight innings and struck out seven batters.  Freshman Maverick Miles (South Rowan) is still looking for his first hit for High Point. He started off

0-for-12.  Caleb Shore (South) had one hit on Sunday and is batting .321 for Belmont Abbey. He’s started 16 of 20 games.  Bryan College (11-4) is making a few waves in NAIA, thanks largely to its contingent of North Rowan players. Jason Ridenhour pitched a seven-inning one-hitter on Saturday against RIDENHOUR Taylor University, striking out six and winning 1-0. North’s Tanner Brown pitched the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader, took a no-hitter into the fifth and finished with a two-hitter to win 7-1. Brown BROWN struck out seven and got some offensive support from North grad Billy Veal, who homered and knocked in two.

 College lacrosse Catawba posted its first-ever shutout in men’s lacrosse, blanking Ohio Valley 24-0 on Sunday at Shuford Stadium. Davis Hughes totaled seven points, while Alex Hodges handed out five assists for the Indians (3-0). Catawba scored a school-record 12 goals in the second quarter.  Elliot Gilbert HUGHES scored five goals as Pfeiffer crushed St. Leo 19-3 on Sunday.

 Prep baseball The high school baseball season officially gets under way today. Games on the schedule this afternoon include South Rowan at Salisbury; Carson at Northwest Cabarrus, and West Rowan at Mount Pleasant.

 Prep soccer The Rowan County girls soccer tournament is scheduled to start today with a pair of first-round games. South Rowan is at Carson, while North Rowan is at Salisbury.

 North Hills hoops The North Hills boys basketball team wrapped up the regular season with a 70-34 win against Woodlawn. Moussa Doucara had 16 points and nine rebounds for the Eagles, while Justin Wright finished with 12 points and 10 assists. Taylor Kriminger had 13 points and five assists. Matt Carson scored 12, and J’quille Tracey added 10 points. Trent Gobble collected eight rebounds. North Hills is home in the conference tournament tonight, with the Eagle girls facing Comenius at 6 p.m., and the North Hills boys playing Hayworth Christian at 7:30 p.m.

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MLB roundup ... At Goodyear, Ariz., Matt Maloney pitched two scoreless innings in place of Cincinnati’s opening-day starter Edinson Volquez, who couldn’t pitch because he has not yet gotten his work visa approved by the U.S. government and led the Reds to a 7-6 win against Cleveland. Tigers 1, Blue Jays 0 At Lakeland, Fla., Victor Martinez drove in the only run with a sacrifice fly. Detroit starter Brad Penny worked two innings and Max Scherzer followed with two hitless innings. Diamondbacks 4, Giants 3 At Scottsdale, Ariz., A slimmeddown Pablo Sandoval homered for the second day in a row for San Francisco. Sandoval, who lost 38 pounds with an offseason training regimen, hit an 0-2 pitch from Arizona’s Daniel Hudson. Matt Cain allowed three hits in two scoreless innings for the Giants. Mets 5, Braves 4 At Kissimmee, Fla., Salisbury resident Russ Adams hit an eighth-inning homer for the Mets. Chris Young pitched two shutout innings. Oliver Perez, who is hoping for a spot at the back end of the Mets’ rotation, allowed four earned runs and walked three in only two innings. Rodrigo Lopez started for the Braves and threw two shutout innings. Pirates 10, Rays 3 At Bradenton, Fla., Right-hander Kevin Correia, the Pirates’ biggest offseason acquisition, made an early exit. He was scheduled to work two innings, but lasted just 11⁄3 innings after allowing two runs on two hits and two walks. Yankees 7, Phillies 3 At Clearwater, Fla., Curtis

Granderson hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning for New York. Yankees starter Ivan Nova struck out two over two perfect innings. Phillies starter Joe Blanton threw three hitless innings. Athletics 15, Cubs 7 At Mesa, Ariz., Carlos Zambrano threw free and easy in his spring training debut, working two innings for the Cubs. Matt Garza allowed five earned runs on five hits in his two innings, including a grand slam to Coco Crisp, in his Cubs debut. Mariners 13, Padres 12, 10 innings At Peoria, Ariz., Padres catcher Nick Hundley had a big day, driving a 1-2 pitch from Mariners reliever Denny Bautista over the wall in leftcenter field as the Padres scored six runs in the fifth. Mariners starter Erik Bedard threw a nine-pitch scoreless first inning, his lone inning of work. Royals 4, Rangers 2 At Surprise, Ariz., Billy Butler had a two-run single and a stolen base in the first inning for the Royals. Twins 8, Red Sox 4 At Fort Myers, Fla., Carl Pavano worked two scoreless innings, giving up one hit with two strikeouts for Minnesota. Josh Beckett started for the Red Sox, going two innings and giving up one run on two hits. Dodgers update Catawba’s Jerry Sands played first base for the Dodgers on Saturday and went 0-for-2 in a 4-1 loss to the Angels. Feller tribute GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The late Bob Feller was honored Sunday before the Indians opened their exhibition season. The Indians are planning a season-long tribute to Feller, who won 266 games and is regarded as one of the game’s greatest pitchers.

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A jubilant Jeff Gordon celebrates sunday’s unexpected victory in Arizona. He broke a drought of 66 winless races.

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Jeff Gordon leads the pack into the fourth turn at Phoenix.

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Jeff Gordon took a ceremonial first dig after the race. the track will be resurfaced.

to accomplish over the years, so it’s no surprise that he beat us.” Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick and Ryan Newman rounded out the top five in a 312-lap race around PIR’s mile oval, the last on the current surface. The quirky old track will undergo a $10 million repaving and reconfiguration project before the fall race, a move that isn’t popular with many of the drivers. The old bump-and-crackfilled surface held up well in its final weekend with a flurry of records. Clint Bowyer set the qualifying mark in trucks on Friday, then Busch did it in Nationwide on Saturday. Edwards set a new Sprint Cup

qualifying record at the track, hitting 137.279 mph to barely edge Kurt Busch on a day when 15 drivers eclipsed the previous record set by Edwards in the fall. Conditions were a little different for Sunday’s race. A big storm came through the Valley of the Sun overnight, leaving a dusting of snow on the mountains above the track and washing away all the rubber that had built up on the track the previous two days. That meant a change in setups for all the teams, more grip for the tires and, fitting for the way the weekend went, more speed. And it seemed the extra speed was hard to handle, leading to numerous early cautions, including one that took out Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne. Edwards never got much of a chance to make it two straight wins at PIR. After

leading several laps early, his No. 99 car got sent to the infield grass around Lap 60 when Kyle Busch’s car got loose and hit him on the right side. Edwards tried to keep going, but smoke started billowing out of the left side of his car and he was unable to turn, slamming into Gordon and sending both of them into the wall. He returned to the track later and finished 28th. “I watched the replay and I think Kyle was just having a little trouble with his car,” Edwards said. “He was frustrated about it and didn’t give us the room we needed. It just worked out in the absolute worst case for us.” A few laps later, the big wreck hit. It started with Matt Kenseth bumping Brian Vickers coming out of Turn 2. Vickers tried to correct his slide, got loose and started a chain-reaction wreck.

Busch earned shot at Phoenix sweep on Saturday Associated Press

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Kyle Busch became the first driver in a national NASCAR race to win wire-to-wire in nearly eight years. It wasn’t as easy as it looked, not with his car getting loose and Carl Edwards bearing down over the final few laps. Busch dominated from the pole early and held off Edwards late, maintaining the lead the entire way in the Nationwide race Saturday to set up the chance for a perfect weekend at Phoenix International Raceway. “It came down to the end of the race and Carl was alongside of me and we were racing really hard trying to beat each other, and I was like, ‘Man, just beat him back to the startfinish line, man, just beat back to the start-finish line,’” Busch said. “I was just trying to hold on for as long as

I could.” The Nationwide opener last weekend was a nail-biter, with Tony Stewart nipping Clint Bowyer by .007 seconds for the series’ closest finish ever at Daytona. Busch had race No. 2 looking like a walkover until Edwards pulled beside him three times in the final 20 laps. Busch never let him get around, though, fighting a car that had lost some handling after the final pit stop to lead all 200 laps around Phoenix’s bumpy mile oval. He’s the first green-to-checkers winner in any NASCAR series national race since Dale Earnhardt Jr. did it during a Nationwide race at Daytona in 2003. The trucks winner Friday night, Busch can make it three straight in Sunday’s 500-mile Sprint Cup race, where he’ll start fourth. Kevin Harvick, Ryan Newman and Reed Sorenson followed Ed-

wards in the top five on Saturday. “We made a run,” Edwards said. “I did everything but move him out of the way and I thought about that, but he did a great job. Those guys did well. He drove that car. It was loose and he did a good job of hanging onto it.” Busch won the trucks race in a dominating performance and was fast in his Nationwide car, too, setting a track record of 134.298 mph to secure the pole. Of course, records have been falling everywhere this weekend. Bowyer set the trucks qualifying record on Friday and Edwards qualified on the pole for Sunday’s Sprint Cup race with a track-record speed, one of 15 drivers to eclipse the record he set on the way to winning at Phoenix last fall. The weather changed for the Nationwide race, as wind from an incoming storm whipped flags atop the

grandstands and wobbled pit signs like giant fishing poles with a marlin on the end. None of it slowed Busch down. He pulled away from Edwards from the opening green flag and did the same on a couple of restarts, lapping more than half the field by the race’s midpoint. Edwards was the only driver who could stay in Busch’s mirror, lingering a few seconds back while the rest of the field was 10 or more on greenflag racing for the last 60 laps or so. He was close to Busch after a restart with about 30 laps left and pulled beside him three times in about a 10lap span, but could never make the pass. Despite a final pit adjustment that made his car hard to handle, Busch kept a few car lengths ahead after that to win for the fourth time in 12 Nationwide starts at Phoenix. “Their car was lasting longer,

staying closer to us through the longer run, so I felt like if we got complacent and didn’t work on our car, exactly what happened was going to happen,” said Jason Ratcliff, Busch’s crew chief. “It is tough because you’re so concerned about am I going to take a really good race car and mess it up. At the same time, you’d rather lose because you swung for the fence than lose because you sat back and didn’t do anything.” Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne had a solid day going before being bitten by a blown tire. He had to go to a backup Sprint Cup car after a blown tire sent him into the wall on the first lap of practice on Friday, and the same thing happen with 35 laps left in the Nationwide race. Bayne started seventh and was steady in the top 10 before the accident, finishing 31st.

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Hall of Fame outfielder dies Snider said several years ago. “As a team, we competed with the Giants, and we faced the Yankees in the World Series. So we had a rivalry as a team, that was it. It was an honor to be compared to them, they were both great players.” Mantle died in 1995 at age 63. Mays, now 79, threw out a ceremonial ball last fall before a playoff game in San Francisco. “Willie, Duke and Mickey. They were great players in one city, one town. Duke never got the credit of being the outfielder that Mays and Mantle were,” former teammate Don Zimmer said Sunday. “But Duke was a great outfielder. He was a great player.” Commissioner Bud Selig called Snider an “integral part of Dodger history” and part of an “unparalleled triumvirate of center fielders” in New York. “Then the Los Angeles native went home and helped usher in a new part of baseball history with great class,” Selig said in a statement. Said Giants manager Bruce Bochy: “There was even a song with Duke in it.” “I remember the first time I met him. It’s almost like you’re meeting a god, a baseball hero for all of us,” he said. Snider hit at least 40 homers in five straight seasons and led the NL in total bases three times. He never won an MVP award, although a voting error may have cost him the prize in 1955.

