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Otto Wood lives, 80 years after dying in Salisbury gunfight young Don Clement Jr. and some of his buddies decided to do some reconnaissance work. Everyone in Salisbury was talking about Otto Wood, the state’s most notorious criminal who had been shot to death in a Dec. 31, 1930, gunfight with Salisbury Police Chief R.L. Rankin. Wood’s body had been taken to Wright Undertaking on West Innes Street, not far up the street from today’s Salisbury Post. Clement and his friends sneaked down the alley behind the funeral home, climbed a wall or fence in the back and found themselves looking directly into the window of the embalming room. “He (Wood) was stretched out there on the table, you
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know, stone stark naked,” Clement recalls. It was quite a shock for a youngster. Born in 1921, Clement would have been 9 at the time, though in telling the story over the decades since, he always thought of himself as a young teen when Otto Wood was shot. “It’s kind of indelible in my mind, cause it was such a fantastic thing to happen in Salisbury — the number-one desperado,” Clement says. Today is the 80th anniversary of the death of Otto Wood, a criminal who has long been memorialized in song and, to this day, is still talked and written about — especially in his native Wilkes County. This coming summer a newly scripted play, “Otto Wood:
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The Bandit,” will be staged at The Record Park in North Wilkesboro. It will include, of course, important scenes from Salisbury where Wood met his demise and where the community actually came together to pay for the criminal’s final train trip to his resting place in West Virginia. The shooting left holes in the Yancey Building (known by most people today as the Hardiman Furniture building at 131 E. Innes St.). A bronze History and Art Trail marker imbedded in the sidewalk next to the building details “The Death of Otto Wood.” (See the accompanying story, giving an account of what happened in Salisbury.)
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A reproduction of the Dec. 31, 1930, front page of the Salisbury Evening Post shows the death of Otto Wood.
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Lawsuit stems from extramarital affair BY KARISSA MINN kminn@salisburypost.com
Rowan County District Court Judge Kevin Eddinger has been named as the defendant in a $20,000 lawsuit claiming alienation of affection and criminal conversation. The suit was filed by Salisbury resident Ronnie D. Isenhour on Dec. 22. It states that Eddinger was involved in a romantic relationship with Isenhour’s wife, Robin, from December 2008 through early February 2009. EDDINGER Eddinger, 55, of Salisbury, publicly admitted in February to an affair with an employee of the Clerk of Courts office. He said his consensual relationship with the woman had ended about a year before. Eddinger has been married to his wife, Liana, since 2002. In his lawsuit, Isenhour claims Eddinger actively pursued and seduced Isenhour’s wife. He is seeking $10,000 in damages based on the alienation of his wife’s affections, saying Eddinger “has deprived (Isenhour) of the comfort, society, aid, services and love and affections of his wife... and has damaged (Isenhour’s) happiness and his home.” As a result, the lawsuit states, Isenhour “has suffered emotional distress, physical damage, humiliation and shame.” Another $10,000 in damages is requested for “criminal conversation,” which in North Carolina refers to sexual intercourse between a spouse and a third party without the other spouse’s consent. Isenhour also has asked for punitive damages in an amount to be decided by a jury. Eddinger reported his conduct to the N.C. Judicial Standards Commission in February 2009. The commission sent him a letter in May 2009 saying his conduct was “ill advised” but would not warrant a recommendation of discipline. Eddinger said in February of this year that the relationship did not influence his judicial conduct or judgment. He went on to receive the most votes in the May primary for district court judge and was re-elected in November. Isenhour states in the lawsuit that his wife was dismissed from the Clerk of Courts office upon Eddinger’s re-election. She is no longer listed as working there. Calls to Eddinger and Isenhour for comment were not returned by press time Thursday. Contact reporter Karissa Minn at 704797-4222.
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The Webb Road Flea Market was destroyed by fire on Friday, Sept. 3. Emergency personnel from Rowan and Cabarrus Counties worked to control the fire and scene during rush hour along I-85. The flea market fire was voted as the biggest news story of the year.
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Bobby Johnson, caretaker at the Webb Road Flea Market, saw smoke as he arrived early on Sept. 3 to unlock the gates and allow vendors to start setting up for what they thought would be a big Labor Day weekend. Then Johnson saw flames. And he wasn’t the only one. Numerous callers — most of them driving by the flea market on Interstate 85 — reported the fire to 911 around 7:30 that morning. The first firefighters arrived 10 minutes later. More followed. A lot more. Eighteen departments sent manpower and apparatus, but they didn’t stand a chance of stopping the flames that raced through the sprawling complex of wood-and-tin buildings and the flammable goods inside. “All you could do was contain it,” Frank Thomason, Rowan County’s emergency services director, said at the time. The vendors who had been hoping for a lucrative weekend instead gathered outside and watched their livelihoods go up in flames. “Everything is gone, everything is gone,” said a vendor who calls himself Jahlove and owned Culture Image, a reggae store.
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Jon Barber in congratulated after he was re-elected to the Rowan County Commission. A wild year in politics made the No. 2 spot. A thick black column of smoke was visible for miles as the market — which opened in 1985 and wasn’t subject to current codes and safety regulations — burned to the ground. Investigators later ruled out arson but said they would probably never know what started the blaze. The destruction of the market and the impact on the community of vendors there made the Sept. 3 fire the top local
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story of 2010. At the end of each year, the news staff votes on the top news stories. And readers can log on to www.salisburypost.com/forums to discuss the stories they think were the biggest, had the most impact or were just the most interesting of 2010. The year’s top story didn’t end with the fire, however. As cleanup continued on the
Below are the most read stories of 2010 as calculated by page views on www.salisburypost.com. While we expected some of these stories to make the list, others surprised us. A few were picked up by Fark.com, a popular site that lists links to humorous, strange and other notable headlines. The story about the brawl over Easter candy, example, got a little extra play on the Internet. Others made the list because the topic expanded outside of Rowan County. For instance, the story on passport fees increasing, and the editorial “Watching is a crime?” 1. Editorial: “Watching is a crime?” The resisting-arrest charge and subsequent conviction of Felicia Gibson left a lot of people wondering, “Can a person be charged with resisting arrest while ob-
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Chief R.L. Rankin While he was on the run, Wood often blew into town bringing sacks of sugar and candy for kids. Born in Wilkes County, Wood spent some time as a youngster in West Virginia before his life of crime took him places as far away as Texas, Arizona and New Mexico. In his autobiography, he wrote about girlfriends and illegitimate children, numerous prison sentences, subsequent escapes and his becoming a criminal wanted in several states. From all accounts, Wood was a gambler, bootlegger, car stealer, robber, killer and a fugitive always on the move. He had a reputation for always having a female companion, wearing nice clothes, drinking liquor, handling a gun well and being funny. In 1923, he killed Greensboro pawn shop owner A.W. Kaplan when an argument ensued about Kaplan selling a watch that Wood had pawned earlier. After he
Post gave detailed account of shootout As part of its 100th anniversary in 2005, the Salisbury Post looked back on one of its most famous stories, the spectacular gun battle Dec. 31, 1930, that killed Otto Wood, the state’s most notorious outlaw of the time. Here’s an account of what happened that day and in the days after the gunfight, as
gleaned from the newspaper and written for a “Centennial Moment” from May 9, 2005: Extensive coverage in the Post followed the “one-armed” desperado, Otto Wood, from his demise on Innes Street to his final train ride home, dressed in donated clothes and lying in a contributed coffin.
Correction A story in Wednesday’s Post about after-Christmas shopping incorrectly stated the name of Wendy Beeker’s downtown business, Grayshores Trading Co.
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“Salisbury citizens even picked up the tab for his train ticket. Wood had escaped from jail four times after murdering a Greensboro pawn broker in 1923. He’d been on the lam since July 1930 when he arrived in Salisbury on New Year’s Eve, apparently planning a holdup “as part of the New Year's celebration,” the Post reported. “Despite the fact that his missing left hand made him easily recognizable, Wood and his traveling companion, Roy Barker, parked their stolen 1930 Ford on East Innes Street. They ate dinner at the Salisbury Cafe on East Council Street. About 1 p.m., someone stopped by the police station to tell Chief R.L. Rankin that “Otto Wood was in town,” but little credence was given to the story, as Wood sightings were common across the state. Still, the chief and his assistant agreed to “make a short search” and drove toward the cafe. From the car, they called to two strangers walking along Innes Street in front of the Yancey building. “Come here, buddy, we want to see you a minute,” Rankin called toward Wood. Wood and Barker approached, but when the chief asked to “see your other hand,” Otto whipped out a .45-caliber pistol. “Yes, I'm Otto Wood,” he said defiantly. “What the hell are you going to do about it?” Wood and his companion climbed into the back of the car and ordered the officers to drive them to the railway sta-
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The grave marking Otto Wood’s plot. He is buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery. shots were fired in all, including four that found their mark in Wood’s body. At first, Rankin was crouched outside at the front of his car shooting through the windshield at Wood, who was in the back seat. “It got down to where they were about out of bullets,” Clement Jr. says. “He (Wood) got out of the car and started around the side of it. He (Rankin) fired up at him, and, damn, if he didn’t hit him right in the chin. “Otto was going to bring things to a head evidently. ... Ol’ Rankin hit him right in
the chin and killed him dead as a hammer.” The 9-year-old Clement later walked up while Wood was still lying on the ground. “Rankin was not hit,” he recalls, “but windshield glass shot out and flakes of that glass had hit him in the face. It had bloodied his face, though it hadn’t actually hurt him. “Daddy picked up his hat. I remember him saying he picked up the chief’s hat.” Salisbury historian Betty Dan Spencer spoke to George W. Wright’s granddaughter, Betty Wright Sny-
der Emerson, who now lives in Sacramento, Calif. It was George Wright’s Funeral home where Wood’s body was taken. “She was brought up on the story,” Spencer says, “that after all the people came to view the body, the pine flooring in front of where the casket rested had to be replaced because it was worn down in the path where they walked.” Otto Wood sure made an impression.
tion. “Chief Rankin did some fast and capable thinking, and moved as if to obey,” the Post said. “He fumbled for a moment with the switch, and then literally tumbled from the car as he jerked the door open, the keys being in his hand so that Otto could not drive away.” Rankin opened fire from the front of the car, sheltered by the radiator and fender. Wood and his companion leaped out. Assistant Chief J.W. Kesler jumped out at the same time and fired twice. “Chief Rankin raised up over the radiator and he and Otto fired simultaneously at each other at close range, Rankin’s bullet striking Otto in the right cheek and sending him to the ground,” the Post reported. Wood died before the ambulance reached the hospital. “The state’s ‘will o’ the wisp,’ notorious jail breaker and most finished criminal, Otto Wood, the man of one arm, concluded 1930 and his career here yesterday in the role he liked best — that of a master showman and in a blaze of glory — but final honors in his final act must be given to Chief of Police R.L. Rankin, whose unerring aim and ... courage sent the master showman to the earth under a steady fire of bullets at close range,” the Post reported triumphantly on Jan. 1, 1931. Eleven shots had been fired midday in the heart of Salisbury’s business district. Wood’s body was placed on display at Wright Undertaking.
“Thousands of persons, some estimates placing the number as high as 20,000, have filed past the bier of Otto Wood,” the Post reported a day later. “Otto’s left arm, minus a hand, has been the subject of much comment, while the three upper front gold teeth have also been prominently noted.” Wood’s brother traveled to Salisbury Jan. 2 and claimed the body, but then left for lack of money to ship it. Salisbury citizens eventually donated $24.68 to send Wood’s body to his sickly mother in Coaldale, W.Va. They contributed an extra $39.44 to the mother “to aid in the burying of her son.” The Salvation Army donated “a suit of clothes,” and undertakers spent extra time “dressing up” the body until the four bullet holes “could
hardly be seen.” People even donated floral arrangements, including one from a group of newsboys who had “reaped a good profit from ‘extras’ sold on the day of Otto's death.” An estimated 60,000 people had viewed Wood’s body by the time the Southern railway train No. 46 pulled out of the station on Jan. 4, 1931, delivering Wood to his mother. Chief Rankin kept the .45caliber revolver, which Otto had fired four times. “I’m frank to tell you I want to pass that gun on to my descendants,” Rankin said. Roy Barker, Wood’s companion, claimed that he didn’t know it was Otto until the day before they arrived in Salisbury. Barker was eventually sentenced to six months in jail for carrying a concealed weapon.
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declined to discuss her case. Federal prosecutors accused Knox of billing customers from 2005 until May 2010 for water sample collection services that were not performed. The former Marshall town clerk was charged in 1997 with embezzling money from the town. She pleaded guilty to misdemeanor counts of misconduct by a public official and had to repay the $10,000.
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was caught in West Virginia, Wood was sentenced to 22 to 30 years in prison for manslaughter. He escaped, of course, building on his reputation as the “Houdini of Cell Block A.” Wood walked with a limp, having possibly been born with a twisted left foot. Wood also had lost his left hand. In 2006, a 94-year-old second cousin of Wood’s, Thurmond Sparks, told the Post Wood had shot off his own hand in an accident, not while working as a locomotive fireman in West Virginia as a teenager, as some histories had said. Nat Padgett will play the role of Otto Wood in Lankford’s play, which is scheduled for June 10-11 and June 17-18, 2011. Heather Osborne will be the director. The newspaper will be in charge of the production, though Lankford also will be relying on talent from the local college and theater groups. Some 30 people will end up being cast members in the full-length, two-act play, the 47-year-old Lankford says. The production will include old hymns and traditional mountain music. There’s no getting around that the downtown afternoon gunfight in Salisbury 80 years ago was spectacular. Don Clement Jr. says his father ducked behind his car dealership’s front counter when the shots rang out. Don Clement Sr. then was one of the first people on the scene after the shooting stopped. Accounts say 11
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WOOD Jerry Lankford, editor of The Record newspaper in North Wilkesboro, authored the play. He based it on an autobiography Wood penned while jailed at N.C. Central Prison (from which he escaped four times) and on interviews Lankford conducted for a series of stories on Wood in 2004. Lankford became interested in Wood after moving to Wilkes County in 1999. He says Wood makes the legendary Tom Dooley, another Wilkes native, “look like a lightweight.” “Everyone up here is related to Otto Wood,” Lankford laughs. “People walk in our office three or four times a week wanting to talk about Otto Wood. People are fascinated with him here.” The newspaper still sells Wood’s autobiography and a song about Wood recorded by Lankford, who also is musically inclined. Lankford’s title for his play is the same as Walter “Kid” Smith’s 1931 song, which has been covered by the likes of Doc Watson. Wood fit in with Lankford’s fascination of Depression-era America. In his home county, Wood built a Robin Hood-type reputation, and while Lankford says he tried not to glorify the criminal side of Wood, it was difficult to ignore the folk legend aspects of the story and apparently how likeable he was.
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Deputies arrest one of most wanted One of the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office’s 15 mostwanted was arrested Tuesday on several felony drug charges. Ronald Eugene Burgess, 39, of 4535 Long Ferry Road, was listed earlier this month by the sheriff’s office as wanted for trafficking in opium and maintaining a dwelling to keep, store and sell a controlled substance. The warrant was taken out on Dec. 20 after a series of undercover drug buys that started in early summer, said Lt. Terry Agner with the Sheriff’s Office. Burgess was BURGESS held in the Rowan County Detention Center under a $50,000 bond. Burgess also has been charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell or distribute marijuana; possession with intent to manufacture, sell or distribute opium; and sale and delivery of marijuana; and sale and delivery of opium. Police say he had 35 hydrocodone pills and about a quarter-ounce of marijuana. Burgess and his wife Rhonda were previously arrested
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Johnny morrison stands on top of the igloo he built with family and friends. the igloo is 14 feet tall and 13 feet wide.
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Caleb Rymer, 9, Rodney Rymer, Kira Rymer, 8, and bethany Rymer, 6, built a 12foot snowman earlier this week at their home at 1780 old beatty Ford Road. barry Rymer and his 7-year-old daughter, Anna Rymer, also pitched in to create the giant snowman.
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Zoo asks for trees for tigers BY KARISSA MINN kminn@salisburypost.com
Wondering what to do with that old Christmas tree after all the decorations are put away? For each natural Christmas tree brought to Tiger World through Jan. 31, visitors can receive one free admission. “I look forward to this every year,” said Tiger World President Lea Jaunakais in a press release. The “trees give the tigers so much joy. They encourage exercise, active play and really make the tigers happy.” The nonprofit zoo, located at 4400 Cook Road in Rockwell, is dedicated to preserving endangered and threatened species and offers educational guided tours. It will be accepting chemical-free trees with no ornamentation now through Jan. 31 Jaunakais said Thursday that this is the third year
Tiger World has accepted Christmas trees. Last year, 100 trees were donated for the zoo’s 40 tigers. “That allowed every cat to pretty much play twice,” she said. “We try to come up with ways to enrich the cats’ life in captivity.” Jaunakais said the tigers kick, claw and drag the trees while playing with them and with each other. Over time, the cats shred the trees, providing mulch for their habitat. She said the zoo has 15 to 20 trees already and will welcome plenty more. County residents also can take their Christmas trees to the convenience center at 1455 Julian Road in Salisbury. City of Salisbury residents may set out live or natural Christmas trees for collection. Trees will be collected with other limbs according to the typical yard waste collection schedule. For ease of collection, residents are asked to turn the
trunk of the tree toward the roadway. “Once trees are collected, they are taken to the City of Salisbury’s Material Handling Site,” said public services director Tony Cinquemani in an e-mailed statement Thursday. “The trees are ground slightly so that they may be collected by a permitted handler. The handler takes the trees to a permitted site and grinds the trees into mulch.” Residents of the City of Kannapolis also may set out their Christmas trees when their garbage is collected, said Anita Thacker with the city’s public works department. Trees and limbs will be stockpiled and ground every so often throughout the year, she said. As in Salisbury, a company comes to haul the ground trees and process them into mulch. For more information about Tiger World’s Christmas tree program, call 704279-6363.
New York City drops the ball. Rowan County rings the bell. Local residents will ring in 2011 at the old Bell Tower at the corner of West Innes and South Jackson streets. The Salisbury event won’t be as crowded and loud as the one in Times Square, and it’ll be more family friendly. It features live music and revelers can munch on cookies and sip hot cider and cocoa while they await midnight, then toast with chilled sparkling cider and sing Auld Lang Syne. One partygoer will be chosen as the first to ring the Bell Tower bells in 2011. Downtown merchants sponsor the annual free event, which starts at 11:30 p.m. and lasts until 12:30 a.m.
Fibrant: Subscribers get access to ESPN3 Service will be available to utility’s 320-plus customers BY SARAH CAMPBELL scampbell@salisburypost.com
Salisbury’s Fibrant fiber-optic service has added ESPN3 to its online services. Fibrant’s more than 320 customers will now have free access to the ESPN3 website, www.ESPN3.com. “ESPN3 is not available for direct subscription or pay-per-view,” Karen Wilkinson, the city’s public information officer, said Thursday. “To have opportunity to enjoy ESPN3, one must have access to a participating high speed internet service provider. ESPN3 provides a broadband network with live sports programming and broadcasts thousands of live games and events online each year. The majority of broadcast events are exclusive to ESPN3, while others are broadbandenhanced versions of games from one of ESPN’s television networks. This season, ESPN3 will provide live coverage of more than 300 college football games and more than 1,000 college basketball games. Additional sports programming will include the NBA, MLB, UEFA Champions League Soc-
cer, The Masters, U.S. Open Golf, Grand Slam Tennis, among other events. ESPN3 members can also participate in an interactive online experience with access to real-time, in-game stats, scoreboards and live chat. Previously, broadcast ESPN3 games and events were available to viewers through an online archive system. Fibrant Marketing Manager Len Clark said subscribers using a Fibrant connection will see a “Powered by Fibrant” logo in the top right corner of their screen when they visit the ESPN3 website. “Gaining free access to the ESPN3 website is very simple for our Fibrant customers,” Clark said. “Subscribers, who already possess an ESPN login name, can use their established login to enter the ESPN3 site. “Other subscribers, new to ESPN login, will need to complete a quick, one-time registration to gain access.” Fibrant customers can utilize ESPN3’s convenient, remote access feature to view online games and sporting events from any highspeed Internet connection. The city launched Fibrant in November, offering Internet, cable-TV and digital phone service. New subscribers can call 704-216-7567 or email info@fibrant.com to request Fibrant services. Fibrant offers a $5 residential discount for bundling with one additional service and a $10 discount for bundling with two additional services.
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Price High graduate earns SBA honor Major L. Clark III, assistant chief counsel for procurement at the U.S. Small Business Administration, has received the MAPPS Public Service Award. MAPPS stands for Management Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors. Clark is a 1964 graduate of J.C. Price High CLARK School in Salisbury and the nephew of Hodge Evans and Fred and Raemi Evans of Salisbury. Clark received his MAPPS award Nov. 17 at the association’s fall policy conference in Orlando, Fla. He is only the second recipient. Clark was recognized for his role in revising a provision in the Federal Acquisition Regulation that mandated the retainage of 10 percent of fees, regardless of the risk to the government or the quality of a firm’s performance. The rule was revised in March 2010. The regulatory change that Clark guided through the federal bureau-
cracy made retainage a negotiable, discretionary provision in federal contracts for architects, engineers, surveyors and mappers. The Small Business Administration estimated this action will save small businesses in these fields $335 million. “Major Clark has long been an effective advocate for small business, but went above and beyond the call of duty to see the retainage rule changed,” MAPPS Executive Director John Palatiello said. Since 1998, Clark has been assistant general counsel for procurement policy in the SBA’s Office of Advocacy. He previously served as staff director to the Small Business Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives, associate graduate professor at Morgan State University and executive vice president of corporate development and administration for an information technology firm. He earned his law degree from the University of Iowa in 1971 and has a master’s degree in urban planning from Iowa and a bachelor’s degree in political science from N.C. A&T State University. Clark lives in Fort Washington, Md.
Trooper’s death leads to calls for court review ATLANTA (AP) — Top leaders in Atlanta said Thursday they want the operations of a criminal court suspended and a review conducted after a repeat offender sentenced by it was charged with gunning down a Georgia state trooper this week. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, Police Chief George Turner and Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard Jr. made the request in a letter to Judge Cynthia Wright. They said the NonComplex Division of the Fulton County Superior Court is creating a “crisis” by focusing on quickly resolving cases at the expense of public safety. Their letter, released Thursday, blames the court for the shooting death Monday of Georgia State Patrol Trooper Chadwick LeCroy during a traffic stop. A career criminal, Gregory Favors, 30, has been charged with murder in that killing. Favors’ criminal record includes 19 arrests and 10 convictions, according to the letter. “One can’t help but wonder ‘Why was a career repeat offender such as Favors not already behind bars?’” the city and county officials wrote. Favors was arrested Dec. 11 on charges of entering an auto, cocaine possession and other crimes. He was released on bond because police did not present a signed warrant or affidavit at his first court ap-
pearance, which happened three days later. But Favors had earlier brushes with the court. On July 22, Favors appeared before the court on charges of fleeing, criminal damage to property, cocaine possession, evidence tampering and obstruction. Because he was a repeat offender, prosecutors sought a four-year prison sentence. A magistrate ultimately sentenced Favors to 30 days behind bars after factoring in credit for time served. “Had Mr. Favors received even half the recommended sentence, he would still be incarcerated today instead of facing charges of murder and aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer,” the letter said. The city and county officials want the operations of the Non-Complex Division suspended and its cases assigned to Superior Court judges. They have proposed that Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Carol Hunstein appoint a study commission to examine the impact of the Non-Complex Division on public safety, its use of appointed magistrates and its pleas process. Fulton County’s chief Superior Court and State Court judges said Thursday they are reviewing Favors’ criminal history and plan to “work with all involved in the criminal justice system” to address any issues.
Textile giant from SC dies COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina textile magnate Roger Milliken, who at one time was ranked among the nation’s wealthiest people and helped turn the state’s Republican Party into a powerhouse, died Thursday. He was 95. Milliken & Co. spokesman Richard Dillard said Milliken died in at Hospice House in Spartanburg, surrounded by family. A cause of death was not immediately available. Friends and admirers said Milliken was a larger-than-life figure who built his family business into an industry giant and who became singular political force, but still someone who remained caring for those around him. “There are no adequate words for the impact this great man had on his industry, his state, his country, and for that matter, the world. We have lost a giant in so many ways by his passing,” said Lewis F. Gossett, president and chief executive officer of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance. Karen Floyd, chairwoman of the state GOP, said Milliken will be remembered as a man who created jobs, who built
the state party and who was an ardent patriot. Roger Milliken was born in New York City in 1915 and graduated from Yale in 1937. He started work in the New York office of the Mercantile Stores in which his family had a part ownership, employed as a “follow-up boy” making sure coats and suits ordered by stores were delivered. Milliken became president of Milliken & Co. — founded in 1865 by his grandfather — when his father died in 1947. He served as president until 1983, when he became chairman and chief executive. During his 70 years as leader of Milliken & Co., he expanded his family’s business from a handful of plants to 50 manufacturing facilities in seven countries. The company is one of the world’s largest privately held textile and chemical manufacturers and textile research facilities. In 2000, Milliken was ranked 338th on Forbes magazine’s list of the 400 richest Americans, with an estimated worth of $850 million. His wealth peaked at $1 billion in 2003, according to Forbes, but he fell off the list two years later as the U.S. textile industry declined.
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SALISBURY — Jack Morgan Bowman, 79, of Salisbury, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010. He was born in York County, Pa., on Aug. 29, 1931, to the late William Curvin and Louise Bowman Everhart. Jack was a charter member of First Assembly of God in Winston-Salem and a current and faithful member of Kannapolis Church of God, where he was a choir member. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean conflict. He retired from (Oldtown telephone company) Alltel after 34 years of faithful service. After retiring from Alltel, he worked for Wackenhut Security for nine years. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Osborne and Herbert Bowman. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Peggy Sattenfield Bowman; three sons, Rick Bowman (Deborah) of Salisbury, Timothy Bowman of Clemmons and Todd Bowman (Stephanie) of Troy, Mo.; a daughter, Robin Ann Burns (Steve) of Burkesville, Ky.; nine grandchildren, Tracy and Danielle Bowman of Beaufort, S.C., Will Bowman of Winston-Salem, Ashleigh Burns of Nashville, Tenn., Kristin Burns of Burkes-ville, Ky., Cory and Jake Beckwith of Troy, Mo., TJ Bowman of Troy, Mo., and Morgan Bowman of Salisbury; two great-grandchildren, Cameron Boyd of Burkesville, Ky., and Sean Wynn of Beaufort, S.C.; two brothers, Vincent Bowman of Dover, Pa., and Barry Everhart of York, Pa.; four sisters, Harriet Miller of Wrightsville, Pa., Nancy Binkley of Manheim, Pa., Judy Alfano of York, Pa., and Joann Ritter of York, Pa.; and his two beloved dogs, Chewy and Trixie. Service and Visitation: A funeral service will be conducted at 12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1 at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with Rev. Sam Crisp officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The family will also receive friends at the home of son Rick Bowman, 115 Candlewick Drive, Salisbury, NC 28147, from 5-8 p.m. Jan. 1. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kannapolis Church of God choir fund. The family would like to send a special thank you to the doctors and nurses of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and Palliative Care unit for taking care of the Bowman family. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.
Ervin Maurice Holt SALISBURY — Ervin Maurice Holt, age 67, formerly of Salisbury, passed away Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Great Falls, Mont., following years of declining health. He was born June 28, 1943, to Ervin L. and Doris S. Holt in Salisbury. A former member of the Thomas Street Church of Christ congregation, Mr. Holt graduated from J.C. Price High School, attended Livingstone College and proudly served his country for 24 years in the United States Air Force. While serving in the military, Mr. Holt received many accolades and other awards for his accomplishments and also earned an Associate Degree in Journalism during his service. Preceding him in death was his first wife, Nancy Lawson Holt. In addition to his parents, he leaves to cherish him and celebrate his life, his wife of three years, Mrs. Chanelle Holt of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Mauricetta Williams, Great Falls, Mont., Ms. Nanette Holt, Seattle, Wash., and Ms. Maurita Holt, Missoula, Mont. He is also survived by his sister, Mrs. Sharon H. Barber (Avery) of Salisbury; two brothers, Warren S. Holt of Charleston, S.C., and Kenneth A. Holt of Salisbury; one grandchild; four great-grandchildren; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Service: Memorial Services will be held Sunday, 2 p.m. at Thomas Street Church of Christ. Messages can be sent to the Holt Family, 708 W. Council St., Salisbury, NC 28144; or Sharon and Avery Barber, 5312 Agner Drive, Salisbury, NC 28146. Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc. is assisting the Holt Family. Online condolences may be made at www.nobleandkelsey.com.