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To his mother, he was Ed. To everyone else, he was “The Duke of Flatbush” — revered by a borough of baseball fans and forever remembered in a song that romanticized a most golden era. Duke Snider, the Hall of Fame center fielder for the charmed “Boys of Summer” who helped the Dodgers bring their elusive and only World Series crown to Brooklyn, died Sunday. He was 84. Snider died at the Valle Vista Convalescent Hospital in Escondido, Calif., according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, which announced the death on behalf of the family. Snider had been ill for months. His family said he died of natural causes. Snider hit .295 with 407 career home runs, played in the World Series six times and won two titles. But the eighttime All-Star was defined by much more than his stats — he was, after all, part of the love affair between Brooklyn and “Dem Bums” who lived in the local neighborhoods. Ebbets Field was filled with stars such as Pee Wee Reese, Roy Campanella and Gil Hodges during that 1955 championship season. Yet it is Snider’s name that refrains in the ballpark favorite “Talkin’ Baseball.” “Willie, Mickey, and the Duke,” goes the popular ballpark song, which marks its 30th anniversary this year. Snider wore No. 4 in Dodger blue and was often regarded as the third-best center fielder in New York — behind Willie Mays of the Giants and Mickey Mantle of the Yankees. “Duke was a fine man, a terrific hitter and a great friend, even though he was a Dodger,” Mays said in a statement. “It was great playing centerfield in New York in the 1950s, along with Mickey and Duke.” To Snider it was a made up rivalry. “The newspapers compared Willie, Mickey and I, and that was their thing,”

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chipper Jones watches a flyball during a spring training workout.

Winding down Chipper approaches sunset, but fire still burns Associated Press

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Chipper Jones was done. Through. Ready to go home and spend some time with his four boys. Yet here he is, sitting at that familiar locker in a corner of the Atlanta Braves’ spring training clubhouse. The hair is flecked with gray now. The face is wrinkled and weathered. There are days when he shuffles around like an 80-year-old, looking as though it takes every bit of strength just to put one leg in front of another. Jones, it seemed for so long, was one of those ballplayers who would never grow old, sort of like a modern-day Mickey Mantle, forever playing a kid’s game that came so naturally to him. Maybe it was the nickname. Seriously, a guy whose given name is Larry just sounds perpetually young when you call him Chipper, doesn’t he? Of course, time caught up with the Mick, and it caught up with Chipper, too. He put off retirement last year, but he’ll mark his 39th birthday before April is done. He knows there’s a lot more games behind him than in front of him. He’s come to grips with that, better that one might think considering baseball is about all he’s ever done. “I don’t think I’ll have as much problem with it as most people,” Jones said. “I’ve actually been looking forward to it. I still love coming in here. I love the

camaraderie with the guys. I love being with my fraternity brothers, so to speak. But I also have a lot to look forward to once the game is over for me.” He’s got four children, all boys. His oldest recently became a teenager, which Jones fretted over while chatting with a fan in the early days of spring training. Another son is named Shea, after the former home of the New York Mets, where Daddy wreaked so much havoc over the years that fans taunted him with chants of “Laaaaree! Laaaaree!” “With all of them being in school, playing sports and all that,” Jones said of his children, “I’m going to be busy.” But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. There’s no need to order up that rocking chair just yet. Jones, who came so close to retiring last June, found his passion again. It returned in the heat of summer, when that tiny white sphere began to look as big as a beach ball, flying off his bat like it did in his prime. Interestingly enough, when Jones went down in August with a season-ending knee injury, that ensured he would come back for another year instead of hanging up his cleats. He needed a goal in front of him to get through the grind of treatment and rehab. Spring training, which started at exactly the same time he reached the sixth-month mark for getting cleared for full activity, was

the perfect motivator. “I figured if I showed up down here in constant pain, I’d probably hang it up,” Jones said. “But I feel great. I’m swinging the bat good. I’m moving around good. And I think we have a really good team. That excites me more than anything.” Nothing excites new manager Fredi Gonzalez more than the thought of No. 10 ambling up to the plate in that crucial third spot in the batting order, ready to swing from either the left or right side. “His presence is everywhere,” Gonzalez said. “In the lineup. In the locker room. Anything he does, he’s got a presence. He IS the Atlanta Braves. When you talk about the Atlanta Braves, he’s the standard.” The Braves are hoping Jones’ reconstructed left knee holds up as well as it did the last time. Back in the spring of 1994, he was a hotshot rookie expected to take over in left field for a team still in the early stages of its record 14 straight division titles. The knee gave out before he made it to opening day. He missed the entire season after going through a surgical procedure that was much more complex — and not nearly as advanced — as today’s methods. Back then, as Jones puts it, “they filleted me open.” He spent three days in the hospital. This time, the procedure was arthroscopic.

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Milwaukee Brewers slugger Prince Fielder poses for a picture during the team's photo day. ond straight game Sunday. Utley had an MRI on Saturday. “It’s been bothering him enough and bothering me enough, frankly, to go ahead and precautionary do that,” general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said of the MRI. “Rather than really pushing him early, we’re going to kind of take it easy on him so there are residual effects throughout the year.” ROYALS SURPRISE, Ariz. — Everett Teaford made spring training headlines after his pickup truck was stolen last week, but his career turned around in 2010 with a breakout season, and the rookie left-hander has a good chance to earn a job in the Kansas City Royals’ bullpen. Teaford added a cut fastball and his velocity increased last season as he went 7-0 with a 1.27 ERA in his final 10 games, seven of them starts, in the Texas League. Teaford went 14-3

with Double-A Northwest Arkansas, leading the Royals organization in victories. Teaford, who was selected to the USA team for the Pan America Qualifying games last fall, will make his spring training debut Monday with an inning against the Texas Rangers. WHITE SOX GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Chicago White Sox have signed 17 players to contracts for this season, including second baseman Gordon Beckham, potential starting third baseman Brent Morel and relievers Sergio Santos and Chris Sale. INDIANS GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Indians outfielder Shin-Soo Choo is sitting out Cleveland's spring training opener against Cincinnati because of a sore left elbow. Choo says he recently had an MRI, which showed no structural damage in the elbow. He had Tommy John surgery on the elbow in 2007.

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Monroe players follow the leader as four Redhawks try to catch up to North Rowan’s T.J. Bates during the Cavaliers’ sectional final victory on Friday.

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A meeting of the minds, from left, West Rowan’s Domonique Noble, Keshun Sherrill, B.J. Sherrill, Maurice Warren and Jarvis Morgan.

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Salisbury’s Jarrett Rivens has been a force underneath.

It would be hard to argue. Basketball season isn’t even over and the county has three state titles, two in football and one in tennis. • Here’s a question: Could we have a three-way tie for coach of the year? • Morgan coached his team to an outright conference title. He won the Christmas tournament. He lost his conference tournament but won the sectional. • Mitchell tied for his conference title, won the conference tournament and won a sectional title. This a disciplined group that has learned to do it his way and they’ll win. Mitchell, who has always coached the ladies, is proving he can motivate the boys, too. • Gurley started the season 5-9 and people expected the worst. That’s when the master motivator is at his best. Going into a Thursday night game against Hunter Huss,

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North Rowan fans made the trip to Monroe to cheer on the Cavaliers.

the Falcons have won 13 of their last 14, including a conference tournament title and a sectional title. • As good as the seniors are, it has been quite a year for the impact freshmen. Michael Connor and Micheal Bowman are key figures for Mitchell. And the best freshman of all is Salisbury’s 6-2 Brielle Blaire, who can play all five positions. The good thing about high school is players can’t leave early. Local fans can watch her for four years. We shudder to think how good she’ll be by her senior year. And can you be an impact freshman and play about five seconds per game? You can if you’re Seth Martin. Gurley calls the skinny Martin a varsity shooter. He puts him in at the end of quarters for 3-pointers and Martin hasn’t disappointed very often. • The “Living a Dream” Award goes to West’s Connor Edwards. He wasn’t expected to contribute

in football, but had to replace QB B.J. Sherrill, who suffered a concussion, in the state title football game and directed the Falcons to a title. In basketball, the junior is like Martin. He comes in just to shoot the ball. And he was the one who hit a 25-footer at the buzzer to beat Northwest Cabarrus. • There are regional games on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (see scoreboard). If all four teams make it to Saturday’s Western final, Rowan hoops fans can potentially watch all four, with the first being at UNC-Greensboro at noon. The other three would be at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center at 2, 4, and 6. • With all the basketball hoopla, let’s not forget there are some very good Rowan County baseball teams starting their seasons today. • Contact Ronnie Gallagher at 704797-4287 or rgallagher@salisburypost.com.

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As always, the Salisbury student section showed up to make some noise.

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Dwight Howard had 100 20 points Magic Bobcats 86 and 10 rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic past the Charlotte Bobcats, 100-86 on Sunday night. Brandon Bass added 17 points and Gilbert Arenas chipped in 16, making four 3pointers to break out of a recent shooting slump. Orlando won for the fourth time in five games and 12th in 14 meetings with Charlotte. The Bobcats had a two-game winning streak snapped and remained a half-game behind Indiana in the chase for the East’s final playoff spot. Stephen Jackson led Charlotte with 35 points, followed by D.J. Augustin and Boris Diaw with 11 apiece. The Bobcats continue a four-game road trip at Denver on Wednesday. The Magic

host New York on Tuesday night. After struggling against opponents with winning records before the All-Star break, the Magic now have a chance at redemption this week with consecutive games against New York, Miami and Chicago. The Bobcats began their road trip Sunday in adjustment mode after shuffling their roster at the trade deadline. Charlotte acquired Joel Przybilla, Dante Cunningham and Sean Marks from Portland in exchange for Gerald Wallace, who was the Bobcats’ second-leading scorer. They also traded Nazr Mohammed to Oklahoma City for D.J. White and Morris Peterson. Przybilla, Cunningham and White all saw their first action as Bobcats on Sunday. All of them had modest debuts. Przybilla, who is expected to get the most use in the

rotation going forward, racked up three fouls in the first half in just over five minutes of action. He went scoreless for the game. White finished with four points and White two. The Magic led by as 15 points in the first half and held around a 10-point cushion for most of the second half. The Bobcats cut it to 87-79 on a basket by Jackson with 6:42 to play. But the Magic answered with a jumper by Arenas and 3-pointer by J.J. Redick to push it 92-79 at the 5:46 mark. Charlotte was unable to get any closer. Magic coach Stan Van Gundy was looking for offensive consistency from his team following Friday’s decisive win over Oklahoma City. Orlando delivered it in the first half Sunday, shooting 64 percent from the field, making 45 percent of its 3-pointers and building a 59-51 halftime advantage.

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charlotte’s Gerald Henderson contests a shot by orlando’s Gilbert Arenas on sunday.

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The NBA roundup ... OKLAHOMA CITY — Pau Gasol had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Kobe Bryant scored 17 points and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their cushion over Oklahoma City in the Western Conference standings by beating the Thunder 90-87 on Sunday. Andrew Bynum added 16 points and 10 rebounds, but the Lakers weren’t able to simply overpower the a Thunder team that added Kendrick Perkins for interior toughness but won’t get him in the lineup for a couple weeks. Knicks 91, Heat 86 MIAMI — Carmelo Anthony scored 29 points, Amare Stoudemire added

16 points and a huge blocked shot against LeBron James with 7 seconds left, and New York stunned Miami. Suns 110, Pacers 108, OT INDIANAPOLIS — Channing Frye hit a long jumper as the overtime buzzer sounded to lift Phoenix. Grant Hill had 34 points for the Suns, who scored the first seven points of overtime before the Pacers rallied. Josh McRoberts tied the game at 108-all on a three-point play with 23.9 seconds remaining. But the Suns worked the clock to 3.5 seconds, and after a timeout, Frye converted from 23 feet for the victory. Timberwolves 126, Warriors 123 MINNEAPOLIS— Kevin Love had 37 points and 23 rebounds to extend his NBA-leading double-double streak

to 46 games, and Minnesota snapped a seven-game skid. Love had his fourth 30-point, 20-rebound game of the season as the Timberwolves overcame a 14-point deficit and avoided extending their longest losing streak of a frustrating season. The All-Star forward also went 18 for 23 from the free throw line to tie Minnesota’s franchise records for attempts and makes. Rockets 91, Hornets 89 NEW ORLEANS — Kevin Martin scored 33 points and Houston won its fourth straight. Kyle Lowry added 18 points for the Rockets, who overcame a 16-point, second-half deficit. 76ers 95, Cavaliers 91 CLEVELAND — Elton Brand and

Lou Williams scored 16 points apiece, and Philadelphia moved above .500 for the first time this season. Mavericks 114, Raptors 96 TORONTO — Dirk Nowitzki had 31 points and 13 rebounds, Shawn Marion scored 20 points and Dallas won its sixth straight game. Spurs 95, Grizzlies 88 SAN ANTONIO — Manu Ginobili scored 18 of his season-high 35 points in the fourth quarter to rally San Antonio past Memphis. The Spurs overcame the loss of Tony Parker and improved their NBAbest record to 49-10, tying a single-season franchise record with their 21st straight home victory. Parker left with a left calf injury after he collided with Grizzlies guard Mike Conley.

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The golf roundup ... MARANA, Ariz. — Luke Donald spoiled Martin Kaymer’s rise to No. 1 in the world by winning the Match Play Championship on Sunday without having to play the 18th hole all week. On a bizarre final day in the high desert, which began with snow covering the fairways, Donald pulled ahead for good with a birdie on the par-5 11th and a par on the next hole, eventually closing out Kaymer on No. 16 for a 3-and2 victory.

The consolation prize for Kaymer is going to No. 1 in the career, which he assured by reaching the championship match. Donald was in more dire need of this trophy, however. It was his first win in America in five years, and it was only his second win worldwide since he captured the 2006 Honda Classic. The 33-yearold Englishman had done just about everything right except win. Mayakoba Golf Classic PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico — Johnson Wagner won the Mayakoba Golf Clas-

sic for his second PGA Tour title, beating Spencer Levin with a par on the first hole of a playoff. HSBC Women’s Champions SINGAPORE — Karrie Webb surged with four straight birdies on the back nine and held off Japan’s Chie Arimura for a one-shot win at the HSBC Women’s Champions. Nationwide Tour PANAMA CITY — Mathew Goggin won the season-opening Panama Championship, shooting a 2-under 68 for a AssociAted Press two-stroke victory over Alistair Presnell and Darron english golfer Luke donald tips his visor to the gallery after winning the Match Play championship on sunday. Stiles.

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Duke’s loss at Virginia Tech gave the Tar Heels the chance to finally catch up after hovering just behind the Blue Devils since a 7973 loss at Cameron Indoor Stadium earlier this month. It seemed unlikely for a team that looked unsure during early losses to Minnesota, Vanderbilt and Illinois. Or the one that lost by 20 points to a Georgia Tech team that has just three ACC wins. But the Tar Heels have played defense well enough to keep their Hall of Fame coach happy and grown steadily more efficient on offense. “We’ve been working all season to make sure we get to this position,” Barnes said. “And it’s been a struggle. We definitely had times where we didn’t think we could do it. But now we’re in this position and we just have to seize the moment.” Williams wasn’t interested in dwelling on the ACC regular-season crown just yet. “It would mean a great deal,” he said, “but we better be thinking in terms of Florida State and not be thinking about Duke.” The Terrapins (18-11, 7-7) could’ve used this win to bolster their NCAA tournament hopes. But while freshman Terrell Stoglin (season-high 28 points) and Jordan Williams (career-high 19 rebounds) turned in strong performances, they got almost no help from their teammates. The rest of the Terrapins combined for 32 points on 11-for-37 shooting. The Tar Heels outscored the Terrapins 236 in the stretches when Williams came out of the game, leading by a dozen at halftime and pushing that lead to as many as 17 midway through the second half. “Early on, I felt it wasn’t one of our better starts in terms of our effort, just being aware and being alive,” Maryland coach Gary Williams said. “Once you get behind like that, it’s really hard to burn that much energy to keep the game in striking distance, then try to make a comeback.” Maryland closed within seven points before the Tar Heels ran off a 14-4 spurt, which in-

The NHL roundup ... NEW YORK — Martin St. Louis had a goal and an assist, and Vincent Lecavalier snapped a third-period tie during a two-man power play to lift Tampa Bay to a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday in the Lightning’s first road game in more than a month. Fresh off a 7-3-2 homestand, the Lightning looked just fine away from Florida. St. Louis scored in the first period and then set up Lecavalier’s 15th goal that made it 2-1. Tampa Bay, second in the Eastern Conference, played on the road for the first time since Jan. 21. Dwayne Roloson stopped 22 shots as the Lightning completed a four-game sweep of the Rangers, a potential firstround playoff opponent. Blackhawks 4, Coyotes 3, SO CHICAGO — Jonathan Toews scored twice in regulation and had the lone goal in the shootout to lead Chicago over Phoenix for its fourth straight victory. Marian Hossa also scored for the Blackhawks, 6-1-2 in their last nine games. Adrian Aucoin, Keith Yandle and Martin Hanzal scored in the second for the Coyotes, who tied it 3-all late in the period after trailing by two goals twice. The Coyotes are 0-2-1 following an eight-game winning streak. Predators 3, Blue Jackets 2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — David Legwand capped Nashville’s three-goal third period with the go-ahead score with 1:35 remaining to lead the Predators over Columbus. Weber and Shea Jonathon Blum also scored for Nashville, which kept pace in the tightly bunched Western Conference playoff race. It was the first NHL goal for Blum. Thrashers 3, Leafs 2, OT ATLANTA — Ron Hainsey scored from the edge of the left circle in overtime and Atlanta beat JeanSebastien Giguere and the Toronto Maple Leafs to snap a five-game winless streak. Devils 2, Panthers 1 SUNRISE, Fla. — David Clarkson and Brian Rolston scored goals and Martin Brodeur stopped 25 shots in his return from injury as New Jersey beat Florida.

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UNc’s tyler Zeller rises above the defense for two of his points in sunday’s game. cluded Marshall saving a ball by throwing it between Zeller’s legs to Dexter Strickland, who found Barnes ahead for a layup midway through the second half. Then, after jumpers from Barnes and Justin Knox, Zeller capped the run with a hook shot over Williams, followed by a transition layup off a perfect pass from Marshall to make it 68-51 with 10:35 left. Meanwhile, the Terrapins went cold at just the wrong time, going more than 4 minutes without a basket and committing a pair of turnovers that the Tar Heels converted into scores. Maryland got no closer than eight points the rest of the night. Zeller made 10 of 16 shots while joining with Henson (10 points, 15 rebounds, seven blocks) to keep plenty of pressure on Williams inside. The Tar Heels also got strong floor games from their starting backcourt of Marshall (10 assists, six rebounds) and Strickland (career-best eight assists).

The college basketball roundup ... COLUMBUS, Ohio — Deshaun Thomas, last year’s Indiana Mr. Basketball, came out of a slump with 22 points to lead No. 2 Ohio State past Indiana 82-61 on Sunday. Thomas scored all the points during a 143 first-half run that spanned 3:36 and turned the game into a rout. He had managed just 13 points in his last seven games. William Buford added 15 points and Jon Diebler and David Lighty each had 11 for the Buckeyes (27-2, 14-2 Big Ten), likely to ascend to No. 1 next week after top-ranked Duke lost at Virginia Tech on Saturday night. The defeat was Indiana’s sixth in a row to Ohio State. Verdell Jones III had 14 points for the Hoosiers (12-17, 3-13), who have lost six in a row and remain the only Big Ten team without a road win this season (0-10). No. 16 Louisville 62, Pittsburgh 59, OT LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kyle Kuric scored 12 points, including two big baskets in overtime, and the Cardinals held on through a bizarre ending to the extra session. The clock didn’t stop after the basket, which put the Cardinals up 62-57, and the horn sounded. Some Louisville cheerleaders on the baseline raced onto the floor, with one male cheerleader grabbing the ball and tossing it in the air. Officials called Louisville for a delay of game technical foul and put .5 seconds back on the clock. Pitt’s Ashton Gibbs knocked down two free throws and the Panthers had one last chance to tie, but Gibbs couldn’t get off a desperation heave in time. No. 8 Purdue 67, Michigan St. 47 EAST LANSING, Mich. — JaJuan Johnson had 20 points, 17 rebounds and seven blocks to lead the Boilermakers to their sixth straight win and into contention for a Big Ten title. Purdue (24-5, 13-3) took control with a 165 run midway through the first half and

turned the road game into a rout with a 19-4 spurt in the second half that gave them a 5735 lead. The Boilermakers won both regular-season matchups against the Spartans for the first time since 1997 and handed them their worst home loss since Duke’s 22-point win on Dec. 3, 2003. E’Twaun Moore scored 17 and Lewis Jackson had 16 points for the Boilermakers. No. 12 Wisconsin 78, Northwestern 63 MADISON, Wis.— Wisconsin is perfect at home for the third time under Bo Ryan. Jon Leuer scored 26 points and No. 12 Wisconsin beat Northwestern 78-63 in its regular-season home finale Sunday night, securing a perfect 16-0 record at the Kohl Center this season. Jordan Taylor scored 16 points and Keaton Nankivil added 15 for Wisconsin (226, 12-4 Big Ten), which has won seven of its last eight overall. Michael Thompson scored 19 and Davide Curletti added 18 for Northwestern (16-12, 6-11), which has lost four of its last six. No. 14 Connecticut 67, Cincinnati 59 CINCINNATI — Kemba Walker scored 11 of his 16 points in the second half and the Huskies pulled away late to snap a two-game losing streak. UConn (21-7, 9-7 Big East) hadn’t lost three in a row all season. It led for all but 29 seconds against Cincinnati (22-7, 9-7), but never by enough to get comfortable.Jeremy Lamb added 17 for the Huskies, who went 10 of 19 from behind the 3-point arc. No. 25 Xavier 66, Dayton 62 DAYTON, Ohio — Tu Holloway scored 26 points, hitting the biggest shots down the stretch and helping the Musketeers remain alone atop the Atlantic 10. Xavier (22-6, 13-1) retained its one-game lead over Temple heading into the final week of the regular season. It has won at least a share of four straight regular-season titles. Dayton (19-10, 7-7) trailed by 11 before a late comeback tied it at 59 with 1:41 to go.

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3 BR, 2 BA, newer kitchen, large dining room, split bedrooms, nice porches, huge detached garage, concrete drives. R51548 $84,900. Monica Poole 704-245-4628 B&R Realty East Rowan

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Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA in a great location, walk-in closets, cathedral ceiling, great room, double attached garage, large lot, back-up generator. A must see. R51757. $249,900. B&R Realty, 704-202-6041

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East Salis. 4BR, 2½BA. Lease option purchase. Interest rates are low. Good time to build. 704-638-0108

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Gold Hill area. 3BR, 1BA. 1,123 sq. ft. living area. Hardwood floors, partial basement, storage building. Large lot. 2.03 acres. East Rowan/Rockwell schools. Asking $79,500. 704-2795674 or 704-637-1202

3 BR, 2 BA. Wood floors in great room, split bedroom floor plan, formal dining room, back deck, Koi pond, lush landscaping, wired storage building. R51819A $174,900 B&R Realty, Lesa Prince 704796-1811 Rockwell

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Move in Ready! 3 BR, 2 BA, Attached carport, Rocking Chair front porch, nice yard. R50846 $119,900 Monica Poole 704.245.4628 B&R Realty www.bostandrufty-realty.com

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Granite Quarry. 1112 Birch St. (Eastwood Dev) 3BR, 2BA. 1,900 sq. ft. w/ in-ground pool. Beautiful home inside with open floor plan, hardwood floors, large master suite, cathedral ceilings and sunroom. Tastefully landscaped outside. A MUST SEE and owner is ready to sell! $179,800. Please call 704-433-0111

Completely remodeled. 3BR, 2BA. 1202 Bell St., Salisbury. Granite counter tops, new stainless steel appliances, new roof, windows and heat & air, hardwood floors, fresh paint. MUST SEE! $120,000. Will pay closing and possibly down payment. Call for appointment 704-637-6567

PRICE REDUCED $27K – 365 D. Earnhardt Rd. 3BR, 2BA, on 3.11 acres, Large rooms with great closet/storage space, oversized garage. A definite must see!! Priced in the $200's!! Motivated Seller, bring offers. MLS #50302 Teresa Rufty, TMR Realty, Inc. www.tmrdevelop.com 704-433-2582 Rockwell

For Sale, Rent, or Trade ~ Really!