SALISBURY — Rev. James L. “J. L.” Stowe, age 86, of Post Oak Place, answered the summons of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, at Rowan Regional Medical Center. Rev. Stowe was born March 28, 1924, to the late Samuel L. and Nannie Sadler Stowe in Clover, S.C. He attended Clover High School and J.C. Price High School and furthered his education by attending Moody Bible College and Livingstone's College Hood Theological Seminary on an academic scholarship. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army as an Assistant Chaplain from 1943 to 1946. At an early age, he accepted Jesus Christ and became a faithful member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Clover, S.C. Upon moving to Salisbury with his wife of 63 years, Sarah Amanda Currence, he became a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and was ordained and licensed by the pastor, Rev. W.T. Bryant. Rev. Stowe's pastorates were at Boxwood Baptist Church, Mocksville, Henderson Grove Baptist Church, Salisbury, Union Baptist Church, Lexington, Yadkin Grove Baptist Church, Salisbury. In 1984, he became the pastor of his home church, Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church. During his pastorate at Gethsemane, the church's membership grew to over 1,000, prompting the need for a new sanctuary and educational building. In 2004, after spreading the gospel for more than 54 years, Rev. Stowe retired and served as Pastor Emeritus. Pastor Stowe also retired from the W.G. “Bill” Hefner VA Medical Center. Rev. Stowe was preceded in death by two sons, James L. Stowe, Jr. and George B. Stowe; two brothers, John C. Stowe and Emanuel Stowe; two sisters, Elizabeth Sadler and Nina Stowe B. Howard. Those who shall cherish his memory and legacy are his wife, Sarah C. Stowe of the home; children Robert Louis Jackson (Cassandra), Clover, S.C., and Rev. Sherry S. Ford (John), Jamye M.C. Stowe, Javan D. Stowe (Michele) and Tarshia N.S. Stowe, all of Salisbury; three sisters, Elizabeth Stowe Johnson (Charles), Esther Stowe Davis (Nathaniel) of Clover, S.C., and Martha Stowe Tate (William), Gastonia; 14 grandchildren; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church. Service: The funeral will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church with the pastor, Rev. Dr. Clary Phelps, officiating. Burial with military rites will be 11 a.m. at the U.S. National Cemetery. Kathern Trexler Weaver Monday Services are entrusted to Hairston Funeral Home, Inc. OnSALISBURY — Kathern line condolences may be at made at www.Hairstonfh.com Jeanette Trexler Weaver, 71, of Salisbury, away Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, at Rowan Deena Rose Moore Sandra Kaye Propst Regional MedSALISBURY — Deena DURHAM — Sandra Kaye ical Center. Rose Moore, 60, of Salisbury, Propst, 65, of Strebor Street, Born Aug. passed away Thursday, Dec. died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, 3, 1939, in at Durham Regional Hospital. 30, 2010, at her residence. Rowan CounShe was born Dec. 31, 1944, Born Sept. ty, she was the 6, 1950, in in Rowan County to the late daughter of Sam and Evon Bost Propst. Richmond the late Service and Visitation: SerCounty, she is Martha Kirkvice will be held on Saturday, the daughter sey Trexler and David of Eva Wilson Jan. 1 at First Christian Wilbert Trexler. Moore of Sal- Church. The visitation will be Educated in Rowan County isbury and the from 12-1 and the funeral will schools and Salisbury Busilate Hal L. begin at 1 p.m. Interment will ness College, she worked as a follow at Rutherford MemoriMoore. secretary for various insurA graduate of Boyden al Cemetery. ance agencies. The family will be at the Mrs. Weaver was a mem- High School, Class of 1968, ber of St. Paul's Lutheran she was employed by W.G. home of brother Joe Lewis Church, where she was active Hefner VA Medical Center and sister Annie Littlejohn at 308 Rosemont Ave., Kannapoin Sunday School, Bonnie E. for 29 years as a CNA. Bost WELCA, hand bell choir, Miss Moore was a member lis. Clark Funeral Home, Inc. senior choir, women's choir, of Grace United Methodist altar guild, youth adviser, Church, where she was a for- is serving the Propst family. communion, acolyte and cru- mer secretary. She was an cifer adviser. She was also a avid poetry writer, photogralife-member of Lutheran pher and was a member of Dawn Coney-Cotton CLEVELAND — Dawn Southern Theological Semithe Old Writers Club, where Marie Coney-Cotton, 42, of nary Auxiliary. she was past president. Academy Street, died Dec. 29, Preceding her in death was Preceding her in death was 2010, at Rowan Regional Meda brother, David Ray Trexler. ical Center in Salisbury. FuSurvivors include her hus- a brother Dennis M. Moore. In addition to her mother, neral arrangements are inband, Troy E. Weaver, whom she married Dec. 25, 1959; she is survived by her sister, complete with Rowan Funeral sons David Franklin Weaver Martha Moore Barbee; a Services. and Brian Troy Weaver niece, Deeanna B. Standifur (Missie); brother Grant (Chris) of Lexington; nephew Trexler (Shirley); sisters James E. Barbee of Salisbury; Margaret Trexler Lyons and numerous cousins. (Rick), Marie Trexler RoseNo services will be held at man (Jerry), all of Salisbury; this time. However, friends and two grandchildren, An- may feel free to stop by the thony Weaver and Briana residence. Weaver. Memorials: Grace United Mrs. Kathern Visitation: 6-7:30 p.m. Fri- Methodist Church, Building day, Dec. 31 at Lyerly Funeral Fund, 627 Newsome Road, Jeanette Weaver Home. Visitation: 6-7:30 PM Friday Salisbury, NC 28146. Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, Service: 11:00 AM Saturday Cremation Concepts of SalJan. 1 at St. Paul's Lutheran isbury is serving the Moore St. Paul's Lutheran Church Church, 205 St. Paul's Church family. Road, Salisbury. The Rev. William Ketchie and the Rev. Floyd Bost will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials: Parrish Nurse Program and Senior Choir, c/o St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 205 St. Paul's Church Road, Salisbury, NC 28146. Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Weaver family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com
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CHARLOTTE (AP) — Authorities say two Charlotte police officers have been injured in two separate crashes during a chase. Police Chief Rodney Monroe said in a news conference that the chase began Thursday afternoon as an officer tried to pull over a speeding pickup. Monroe says the pickup truck rammed the car of the officer trying to pull him over. That officer suffered minor injuries and called for backup before continuing to chase the pickup. Police say the suspect then collided head-on with another police cruiser that had joined the chase, trapping the second officer in the wreckage. Monroe says that officer suffered broken limbs. The suspect was also taken to the hospital. Police have not released the names of the officers or the suspect.
Review backs SBI lab findings in murder case RALEIGH (AP) — An independent review has validated a State Bureau of Investigation firearms analyst’s work that led to convictions in the killing of a 10-year-old Pitt County boy, according to a report made public Thursday. Stephen Bunch, former chief of the Firearms and Tool Mark Unit of the FBI Forensic Laboratory, affirmed the conclusions of a report by SBI analyst Beth Desmond, whose work helped convict Jemaul Raoul Green of the 2005 shooting death of Christopher Foggs. But the lawyer for another person convicted on charges stemming from the killing says the independent review leaves important questions unanswered, and actually undermines testimony given in court by the SBI analyst. The independent review was launched because of questions over whether more than one gun had been fired during the incident, which started as a fight between rival groups of teenagers.
Green said he fired warning shots in the air after someone else shot at him. His girlfriend, Vonzeil Adams, also was convicted in the case of aiding manslaughter. Investigators didn’t have the bullet that actually killed Foggs, but had eight fired cartridge casings, one bullet and several fragments. The SBI’s Desmond identified the gun that left the casings where Green was standing during the fight and compared them with bullets and casings around the crime scene, including near where Foggs fell when he was shot. Desmond said all of the bullets were fired by the same gun, eliminating any question about another shooter as Green had claimed. But Bunch’s report is less conclusive regarding two pieces of evidence identified as Q9 and Q10 — a bullet recovered from a porch and the fragment of a bullet jacket found at the same house. “The two specimens could have been fired from the same barrel,”
Bunch writes in the report. “However, no definitive conclusion could be reached on this question.” That matches what Desmond wrote in her July 11, 2006 report about the incident: “There is insufficient agreement of microscopic detail to conclusively determine whether Q9 and Q10 were fired from the same firearm.” David Sutton, a Greenville lawyer who represents Vonzeil Adams, said Thursday that Desmond gave a different account in court. In trials for both Green and his girlfriend, Sutton said, the SBI analyst drew definitive conclusions in maintaining the bullets were fired from the same gun. “This doesn’t back up Beth Desmond at all,” he said. “She testified to something totally different than what’s in that report.” Pitt County District Attorney Clark Everett asked for the review by Bunch after Sutton raised questions about whether the forensic evidence matched Desmond’s conclusions.
Prosecutors, police and SBI officials were quick to say the report vindicates the agency’s work, however. “This additional review should resolve questions about the analysis done in this case, and we are continuing work to strengthen our operations,” SBI Director Greg McLeod said in a statement. The SBI’s crime lab has endured a bruising year, with intense scrutiny focused on its blood analysis unit . An August report by an independent review team concluded that over a 16-year period ending in 2003, SBI analysts had aided prosecutors in obtaining convictions, mostly by misrepresenting blood evidence and withholding critical notes from defense attorneys. The findings caused a legislative committee to review the practices of the lab overall. Lawmakers are currently considering whether to recommend in the pending legislative session that the crime lab be split off from the SBI and function as an independent agency.
Family-owned beer distributor bought out
Teens fall through ice
RALEIGH (AP) — One of North Carolina’s largest and oldest beer distributors is being bought out. The News & Observer of Raleigh reports Thursday that R.A. Jeffreys Distributing Co. is buying family-owned Harris Wholesale. The deal is expected to close Jan. 7. CEO Worth Harris III says the combined company will be among the nation’s top-10 Anheuser-Busch distributors. His grandfather founded Harris Wholesale in 1949. The Raleigh-based company distributes beer to more than 3,000 retailers, restaurants and bars in 16 counties. Harris says the overwhelming majority of Harris’ 235 employees are expected to keep their jobs. It is the latest in a series of acquisitions by R.A. Jeffreys, which has operations in Greenville, Wilmington, New Bern and Goldsboro.
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Airport to buy new de-icing trucks CHARLOTTE (AP) — The Charlotte airport is buying 28 new trucks to speed up the time it takes to de-ice planes during winter snow storms. The Charlotte/Douglas International Airport is spending $10.5 million on the trucks that can blast both antifreeze and hot air at planes. The price includes four training simulators. But they won’t help this winter. Airport director Jerry Orr says the fleet will be in place next spring. The airport has three of the trucks, but operators were not trained to use them for the recent storm. Orr says the trucks will replace older equipment the airlines use. The new trucks should cut de-icing time in half next winter. Airlines using the airport’s de-icing service will pay a fee.
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Wal-Mart halts sales of kids CD with profanities SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Christina Wilson was getting her 4-year-old son up from a nap and bringing him in to listen to a compact disc his grandparents had given him for Christmas when her husband stopped her — he thought he heard something inappropriate. Then Wilson listened to the “Kids Favorites” CD out of her son Caiden’s earshot and heard the profanity. “It was a shock,” she said. Wilson said that on Tuesday she contacted the WalMart store in South Bend
ARREST FroM 3A on Aug. 2 after detectives found 202 marijuana plants in various stages of growth inside and outside the house, as well as dried marijuana, morphine, oxycodone, Ritalin, and hydrocodone pills. Detectives also seized drug paraphernalia, two rifles and $1,400 in cash. A 6-year-old boy had been living in the house, which officers said had trash and dirt throughout and a pit bull in a bedroom. The Rowan County Department of So-
where her in-laws had bought the CD to let them know about the lyrics. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. spokeswoman Melissa Hill said the company had already started pulling the CDs from its shelves nationwide on Monday after a supplier notified it about a problem with the CD. “When we learned of a CD that could appeal to children included songs with profanity, we took immediate action to begin removing the product from our store shelves,” Hill said. cial Services was notified and the boy was turned over to his biological mother. As a result of the August search, Burgess was arrested and charged with numerous felony counts including trafficking in opium, possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver several controlled substances; possession of a firearm by a felon; and maintaining a dwelling to keep, store and sell controlled substance. He was then released on a $300,000 bond. Undercover officers continued their investigation and brought the new charges against him this month based on a series of drug buys.
She said customers who bought the CD can return it to any Wal-Mart for a refund. The CD cover shows four smiling young children surrounded by balloons looking up at the camera. On the back it reads: “Your kids will love these versions of today’s biggest hits, reinterpreted especially for them.” The CD contains versions of some well-known songs, including “Pump It,” originally recorded by the Black Eyed Peas, and “Ugly,” originally recorded by Bubba Sparxxx.
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WINSTON-SALEM (AP) — Authorities say a WinstonSalem teenager died after a sport utility vehicle hit him as he waited on a city bus. Stefan Fairfax, 17, died at a local hospital Wednesday. Police Sgt. Keith Redmon says Fairfax was waiting by the street when a sport utility vehicle ran off the road and struck him about 2:30 p.m. No charges had been filed against the 27-year-old Winston-Salem man who was driving the SUV. Redmon told the Winston-Salem Journal that speed doesn’t appear to be a factor. Redmon declined to say more about the investigation.
FRANKLIN (AP) — Two North Carolina teens are recovering after falling into an icy lake in rural Macon County. Multiple media outlets report the teens fell through the ice about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday as they walked across a lake they thought was frozen. Franklin Fire and Rescue says Spencer Caffee and Zachary Rankin were in the water for about 10 minutes. Officials say two people driving by saw the teens’ heads in the water and stopped. They used a rope to pull them about 40 feet to shore. The teens were taken to a local hospital, where they were treated for hypothermia and released. Franklin is in the Nantahala National Forest, about 70 miles southwest of Asheville.
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WESLEY CHAPEL (AP) — A 200-year-old house preservationists were trying to save in Union County has burned. The home caught fire about 3 a.m. Monday, destroying most of the house’s wood. The brick chimney and parts of the metal roof remain. Preservationist Julie Brown says fire officials have told officials trying to save the home in Wesley Chapel that the fire was intentionally set. The house was the centerpiece of a 100-acre homestead built in 1810 by Dr. William Houston. Brown says preservationists were impressed by the hand-hewn beams, moldings, railings and other impressive woodwork.
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New Congress likely to revisit immigration WASHINGTON (AP) — The end of the year means a turnover of House control from Democratic to Republican and, with it, Congress’ approach to immigration. In a matter of weeks, Congress will go from trying to help young, illegal immigrants become legal to debating whether children born to parents who are in the country illegally should continue to enjoy automatic U.S. citizenship. Such a hardened approach — and the rhetoric certain to accompany it — should resonate with the GOP faithful who helped swing the House in Republicans’ favor. But it also could further hurt the GOP in its endeavor to grab a large enough share of the growing Latino vote to win the White House and the Senate majority in 2012. Legislation to test interpretations of the 14th Amendment as granting citizenship to children of illegal immigrants will emerge early next session. That is likely to be followed by attempts to force employers to use a still-developing web system, dubbed E-Verify, to check that all of their employees are in the U.S. legally. There could be proposed curbs on federal spending in cities that don’t do enough to identify people who are in the country illegally and attempts to reduce the numbers of legal immigrants. Democrats ended the year failing for a second time to win passage of the Dream Act, which would have given hundreds of thousands of young illegal immigrants a chance at legal status. House Republicans will try to fill the immigration reform vacuum left by Democrats with legislation designed to send illegal immigrants packing and deter others from trying to come to the U.S. Democrats, who will still control the Senate, will be playing defense against harsh immigration enforcement measures, mindful of their need to keep on good footing with Hispanic voters. But a slimmer majority and an eye on 2012 may prevent Senate Democrats from bringing to the floor any sweeping immigration bill, or even a limited one that hints at providing legal status to people in the country illegally. President Barack Obama could be a
wild card. migrant discussions could doom the He’ll have at his disposal his veto pow- GOP’s 2012 chances. er should a bill denying citizenship to Former House Speaker Newt Ginchildren of illegal immigrants make it to grich, a possible 2012 presidential canhis desk. But Obama also has made didate, cited Meg Whitman’s failed gucracking down on employers a key part bernatorial bid in California despite her of his administration’s immigration en- high spending. When 22 percent of the forcement tactics. electorate is Latino, candidates can’t win Hispanic voters and their allies will without a vigorous presence in the Hislook for Obama to broker a deal on im- panic community and a “message that is migration as he did on tax cuts and health understandable and involves respect,” care. After the Dream Act failed in the Gingrich said. Even so, Gingrich was unSenate this month, Obama said his ad- willing to call on his fellow Republican ministration would not give up on the senators to drop their opposition to the measure. “At a minimum Dream Act, saying the we should be able to get legislation should not Dream done. So I’m gohave been considered ing to go back at it,” he without giving lawmaksaid. ers a chance to amend it. The president has takThe next Congress en heavy hits in Spanishwill be populated with language and ethnic memany newcomers electdia for failing to keep his ed on a platform of promise to address imtougher immigration enBARACK OBAMA migration promptly and forcement. They’ll have President taking it off the agenda ready ears in Republican last summer. Rep. Lamar Smith of His administration’s Texas, who will chair the continued deportations of immigrants — House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. a record 393,000 in the 2010 fiscal year Steve King of Iowa, who is expected to — have also made tenuous his relation- chair the committee’s immigration subship with Hispanic voters. committee. John Morton, who oversees ImmigraThat’s a recipe for more measures tion and Customs Enforcement, said in a aimed at immigration enforcement, inrecent conference call that there are no cluding requiring businesses to use Eplans to change the agency’s enforce- Verify rather than eyeballing paper docment tactics, which are focused on im- uments to check workers’ citizenship and migrants who commit crimes but also legal residency status. have led to detaining and deporting many “I’ve already told the business comimmigrants who have not committed munity it’s going to happen,” said Beto crimes. Cardenas, executive counsel to AmeriThe agency also will continue to ex- cans for Immigration Reform, a coalition pand Secure Communities, the program of business leaders who support overthat allows immigration officials to check hauling immigration laws. Changes to fingerprints of all people booked into jail immigration law contained in approprito see if they are in the country illegal- ations and authorization bills, where imly. Both illegal immigrants and residents migration enforcement hawks are likecan end up being deported under the pro- ly to tuck some measures, would also be gram, which the Homeland Security De- tough to reject. partment hopes to expand nationwide by But more controversial measures 2013. such as attempts to deny citizenship to Many of those attending a recent gath- children of people who are in the U.S. ering of conservative Hispanics in Wash- without permission could be tempered ington warned that another round of by GOP leaders aware of the need to curtough laws surrounded by ugly anti-im- ry more favor with Hispanic voters.