Move-In Condition!

Salis. 3BR/2BA, 1100 s.f., + 300 s.f. additonal storage in fenced in back yard, built in 1988, recently remodeled & appraised at $102,500. Open to reasonable offer. 704-267-8700 or e-mail: house206carolina@live.com

Rockwell. 507 Depot St. 3BR, 1½BA. Storage bldg. Fenced yard. Lrg screened back porch. Lrg lot. Stove, refrig., & dishwasher stay. Completely remodeled. Central HVAC. Closing costs neg. Trade considered. $94,900. Duncan Properties 704-202-8143 Rockwell

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New Listing Great home priced 33k below tax value! Builder says bring all offers! Make lower interest rates work for you! Walk into your brand new home w/ equity! 3,112 sf 4BR, 4BA on .918 ac. Quality built w/lots of custom features. Central to Salis., Mooresville, Concord. MLS #50008 Teresa Rufty TMR Realty (704) 433-2582 www.tmrdevelop.com

Lovely Home

1116 Holmes Street, 3 BR, 1 full BA, 2 half BA, wonderful starter or investment home. Sits on .479 acres, single carport, outside storage building, new HVAC & ductwork. Selling AS IS. Seller is open to all offers. TMR Realty, Teresa Rufty, 704-433-2582

2 BR, 1 BA, hardwood floors, detached carport, handicap ramp. $99,900 R47208 B&R Realty 704.633.2394 Salisbury & Shelby, 2, 3 & 4 BR, starting at $29,900! Must see! Call today 704-633-6035 Salisbury

Rockwell

A Must See

Awesome Location

3 BR, 2 BA in Hunters Pointe. Above ground pool, garage, huge area that could easily be finished upstairs. R51150A. $179,900. B&R Realty 704-633-2394

3BR, 2BA. Wonderful location, new hardwoods in master BR and living room. Lovely kitchen with new stainless appliances. Deck, private back yard. R51492 $124,900 Monica Poole B&R Realty 704-245-4628

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STEEL, Channel, Angle, Flat Bars, Pipe Orders Cut to Length. Mobile Home Truss- $6 ea.; Vinyl floor covering- $4.89 yd.; Carpet- $5.75 yd.; Masonite Siding 4x8- $14; 12”x16' lap siding at $6.95 ea. School Desks - $7.50 ea. RECYCLING, Top prices paid for Aluminum cans, Copper, Brass, Radiators, Aluminum. Davis Enterprises Inc. 7585 Sherrills Ford Rd. Salisbury, NC 28147 704-636-9821

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Trampoline, 14 -15 ft. Includes safety net. $100. Spencer 704-831-0278 for more information 2x6x16 $7 2x3x studs $1.25 2x6x8 studs $3.25 2x4x7 $1.50 D/W rafters $5 Floor trusses $5 each 704-202-0326

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Rockwell, 3 BR, 2 BA. Cute brick home in quiet subdivision. Outbuilding, wooded lot, nice deck off back. Kitchen appliances stay. R51385 $129,900 B&R Realty Dale Yontz 704.202.3663

West Rowan - 401 Primrose - Perfect for that growing family!! 3,700+sf, .8 acres, 6 BR, 4½ BA, large rooms, lots of storage, tile throughout. Priced in the $200's. Motivated Seller! Bring Offer! USDA 100% Financing still available - MLS #49584 Teresa Rufty, tmrdevelop.com TMR Realty, Inc. (704) 433-2582

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Convenient Location

Very nice 2 BR 2.5 BA condo overlooking golf course and pool! Great views, freshly decorated, screened in porch at rear. T51378. $98,500 Monica Poole B&R Realty 704-245-4628

Homes for Sale Salisbury

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Forest Creek. 3 BedNew room, 1.5 bath. home priced at only $98,900. R48764 B&R Realty 704.633.2394 Salisbury

Lots for Sale BEAUTIFUL WOODED CORNER LOT

China Grove. One mile from South Rowan High School. Quiet neighborhood. Restricted to stick built homes. Lot has been perked and Priced to Sell. $35,000. Call Jeff 704-467-2352

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Convenient Location Salisbury, Safrit Rd., 3BR/2BA modular home in country, 1.34 acres, workshop. Outbuildings, carport, above ground pool, deck, metal roof, thermal windows, gas logs. $85,000. 704-8596273.

Real Estate Commercial Salisbury

Commercial property, 8194 heated sq.ft., almost 12,933 all together. Showroom, offices, & warehouse space. $359,000. #51758 Call Varina @ B&R Realty 704-640-5200 or 704-633-2394.

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Salisbury

Timber Run Subdivision, 4 BR, 2.5 BA, granite countertops, wood floors, rec room, screened porch, deck. R51603 $349,900 B & R Realty Dale Yontz 704.202.3663

Olde Fields Subdivision. ½ acre to over 2 acre lots available starting at $36,000. B&R Realty 704.633.2394 Southwestern Rowan Co.

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Salisbury

Great Location

Brand new & ready for you, this home offers 3BR, 2BA, hardwoods, ceramic, stainless appliances, deck. R51547. $99,900. Call Monica today! 704.245.4628 B&R Realty Salisbury

Mechanics DREAM Home, 28x32 shop with lift & air compressor, storage space & ½ bath. All living space has been completely refurbished. Property has space that could be used as a home office or dining room, deck on rear, 3 BR, 1 BA. R51824A $164,500 B&R Realty, Monica Poole 704-245-4628 Salisbury. 2 or 3 bedroom Townhomes. For information, call Summit Developers, Inc. 704-797-0200

Motivated Seller 3 BR, 2 BA, Well established neighborhood. All brick home with large deck. Large 2 car garage. R50188 $163,900 B&R Realty 704.633.2394 Salisbury

Motivated Seller New Listing

Cute 1 BR 1 BA waterfront log home with beautiful view! Ceiling fans, fireplace, front and back porches. R51875 $189,900. Dale Yontz 704-202-3663 B&R Realty

Homes for Sale

Barnhardt Meadows. Quality home sites in country setting, restricted, pool and pool House complete. Use your builder or let us build for you. Lots start at $24,900. B&R Realty 704-633-2394 Western Rowan County

Knox Farm Subdivision. Beautiful lots available now starting at $19,900. B&R Realty 704.633.2394

Manufactured Home Sales Salisbury. 3BR,2½BA. 1.85 acres, corner lot. 1,840 sq. ft. 2 car garage, $195,000. 1070 Dunns Mtn. Church Rd. Call 704-326-6490

$500 Down moves you in. Call and ask me how? Please call (704) 225-8850

A Country Paradise

Apartments 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now! Ro-Well Rockwell. Apartments, Central heat/air, laundry facility on site, nice area. Equal Housing Opportunity Rental Assistance when available; handicapped equipped when available. 704-279-6330, TDD users 828-645-7196. 1 & 2BR. Nice, well maintained, responsible landlord. $415-$435. Salisbury, in town. 704-642-1955

1, 2, & 3 BR Huge Apartments, very nice. $375 & up. 704-754-1480 2 BR, 1 BA off Morlan Park Rd., has refrig. & stove, furnished yard maint. & garbage pickup. No pets. Rent $550, Dep. $500. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

Spencer

2 BR, 1 BA, close to Salisbury High. Rent $425, dep. $400. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

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4 BR, 2BA, like new Craftsman Style, huge front porch, renovated kitchen and bath, fresh paint. R51516 $124,900 Dale Yontz B&R Realty 704-202-3663

15 minutes N. of Salisbury. 2 BR, 2 BA singlewide on large treed lot in quiet area with space to plant flowers. $850 start-up, $450/mo incl. lot rent, home payment, taxes, insurance. RENT or RENT-TOOWN. 704-210-8176. Call after noon.

Homes for Sale

Homes of American Rockwell Oldest Dealer in Rowan County. Best prices anywhere. 704-279-7997

BEST VALUE Quiet & Convenient, 2 bedroom town house, 1½ baths. All Electric, Central heat/air, no pets, pool. $550/mo. Includes water & basic cable.

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Condos and Townhomes

Salisbury. 925 Agner Rd. Below tax and appraisal value at $399,000. 3 BR/2BA brick home w/sunroom and 2 car garage sits in the middle of this beautiful property. Open and wooded pasture areas w/barn. 704-603-8244 or 704-209-1405

Investment Property

China Grove

Child Care Facility/Commercial Bldg.

Salisbury Area 3 or 4 bedroom, 2 baths, $500 down under $700 per month. 704-225-8850

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Approximately 5,000 sq. ft. Child care facility / commercial building with commercial kitchen on approximately 1.75 acres. Daycare supplies included. Playground measures 10,000 sq. ft. Call 704-855-9768

Salisbury

New Listing

3 BR, 2 BA home in wonderful location! Cathedral ceiling, split floor plan, double garage, large deck, storage building, corner lot. R51853 $154,900 Monica Poole 704-2454628 B&R Realty

Land for Sale Bringle Ferry Rd. 2 tracts. Will sell land or custom build. A50140A. B&R Realty, Monica 704-245-4628 Hideaway, 5+ acres, wooded seclusion overlooks beautiful creek, $65k, owner fin. 704-563-8216 OWNER FINANCING on basement lot, $16,900. Call Varina Bunts, B&R Realty, 704-640-5200 W. Rowan

FARM FOR SALE

Salisbury

New Listing

3 BR 2.5 BA has many extras! Great kitchen w/granite, subzero ref., gas cooktop. Formal dining, huge garage, barn, greenhouse. Great for horses or car buffs! R51894 $439,500. Dale Yontz. 704-202-3663 B&R Realty

Gorgeous farm in West Rowan for sale. Mostly open 10 to 179 acre tracts, prices starting at $9,000 per acre. Call Gina Compton, ERA Knight Realty, 704-4002632 for information.

Century 21 Towne & Country 474 Jake Alexander Blvd. (704)637-7721 Forest Glen Realty Darlene Blount, Broker 704-633-8867 KEY REAL ESTATE, INC. 1755 U.S. HWY 29. South China Grove, NC 28023 704-857-0539 Rebecca Jones Realty 610 E. Liberty St, China Grove 704-857-SELL www.rebeccajonesrealty.com

Rowan Realty www.rowanrealty.net, Professional, Accountable, Personable . 704-633-1071 William R. Kennedy Realty 428 E. Fisher Street 704-638-0673

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Real Estate Commercial

Salisbury

All Lots Reduced 3 BR, 2.5 BA, wonderful home on over 2 acres, horses allowed, partially fenced back yard, storage building. $164,900 R51465 B&R Realty 704.633.2394

PRICED TO SELL!! BRING OFFERS!! Take advantage of lower land costs and interest rates! Six lots from .94 to 3.6 acres. Near Salis., Mooresville, Concord. Wooded & basement lots are available-builders are welcome. Teresa Rufty TMR Development. 704-433-2582. www.tmrdevelop.com

Granite Quarry. 3BR, 1BA. Carport. Refrigerator & stove. Washer/dryer hook-up. 704-638-0108 Holly Leaf Apts. 2BR, 1½BA. $555. Kitchen appliances, W/D connection, cable ready. 704-637-5588

Lovely Duplex Rowan Hospital area. 2BR, 1BA. Heat, air, water, appl. incl. $675. 704-633-3997 Moreland Pk area. 2BR all appliances furnished. $495-$595/mo. Deposit negotiable. Section 8 welcome. 336-247-2593 Moving to Town? Need a home or Apartment? We manage rental homes & apartments. Call and let us help you. Waggoner Realty Co. 704-633-0462 www.waggonerrealty.com

Rolling Hills Townhomes 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Salisbury's Finest! 315 Ashbrook Rd 704-637-6207 Call for Spring Specials! Salisbury – 2 BR duplex in excellent cond., w/ appl. $560/mo. + dep. Ryburn Rentals 704-637-0601 Salisbury. 1BR. Fully furnished apt. Utilities included. No pets. $550/mo. Deposit & ref. 704-855-2100 Salisbury. Free Rent, Free Water, New All Elec. Heat/air, on bus route. $495. 704-239-0691 STONWYCK VILLIAGE IN GRANITE QUARRY Nice 2BR, energy efficient apt., stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, water & sewer furnished, central heat/ac, vaulted ceiling, washer/dryer connection. $495 to $550 /Mo, $400 deposit. 1 year lease, no pets. 704-279-3808 WELCOME HOME TO DEER PARK APTS. We have immediate openings for 1 & 2 BR apts. Call or come by and ask about our move-in specials. 704-278-4340 for info. For immediate info call 1-828-442-7116

Condos and Townhomes Downtown Firehouse Loft, 2 BR, 2 BA, hardwood floors. High speed internet, washer/dryer & refrigerator included. $875/mo. 704636-2945 Salis. Luxury Townhome on golf course 3BR/2½BA, one small pet allowed. $1,150/mo + dep. 1-800-359-1324 Wiltshire Village Condo for Rent, $700. 2nd floor. Want a 2BR, 2BA in a quiet setting? Call Bryce, Wallace Realty 704-202-1319

Colony Garden Apartments 2BR and 1-1/2 BA Town Homes $575/mo. College Students Welcome! Near Salisbury VA Hospital 704-762-0795 Houses for Rent Apartments 2BR brick duplex with carport, convenient to hospita. $450 per month. 704-637-1020

1 Home in East Rowan, 3 BR, 2 BA. $875. Lease, dep. & ref. req. 704.798.7233

AAA+ Apartments $425-$950/mo. Chambers Realty 704-637-1020

3 BR, 1 BA, has refrigerator, stove & big yard. No pets. $625/rent + $600/dep. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

Airport Rd., 1BR with stove, refrig., garbage pickup & water incl. Month-month lease. No pets. $400/mo+$300 deposit. Furnished $425/mo. 704-279-3808

Concord, 87 Meadow Ave, 3 BR, 1 BA, $700 mo.; Kannapolis, 314 North Ave, 3 BR, 2 BA, $800 mo. First full month rent free. KREA 704-933-2231

China Grove. 2BR, 2BA. All electric. Clean & safe. No pets. $575/month + deposit. 704-202-0605 China Grove. One room eff. w/ private bathroom & kitchenette. All utilities incl'd. $379/mo. + $100 deposit. 704-857-8112 CLANCY HILLS APARTMENTS 1, 2 & 3 BR, conveniently located in Salisbury. Handicap accessible units available. Section 8 assistance available. 704-6366408. Office Hours: M–F 9:00-12:00. TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 Equal Housing Opportunity.

Convenience store business for sale with large game room/mini bar. Includes all stock, security system, ice maker, coolers, etc. $20,000. $8,000 Down, payments $155/mo., Building rent $900/mo. or move business. 704857-0625 Downtown Salis, 2300 sf office space, remodeled, off street pking. 633-7300

Houses for Rent

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Houses for Rent Spencer

Salisbury 421 Faith Rd. Approx. 1,000 sq. ft. commercial property. $625 / mo. + dep. 704-633-9556

3BR, 2BA home at Heights. Crescent Call 704-239-3690 for info. East schools. Central air & heat. Appliances. Washer/ dryer hook-up. Please call 704-638-0108 Faith/Rockwell, 3BR/1½ BA. W/D hookup. Outside storage. $650/mo + dep. No pets. 704-279-3518 Fulton St. 3 BR, 1 ½ BA. Refrigerator, stove furnished. Rent $725, Dep., $700. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 Granite Quarry, 309 Aspen Ave., 3 BR, 2 BA, $750/mo. + $750 deposit. 704-855-5353 Granite Quarry. 3BR, garage. 2BA. Double Fenced backyard. $1,000/ mo + dep. 704-642-1343 Houses: 3BRs, 1BA. Apartments: 2 & 3 BR's, 1BA Deposit required. Faith Realty 704-630-9650 Kannapolis, $550/mo. 4922 Atlanta St, 120 Basin Ave, E. Spencer, 2BR, 1BA $425/mo. Carolina-Piedmont Prop. 704-248-2520 Morgan/East area. 3BR / 2BA, priv lot, no pets, 4 people max. $775/mo + dep + refs. 704-637-0658 RENT - 2 BR - $650, Park Area; 4 BR, 2 BA, 2,000 sq', garage, basement, $1195. RENT TO OWN 3 BR, 2 BA, 2000 ± sq', country. $3000 dn; 5 BR, 2 ½ BA, 3400 ± sq', garage, basement, fenced. $6000 dn. 704-630-0695

RENTED I rented my house pretty quickly! Thanks for the great ad! ~T.F., Gold Hill

RENTED Rockwell. Small 2BR,1BA, Appls, central H/A, $475/ mo + dep. 704-279-6850 or 704-798-3035 Sali. 4 BR, 1½ BA $800 all elec., brick, E. Spen. Apt. 2 BR, 1 BA, $425. Carolina-Piedmont Properties 704-248-2520 Salis. 3 BR, 1 BA, garage, fenced in backyard. No pets, no smoking. Ref. req. $750/mo.+ dep. Call 704267-5497 Salisbury 345 Cromer Rd. & 504 Cruise Rd, 3BRs in countryside, $850/mo. & 922 N. Main St. 3BR, $650/mo. 704-645-9986 Salisbury City. 2BR / 1BA, new vinyl, new roof, fenced bk yd. $495/mo + dep. 704-640-5750 Salisbury city. 3BR, 1BA. New central air & heat. Total electric. $550/ mo. + dep. 704-640-5750 Salisbury

They don't build them like this anymore!

2BR, 2BA. Hardwood floors, expansive kitchen, jetted tub, beautiful original mantles & staircase, bedrooms w/great storage, sunroom & deck, walking distance to shops & dining. 704-616-1383 Salisbury, in country. 3BR, 2BA. $975/mo. Utilities included. No pets. Dep. & ref. 704-855-2100 Salisbury, near Salisbury High. 3BR, 1BA house. Central heat & air. $600/mo. 704 640-9635

2 BR, 1 BA, nice yard with utility building & carport. Appliances & Washer/Dryer included. New heat system. Good location. $650/mo. + $600 deposit. 704-202-0605 Spencer. 3BR. Appliances. Well water. $495/ mo. + $400 dep. Please call 704-630-0785 Woodleaf, Hwy 801. 2BR, 1BA. New carpet. No pets. Appliances furnished. 704-636-1072

Office and Commercial Rental st

1 Month Free Rent! Salisbury, Kent Executive Park office suites, $100 & up. Utilities paid. Conference room, internet access, break room, ample parking. 704-202-5879 450 to 1,000 sq. ft. of Warehouse Space off Jake Alexander Blvd. Call 704279-8377 or 704-279-6882

China Grove. 1200 sq ft. $800/mo + deposit. Call 704-855-2100 Furnished Key Man Office Suites - $250-350. Jake & 150. Util & internet incl. 704-721-6831 Granite Quarry - Start the New Year Right! Only two units left! Move in by 1/31/11 and pay no rent until 4/1/11. Comm. Metal Bldg. perfect for hobbyist or contractor. Call for details 704-232-3333 Numerous Commercial and office rentals to suit your needs. Ranging from 500 to 5,000 sq. ft. Call Victor Wallace at Wallace Realty, 704-636-2021 Office Building with 3 office suites; small office in office complex avail.; 5,000 sq.ft. warehouse w/loading docks & small office. Call Bradshaw Real Estate 704-633-9011

Office Complex Salisbury. Perfect location near Court House & County Building. Six individual offices. New central heat/air, heavily insulated for energy efficiency, fully carpeted (to be installed) except stone at entrance, conference room, employee break room, tile bathroom, complete integrated phone system with video capability in each office & nice reception area. Want to lease but will sell. Perfect for dual occupancy. By appt only. 704-636-1850 RESTAURANT Exceptionally clean, well maintained restaurant. Building & all equipment lease for $2900 / month Call 704-310-0346 to schedule viewing & for more information.

MILLER HOTEL Rooms for Rent Weekly $110 & up 704-855-2100

Salisbury, Kent Executive Park ofc suites, ground flr. avail. Utilities pd. Conf. rm., internet access, break room, pkg. 704-202-5879 Salisbury. 12,000 sq ft corner building at Jake Alexander and Industrial Blvd. Ideal for retail office space, church, etc. Heat and air. Please call 704279-8377 with inquiries.

Autos

Spencer Shops Lease great retail space for as little as $750/mo for 2,000 sq ft at. 704-431-8636 Statesville Blvd., Suitable for beauty shop or office. Please Call 704-636-6100 Warehouse space / manufacturing as low as $1.25/sq. ft./yr. Deposit. Call 704-431-8636

BMW 5 Series 530i, 2004. 4 door, manual transmission, new tires, sun/ moon roof, A/C, bucket seats, black w/black, leather int., keyless entry. 96K mi., $14,996. 704-4252913 or 704-856-8129

Manufactured Home for Rent Between Salis. & China Grove. 2BR. No pets. Appl. & trash pickup incl. $475/ mo + dep. 704-855-7720 Bostian Heights. 2BR. Trash, lawn, & water service. No pets. $425/mo + deposit. 704-857-4843 LM

Cadillac CTS, 2006. Blackberry exterior w/ebony interior. Stock #F11236A. $16,779. Call Now 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

Cleveland. Very nice large 3BR/2BA manufactured home located on large private lot. Rent with option to buy $800/mo. 704-855-2300 E.Rowan, 3 BR, 2 BA, on 1 acre lot w/outbuilding, no pets. $600/mo. + $500 dep. 704-202-9323 East Area. 2BR, water, trash. Limit 2. Dep. req. No pets. Call 704-6367531 or 704-202-4991 East Area. 2BR/2BA, on 3 acre private lot, carport, appls, $600/mo. + dep. No pets. 704-202-4668

Camaro SS, 1999 with white leather interior, V8, six speed, AM/FM/CD, MP3, DVD player w/JL subwoofer, T-tops, ridiculously low miles, chrome rims, EXTRA CLEAN! 704-603-4255

East Rowan. 2BR. trash and lawn service included. No pets. $450 month. 704-433-1255 Faith. 2BR, 1BA. Water, trash, lawn maint. incl. No pets. Ref. $425. 704-2794282 or 704-202-3876 Faith. Private lot. 2 ppl limit. No pets. $400/mo. + $400 dep. 704-3106322 or 704-857-2002 Granite Quarry, 3 BR, 2 BA, DW. $700/mo. Salis., 2 BR, 1 BA house, $425/ mo. No Pets. 704-239-2833

Chevrolet 2007 Trail Blazer LT. Dk blue w/black int., 4 dooor, 2 wheel drive, automatic, keyless entry, anti-lock brakes, steering wheel controls, 6 cylinder, 28K miles, $15,996. 704-4252913 or 704-856-8129

Great Area!