“At a minimum we should be able to get Dream done. So I’m going to go back at it.”
US helps send weapon-grade uranium to Russia WASHINGTON (AP) — In a secret operation to secure nuclear material, the United States has helped Ukraine send to Russia enough uranium to build two atomic bombs. This week’s removal of more than 110 pounds of highly enriched uranium followed a pledge by Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych to get rid of all of his country’s highly enriched uranium by April 2012. The material will be blended down in Russia, rendering it useless for bomb making. Details of the operation were provided to the Associated Press by the National Nuclear Safety Administration. Yanukovych agreed to give up the uranium in a deal announced at a nuclear security
summit hosted by President Barack Obama in April. As an incentive, the United States is providing replacement lowenriched uranium that can be used for Ukraine’s research reactors. The summit deal also has the United States building a $25 million “neutron source facility” nuclear research project for Ukraine, the administration said. The facility will be able to produce 50 different types of medical isotopes, using only low-enriched uranium. The U.S. nuclear administration’s chief, Thomas D’Agostino, called the uranium removal operation an important step toward Obama’s goal of securing the world’s nuclear material within four
years. He praised Ukraine for helping ensure its bomb-making material would not fall “into the wrong hands.” Ukraine gave a major boost to arms control in 1994 when it agreed to surrender the nuclear weapons it inherited after the Soviet Union’s collapse. The removal operation completed Thursday involved 21 specially designed casks for the uranium to be flown on five flights from three cities. The operation was delayed for days by ice storms in Ukraine. The U.S. also helped deliver some of the replacement fuel to Ukraine. “This may have been the most complicated operation NNSA has done in recent years,” said Andrew Bieniawski, the U.S. agency’s asso-
ciate deputy administrator for global threat reduction. The uranium came from three research facilities, in Kiev, Sevastopol and Kharkiv. The U.S. also helped Ukraine remove a slightly larger amount of spent uranium by rail in May. An additional amount of uranium remains in Ukraine, but the U.S. said the material was on track to be removed by the April 2012 deadline. About 3.5 million pounds of highly enriched uranium and half a million pounds of bombgrade plutonium remain in the world, according to Harvard University’s Belfer Center. That material could be used to build as many as 200,000 nuclear weapons, or about 8 1⁄2 times the world’s current stockpile of 23,360 warheads.
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new releases. The new figures from Pew suggest paying for content online is at least not a completely foreign idea for most people. About a third of respondents said they have paid for digital music. Same for software. Behind that came mobile apps for cell phones or tablet computers at 21 percent. Then digital games at 19 percent and newspaper, magazine or journal articles at 18 percent. The survey found that among people who paid for content, the typical user spent about $10 a month. However, there are some extremely high-end users, such that the average among those who have paid for content is about $47 a month. That includes subscriptions and individual files downloaded or accessed. The survey of 755 Internet users in the U.S. was conducted Oct. 28-Nov. 1 and has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 4 percentage points.
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PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION: At their meeting of November 9, 2010 the Planning Board voted 11-0 to recommend APPROVAL of the proposed map amendment. A copy of the above petition is available for public review at City Hall (217 South Main Street). Persons wishing a copy, or additional information, should call (704) 638-5244. If persons would like to respond in writing, they may do so by mailing a letter to Community Planning Services, P.O. Box 479, Salisbury, NC 28145 or by e-mail to pmitc@salisburync.gov. Citizens interested in the proposal are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Changes may be made in the above proposal as a result of debate, objection, or discussion. This the 19th day of December 2010.
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gon, Vermont and Washington. “It just ensures minimum wage keeps pace with the rising costs of necessities like milk and bread and gas,” said Paul Sonn, legal co-director for NELP. The NELP and other workers’ advocates helped block a legal challenge to a minimum wage hike in Washington. That state will have 2011’s highest statewide minimum wage at $8.67 an hour. “These people are not putting this money into IRAs and savings accounts. It goes right back into the economy,” said Rick S. Bender, president of the Washington State Labor Council, a union group that represents about 400,000 workers. Ten states schedule their minimum wages to rise automatically when the cost of living rises, but the cost of living didn’t rise enough in Florida, Nevada and Missouri to trigger a wage hike. In Colorado, the minimum wage hike next year is especially welcome. Unlike most states, Colorado’s adjustable wage can drop because of deflation. A year ago, it fell 3 cents an hour to the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour.
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At the time, date, and place indicated above, the Salisbury City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider the following Land Development Ordinance Amendment: DISTRICT MAP AMENDMENT: LDOTA-10-2010 Petitioner(s): ..........................................City of Salisbury Size / Scope: ..........................................All of the City of Salisbury zoning jurisidiction
REQUEST: Request to amend the Salisbury Land Development Ordinance, Section 2.7 (Uses Permitted by District), Section 3.3 (Additional Standards by Use), and Chapter 18 (Definitions) related to Major Auto Repair in the DMX
PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Board reconsidered this text amendment at its December 14, 2010 meeting and recommended APPROVAL as revised (7-1).
A copy of the above petition is available for public review at City Hall (217 South Main Street). Persons wishing a copy, or additional information, should call (704) 638-5244. If persons would like to respond in writing, they may do so by mailing a letter to Community Planning Services, P.O. Box 479, Salisbury, NC 28145 or by e-mail to pmitc@salisburync.gov.
Citizens interested in the proposal are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Changes may be made in the above proposal as a result of debate, objection, or discussion. This the 16th day of December 2010.
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DISTRICT MAP AMENDMENT: LDOZ-09-2010 Petitioner(s): ..........................................City of Salisbury Owner(s): ..............................................Lerner / Rack Room Shoes Address: ................................................175 & Unnumbered Circle M Drive Tax Map - Parcel(s):..............................475-059, 471-108 Size / Scope: ..........................................Approximately 26.3 acres (2 parcels) Location: ................................................Located along the south margin of Circle M Drive and along the east margin of Cedar Springs Road just north of North Main Street (US-29) REQUEST: Request to amend the City of Salisbury Land Development District Map by establishing LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) zoning on approx. 26.3 acres (2 parcels) at 175 Circle M Drive as part of recent annexation proceedings
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DENVER (AP) — It will be a happier New Year for nearly 650,000 workers earning minimum wage. They’re getting small raises in seven states that tie their salaries to the cost of living. The minimum wages in those states will go up between 9 cents and 12 cents an hour today because their consumer price indexes rose in 2010. The extra pennies can’t come soon enough for Joe Martinez of Denver, who works odd jobs such as lawn maintenance for minimum wage. In Colorado, the wage is rising 11 cents, from the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour to $7.36 an hour. “The prices of everything are going up — food, rent, electricity,” Martinez, 55, said on his lunch break Wednesday. Poverty advocates say the rising minimum wages shouldn’t be seen as raises, just adjustments to keep the working poor at the same level as prices of goods rise. The National Employment Law Project, a New Yorkbased advocate for workers, estimates that about 647,000 people will see their paychecks go up in Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Ohio, Ore-
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City Council Chambers – City Hall 217 South Main Street Salisbury, North Carolina At the time, date, and place indicated above, the Salisbury City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider the following Conditional District Overlay Amendment:
DISTRICT MAP AMENDMENT: CD-06-2010 Project Title: ..........................................Sheetz of Salisbury Petitioner(s): ..........................................Sheetz, Inc. (John Maxwell) Owner(s): ..............................................same Representative(s):..................................John W. Dees II, Ketner & Dees, PA Address: ................................................1405 & 1407 Old Concord Road Tax Map - Parcel(s):..............................060-044, 060-045 Size / Scope: ..........................................Approximately 2.2 acres (2 parcels) Location: ................................................Located at the corner of Old Concord Road and Jake Alexander Boulevard REQUEST: Request to amend the Land Development Ordinance & Land Development District Map by rezoning approximately 2.2 acres to establish a new Conditional District Overlay to permit the development of a 5,700-sf Sheetz Fueling Station and Car Wash
PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION: At their meeting of December 14, 2010 the Planning Board voted unanimously (8-0) to recommend approval of the proposed Conditional District Overlay. A copy of the above petition (incl. Master Plan) is available for public review at City Hall (217 South Main Street). Persons wishing a copy, or additional information, should call (704) 638-5244. If persons would like to respond in writing, they may do so by mailing a letter to Community Planning Services, P.O. Box 479, Salisbury, NC 28145 or by e-mail to pmitc@salisburync.gov. Citizens interested in the proposal are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Changes may be made in the above proposal as a result of debate, objection, or discussion. This the 16th day of December 2010. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA BY:
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crews work to clean up oil from the deepwater Horizon oil spill washed ashore at pensacola Beach in Florida in June. the company is likely to face $38 billion to $60 billion in spill-related costs. A settlement with the federal government could reduce that amount, while a successful class-action lawsuit could add billions more. The analysis includes: • The $10.7 billion that BP already has paid to plug its well, clean up the spilled oil and pay damage claims and other costs. • A $20 billion fund that BP set up in August for individuals and private businesses that were affected by the spill. The fund, known as the Gulf Coast Claims Facility, pays for environmental damage, personal injury, cleanup and lost earnings. The fund so far has paid $2.7 billion to address nearly 168,000 claims. • Fines: The Justice Department is suing BP for violating the Clean Water Act. Fines are based on how much oil was spilled. The government’s estimate of 4.9 million barrels means BP faces between $5.4 billion and $21.1 billion in fines. The upper limit applies if investigators conclude BP acted with gross negligence. The government has a history of settling with companies for as little as 50 cents on the dollar in order to avoid lengthy disputes, says Eric Schaeffer, former head of the Environmental Protection Agency’s enforcement division.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Chrysler recalled about 150,000 trucks and SUVs on Thursday to address steering, air bag and potential stalling problems, while Ford recalled nearly 15,000 trucks and crossovers because of electrical issues. Chrysler Group LLC said it was conducting three separate recalls to fix the problems, which were posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website. The first recall covers about 22,000 Dodge Ram trucks from the 2008-2011 model years to address steering problems. Chrysler said it had received 86 complaints over three years but was not aware of any crashes or injuries connected to the issue. The second involves about 65,000 2009 model year Dodge Journey SUVs to fix side air bags that might not deploy. Wires within the front door could break and interrupt the circuits for the side impact sensors, causing the air bag warning light to go off and potentially preventing the air bag from deploying in a crash, the car manufacturer told the government. Chrysler said it has received 23 complaints from customers about the air bag lamp. There have been no reports of crashes, fires or injuries. The last recall includes about 57,000 Ram 1500 trucks from the 2011 model year to fix components in rear axles that could cause the trucks to stall. Chrysler said it has received 20 reports of axle bearing noise or failure, most coming within 500 miles of driving. It has not received any reports of crashes or injuries. Meanwhile, Ford Motor Co. said it was recalling some 2011 model year Ford F150, F250, F350, F450 and F550 pickup trucks and 2011 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers to address potential electrical shorts that could lead to fires in unattended vehicles. A Ford supplier produced the modules during a six-day period in November. Ford said it was aware of two vehicle fires at an assembly plant in Dearborn, Mich., but had not received any reports of fires in vehicles on the road. Chrysler’s recalls are expected to begin in February. Ford’s should begin by January 10. Chrysler owners can call 800-853-1403 and Ford owners can call 866-436-7332 for more information.
NEW YORK (AP) — As the Gulf oil spill gushed out of control, BP’s financial liabilities seemed big enough to sink the company. No more. Cleanup, government fines, lawsuits, legal fees and damage claims will likely exceed the $40 billion that BP has publicly estimated, according to an Associated Press analysis. But they’ll be far below the highest estimates made over the summer by legal experts and prominent Wall Street banks, such as Goldman Sachs, which said costs could near $200 billion. BP will survive the worst oil spill in U.S. history for several key reasons: it has little debt; its global businesses are forecast to generate $26 billion next year in cash flow from operations; the environmental impact of the spill isn’t as bad as feared; and the government seems unlikely to ban BP from Gulf drilling. To bolster its finances, BP has cut its dividend, issued debt and sold more than $21 billion in assets. “It could have been a lot worse,” says Tyler Priest, a University of Houston petroleum historian who serves on President Obama’s oil spill investigation committee. “BP is going to come back from this.” Many influential investors appear to agree. According to Thomson Reuters, 23 firms with $1 billion or more invested in the stock market, including BlackRock Investment Management, Managed Account Advisors and Rydex Security Global Investors, more than doubled their holdings of BP stock from July through September. At $44.11, BP’s stock price has risen 63 percent from its low of $27.02 on June 25. It’s still down 27 percent from its close of $60.48 on April 20, the day of the spill. The well was capped on July 15. The AP analysis shows
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Far fewer people are applying for unemployment benefits as the year ends, raising hopes for a healthier job market in 2011. Applications are at their lowest level since July 2008, the Labor Department says. They fell to 388,000 in the week ending Dec. 25, bringing the four-week average to 414,000. Until mid-October, the four-week average had been stuck above 450,000 most of the year. Economists say the number of people applying for unemployment benefits predicts where the job market will go over the next few months — so much so that they use this data to help forecast economic growth. “We’re starting to see a pickup in job growth,” says Conference Board economist Kenneth Goldstein. “We may even get to a point, conceivably by spring, where the consumer is going to say that it no longer feels like we’re still in a recession.” He expects the economy to generate 100,000 to 150,000 jobs a month by spring, up from an average 86,500 a month in 2010. That’s an improvement,
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Local and state officials, including NC Governor Beverly Perdue, center, were on hand for a I-85 Corridor Improvement project groundbreaking ceremony just off I-85 on the Clark Road exit in Davidson County. The major element in the project will be constructing a new bridge over the Yadkin River and widening the interstate section to 8 lanes.