Faith area. 1525 Rainey Road, 2BR, 1BA. Central heat & air, appliances, washer & dryer, water/sewer, quiet area. No pets. $450/mo. + deposit. 704-279-2939

Rockwell. 2 chair beauty shop for sale or rent. $325/mo. Call 704-2796973 or 704-279-7988

Rockwell. 3BR, 2BA. Central heat & air. Appl. Storage building. $650/ mo. 704-279-6850 or 704-798-3035

Rockwell. Nice retail or office building. $400/ mo. Call 704-279-6973 or 704-279-7988

West & South Rowan. 2 & 3 BR. No pets. Perfect for 3. Water included. Please call 704-857-6951

Rockwell. Small equipped machine shop. $325/ mo. or will sell equipment. 704279-6973 or 704-279-7988

Rooms for Rent

Office and Commercial Rental

Rooms for Rent Salisbury

Chevrolet Malibu, 2003. 4 door, automatic, air, transportation. good $2100. 704-647-0881

Chrysler Sebring GTC, 2006. Silver steel metallic clearcoat, black vinyl top & dark slate gray interior. Stock #T11257A. $7,979. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Salisbury

Office Space

Salisbury. 3 & 2 Bedroom Houses. $500-$1,000. Also, Duplex Apartments. 704636-6100 or 704-633-8263

Reading Salisbury. 3BR, 2BA. Large lot. Water included. No pets. $850/mo. Deposit & ref. 704-855-2100

Salisbury. 4BR, 1½BA. Central air/heat. Carpet. $625/mo. + deposit. Call 704-636-3307

We have office suites available in the Executive Center. First Month Free with No Deposit! With all utilities from $150 and up. Lots of amenities. Call Karen Rufty at B & R Realty 704-202-6041 www.bostandrufty-realty.com

West 13th St., in well established, nice neighborhood, totally furnished, internet, microwave, range, refrigerator, washer & dryer, all utitilies included. Single person only. No pets. $110/wk. + small deposit. 336-927-1738

Dodge Charger SXT, 2006. Silver steel metallic clearcoat exterior with dark/light slate gray interior. Stock #F11177A. $14,279.1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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Clean, well maintained, 2 BR Duplex. Central heat/air, all electric. Section 8 welcome. 704-202-5790

Colonial Village Apts.

Lots for Sale

Over 2 Acres

Apartments

the lake or For awesome back yards! Over 1800 sqft., true modular with foundation on your land. $113,293. Call to see the “great kitchen.” 704-463-1516

Daniel Almazan, Broker 704-202-0091 www.AllenTate.com

Homes for Sale

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“A Good Place to Live” 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms Affordable & Spacious Water Included 704-636-8385 Duplexes & Apts, Rockwell$500-$600. TWO Bedrooms Marie Leonard-Hartsell Wallace Realty 704-239-3096 marie@sellingsalisbury.com Eaman Park Apts. 2BR, 1BA. Near Salisbury High. $375/mo. Newly renovated. No pets. 704-798-3896

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CLASSIFIED Autos

Autos

Financing Available!

Cleaning Services

Auctions Auctions 33-UNIT Mobile Home Park. 280 Milton Hwy, Ringgold, VA (Pittsylvania County). Good rental income. AUCTION: Friday, March 11, 12 p.m. Details online. www.countsauction.com. (434) 525-2991. (VAAF93) ANTIQUE FIREARMS AUCTION, 240+ early pistols & long guns by Colt, Winchester, Remington, Springfield, Luger, WWI & WWII Military firearms from one lifetime collection - Online Only Auction - ALSO: Edward Owen Estate (deceased) Auction 200+ wooden decoys, many old NC decoys & MORE Firearms Bidding now LIVE at www.HouseAuctionComp any.com 252-729-1162 NCAL#7889. AUCTION - Construction Equipment & Trucks, March 11, 9 a.m. Richmond, VA. Excavators, Dozers, Dumps & More. Accepting Items Daily. Motley's Auction & Realty Group, 804-2323300 www.motleys.com/auctions. VAAL#16 AUCTION FORMER TARBORO/EDGECOMBE ACADEMY. Thursday, March 10, 1:00 pm. 10 Acres, Gym, Ball Fields & More! 500 Davis Drive, Tarboro, NC. Johnson Properties. 919-639-2231. www.johnsonproperties.com NCAL7340. Auction Thursday 12pm 429 N. Lee St. Salisbury Antiques, Collectibles, Used Furniture 704-213-4101 Carolina's Auction Rod Poole, NCAL#2446 Salisbury (704)633-7369 www.thecarolinasauction.com

KEN WEDDINGTON Total Auctioneering Services 140 Eastside Dr., China Grove 704-8577458 License 392 R. Giles Moss Auction & Real Estate-NCAL #2036. Full Service Auction Company. Estates ** Real Estate Had your home listed a long time? Try selling at auction. 704-782-5625 www.gilesmossauction.com

Rowan Auction Co. Professional Auction Services: Salis., NC 704-633-0809 Kip Jennings NCAL 6340. SURPLUS VEHICLES & EQUIPMET. City of Rock Hill, SC. Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m. 119 E. White Street, Rock Hill, SC. Selling 60+ Cars/Trucks, Cat Heavy Equipment, Trailers, Tractor Motorcycles, Skid Steers, Biogrind & Wildcat Equipment, 20+ Zero Mowers. www.ClassicAuctions.com. 704-791-8825. NACF5479/5508/scal2893r TWO AUCTIONS IN WILSON, NC. Tuesday, March 8, 11:00 am & 3:00 pm. Wilson East Business Park & Commercial/Light Industrial Use Facility. Check web for more Johnson information. Properties. 919-639-2231. www.johnsonproperties.co m NCAL7340.

Carport and Garages

Complete Cleaning Service. Basic, windows, spring, new construction, & more. 704-857-1708 WOW! Clean Again! New Year's Special Lowest Prices in Town, Senior Citizens Discount, Residential/Commercial References available upon request. For more info. call 704-762-1402

Drywall Services OLYMPIC DRYWALL New Homes Additions & Repairs Small Commercial Ceiling Texture Removal

704-279-2600 Since 1955

Perry's Overhead Doors Sales, Service & Installation, Residential / Commercial. Wesley Perry 704-279-7325 www.perrysdoor.com

Championship 18-hole Royal Virginia Golf Course. Louisa, VA (between Charlottesville & Richmond). Includes clubhouse, equipment barns. FORECLOSURE AUCTION: Wednesday, 16. March www.countsauction.com. (434) 525-2991. (VAAF93)

We Build Garages, = 24x24 $12,500. All sizes built! ~ 704-633-5033 ~

Heritage Auction Co. Glenn M.Hester NC#4453 Salisbury (704)636-9277

Child Care and Nursery Schools

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Job Seeker meeting at 112 E. Main St., Rockwell. 6:30pm Mons. Rachel Corl, Auctioneer. 704-279-3596

Rockwell After School Child Care. Meals & help with homework. Call and leave msg. 704-239-2445

Cleaning Services

Fencing Free Estimates Bud Shuler & Sons Fence Co. 225 W Kerr St 704-633-6620 or 704-638-2000 Price Leader since 1963

Reliable Fence All Your Fencing Needs, Reasonable Rates, 21 years experience. (704)640-0223

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B & L Home Improvement

Junk Removal

Including carpentry, bathroom & kitchen remodeling, roofing, flooring. Free Estimates, Insured .... Our Work is Guaranteed!

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Brisson - HandyMan Home Repair, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, etc. Insured. 704-798-8199

Browning ConstructionStructural repair, flooring installations, additions, decks, garages. 704-637-1578 LGC

Garages, new homes, remodeling, roofing, siding, back hoe, loader 704-6369569 Maddry Const Lic G.C.

We will come to you! F David, 704-314-7846

Lyerly's ATV & Mower Repair Free estimates. All types of repairs Pickup/delivery avail. 704-642-2787

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping Billy J. Cranfield, Total Landscape Mowing, seeding, shrubs, retainer walls. All construction needs. Sr. Discount. 25 Yrs. Exper. Lic. Contractor

T E M Framing Repairs, remodeling, vinyl siding, rails, windows, decks. From the basement to the roof and everything in between. 704-202-9663

Manufactured Home Services Mobile Home Supplies~ City Consignment Company New & Used Furniture. Please Call 704636-2004

Miscellaneous Services Basinger Sewing Machine Repair Household sewing machines, new and older models and parts.

CASH PAID

Lawn Equipment Repair Services

Kitchens, Baths, Sunrooms, Remodel, Additions, Wood & Composite Decks, Garages, Vinyl Rails, Windows, Siding. & Roofing. ~ 704-633-5033 ~

Bowen Painting Interior and Exterior Painting 704-630-6976.

Do you take credit cards or want to? .95% - one of the lowest rates around $100 sign-up/switch bonus

WILL BUY OLD CARS Complete with keys and title or proof of ownership, $250 and up. (Salisbury area) RC's 704-267-4163

Remodeling. Hardwood & Vinyl flooring, carpet, decks added. Top Quality work! 704-637-3251

Outdoors By Overcash Mowing, shrub trimming & leaf blowing. 704-630-0120

704-797-6840 704-797-6839

I buy junk cars. Will pay cash. $250 & up. Larger cars, larger cash! Call 704-239-1471

Hometown Lawn Care & Handyman Service. Mowing, pressure washing, gutter cleaning, odd jobs ~inside & out. Comm, res. Insured. Free estimates. “No job too small” 704-433-7514 Larry Sheets, owner

Painting and Decorating

CASH FOR JUNK CARS And batteries. Call 704-279-7480 or 704-798-2930

for junk cars. $275 & up. Please call Tim at 980234-6649 for more info.

HMC Handyman Services. Any job around the house. Please call 704-239-4883

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

~ 704-202-2390 ~ Earl's Lawn Care 3Mowing 3Yard Cleanup 3Trimming Bushes

3Landscaping 3Mulching 3Core Aeration 3Fertilizing

704-636-3415 704-640-3842 www.earlslawncare.com

Beaver Grading Quality work, reasonable rates. Free Estimates 704-6364592

Home Improvement

GAYLOR'S LAWNCARE For ALL your lawn care needs! *FREE ESTIMATES* 704-639-9925/ 704-640-0542

The Floor Doctor Complete crawlspace work, Wood floor leveling, jacks installed, rotten wood replaced due to water or termites, brick/block/tile work, foundations, etc. 704-933-3494

Hyundai 2004 Tiburon GT. Black w/black leather int., power windows & locks, power & heated mirrors, alloy wheels, A/C, 6 cylinder, front wheel drive, spoiler. 80K miles, $8,995. 704-4252913 or 704-856-8129.

Cathy's Painting Service Interior & exterior, new & repaints. 704-279-5335 Stoner Painting Contractor

• 25 years exp. • Int./Ext. painting • Pressure washing • Staining • References • Insured 704-239-7553

Ford Focus SES Sedan, 2006. Liquid gray clearcoat metallic exterior w/dark flint interior. Stock #F10444A. $6,477 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com Jaguar S-Type, 2005. Black w/black leather interior, 6 sp. auto trans, 4.2L V8 engine, AM/FM/CD Changer, Premium Sound. Call Steve today! 704-6034255

Pools and Supplies Bost Pools – Call me about your swimming pool. Installation, service, liner & replacement. (704) 637-1617

Pressure Washing

Ford Focus SES, 2010. Ebony exterior w/ charcoal black interior. Stock #P7626. $17,879. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Earl's Lawn Care ~ Pressure washing decks, houses, & driveways. 704636-3415 / 704-640-3842

Roofing and Guttering A quick 5 minute call could reduce your overhead No obligation

ALL home repairs. 704857-2282. Please call! I need the work. Roofing, siding, decks, windows.

877-494-9335

Ford Fusion SE, 2010. Smokestone metallic w/medium light stone interior. Stock #P7634. $17,679. 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

Lincoln MKZ, 2007, Black Opal w/black leather interior, 3.5 V6, auto trans, all power options, dual power seats, AM/FM/CD, HEAT & AIR COOLED SEATS, chrome rims, AWESOME RIDE!!! 704-603-4255

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Neet Scrubs Best Prices in Town Neet Scrubs provides scrubs, lab coats, shoes & other accessories in We carry Salisbury. premium brand scrub sets with sizes for petite to extra tall costumers. We carry brand names. Learn More About Neet Scrubs: Special orders available. Custom screen printed emblems and logos available. Group package discounts available. Lab coats, shoes, and other accessories are available at discount prices. Contact Neet Scrubs today at 704-431-5019 or visit our website for more information www.neetscrubs.com 1313 N. Main St., Salisbury

Moving and Storage TH Jones Mini-Max Storage 116 Balfour Street Granite Quarry Please 704-279-3808

Painting and Decorating

SEAMLESS GUTTER Licensed Contractor C.M. Walton Construction, 704-202-8181

Mercedes S320, 1999 Black on Grey leather interior, 3.2, V6, auto trans, LOADED, all power ops, low miles, SUNROOF, chrome rims good tires, extra clean MUST SEE! 704-6034255

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Tree Service Graham's Tree Service Free estimates, reasonable rates. Licensed, Insured, Bonded. 704-633-9304 John Sigmon Stump grinding, Prompt service for 30+ years, Free Estimates. John Sigmon, 704-279-5763.