FROM 1A site, the owners set up an open-air market, and many vendors returned in spite of cold weather. And owners have applied to the county for a rezoning that would allow them to build a more modern indoor flea market that does meet current codes and regulations. The other top stories of 2010, as chosen by the Post editorial staff, were:
2. Tea and scandal It was an interesting year for politics watchers. Two local incumbents survived scandal and won reelection, while Republicans rode a wave of voter anger to convincing victories and at least one upset. Rowan County Commissioner Jon Barber left his job with the school system in May after allegedly showing up in his classroom drunk. Barber, who said later that he is an alcoholic, refused to bow out of the race for county commissioner and the voters sent him back to the board with the second-most votes of any candidate. Rowan District Court Judge Kevin Eddinger admitted to an affair with a court clerk but also won easy reelection to his seat. Other candidates made history without making headlines they’d like to erase, some with the help of tea party conservatives. Republican Brandy Cook, an assistant district attorney in Cabarrus County, became the first female chief prosecutor in Rowan when she beat Karen Biernacki for the office being vacated by retiring District Attorney Bill Kenerly. Rowan residents chose a Republican as another top law enforcer, keeping Kevin Auten in the Sheriff’s Office over fellow veteran John Noble. Auten nearly had to quit his job to run after former sheriff George Wilhelm retired
3. A deadly year The year started out as a quiet one for homicides and stayed that way for months. But when that changed, it changed fast. The first two murders of the year — a stabbing and a shooting — happened on May 23 at two houses just minutes apart in Salisbury. The violence accelerated, and before the end of June, the Salisbury Police Department and Rowan County Sheriff’s Office had investigated a combined seven murders — as many as the two agencies had investigated in
all of 2009. Each agency investigated a double murder. For the Sheriff’s Office, it was Jerry and Jody Bullin of Catawba County, who were slain June 2 after being lured to Rowan by Frederick Hedgepeth, who claimed he wanted to buy the car they’d advertised. In Salisbury, an argument at a downtown bar led to John Lambert shooting Larry Andrews and Mickey Jordan as they drove along East Innes Street early June 27. Andrews died at the scene. Jordan died in the hospital nine days later. Hedgepeth and Lambert recently pleaded guilty and received life sentences. Through today, the last day of the year, the county has had 11 murders, including two that remain unsolved. Salisbury police are still searching for the person who gunned down Terry Lark at his Clay Stree home on May 23. And investigators in Spencer are looking for the man who shot and killed young store clerk Dee Rios de la Cruz during a robbery on the morning of Nov. 12.
4. A bridge overdue After years of delays and false starts, the state finally began construction of a new Interstate 85 bridge over the Yadkin River. N.C. Gov. Bev Perdue and Department of Transportation officials called replacing the existing 1955 bridge, which has no breakdown lanes and is consistently ranked among the state’s most dangerous, North Carolina’s top transportation project. State officials applied for federal stimulus funding, but got only $10 million to help with planning. So they borrowed money for the project using bonds that can be repaid with future federal transportation dollars. In addition the bridge, the $136 million project will widen three miles of the interstate and replace several smaller spans, including the Wilcox Bridge on U.S. 29. A second, unfunded phase expected to cost around $130 million will widen 3.5 miles of I-85 north of the bridge.
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and county commissioners hesitated in appointing him sheriff, causing him to be in violation of a federal law barring government employees from partisan political races. And in a race so close it required a recount, Republican Harry Warren snatched the 77th N.C. House District seat from its longtime occupant Lorene Coates. A Democrat who served five terms in the House, Coates said she was swept away by the GOP “tidal wave.”
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5. Economic recovery Although the recession officially ended in mid 2009, the recovery has been slow in Rowan and around the nation. And it has been a recovery of mixed signals. Local unemployment stayed in the double digits all year, though it fell from a high of 14 percent in February to 10.9 percent in October, the most recent figure available. As explained in a May article, many of those are long-term unemployed. Several plants closed, including window maker PGT Industries, which put 500 people out of work in early December. But Florida-based PGT’s president said instead of selling the plant here, the company will mothball the facility and could reopen it at some point. The Salisbury Mall went into foreclosure when its owner failed to make loan payments, but the mall remains open — with an auction scheduled for January — and shoppers did their part during the holidays both at the mall and at other chain stores and local shops. And as residents opened their wallets for shopping, they did as much for giving. The Christmas Happiness Fund, which the Post and Department of Social Services sponsor so children from needy families can have gifts, had its highest number of applicants ever. And people responded by donating a record amount.
8. Deadly crash Danny and Raychel Carroll were well-known and highly regarded. He was the 54-year-old coowner of Lady’s Funeral Home
in Kannapolis. She was a 66year-old former teacher, retired from Kannapolis City Schools. They gave to their family, friends, church and community. Their lives ended abruptly in a mobile home park near North Myrtle Beach, S.C. The Carrolls and their 4-yearold granddaughter Mallory Fields had left a family gathering the evening of July 14. D. CARROLL They were flying home to Concord Regional Airport, a flight the Carrolls had made many times. liA censed pilot, R. CARROLL 54-year-old Danny often flew, but this was the first time he and his family had flown this airplane — a single-engine Piper PA-28 Cherokee Arrow. The FAA said the small plane went down about 9 p.m. just a few miles from the Grand Strand Airport in Myrtle Beach. It crashed through
trees, then into the mobile home park before bursting into flames. An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
9. Mall foreclosure Foreclosures have been a prominent part of the economic landscape in Rowan for several years. It was still a surprise to many, though, when the Salisbury Mall went into foreclosure Nov. 9 after Salisbury Mall Associates, owned by Sam and Simone Spiegel of Florida, defaulted on its $19.7 million loan. Some blame the location. Miles from Interstate 85. Developers say the site at the intersection of Jake Alexander and Statesville boulevards was along the city’s projected growth corridor 24 years ago, when the mall was built. The mall already had a lot of vacant storefronts, and despite assurances from anchor stores and others that “foreclosure doesn’t mean closure,” existing merchants worried that confused shoppers simply wouldn’t come. But the mall remains open for business and appeared to have good crowds for holiday shopping. A sale scheduled for Dec. 14 has been delayed until Jan. 19.
10. Facebook bomber He called himself a “freedom fighter” and “the Christian counterpart of Osama bin Laden.” Authorities called him a criminal who advocated murder and plotted to bomb abortion clinics. Now Justin Carl Moose faces up to 20 years in prison. The 26-year-old Moose, who graduated from South Rowan High School and att e n d e d church in Kannapolis, made no atto tempt hide his leanings. On his Facebook page, M o o s e MOOSE wrote things as, such “Save a life. Shoot an abortionist.” He posted the addresses of abortion clinics and a link to a website showing how to make a bomb. And he provided bombmaking information to an FBI informant, leading to his arrest in Rowan County in September. Moose pleaded guilty in federal court in November to distributing information on making and using an explosive. His sentencing is set for March 2.
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In my garden, I will ... Resolve to plan better he New Year is just around the corner, and now is the time for our annual gesture of self-improvement and moderation, often a test of one’s will. Home gardeners also make resolutions. Below are eight resolutions for home gardeners for the upcoming year that are easy and are obDARRELL BLACKWELDER tainable goals. • Have a landscape plan — Impulse buying and planting without a viable plan can be a problem as a landscape matures. Overgrown plants, improperly spaced plant material, diseased or non-adapted plant material are typical problems associated with impulse planting. Solicit the help of reputable and qualified nurserymen, a Master Gardener volunteer, commercial landscaper or Cooperative Extension before planting if you have any doubts about your plant material. • Try different varieties —Home vegetable gardeners and flower gardeners often plant the same varieties each season. While it makes sense to stick with a winner, there are new varieties of vegetables and flowers that warrant a homeowner trial. AllAmerica Selections have been extensively tested and are generally a good choice, whether it’s a vegetable, fruit or flower selection. Be sure to label new varieties and make notes about growth, development and other pertinent characteristics during the growing season. These notes may be instrumental in the selection of next season’s crop. • Have your soil tested —Soil testing is the most often overlooked service that saves time, money and the environment. Over-fertilizing with expensive fertilizers is a common problem. Many homeowners guess with fertilizer and lime rates for lawns, shrubs and vegetable gardens. Fortunately, soil testing is still a free service provided by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture (NCDA). Soil testing kits are available at the Extension Center on Old Concord Road. Soil samples can be directly shipped or mailed to NCDA in Raleigh by the homeowners for a nominal postage fee. • Watch the calendar — Label the calendar for gardening chores that must be done and follow them. The window of opportunity for many gardening activities is quite narrow and must be followed in order to have a successful growing season. Keep this calendar handy for quick
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reference. • Maintain your equipment — Take time now to maintain power equipment with an oil change or tuneup if needed. Sharpen lawn mower blades. Sharp blades reduce engine wear, improve the turf’s appearance and reduce the incidence of disease. Sharpen or replace pruner blades. Replace all seals and gaskets in hand pump sprayers now so you will be ready when the pests of spring arrive. • Carry out an IPM program (Integrated Pest Management) — Scout for insects and diseases on a routine basis. Try to live with the problem and if you can’t, use soft pesticides only when needed. • Prune correctly — Many
fruit and reduce pesticide sprays. Correctly pruned shrubs produce more flowers and berries. Judicious pruning is mandatory for quality fruits and healthy shrubs. • Start a file of garden tips and information — Take time to file away bits and pieces of useful information. Store it on your computer or that new iPad you got for Christmas. Keep the files readily accessible to periodically update or delete out-of-date information. Have it close to the to-do list. Darrell Blackwelder is the County Extension Director with horticulture responsibilities with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service in Rowan County.
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Many people who received Christmas cactus as a gift over the holidays are interested in their care after bloom. Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter cactus have regained popularity over the past few years. One reason for the increased interest may be attributed to the vast array of bloom colors ranging from yellow, salmon, pink, fuchsia and white to various combinations of those colors. Another reason for their interest is their longevity. These plants are not a true cactus like the desert plant. Its growth habit is similar to an orchid or tropical understory plants. Native to Brazil, humidity is a very important requirement for proper growth and development. Locate your Christmas cactus in a room with high humidity such as a kitchen or laundry room. If these aren’t acceptable locations, place the container on a tray of pebbles filled with water, which increases the humidity. Make sure the room is cool with bright, indirect light. Direct light from the sun will cause the leaves to turn yellow. After bloom, the plant should be allowed to rest by reducing water enough to just keep the plant alive. Be sure to keep the soil fairly moist but let the surface dry out. Avoid fertilization at this time. Move the holiday plant outdoors when danger of frost is over for maximum growth. Make sure to locate the plants in a shady location with bright filtered light. Don’t let the plant dry out and be careful not to overwater. Treat the plant as you would a normal houseplant by feeding on a regular basis for good growth and development. These plants need cool temperatures to induce blooms. Night temperatures for the cactus should be near 55 degrees with the day temperature topping out around 65 degrees for about six weeks. The Christmas cactus bloom cycle is very similar to a poinsettia; it also needs long periods of darkness to induce bloom. If you cannot keep the plant at this temperature range, let the plant have 13 hours of uninterrupted darkness each night. Place the plant in a completely dark room or cover them. When flower buds start to form, stop using fertilizers, but continue to water the plant sufficiently to keep the leaves from shrinking. The Christmas cactus flowers best if it is kept in a pot bound container. It is very possible for the plant to flower several times throughout the year if the plant has proper care and placement for light. Go to http://www.christmascactus.org for more complete information about care of the Christmas and other winter blooming cacti. Darrell Blackwelder is the County Extension Director with horticulture responsibilities with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service in Rowan County. Learn more about Cooperative Extension events and activities on Facebook or website at www.rowanextension.com
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Dear Amy: My girlfriend and I have been together for more than five years. We have grown a lot and gotten past the immaturity of our early 20s. We used to fight constantly, but now our fights are so rare that I would say we have a great relationship with great communication. My girlfriend can say some extremely cruel things when she is angry. I’m talking about personal attacks. The gist of the attacks is basically that my family doesn’t have ASK any money. AMY Once when we were on the verge of a breakup, she called me “ghetto trash.� While it’s true that my family isn’t well off, I never went without anything I needed and rarely went without things I wanted. My mother did a great job. I have a good job and no legal troubles of any kind. While eventually I do forget these fights and forgive my girlfriend, these remarks hurt so much that when I’m reminded I’m left crying and depressed. I’m not exactly the most sensitive guy, but I find these comments devastating. How do I address this, Amy? — Kicked Below the Belt Dear Kicked: Some people disappear into a kind of whitehot trance when they’re angry and strike with cruelty. But it is never OK to verbally abuse or belittle someone — and the comment your girlfriend made about you is belittling and mean. You don’t need to describe and defend your family — to me or to her. Instead, you should treat this like the serious matter it is, talk to your girlfriend about it, and receive a sincere and believable apology from her. It’s wonderful that you two have a more stable and peaceful relationship than you used to have, but you need to talk
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Babies and toddlers are curious creatures. Something captures their attention — a stuffed animal, a shiny object or a noisy rattle — and they’re going after it. Just make sure they aren’t chasing a teddy bear on top of a dresser, the blade of a knife or a pill bottle. Babyproofing is key to keeping children safe at home. “Parents should realize that injuries are the leading cause of death in children over one year of age,� and many are preventable, says Dr. Garry Gardner, chairman of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Committee on Injury, Violence, and Poison Prevention. The most common injuries are burns, cuts, bruises, and head and other injuries from falls, he says. For generations, new parents made homes baby-ready themselves. These days, you can do it yourself, hire a professional or both. It’s part of a larger trend toward more watchful, safety-conscious parenting. “Using professionals saves time and gives peace of mind, but diligent parents are capable of babyproofing their own homes,� says Shannon Choe, who offers home safety assessments as founder of Premier Baby Concierge in Berwyn, Pa. She says her clients are about evenly split. New parents have some time before they need to babyproof, since newborns aren’t going anywhere just yet. But time passes quickly. Experts recommend staying ahead of a baby’s development by a milestone; for instance, blocking the top and bottom of the stairs before a child’s on the move. Eventually you’ll need to lock up cleaning products, medicine and plastic bags, clear the house of choking and strangulation hazards (including the cords of drapes and blinds) and block access to dangerous areas, among other things. Furniture or TVs that could topple should be anchored to
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ere’s a New Year’s resolution most everyone can get behind: Resolve to survive through the weekend. Some people won’t. They’ll be among the victims of alcohol-related crashes that surge during the Christmas/New Year’s period. Like a similar spike that often occurs at Thanksgiving, the bacchanalian mayhem is a ghastly tradition in our mobile, boozy society, and an analysis by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows just how serious it is. Nationwide, about 80 people die each year in alcohol-related crashes on New Year’s Day (which begins at midnight tonight) — about two and a half times as many as such crashes would claim if the day weren’t a holiday. The numbers are expected to be even worse this year because New Year’s Day falls on a weekend. Ordinarily, this is the point where we’d warn people not to drink and drive, to consider the consequences, behave responsibly and use a designated driver while making the party rounds. Realistically, however, people who don’t care about their own lives or the lives of others are unlikely to be swayed by newspaper editorials. If they were, alcohol-related crashes wouldn’t have claimed 394 lives last year in North Carolina and more than 10,900 nationwide. Even with law-enforcement officers out in force this weekend, tipsy drivers will still tempt fate by clambering behind the wheel. So what can law-abiding, sober citizens do to protect themselves? Unfortunately, there’s no fail-safe way to avoid becoming the victim of a drunken driver, other than to stay off the roads (even as a pedestrian). But if you’re driving this holiday weekend, some common-sense precautions can reduce your risks, according to safety experts. • Limit nighttime travel. Drivers are far more likely to be alcohol impaired during the night than during the day. In 2007, 36 percent of drivers involved in nighttime fatal crashes were legally drunk versus just 9 percent during daytime collisions. The deadliest period is between midnight and 3 a.m. • Expect the unexpected. Don’t trust another vehicle’s turn signal. Don’t assume that an oncoming vehicle is going to stop for a red light or stop sign or yield the right of way. • Constantly scan the road ahead; be on the lookout for vehicles that are weaving or moving erratically. • If you observe an erratic driver, immediately report it to 911. Would you hesitate to make the call if a driver were brandishing a gun and firing at random? Finally, make sure you’re buckled up. A lot of drunken drivers aren’t, particularly the younger ones. Celebrate sensibly. Have a safe and happy new year.