Ford Mustang GT, 2006. Satin Silver Metallic / Light Graphite cloth interior. 4.6 V8 5-speed trans. SHAKER SOUND SYSTEM, all pwr, aftermarket rims. EXTRA CLEAN MUSCLE MACHINE !!! Call Steve at 704-603-4255

Mercury Grand Marquis GS, 2002. Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic w/ light graphite interior. Stock #P7598A. $7,979. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Johnny Yarborough, Tree Expert trimming, topping, & removal of stumps by machine. Wood splitting, lots cleared. 10% off to senior 704-857-1731 citizens.

TREE WORKS by Jonathan Keener. Insured – Free estimates! Please call 704-636-0954.

A HANDYMAN & MOORE Kitchen & Bath remodeling Quality Home Improvements Carpentry, Plumbing, Electric Clark Moore 704-213-4471

Ford Mustang GT PreCoupe, 2008. mium Performance White clearcoat w/Light Graphite interior. Stock #T11263A. $24,879. 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

Guttering, leaf guard, metal & shingle roofs. Ask about tax credits.

MOORE'S Tree TrimmingTopping & Removing. Use Bucket Truck, 704-209-6254 Licensed, Insured & Bonded

$3 U Pick Up. $3.50 delivered & $5 spread

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

HONDA, 2003, ACCORD EX. $500-800 down, will help finance. Credit, No Problem! Private party sale. Call 704-838-1538

BowenPainting@yahoo.com

FREE Estimates

704-633-9295

Quality work at affordable prices NC G.C. #17608 NC Home Inspector #107. Complete contracting services, under home repairs, foundation & masonry repairs, light tractor work & property maintenence. Pier, dock & seawall repair. 36 Yrs Exp. 704-633-3584 www.professionalservicesunltd.com Duke C. Brown Sr. Owner

Grading & Hauling

Heating and Air Conditioning

Professional Services Unlimited

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Piedmont AC & Heating Electrical Services Lowest prices in town!! 704-213-4022 H

Home Improvement

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Financial Services

Lippard Garage Doors Installations, repairs, electric openers. 704636-7603 / 704-798-7603

Home Improvement

Ford Taurus, 2005. Light Tundra metallic w/tan cloth interior, 3.0 V6 auto trans, AM/FM/CD, alloy rims, all power. CHEAP RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION! Call Steve 704-603-4255

Nissan 2006 Maxima SL. Pristine, 4 door, Gray w/black leather seats, 6 sylinder, sunroof, power locks, keyless entry, A/C, heated power mirrors, antitheft system. 52K mi., $13,495. 704-425-2913 or 704-856-8129

Trees R Us • Bucket • Truck • Chipper/Stumps We Will Try To Beat Any Written Estimates!

Around the House Repairs Carpentry. Electrical. Plumbing. H & H Construction 704-633-2219

704-239-1955 Free Estimates • Fully Insured

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SALISBURY POST Autos

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2011 • 11B

CLASSIFIED Autos

Autos

Transportation Dealerships

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

Tim Marburger Dodge 287 Concord Pkwy N. Concord, NC 28027 704-792-9700

Nissan Altima 2.5 S Coupe, 2009. Code Red Metallic w/Charcoal interior. Stock #F10363A. $19,779. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Toyota Avalon XLS Sedan, 2002. Woodland Pearl w/Ivory interior. Stock #T11232A. $11,879. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Toyota Prius Touring, 2007. Driftwood Pearl w/ Bisque interior. Stock #P7594A $14,979. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Weekly Special Only $9,995

Tim Marburger Honda 1309 N First St. (Hwy 52) Albemarle NC 704-983-4107 Troutman Motor Co. Highway 29 South, Concord, NC 704-782-3105

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

Ford Explorer XLT, 2010. Black exterior with black interior. Stock #P7619. $25,679. 1-800542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Hyundai Sante Fe GLS, 2007. Platnium Sage / Tan cloth interior. All pwr, AM/FM/CD, alloy rims. Like new tires, NONSMOKER, extra clean MUST SEE!!!!! 704-603-4255

No. 61043 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator for the Estate of David Lee Martin, 2120 Bertha Street, Kannapolis, NC 28083. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 10th day of May, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 4th day of February, 2011. David Lee Martin, deceased, Rowan County File #2011E121, Elizabeth Shue Martin, 2120 Bertha Street, Kannapolis, NC 28083 No. 61044

Saturn Aura XE-4, 2009. Deep blue exterior w/gray interior. Stock #T10726B. $13,879. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com 1999 Lexus LS400, cashmere beige metallic exterior with tan leather interior. AM/FM/Cassette/CD Changer. Call Steve today! 704-603-4255

BMW X5, 2001. Alpine White / Tan leather interior 3.0 v6 tiptronic trans. AWD, AM/FM/CD. Sunroof. Alloy rims, all pwr options. WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR!!!! Call Steve at 704-603-4255

Suzuki Forenza Base Sedan, 2006. Cobalt blue metallic w/gray interior. Stock #F11114A. $7,977 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

Over 150 vehicles in Stock! Collector Cars

Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 LTZ, 2007. Black exterior w/ebony/light cashmere interior. Stock #F10336A. $24,779. 1800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Open Sundays 12pm-5pm

Toyota Camry CE, 2000. White, automatic, AM/ FM/CD player. 4 door. 122,000 miles. $5,600. Please call 704-647-0881

Rentals & Leasing

Motorcycles & ATVs

Rentals & Leasing

Over 150 vehicles in Stock! Autos ELLIS AUTO AUCTION 10 miles N. of Salisbury, Hwy 601, Sale Every Wednesday night 5:30 pm.

We are in need of inventory and will pay top dollar for your vehicle. Cash on the spot with title in hand. We can also refinance your current auto loan and lower your payment. Please call 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Transportation Dealerships

Service & Parts

Authorized EZGO Dealer. 30 years selling, servicing GOLF CARS Golf Car Batteries 6 volt, 8 volt. Golf car utility sales. US 52, 5 miles south of Salisbury. Beside East Rowan HS & Old Stone Winery. Look for EZGO sign. 704-245-3660

Transportation Dealerships

No. 61073 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Doris L. Allgood, 1450 N. Jackson Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 16th day of May, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 10th day of February, 2011. Doris L. Allgood, deceased, Rowan County File #2011E153, Jean A. Hillard, 4105 Chateau Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407

Dodge Dakota SLT Extended Cab, 2006. Black clearcoat with Medium Slate Gray interior. Stock #F10549A. $15,879. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Dodge Ram 1500 SLT, 2009. Austin Tan Pearlcoat w/Light Pebble Beige/Bark Brown interior. Stock #F10535A. $25,979. 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie, 2007. Inferno red crystal clearcoat w/medium slate gray interior. Stock# Badboy. $36,979. 1-800542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Ford F-250 Super Duty XL, 2008. Oxford White clearcoat w/Camel interior. Stock #F11015A. $20,479. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Ford Mustang FT Premium Coupe, 2008. Dark Candy Apply Red w/dark charcoal interior. Stock #P7616. $22,779. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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Ford Ranger Extended Cab XLT, 2004. Oxford White with gray cloth. 5 speed auto. trans. w/OD 704-603-4255

Ford Ranger, 2008. Black clearcoat w/medium dark flint interior. Stock# F11158A. $12,579. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Jeep Wrangler Limited, 2005. Bright silver metallic exterior w/black cloth interior. 6-speed, hard top, 29K miles. 704-603-4255

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having Qualified as Administrator CTA of the Estate of Carlen Hardy, 8555 Crooked Oak Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 28th day of May, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 22nd day of February, 2011. Carlen Hardy, deceased, Rowan County File #2011E202, Tina Carpenter Reed, 2613 Konawa Ct., Power Springs, GA 30127 Attorney: John L. Holshouser, Jr., PO Box 1617, Salisbury, NC 28145 No. 61114 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having Qualified as Executor of the Estate of Stephen Craig Condrey, 1049 Fraley Street, Salisbury, NC 28146, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 21st day of May, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 15th day of February, 2011. Stephen Craig Condrey, deceased, Rowan County File #2010E1248, Margaret Miller Condrey, 1049 Fraley Street, Salisbury, NC 28146 Attorney: John L. Holshouser, Jr., PO Box 1617, Salisbury, NC 28145-1617

Toyota 4 Runner, 1997 Limited Forest Green on Tan Leather interior V6 auto trans, am, fm, cd, tape, SUNROOF, alloy rims, good tires, CHEAP TRANSPORTATION!!!! 704-603-4255

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having Qualified as Co-Executor of the Estate of Annie Mae Carter Goodwin, 3220 Phaniels Church Rd., Rockwell, NC 28138, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 3rd day of May, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 26th day of January, 2011. Alpha M. Barger, Co-Executor of the estate of Annie Mae Carter Goodwin, File #11E94, 3270 Phaniels Church Rd., Rockwell, NC 28138, James Luther Carter, Co-Executor, 475 NC 152, China Grove, NC 28023 Attorney at Law, James L. Carter, Jr., 129 N. Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144

No. 61093 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY RE: Agreement for Deed (Land Contract) executed and delivered by Pamela D. Spradlin and Charles F. Spradlin dated July 26th, 2006. (Rowan County Superior Court Case No: 10-CVS-2910) By Order of the Honorable Eric L. Levinson, Presiding Judge, dated January 24th, 2011, and due to default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by said Agreement for Deed (Land Contract) and failure to do and perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained, and pursuant to demand of the Owner and Holder of the indebtedness secured by said Agreement for Deed (Land Contract), the undersigned will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the property therein described, to wit: See Attached Exhibit “A” for a full and complete legal description. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder and that the undersigned may require the successful bidder at the sale to immediately deposit cash or a certified check in an amount equal to the greater of ten percent (10%) of the high bid or $750.00 whichever is greater. The real property hereinabove described will be sold “as is”, “where is”, subject to any and all superior liens, and subject to taxes and special assessments. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. Date and Hour for Sale: March 7th, 2011 @ 11:30 a.m. Place of Sale: Rowan County Courthouse Date of this Notice: February 2, 2011 Raymond A. Burke, Attorney 4731 Hedgemore Drive, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28209 Exhibit A Beginning at a stake on Horah Street and runs thence with Horah Street N. 44 degrees E. 50.00 feet to a stake; thence N. 45 degrees E. 200.00 feet to a stake; thence S. 44 degrees E. 50.00 feet to a stake; thence S. 46 degrees W. 200.00 feet to the beginning and being Lot No. 52 in Square G of Lords plat and being just outside of the corporate limits of the Great West Ward of the City of Salisbury and being on the northeast side of the extension of Horah Street. Property is commonly known as 1004 W. Horah Street, Salisbury. Parcel ID#: 008 036 No. 61094

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having Qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Elbert Pollard, 3134 Harmony Hwy., Harmony, NC 28634, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 23rd day of May, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 16th day of February, 2011. James L.. Carter, Jr., Admn. For the estate of Elbert Pollard, deceased, File 11E170, 129 N. Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144 Attorney at Law, James L. Carter, Jr., 129 N. Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Anthony Joseph Gegorek, 222 N. Yadkin Avenue, Spencer, NC 28159 This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 11th day of May, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 4th day of February, 2011. Angela Lemly Gegorek, Executor for the estate of Anthony Joseph Gegorek, deceased, File 11E117, 222 N. Yadkin Avenue, Spencer, NC 28159