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now has been compared to a bridal veil covering the earth and making it pure again. In my opinion, this is a beautiful description of what takes place. I love seeing a snowfall. It not only cleans the air, but in some ways, it seems to clean and refresh our spirits as well. Have you ever noticed how people are friendlier when a snowstorm is coming? For example, complete strangers in a store start talking about the storm. Conversations can be heard predicting the number of inches and how long the DICY MCCULLOUGH storm will last. It doesn’t snow enough to be routine, so it’s a welcome change from the usual. Everone has different ways of enjoying or coping with the coming event, as the case may be. Some watch it snow from their living room windows. Others always make sure birds have food and enjoy seeing them come to feed. Snowmen and snow forts begin to magically pop up across the landscape. Then, there are those who take wild rides down hills on sleds or plastic containers. Sure, snowstorms can cause headaches and inconveniences, but many times even that can become an adventure. One of the worst snowstorms I can remember happened 12 or 13 years ago. We were without power for 10 days. It’s amazing how creative a person can become in survival mode. I’ve never been one to go camping because I know I wouldn’t like it. Give me a warm bed and facilities any day. However, in this situation, I adapted, and my children thought it great fun. My youngest daughter, Kelly, was in elementary school at the time. She seemed to enjoy this experience the most and couldn’t wait to cook beans in the black pot on the little kerosene stove. Mind you, it took all day to cook the beans, but she thought it was the greatest thing she had ever done. She also adored the fact there was no television. We made up games and read stories to each other for entertainment. The nights were cold so we piled the quilts and managed. Kelly kept reminding me this was like her favorite television show, “The Little House on the Prairie.” We had to decide how to keep the food cold. That was easy since all we had to do was put things like milk on the back porch. The items stayed nice and cold, and maybe a little too cold because there were times we found food frozen we didn’t want frozen. Flushing the toilet was one of the biggest challenges. Our neighbor still had electricity and so we would make a daily run to her house for water to flush the toilets. The fact that our neighbor had electricity is an interesting story in and of itself. We live on one side of the road, and our neighbor lives on another side of the road. Each side is the end of the line for a different electric company. Any time a storm comes, we know at least one of us will be lucky enough to weather it out. That’s the way it has been for three decades. After 10 days of no electricity, in this storm, even Kelly was happy to see the lights come on again. Most people have the opportunity for hours or a few days to watch or enjoy a snowfall. Work schedules and plans have to be put on hold or adjusted. Bodies and minds have the chance to refresh and renew because life has slowed down for a moment. Man has control of a lot of things, or at least he thinks he does, but he doesn’t have much control over the weather. Perhaps, that was God’s plan all along. I can hear him laughing now. • • • Dicy McCullough is a freelance writer and poet who lives in Rowan County. She can be reached at 704-278-4377.
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arah Palin deserves an apology. When she said that the new health-care law would lead to “death panels” deciding who gets lifesaving treatment and who does not, she was roundly denounced and ridiculed. Now we learn, courtesy of one of the ridiculers — The New York Times — that she was right. Under a new policy not included in the law for fear the administration’s real endof-life game would be exCAL posed, a rule isTHOMAS sued by the recess-appointed Dr. Donald M. Berwick, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, calls for the government to pay doctors to advise patients on options for ending their lives. These could include directives to forgo aggressive treatment that could extend their lives. This rule will inevitably lead to bureaucrats deciding who is “fit” to live and who is not. The effect this might have on public opinion, which PALIN by a solid majority opposes Obamacare, is clear from an email obtained by the Times. It is from Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), who sent it to people working with him on the issue. Oregon and Washington are the only states with assistedsuicide laws, a preview of what is to come at the federal level if this new regulation is allowed to stand. Blumenauer
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wrote in his November e-mail: “While we are very happy with the result, we won’t be shouting it from the rooftops because we aren’t out of the woods yet. This regulation could be modified or reversed, especially if Republican leaders try to use this small provision to perpetuate the ‘death panel’ myth.” Ah, but it’s not a myth, and that’s where Palin nailed it. All inhumanities begin with small steps; otherwise the public might rebel against a policy
and “doctors” now perform them. Then the assault on the infirm and elderly begins. Once the definition of human life changes, all human lives become potentially expendable if they don’t measure up to constantly “evolving” government standards. It will all be dressed up with the best possible motives behind it and sold to the public as the ultimate benefit. The killings, uh, terminations, will take place out of sight so as not to disturb the masses who might have a few embers of a past morality still burning in their souls. People will sign documents testifying to their desire to die, and the government will see it as a means of “reducing the surplus population,” to quote Charles Dickens. When life is seen as having ultimate value, individuals and their doctors can make decisions about treatment that are in the best interests of patients. But when government is looking to cut costs as the highest good and offers to pay doctors to tell patients during that went straight to the “final their annual visits that they solution.” All human life was can choose to end their lives once regarded as having value, rather than continue treatbecause even government saw ment, that is more than the it as “endowed by our Creproverbial camel’s nose under ator.” This doctrine separates the tent. That is the next step us from plants, microorganon the way to physician-assistisms and animals. ed suicide and, if not stopped, Doctors once swore an oath, government-mandated euwhich reads in part: “I will not thanasia. give a lethal drug to anyone if It can’t happen here? Based I am asked, nor will I advise on what standard? Yes it can such a plan; and similarly I happen in America, and it will will not give a woman a pesif the new Republican class in sary to cause an abortion.” Did Congress doesn’t stop it. Dr. Berwick, a fan of rationed • • • care and the British National Health Service, ever take that Cal Thomas writes columns oath? If he did, it appears he for Tribune Media Services, no longer believes it. 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Do you see where this Buffalo, N.Y. 14207. Readers leads? First the prohibition may also e-mail Cal Thomas at against abortion is removed tmseditors@tribune.com.
Once the definition of human life changes, all human lives become potentially expendable if they don’t measure up to constantly “evolving” government standards.
2010, the year of annoying junk elcome my friends to the year that was. Political Ads: Face it, they’re always offensive to someone, but particularly silly are the ones that end with a tag line like “Paid for by friends of Joe Blow.” Buying you a few thousand TV ads seems very, very friendly. If a friend asked me to give him a couple hundred thousand dollars, I would have to rethink our friendship. That’s the kind of money you give to an exwife, not to a friend. A friend of Joe Blow’s is someone who helps him move. A supporter is JIM someone who MULLEN gives him money. Texting: Where r u? North Korea: And you thought this country was run by a bunch of bozos. North Korea makes us look like a land of geniuses. It’s an entire nation run by Mini-Me. And it has nuclear weapons. There is a solution. Someone has to tell Al Jazeera they saw Kim Jong Il drawing insulting cartoons of Muhammad. Medical marijuana: Side effects may include munchies, the urge to be profound and spontaneous laughter. If you giggle for more than four hours straight, call your doctor and ask if he has any left. Wall Street bonuses: You rob
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Let’s see, you’re too chicken to be body scanned but you’re gonna yell “Let’s roll!” during the hijacking? I don’t think so. $20 from a 7-Eleven, you go to jail. Steal a trillion dollars on Wall Street from pension funds and IRAs and you get a bonus. That’s some nice little justice system you got there, America. Paying for luggage: Spend $25 to take a bag full of clothes with you to the beach? Wear a bathing suit as underwear. You can buy a toothbrush, deodorant, a comb, suntan lotion and a paperback when you get there for a lot less than $25. And remember, you’ll save another $25 on the way back. Vuvuzelas: As if America needed another reason not to watch soccer. Pat down crybabies: Yes, the TSA can see your pot belly and they can touch your junk. Let’s see, you’re too chicken to be body scanned but you’re gonna yell “Let’s roll!” during the hijacking? I don’t think so. I’ll bet the 9/11 victims dearly wish they could wait in a long line to get patted down or scanned, as do their widows and orphans. When did “the
home of the brave” become “the home of the whiners?” “Oh, they patted down a little boy! For shame!” “Oh, they patted down someone in a wheelchair!” Like a suicide bomber cares if he blows up his own kid. As if you can’t hide a bomb in a wheelchair. Those of us with knee replacements and/or pacemakers have been getting patted down for years and it hasn’t hurt us. Besides, being patted down or scanned is a picnic compared to sitting in coach for seven or eight hours. That’s what should be banned. Vampires and zombies: Books, TV shows and movies about the undead who have the same everyday problems as you and I have, despite their supernatural powers, have taken over. How long before they start producing “American Idol with Vampires” and “Dancing with the Zombie Stars”? Oh, yeah. That’s pretty much what it is now. “The Jersey Shore”: When you talk about class, sophistication, wit and style — you must be talking about some other show. It’s like sitting through an hour-long infomercial on how to become a selfcentered moron. And lots of people are buying. • • • Jim Mullen is the author of “It Takes a Village Idiot: Complicating the Simple Life” and “Baby’s First Tattoo.” E-mail him at jim—mullen@myway.com.
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Lisa Murkowski certified winner of Alaska Senate race JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Sen. Lisa Murkowski was officially named the winner of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race Thursday, following a period of legal fights and limbo that lasted longer than the write-in campaign she to waged keep her job. Gov. Sean Parnell and Lt. Gov. Mead TreadMURKOWSKI well, who oversees elections, signed the paperwork certifying her win in the hotly contested race.
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Vivid Entertainment cofounder Steve Hirsch to foot the bill. Suleman has repeatedly declined Hirsch’s offers — $1 million at one point — to appear in porn videos. Haddadin says half a million dollars is nothing to Hirsch, whose company is one of the biggest pornography companies based in California’s San Fernando Valley. “I am open to any option that (allows me to) finish with this matter,” Haddadin said. “I like his offer and I’m going to go ahead with it if I can, but we’ll see after Monday.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Failed U.S. Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell said Thursday that accusations she misspent campaign funds are politically motivated and stoked by disgruntled former campaign workers. The Delaware Republican appeared on several network morning shows to defend herself a day after The Associated Press reported federal authorities have launched a criminal probe to determine whether she broke the law by using campaign money to pay
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Octomom” Nadya Suleman and her 14 children could avoid being evicted from their suburban home if the mortgage holder cuts a deal with a porn kingpin. After giving Suleman repeated warnings to pay the $450,000 that’s due or get out, Amer Haddadin says he’s now considering an offer from
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personal expenses. “There’s been no impermissible use of campaign funds whatsoever,” O’Donnell told ABC’s “Good Morning America.” O’Donnell, the tea party favorite who scored a surprise primary victory before losing in the general election, suggested the accusations are driven by political establishments on the right and left, including Joe Biden. He represented Delaware in the Senate for decades before he became vice president. “You have to look at this whole thug-politic tactic for what it is,” she said Thursday.
Toll of budget crisis seen at many state parks KAISER, Mo. (AP) — At state parks across the nation, this is the toll of the deepening budget crisis and years of financial neglect: crumbling roads, faltering roofs, deteriorating restrooms. Electrical and sewer systems are beginning to give out, too, as are scores of park buildings, some of them built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. In a few places, aging bridges have been detoured and tunnels blocked off
Kidney parole condition raises ethical questions JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A debate is unfolding over an unusual offer from Mississippi’s governor: He will free two sisters imprisoned for an armed robbery that netted $11, but one woman’s release requires her to donate her kidney to the other. The condition is alarming some experts, who have raised legal and ethical questions. Among them: If it turns out the sisters aren’t a good tissue match, does that mean the healthy one goes back to jail? Gov. Haley Barbour’s decision to suspend the life sentences of Jamie and Gladys Scott was applauded by civil rights organizations and the women’s attorney, who have long said the sentences were too harsh for the crime. The sisters are black, and their case has been a cause celebre in the state’s AfricanAmerican community. The Scotts were convicted in 1994 of leading two men into an ambush in central Mississippi the year before. Three teenagers hit each man in the head with a shotgun and took their wallets — making off with only $11, court records said. After 16 years in prison, Jamie Scott, 36, is on daily dialysis, which officials say costs the state about $200,000 a year. Barbour agreed to release her because of her medical condition, but 38-year-old Gladys Scott’s release order says one of the conditions she must meet is to donate the kidney within one year. The idea to donate the kidney was Gladys Scott’s and she volunteered to do it in her petition for early release. National NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous thanked Barbour on Thursday after meeting him at the state capital in Jackson, calling his decision “a shining
example” of the way a governor should use the power of clemency. Others aren’t so sure. Arthur Caplan, the director of the Center for Bioethics at the University of Pennsylvania, has studied transplants and their legal and ethical ramifications for about 25 years. He said he’s never heard of anything like this. Even though Gladys Scott proposed the idea in her petition for an early release and volunteered to donate the organ, Caplan said, it is against the law to buy and sell organs or to force people to give one up. “When you volunteer to give a kidney, you’re usually free and clear to change your mind right up to the last minute,” he said. “When you put a condition on it that you could go back to prison, that’s a pretty powerful incentive.” So what happens if she decides, minutes from surgery, to back off the donation? “My understanding is that she’s committed to doing this. This is something that she came up with,” said Barbour’s spokesman, Dan Turner. “This is not an idea the governor’s office brokered. It’s not a quid pro quo.” What happens if medical testing determines that the two are not compatible for a transplant? Turner said the sisters are a blood-type match, but that tests to determine tissue compatibility still need to be done. If they don’t match, or if she backs out, will she be heading back to prison? “All of the ‘What if’ questions are, at this point, purely hypothetical,” Barbour said in a statement from his office late Thursday. “We’ll deal with those situations if they actually happen.” Legally, there should be no problems since Gladys Scott
volunteered to donate the kidney, said George Cochran, a professor at the University of Mississippi School of Law who specializes in constitutional matters. “You have a constitutional right to body integrity, but when you consent (to donate an organ) you waive that” right, he said. Other experts said the sisters’ incarceration and their desire for a transplant operation are two separate matters and should not be tied together. Dr. Michael Shapiro, chief of organ transplants at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey and the chair of the ethics committee at the United Network for Organ Sharing, said the organ transplant should not be a condition of release. “The simple answer to that is you can’t pay someone for a kidney,” Shapiro said. “If the governor is trading someone 20 years for a kidney, that might potentially violate the valuable consideration clause” in federal regulations. That clause is meant to prohibit the buying or selling of organs, and Shapiro said the Scott sisters’ situation could violate that rule because it could be construed as trading a thing of value — freedom from prison — for an organ. Putting conditions on parole, however, is a long-standing practice. And governors granting clemency have sometimes imposed unusual ones, such as requiring people whose sentences are reduced to move elsewhere. In 1986, South Dakota Gov. Bill Janklow commuted the sentences of 36 criminals, but only on the condition that they leave his state and never come back. In Florida, the governor and members of his cabinet voted in 1994 to reduce a convicted killer’s sentence as long
as he agreed to live in Maryland. Whatever the legal or ethical implications of Barbour’s decision, it thrust him back into the spotlight, after his recent comments in a magazine article about growing up in the segregated South struck some as racially insensitive. In the article, Barbour explained that the public schools in his hometown of Yazoo City didn’t see the violence that other towns did, and attributed that to the all-white Citizens Council in Mississippi. Some critics said he glossed over the group’s role in segregation. He later said he wasn’t defending the group.
because of falling debris. The tough economy has made money scarcer for administrators at some of the country’s most treasured public spaces who have been forced to postpone maintenance and construction projects, creating a huge backlog of unfinished work that would cost billions of dollars to complete. Park managers say they try to funnel money to the most urgent needs. Others have received help from private groups or volunteers to tackle work they cannot afford to finish on their own. “We do what we can,” said Denny Bopp, a supervisor for the Missouri district that includes the Lake of the Ozarks State Park, more than 150 miles southwest of St. Louis. The park’s centerpiece is a huge man-made reservoir that attracted more than a million fishermen, campers, boaters and vacationers in 2010.
What workers pay for Medicare is fraction of what care will cost WASHINGTON (AP) — You paid your Medicare taxes all those years and want your money’s worth: full benefits after you retire. Nearly three out of five people say in a recent Associated PressGfK poll that they paid into the system so they deserve their full benefits — no cuts. But a newly updated financial analysis shows that what people paid into the system doesn’t come close to covering the full value of the medical care they can expect to receive as retirees. Consider an average-wage, two-earner couple together earning $89,000 a year. Upon retiring in 2011, they would have paid $114,000 in Medicare payroll taxes during their careers. But they can expect to receive medical services — from prescriptions to hospital care — worth $355,000, or about three times what they put in. The estimates by economists Eugene Steuerle and Stephanie Rennane of the Urban Institute think tank illustrate the huge disconnect between widely-held perceptions and the numbers behind Medicare’s shaky financing. Although Americans are worried about Medicare’s longterm solvency, few realize the
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Daughter of Arizona supervisor accused of sexual abuse PHOENIX (AP) — The daughter of a county supervisor has been arrested on suspicion of sexual misconduct with the same teenage boy that her mother is accused of sexually abusing over a threeyear period, police said Thursday. Rachel Katherine Brock, 21, was arrested Wednesday on three counts of sexual conduct with a minor and one count of transmitting obscene material as part of an ongoing investigation surrounding her mother, 48-year-old Susan Brock. Both women were being held without bond at the Maricopa County jail. In Rachel Brock’s initial court appearance, acting attorney John Rock argued that the judge should free her on bond because there appeared to be no physical evidence to support any of the charges. Rock also said the teen would have been asked if he had been a victim of any other sexual abuse when Susan Brock was arrested in October. “It appears that he’s given contradictory information,” Rock said. But the judge wasn’t persuaded.
US charges filed in Sen. Levin pie-in-face case BIG RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — An anti-war protester who hit Michigan Sen. Carl Levin in the face with an apple pie has been charged with assault. An indictment filed Thursday charges Ahlam Mohsen of Coldwater with two counts of assault against the Democrat while he was meeting with constituents in August in Big Rapids. Her friend Max Kantar of Big Rapids was also charged. U.S. Attorney Don Davis in Grand Rapids says elected leaders should be able to listen to constituents without being attacked. Messages seeking comment were left for Mohsen and Kantar, who are both 23. Mohsen’s father, Mohamed Mohsen, said he’s unaware of the indictment.
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200,000 people affected by flooding in Australia BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — More than 200,000 people have been affected by relentless flooding in northeast Australia, with the flood zone now stretching over an area bigger than France and Germany combined, officials said Friday. Thousands of homes and businesses across Queensland state have been inundated with water after days of pounding rain caused swollen rivers to overflow. The entire population of two towns was forced to evacuate as water swamped their communities, cutting off roads and devastating crops. Heavy rains and flooding in northeast Australia is common during the southern hemisphere summer, but the scope of the damage from the recent downpours is extremely unusu-
al, Queensland state Premier Anna Bligh said. “This is without a doubt a tragedy on an unprecedented scale,” Bligh told Australian Broadcasting Corp. “We now have 22 towns or cities that are either substantially flooded or isolated because the roads have been cut off to them. That represents some 200,000 people spanning an area that’s bigger than the size of France and Germany combined.” Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes this week. In the central Queensland town of Emerald, around 1,000 people were evacuated in the last 24 hours. The town was facing the prospect of food shortages, power outages and sewagecontaminated floodwaters,
county mayor Peter Maguire said. Three evacuation centers have been set up to help displaced residents. Weather across most of the state was drier on Friday, but river levels were still rising in some areas as high waters worked their way toward the ocean. Bligh warned that drenched communities could be stuck under water for more than a week, and clean up efforts were expected to cost billions of dollars. Queensland launched a disaster relief fund for flood victims with 1 million Australian dollars ($1 million) in state money. Prime Minister Julia Gillard pledged to match that amount with federal funds. Gillard was touring flooded communities on Friday.
nor traffic violation on June 10 and paid a $25 fine. 5. “Man shot to death in downtown” A dispute over using a pool table at Benchwarmers, 113 E. Fisher St., ended in the deaths of two men. Thomas Andrews Jr. of Kernersville was shot and died at the scene. His classmate at Davidson County Community College, Mickey Wayne Jordan, was also shot and later died. John Curtis Lambert of China Grove was subsequently arrested and charged with both murders. Lambert pleaded guilty to two charges of first-degree murder on Dec. 15 and received two life sentences. Deputy Police Chief Steve Whitley told a Post reporter that, “The pool game was the final straw. ... It’s just incredibly stupid. Andrews was just in the wrong place.” 6. “Fire destroys flea market” The Webb Road Flea Market was gutted by fire on Sept. 3. The smoke could be seen for miles as a hodge-podge of wooden structures burned. Eighteen fire departments responded to the nearly 15-acre complex, many hauling as the water supply dwindled at the scene. At one point, firefighters pumped 4,000 gallons a minute on the flames. County records set the tax value of the buildings at the flea market at $908,678. The cause of the fire is still unknown. 7. “Charges filed after underwear
ONLINE FRom 1A serving a traffic stop from his or her front porch?” 2. “Brawl erupts over Easter candy” Seven women ended up in a brawl in the Easter basket aisle of Walmart on April 3. Unable to figure out who initiated the brawl, police charged all seven women with public affray. 3. “Passport fees go up” The U.S. Department of State announced higher fees for a passport — $135 for a new application, and $110 for a renewal. 4. “K.P. Parks Tasered in scuffle” West Rowan football star K.P. Parks, the state’s best running back in history, ran into problems in Mocksville with an off-duty highway patrolman on May 1. Parks was initially charged with resisting, delaying and obstructing a law-enforcement officer by the Davie County Sheriff’s Office after PARKS he got into a scuffle with state trooper M.C. Howell. Parks was reportedly shot with a Taser twice during the scuffle. Most of the charges were later dropped. Parks pleaded guilty to a mi-
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people use a small boat to move around in the main street as flood waters continue to rise in Chinchilla, Queensland, Australia on Wednesday. days of torrential downpours have left parts of central and southern Queensland state inundated, forcing one town’s entire population to evacuate.
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Clyde submitted this Facebook photo of the underwear as evidence in court. A debate sparked over what is considered art after he displayed a pair of briefs in the window of his shop. that his store handed out 433 donuts by 3 p.m. 10. “Witness: It was a tornado” A major windstorm — later determined to be a tornado — did plenty of damage after setting down in the parking lot of Food Lion in Spencer on March 28 and heading north along Salisbury Avenue later that evening. Trees were uprooted and thrown against houses. Numerous power lines
were down, with parts of North Salisbury Avenue and roads leading to surrounding neighborhoods closed to traffic. Jessica Craig, who witnessed the event with her sister Ashley Parker, responded to a National Weather Service report that called effects of the storm “wind damage.” “Wind damage my a--,” Craig said. “We saw it, it was a tornado.”
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Hornet boys beat Davie for 4th straight title BY BRIAN PITTS sports@salisburypost.com
The records and seeds might have suggested the Salisbury boys’ Salisbury 77 77-62 victory over Davie in Davie 62 last night’s Sam Moir Christmas Classic championship at Catawba was an upset, but this was no upset. Top-seeded Davie had the undefeated record, but No. 3 Salisbury had undeniably the better team. The 6-3 Hornets, who started slow because seven football players were busy winning the 2AA crown on Dec. 11, led from start to finish, put the brakes on the best start in 11 years for Davie (11-1) and made history
by becoming the first boys team to win four straight Christmas tournament titles. McCain adds Darien Rankin, who has all-Moir berth the skills to play five posito his resume, tions, hauled off the MVP 3B trophy for the third time. “Those guys have been here,” Salisbury’s first-year coach, Justin Morgan, said. “They’ve been here forever and they’ve been in big games. They’ve played in big games in football, and the guys who don’t play football have played in big games in basketball. So they’re used to the pressure and the intensity.”
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As expected, Salisbury’s girls won their eighth straight champiSalisbury 59 onship in the Sam Moir Carson 34 Christmas Classic, but Carson didn’t permit a free ride. The third-seeded Cougars kept Thursday’s title game close until MVP Ayanna Holmes fueled a knockout late in the third quarter. Salisbury, which led by eight at halftime, won 59-34 for its 18th straight Moir victory. “I thought we played our game in the second half,” Salisbury coach Chris McNeil said. “But I’m not going to take anything away from Carson. I know how hard they’ve worked and how hard their coaches have
worked. That’s a great team. They deserve all the good things that will be coming to them.” Carson (9-4) controlled Salisbury girls look unbeatable, tempo early with Kelly Dulkoski’s ballhandling and 5B an active defense and made it a halfcourt game. When the top-seeded Hornets (7-1) did have opportunities to run, they turned it over with shaky passes. “We actually had them rattled a little bit,” Carson coach Brooke Misenheimer said. When all-tournament pick Chloe Monroe drilled her second 3-pointer, Carson led 8-7 early in the second quarter, but all-tournament
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Tar Heels sing a sweet tune North Carolina wins Music City Bowl in two OTs BY TERESA M. WALKER Associated Press
NASHVILLE — Casey Barth kicked a 23yard field goal in the second UNC 30 overtime to send North CarTennessee 27 olina past Tennessee 30-27 in a Music City Bowl that will be remembered much more for the crazy finish of regulation than how it ended Thursday night. Barth kicked a 39-yard field goal after officials reviewed what had been the final play of the game and decided to penalize the Tar AssociAted Press Heels (8-5) for having “more than 11 men” on North carolina running back shaun draughn (20) leaves the field. The Big Ten officiating crew also tennessee defenders Herman Lathers (34) and Janzen Jack- announced T.J. Yates had spiked the ball with 1 second left. son (15) behind while running 58 yards for a touchdown.
That allowed Barth to run out and kick the field goal that tied it at 20. Tennessee (6-7) was stunned at the sudden switch that cost the Vols an apparent bowl victory to cap Derek Dooley’s first season. Tyler Bray threw a 25-yard TD in the first overtime, but Quan Sturdivant picked him off to end the Vols’ last chance in the second OT. This is the second time this season that Tennessee has lost a game because of too many men on the field. The Vols lost to LSU on Oct. 2 when they got caught having too many defenders, giving the Tigers another chance to pull out a 16-14 win. “It was chaos again,” Dooley said. This will hurt much more. Tennessee had AssociAted Press
See UNC, 14B UNc’s t.J. Yates hands off.
2B • FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2010
TV Sports Friday, Dec. 31 COLLEGE FOOTBALL Noon ESPN — Meineke Car Care Bowl, South Florida vs. Clemson, at Charlotte, N.C. 2 p.m. CBS — Sun Bowl, Notre Dame vs. Miami, at El Paso, Texas 3:30 p.m. ESPN — Liberty Bowl, Georgia vs. UCF, at Memphis, Tenn. 7:30 p.m. ESPN — Chick-fil-A Bowl, South Carolina vs. Florida St., at Atlanta MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Noon CBS — Kentucky at Louisville ESPN2 — Northwestern at Purdue 2 p.m. ESPN2 — Coll. of Charleston at Tennessee 4 p.m. ESPN2 — Florida at Xavier FSN — Washington at UCLA 6 p.m. ESPN2 — Ohio St. at Indiana 8 p.m. ESPN2 — Seton Hall at Cincinnati 10 p.m. ESPN2 — Oklahoma St. at Gonzaga NBA BASKETBALL 3 p.m. WGN — New Jersey at Chicago NHL HOCKEY 8:30 p.m. VERSUS — Phoenix at St. Louis