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The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. In the event that the Owner and Holder or its intended assignee is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee's Deed, and any Land Transfer Tax. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS" and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. David A Simpson, P.C., Substitute Trustee By: Attorney at Law, Rogers, Townsend & Thomas, PC Attorneys for David A Simpson, P.C., Substitute Trustee 2550 West Tyvola Road, Suite 520, Charlotte, NC 28217 (704)697-5809

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Causes and treatment for watery eyes Dear Dr. Gott: I am writing in response to the woman who complained of the watery eye. I suffered with bouts of watery eyes for a number of years. I first noticed it while visiting Las Vegas. After trying everything and having my eyes checked (the exam yielded nothing), and checking with my allergist, it was my sister who finally diagnosed it. I have dry eyes. Apparently one of the symptoms of dry eyes is watering, as unbelievable as that sounds. I immediately started using DR. PETER preservativefree artificial GOTT tears (at least two or three times a day) and haven’t had a problem since. It seems the dry hot air in Las Vegas escalated the problem, which continued when I came back home to Pennsylvania. The drops certainly are an easy solution. Dear Dr. Gott: I enjoy your column and appreciate your common-sense approach. In regards to the woman who wrote about a watery eye, it sounds exactly like the problem I had last year. Fortunately, the surgeon I was referred to recognized the real problem immediately — lost elasticity in my lower eyelid. The lower lid sagged so much that tears overflowed instead of draining into the tear duct. I hope this helps. Dear Dr. Gott: I read the column regarding the lady bothered by dry eyes. I have

found a great product. I was getting up several times a night to use eyedrops. Maybe she should try Refresh PM for Sensitive Eyes. It is a simple nighttime lubricant, easy to use, and does not irritate. It has no preservatives and is made by Allergan. It costs about $8 a tube and lasts about two months. I hope it might help her. Dear Dr. Gott: I have had dry eyes for years. I use Restasis, compresses and drops, but the pain didn’t become manageable until I started taking Eyebright each morning and night. I gave it three months to make a difference and have now been using it for three years. Hopefully, someone else will have success, too. Dear Reader: Thank you for all your suggestions. I did briefly mention that dry eye was a potential cause of excessive eye watering. Other symptoms include sensitivity to light, eye fatigue after a short period of reading, stringy mucus around or in the eyes, excessive eye irritation due to wind or smoke, difficulty wearing contacts, blurred vision that often worsens as the day progresses, and stinging, burning or scratching sensations in the eyes. Eyebright is an herbal supplement. It has not been proven in the treatment of eye disorders and is not FDA approved, and there is little scientific proof that it works. It is typically used as a compress on the eye. I do not feel comfortable suggesting this option. Refresh PM is an ointment

that is applied to the affected eye(s) at night. It is longer lasting than drops. Anyone interested in using this should first speak to his or her eye doctor. Artificial tears are a common over-the-counter dry-eye treatment and are often recommended by physicians. The product is an excellent first step in the treatment of dry eye. Lost eyelid elasticity can cause dry eye, as you experienced. In other cases, it may simply represent a cosmetic annoyance. To the best of my knowledge, surgical repair is the best and the only permanent solution. Anyone with dry eyes

should be under the care of an ophthalmologist, who can offer the greatest number of treatment options and determine whether there is an underlying cause, such as Sjogren’s syndrome. Dr. Peter H. Gott is a retired physician and the author of several books, including “Live Longer, Live Better,” “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Diet” and “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Cookbook,” which are available at most bookstores or online. His website is www.AskDrGottMD.com. United FeatUre Syndicate

Add NBC’s ‘Today’ to Charlie Sheen’s media tour NEW YORK (AP) — A new episode of the CBS sitcom “Two and a Half Men” may be one of the few places troubled actor Charlie Sheen won’t be on television. NBC said Sunday that Sheen will appear on Monday’s “Today” show in an interview taped over the weekend. Sheen already had granted an interview to ABC. Portions of the ABC interview are to air opposite “Today” on “Good Morning America.” ABC spokeswoman Alison Bridgman says Sheen had promised ABC it would

get the only television interview this weekend but “changed his mind.” The website Radar Online also promoted a Sheen interview it said would be posted Monday. Sheen’s recent offscreen behavior has caused CBS and Warner Bros. Television to shut down production on his top-rated comedy. Sheen told NBC he did some “epic” partying off hours but still did his job flawlessly.

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Today’s celebrity birthdays Actor Charles Durning is 88. Actor Gavin MacLeod is 80. Actor-director-dancer Tommy Tune is 72. Singer Joe South is 71. Actress Kelly Bishop (“Gilmore Girls”) is 67. Actress Stephanie Beacham (“Beverly Hills, 90210,” “The Colbys”) is 64. Actress Bernadette Peters is 63. Actress Mercedes Ruehl is 63. Comedian Gilbert Gottfried is 56. Actor John Turturro is 54. Singer Cindy Wilson of The B52’s is 54. Actress Rae Dawn Chong is 50. Actor Robert Sean Leonard is 42. Singer Pat Monahan of Train is 42. Actress Ali Larter is 35. Singer Jason Aldean is 34. Actor Bobb’e J. Thompson (“The Tracy Morgan Show”) is 15.

What happens in competition? BY PHILLIP ALDER United Feature Syndicate

Last week’s columns were about help-suit gametries. After one of a major is raised to two of a major, a new-suit bid below three of the major asks for help in that suit. The columns generated some correspondence. First, what happens in competition? Look at the South hand. You open one spade, partner raises to two spades, and East intervenes with a three-club overcall. What would you do? Game-tries still exist in a competitive auction, as long as the bid is below three of the agreed major. But it is more likely that the bidder has at least fourcard length in the second suit. He is trying to help partner judge what to do if the opponents bid higher — as in this deal. It is true that your hand has only six losers: one spade, two hearts, two diamonds and one club. This would normally justify your making a help-suit game-try. Here, though, with such low point-count, you cannot expect to be making four spades. But if you jump to four spades, trying to silence the opponents, and West’s five-club advance is passed back to you, what would you do? Should you leave them alone, or does your side have a cheap sacrifice? You won’t know. Bring partner into the picture by rebidding three hearts. Here, after West raises

to four clubs, North should rebid four hearts to tell you about the double fit. East will probably continue to five clubs (which cannot be defeated), but you will now proceed to five hearts. The opponents cannot do better than to double you and collect 500 (down two), which is not as good as 600 from five clubs.

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5-Day 5-D ay Forecast for for Salisbury Salisbury

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City Atlanta Atlantic City Baltimore Billings Boston Chicago Cleveland Dallas Denver Detroit Fairbanks Indianapolis

Tomorrow Hi Lo W 62 40 pc 48 28 s 48 31 s 24 6 sn 40 28 pc 41 24 pc 39 28 pc 68 45 s 60 28 pc 40 27 pc 7 -11 sn 47 32 pc

City Kansas City Las Vegas Los Angeles Miami Minneapolis New Orleans New York Omaha Philadelphia Phoenix Salt Lake City Washington, DC

Today Hi Lo W 42 26 pc 62 41 s 63 44 pc 82 67 pc 29 21 pc 79 52 t 58 33 t 38 23 pc 64 34 t 69 46 pc 44 33 pc 71 35 t

Tomorrow Hi Lo W 55 27 pc 65 44 pc 65 47 pc 85 68 pc 36 9 pc 65 52 s 43 34 pc 51 20 pc 46 31 s 77 49 pc 47 27 pc 50 34 s

Today Hi Lo W 64 44 pc 41 37 r 19 -2 pc 42 32 pc 84 71 t 46 24 pc 51 44 r

Tomorrow Hi Lo W 68 44 s 44 32 pc 19 -5 pc 46 33 pc 77 69 r 42 21 pc 50 41 pc

World Cities Today Hi Lo W 41 35 r 42 21 pc 64 55 r 41 26 pc 78 66 pc -5 -32 sn 46 32 s

City Amsterdam Beijing Beirut Berlin Buenos Aires Calgary Dublin

Tomorrow Hi Lo W 42 32 pc 41 21 s 68 53 pc 37 24 s 75 66 s -2 -13 pc 50 33 s

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Almanac Data from Salisbury through ough 6 p.m. yest. Temperature

Regional Regio g onal W Weather eather Kn K Knoxville le 70/38

Win Wins a Winston Salem 76/ 1 76/41

Boone 67/ 67/32

Frank Franklin n 68 6 68/36 6

Hi Hickory kkory 74/38

A Asheville s ville lle 7 70 70/34

Sp Spartanburg nb 76/4 76/43

Kit H w wk Kitty Haw Hawk 68 68/45 8//45 8 5

Danville D l 76/40 Greensboro o D h m Durham 77/41 81/43 43 3 Ral Raleigh al 8 81/45

Salisbury Salisb S alisb sb b y bury 76/41 41 Charlotte ha t e 77/40

Cape Ha C atter atte attera tte ter era ra ass a Hatteras 67 6 67/4 67/45 7/4 7/ /45 4 W Wilmington to 72/49

Atlanta 74/43

Co C Col Columbia bia 81/ 81/50

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Darlin D Darli Darlington 81/50 /5 /50

Au A Augusta u ug 8 81 81/ 81/49 1// 9 1/49

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Aiken ken en 79/ 79 79/47 /4 4

A Al llen e ll Allendale 8 81/50 /50 50 na ah Savannah 8 81/58

High.................................................... 80° Low..................................................... 48° Last year's high.................................. 54° Last year's low.................................... 27° ....................................27° Normal high........................................ 59° Normal low......................................... 37° Record high........................... 80° in 1996 ...............................7° Record low............................... 7° in 1963 ...............................22% Humidity at noon............................... 22%

Mo M Mor Morehead o ehea oreh orehea hea h ad C ad Ci Cit City ittyy ity 6 7 67/47

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Myrtle yr le yrtl eB Be Bea Beach ea each 7 72 2//50 2/5 2 /5 72/50 Ch Charleston rle les es 7 74 74/54 H n He e Hilton Head 7 72/ 2///58 8 72/58 Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

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Charlotte e Yesterday.... 46 ........ good .......... particulates Today..... 32 ...... good N. C. Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources 0-50 good, 51-100 moderate, 101-150 unhealthy for sensitive grps., 151-200 unhealthy, 201-300 verryy unhealthy, 301-500 haazzardous

24 hours through 8 p.m. yest........... 0.00" Month to date................................... ...................................2.46" 2.46" Normal year to date......................... 7.41" Year to date..................................... ...... . ................. ............. 3.83"

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42/27 42/27 2//27 27

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Two weather features will bring another active weather day to the nation on Monday. A low pressure system that made its way from the West Coast, will quickly move through the Plains, into the Midwest and New England by Monday night. This system will bring a wide area of precipitation with it. Snow will develop along the colder northern edge of this system over the Great Lakes, while a cold front extends southward, triggering scattered showers and thunderstorms over the Lower Mississippi River Valley and Southeast. A warm front will develop to the east, leading this system into the Northeast and New England. Expect a narrow band of frozen rain and sleet to develop along this front as it moves up the Ohio River Valley. Light snow showers may develop behind this system in the Upper Midwest as well as the Northern and Central Plains. Expect a chilly day across the Central US, with highs in the mid-20s to upper 30s. Out West, another trough of low pressure moves in from the Gulf of Alaska. This system has already triggered rain and snow showers over the Pacific Northwest, and will stretch southward down the coast on Monday. Expect widespread scattered rain showers with more high elevation snow showers to develop as this system pushes a front into northern California. In the morning snowfall rates up to 1 to 2 inches per hour are likely across the Cascades, with snow levels down to 1,000 feet. This system also pushes a trough eastward over the Northern Rockies, triggering periods of heavy snow. Low levels will see 3 to 6 inches of snow, while high mountain passes of Montana may see up to 2 feet of snow. Please take caution when driving, and only cross high mountain passes if necessary.

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