Prep hoops Moir tournament Major sponsors include Cheerwine, F&M Bank and Rushco Markets Tuesday, Dec. 28 Girls — (5) North 39, (4) South 36 Boys — (4) Carson 69, (5) West 60 Girls — (3) Carson 48, (6) East 44 Boys — (3) Salisbury 98, (6) South 66 Girls — (2) West 70, (7) Davie 44 Boys — (2) North 73, (7) East 48 Wednesday, Dec. 29 Girls — Davie 63, East 59 (cons.) Boys —South 56, East 41 (cons.) Girls — Carson 51, West 43 Boys — Salisbury 79, North 77 (OT) Girls — (1) Salisbury 59, North 20 Boys —(1) Davie 65, Carson 43 Thursday, Dec. 30 Girls — 5th, Davie 59, South 44 Boys — 5th, West 63, South 59 Girls — 3rd, West 60, North 35 Boys — 3rd, North 55, Carson 39 Girls — 1st, Salisbury 59, Carson 34 Boys — 1st, Salisbury 77, Davie 62
Frank Spencer Boys Pepsi bracket Monday’s games (1) Mount Tabor 49, (8) West Stokes 45 (2) Reagan 88, (7) Glenn 66 (3) Parkland 72, (6) North Forsyth 67 (4) FCD 79, (5) W-S Prep 74 Tuesday’s games N. Forsyth 86, Glenn 78 (cons.) West Stokes 74, W-S Prep 58 (cons.) Mount Tabor 65, FCD 63 (semifinal) Reagan 76, Parkland 51(semifinal) Wednesday’s championship Reagan 58, Mount Tabor 52 (championship) Journal bracket Monday’s games (8) Lexington 80, (1) Ashe 69 (2) East Forsyth 74, (7) Atkins 63 (3) W. Forsyth 67 (6) N. Wilkes 62 (OT) (4) R.J. Reynolds 59, (5) Carver 57 (OT) Tuesday’s games Carver 56, Ashe 41 (cons.) Atkins 59, North Wilkes (cons.) Lexington 63, R.J. Reynolds 57 East Forsyth 64, West Forsyth 63 Wednesday’s championship Lexington 65, East Forsyth 50 (championship)
NewBridge at Ledford Boys Wednesday’s games South Davidson 74, SE Guilford 66 West Davidson 56, Ledford 49 C. Davidson 71, North Davidson 59 (OT) Thursday’s games Central Davidson 52, S. Davidson 50 West Davidson vs. East Davidson Girls Wednesday’s games Lexington 32, East Davidson 30 Ledford 65, West Davidson 11 Central Davidson 66, North Davidson 54 SE Guilford 54, South Davidson 27 Thursday’s games East Davidson 57, West Davidson 34 Central Davidson 61, SE Guilford 59 South Davidson vs. North Davidson Lexington vs. Ledford
Record & Landmark at Lake Norman Boys Tuesday’s games (3) Lake Norman 77, (6) S. Iredell 49 (4) West Iredell 65, (5) North Iredell 51 Wednesday’s games (1) Statesville 73, West Iredell 48 Lake Norman 85, (2) Forbush 55 Thursday’s games Lake Norman 72, Statesville 54 (1st) West Iredell 79, Forbush 75 (3rd) Girls Tuesday’s games (3) S. Iredell 43, (6) Statesville 34 (4) Forbush 69, (5) W. Iredell 41 Wednesday’s games (1) North Iredell 70, Forbush 41 (2) Lake Norman def. South Iredell Thursday’s championship North Iredell 60, Lake Norman 43 (1st) Forbush 51, South Iredell 49 (3rd)
Winter Jam at East Lincoln Tuesday’s games Girls (6) Hickory Ridge 64, (3) E. Gaston 46 (2) Mooresville 43, (7) NW Cabarrus 25 (4) North Meck 61, (5) Myers Park 52 (1) Robinson 63, (8) East Lincoln 27 Boys (4) Myers Park 71, (5) NW Cabarrus 55 (1) Forestview 72, (8) Garinger 46 (3) Rocky River 73, (6) East Gaston 58 (2) E. Lincoln 45, (7) Independence 43 Wednesday’s games Girls Myers Park 38, East Lincoln 24 East Gaston 59, NW Cabarrus 50 Hickory Ridge 42, Mooresville 34 Robinson 54, North Meck 49 Boys NW Cabarrus 58, Garinger 57 East Gaston 65, Independence 44 Myers Park 70, Forestview 54 Rocky River 69, East Lincoln 49 Thursday’s games Girls Hickory Ridge 57, Robinson 50 E. Lincoln vs. NW Cabarrus Myers Park vs. East Gaston Mooresville vs, North Meck Boys NW Cabarrus 58, East Gaston 49 Garinger vs. Independence Forestview vs. East Lincoln Myers Park vs. Rocky River
Standings 1A Yadkin Valley Boys YVC Overall North Rowan 4-0 7-3 Albemarle 2-0 3-0 West Montgomery 4-1 4-4 North Moore 3-1 6-3 Chatham Central 3-2 4-6 East Montgomery 1-2 2-3 South Davidson 1-4 3-7 Gray Stone 1-4 2-9 South Stanly 0-5 0-8 Thursday games Covenant Classical 73, Gray Stone 57 Girls Chatham Central Albemarle North Moore North Rowan South Stanly East Montgomery South Davidson West Montgomery Gray Stone
YVC 5-0 2-0 3-1 3-1 3-2 1-2 1-4 1-4 0-5
Overall 7-2 3-1 5-2 4-6 3-6 1-4 3-6 1-7 0-8
2A Central Carolina Boys
CCC
Overall
Salisbury West Davidson Central Davidson East Davidson Lexington Thomasville
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
6-3 4-3 5-4 5-5 4-6 2-6
Girls Thomasville Salisbury Central Davidson East Davidson Lexington West Davidson
CCC 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
Overall 9-1 7-1 7-2 9-3 4-3 1-7
3A North Piedmont Boys Statesville North Iredell West Rowan West Iredell Carson South Rowan East Rowan
NPC 3-0 2-1 2-1 2-2 2-2 0-2 0-3
Overall 7-3 4-6 4-7 7-5 5-8 3-9 0-11
Girls North Iredell Carson West Rowan South Rowan East Rowan West Iredell Statesville
NPC 3-0 3-1 2-1 1-1 1-2 1-3 0-3
Overall 10-1 9-4 9-3 4-7 3-8 1-9 0-9
3A South Piedmont Boys SPC Overall Concord 3-0 9-1 3-0 7-2 A.L. Brown Hickory Ridge 3-0 8-3 NW Cabarrus 2-1 7-5 1-2 3-8 Cox Mill Central Cabarrus 0-3 6-5 Robinson 0-3 4-6 0-3 3-6 Mount Pleasant Thursday games Hough 64, Mount Pleasant 43 Queen’s Grant 81, Central Cabarrus 65 Girls Hickory Ridge Concord Robinson A.L. Brown Mount Pleasant NW Cabarrus Cox Mill Central Cabarrus
SPC 3-0 3-0 2-1 1-1 1-2 1-2 0-2 0-3
SALISBURY POST
SCOREBOARD
Overall 7-4 5-5 8-3 4-5 4-5 2-7 1-8 0-7
4A Central Piedmont Boys Reagan Davie County Mount Tabor North Davidson West Forsyth R.J. Reynolds
CPC 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
Overall 11-0 11-1 11-1 7-3 5-5 3-7
Girls Mount Tabor R.J. Reynolds West Forsyth North Davidson Reagan Davie County
CPC 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
Overall 9-2 7-2 7-2 4-5 4-6 5-8
College hoops Standings SAC SAC Overall 2-0 9-0 Lincoln Memorial Brevard 1-0 3-2 Tusculum 1-0 4-8 1-1 7-5 Anderson Wingate 1-1 6-4 Catawba 1-1 5-5 1-1 4-6 Mars Hill Lenoir-Rhyne 1-1 2-8 Newberry 0-2 5-5 0-2 3-7 Carson-Newman Thursday’s games Limestone 76, Catawba 66 Wingate 81, Belmont Abbey 63 Lander 72, Lenoir-Rhyne 66 Brevard 77, Tusculum 72 USC Aiken 101, Mars Hill 86
CIAA Northern Division Overall 1-0 3-2 Virginia Union Bowie State 0-0 5-2 Elizabeth City State 0-0 5-2 0-0 2-4 St. Paul’s Chowan 0-0 1-6 Lincoln 0-0 1-6 0-1 1-8 Virginia State Southern Division Overall Winston-Salem State 0-0 5-0 0-0 7-1 Shaw Livingstone 0-0 4-2 Johnson C. Smith 0-0 5-4 0-0 4-4 Fayetteville State St. Augustine’s 0-0 1-6 Thursday’s games Queens 79, Fayetteville State 77 Armstrong Atlantic 82, St. Aug’s 61
ACC ACC Overall Florida State 1-0 11-3 Boston College 1-0 10-3 1-0 8-5 Virginia Duke 0-0 12-0 Miami 0-0 11-3 0-0 9-4 North Carolina N.C. State 0-0 8-4 Georgia Tech 0-0 6-5 0-0 6-7 Wake Forest Clemson 0-1 10-4 0-1 9-4 Maryland Virginia Tech 0-1 8-4 Thursday’s games Virginia Tech 64, USC Upstate 53 Miami 94, Pepperdine 59 Iowa State 60, Virginia 47 Friday’s game Mercer at Georgia Tech, 1 p.m. Saturday’s games San Diego at NC State, Noon, FS South Boston College at South Carolina, 5:30 p.m., ESPNU
Southeastern Eastern SEC Overall Georgia 0-0 10-2 0-0 10-2 Kentucky Vanderbilt 0-0 10-2 Florida 0-0 9-3 Tennessee 0-0 9-3 South Carolina 0-0 8-3 Western SEC Overall Arkansas 0-0 9-2 Mississippi 0-0 9-3 Mississippi State 0-0 8-6 LSU 0-0 8-6 Alabama 0-0 7-6 Auburn 0-0 5-7 Thursday’s game Ole Miss 100, Alcorn State 62 Friday’s games Kentucky at Louisville, Noon, CBs E. Kentucky at Georgia, 2 p.m., FSN College of Charleston at Tennessee, 4 p.m., ESPN2 Florida at Xavier, 4 p.m, ESPN2 Grambling at Auburn, 5 p.m. UT Arlington at Arkansas, 8 p.m. Saturday’s games Boston College at South Carolina, 5:30 p.m., ESPNU
Other scores EAST BYU 90, Buffalo 82 Bucknell 74, Dartmouth 57 Columbia 74, Maine 71 Long Island U. 96, Navy 86 UMBC 68, Niagara 67 Villanova 78, Temple 74 Wagner 80, Albany, N.Y. 65 SOUTH Alabama St. 61, Albany, Ga. 53 Appalachian St. 91, Milligan 71 Belmont 83, Miami (Ohio) 72 Charlotte 64, Mercer 63 Davidson 108, St. Joseph's, Maine 39 ETSU 72, Campbell 59 Memphis 88, Lipscomb 70 Morehead St. 80, Binghamton 74 Morgan St. 67, Robert Morris 66 Tulane 93, Lamar 77 UNC Wilmington 64, Toledo 42 MIDWEST Bowling Green 70, UTSA 59 Cleveland St. 73, Loyola of Chicago 55 Detroit 79, Wis.-Green Bay 56 Missouri 81, Old Dominion 58 Ohio 92, Norfolk St. 56 Wright St. 68, Wis.-Milwaukee 44 SOUTHWEST Arkansas St. 69, South Alabama 57 Houston 85, Rogers State 48 Oklahoma 76, Cent. Arkansas 73
Tulsa 69, TCU 66 FAR WEST Colorado St. 94, Dominican, Calif. 50 TOURNAMENT Dr Pepper Classic Georgia St. 81, Chattanooga 76 Hardwood Club Holiday Tournament Southern Miss. 64, Savannah St. 54 SE Louisiana 76, MVSU 60 UCF Holiday Classic UCF 68, Princeton 62 Furman 75, Northeastern 62 VCU Christmas Tournament VCU 78, New Hampshire 65 Cornell 86, Wofford 80
Notable boxes Charlotte 64, Mercer 63 CHARLOTTE (7-6) Barnett 7-9 0-1 18, Green 5-11 0-0 12, Briscoe 3-9 0-0 6, Wilderness 3-4 1-2 7, Braswell 3-4 3-3 9, Sherrill 0-1 2-2 2, Sirin 0-1 0-0 0, Jones 4-7 2-2 10. Totals 25-46 810 64. MERCER (3-9) M. Hall 1-4 4-5 7, Moore 5-7 2-4 12, J. Smith 5-13 4-6 15, L. Hall 3-9 0-0 7, Mills 712 0-0 14, O’Shaughnessey 0-0 0-0 0, Canevari 0-0 0-0 0, Thomas 0-2 1-2 1, Gollon 1-1 0-0 2, C. Smith 2-4 0-2 5, Brown 00 0-0 0, Larsen 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 24-52 1119 63. Halftime—Mercer 31-30. 3-Point Goals— Charlotte 6-15 (Barnett 4-5, Green 2-6, Sirin 0-1, Briscoe 0-3), Mercer 4-20 (C. Smith 11, M. Hall 1-3, J. Smith 1-5, L. Hall 1-5, Moore 0-1, Thomas 0-2, Mills 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Charlotte 25 (Braswell 9), Mercer 28 (Mills 8). Assists— Charlotte 12 (Green 5), Mercer 14 (J. Smith 5). Total Fouls—Charlotte 18, Mercer 16. A—1,333.
Iowa St. 60, Virginia 47 IOWA ST. (12-2) Ejim 4-11 2-4 10, Vanderbeken 9-12 1-1 24, Anderson 1-2 0-0 2, Garrett 4-13 1-4 9, Christopherson 5-12 1-1 14, Palo 0-0 1-3 1, Godfrey 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 23-50 6-13 60. VIRGINIA (8-5) Sherrill 2-6 0-0 4, Sene 3-6 1-1 7, Evans 2-5 0-1 4, Farrakhan 2-10 2-2 6, Harris 210 0-1 4, Regan 3-4 1-2 7, Zeglinski 1-3 00 3, Baron 1-6 0-0 3, Harrell 4-9 0-0 9, Mitchell 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 20-62 4-7 47. Halftime—Iowa St. 24-15. 3-Point Goals— Iowa St. 8-21 (Vanderbeken 5-8, Christopherson 3-7, Anderson 0-1, Ejim 0-2, Garrett 0-3), Virginia 3-24 (Harrell 1-2, Zeglinski 1-3, Baron 1-5, Mitchell 0-1, Evans 0-1, Sherrill 0-3, Farrakhan 0-4, Harris 0-5). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Iowa St. 37 (Anderson, Ejim, Garrett, Vanderbeken 8), Virginia 38 (Sherrill 9). Assists—Iowa St. 14 (Garrett 8), Virginia 9 (Harris 4). Total Fouls—Iowa St. 12, Virginia 15. A—10,032.
Miami 94, Pepperdine 59 PEPPERDINE (5-11) Thompson 5-18 3-7 15, Clardy 0-1 2-2 2, Darby 2-5 0-1 4, Bell 3-12 6-7 12, Lowery 00 3-4 3, Suttle Jr. 3-5 1-1 9, Branning 1-1 00 3, Jackson 0-3 0-0 0, Harold 0-2 4-4 4, Dupre’ 2-4 1-1 5, Willis 1-4 0-0 2, Moore 00 0-0 0, Agre 0-0 0-0 0, Maehlen 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 17-55 20-27 59. MIAMI (11-3) Jones 1-3 1-2 3, Swoope 4-4 5-7 13, Johnson 3-7 6-8 12, Scott 5-9 4-4 15, Grant 6-10 6-6 22, Akpejiori 0-0 3-4 3, Quigtar 1-1 0-0 3, Brown 3-5 1-2 9, Adams 2-9 0-0 6, Thomas 2-3 0-2 6, Gamble 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 28-52 26-35 94. Halftime—Miami 43-25. 3-Point Goals— Pepperdine 5-17 (Suttle Jr. 2-2, Thompson 28, Branning 1-1, Willis 0-1, Harold 0-2, Bell 03), Miami 12-25 (Grant 4-7, Thomas 2-3, Brown 2-3, Adams 2-7, Quigtar 1-1, Scott 13, Jones 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Pepperdine 32 (Clardy 6), Miami 37 (Johnson 15). Assists—Pepperdine 8 (Thompson, Willis 2), Miami 16 (Grant 8). Total Fouls— Pepperdine 25, Miami 22. A—2,793.
College football Bowl games Wednesday, Dec. 29 Military Bowl Maryland 51, East Carolina 20 Texas Bowl Illinois 38, Baylor 14 Alamo Bowl Oklahoma State 36, Arizona 10 Thursday, Dec. 30 Armed Forces Bowl Army 16, SMU 14 Pinstripe Bowl Syracuse 36, Kansas State 34 Music City Bowl UNC 30, Tennessee 27 (2OT) Holiday Bowl Nebraska vs. Washington, late Friday, Dec. 31 Meineke Bowl Clemson (6-6) vs. South Florida (7-5), Noon (ESPN) Sun Bowl Notre Dame (7-5) vs. Miami (7-5), 2 p.m. (CBS) Liberty Bowl Georgia (6-6) vs. UCF (10-3), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Chick-fil-A Bowl South Carolina (9-4) vs. Florida State (9-4), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Music City Bowl UNC 30, Tennessee 27 North Carolina 7 10 0 3 7 3 — 30 Tennessee 7 7 0 6 7 0 — 27 First Quarter NC—Draughn 58 run (Barth kick), 10:58. Tenn—Jones 29 pass from Bray (Lincoln kick), 2:10. Second Quarter NC—FG Barth 28, 10:24. Tenn—D.Rogers 45 pass from Bray (Lincoln kick), 1:30. NC—Highsmith 39 pass from Yates (Barth kick), :27. Fourth Quarter Tenn—Hunter 8 pass from Bray (kick blocked), 5:16. NC—FG Barth 39, :00. First Overtime NC—Yates 1 run (Barth kick). Tenn—Stocker 20 pass from Bray (Lincoln kick). Second Overtime NC—FG Barth 23. A—69,143. NC Tenn First downs 21 20 Rushes-yards 29-151 29-27 Passing 234 312 Comp-Att-Int 23-40-1 27-45-3 Return Yards 62 11 Punts-Avg. 7-40.9 8-43.5 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 3-0 Penalties-Yards 12-80 8-75 Time of Possession 28:11 31:49 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—North Carolina, Draughn 23160, Harrelson 1-12, Boyd 1-7, Yates 4-(minus 28). Tennessee, Poole 11-40, Neal 928, Team 1-(minus 1), Jones 1-(minus 3), D.Rogers 2-(minus 7), Bray 5-(minus 30). PASSING—North Carolina, Yates 23-391-234, Team 0-1-0-0. Tennessee, Bray 2745-3-312. RECEIVING—North Carolina, Taylor 985, D.Jones 5-51, Draughn 3-6, Wilson 217, Adams 2-8, Highsmith 1-39, Harrelson 1-28. Tennessee, Jones 9-89, Stocker 5-58, Moore 4-69, Poole 4-16, D.Rogers 1-45, Rivera 1-15, Hunter 1-8, Neal 1-7.
NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Pittsburgh 39 25 11 3 53 126 Philadelphia 36 22 9 5 49 119 N.Y. Rangers 38 22 14 2 46 118 N.Y. Islanders35 10 19 6 26 80 New Jersey 36 9 25 2 20 62 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF Boston 36 20 11 5 45 102 Montreal 38 20 16 2 42 94 Ottawa 38 16 18 4 36 86 Buffalo 37 15 18 4 34 98 Toronto 36 13 19 4 30 84 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF Tampa Bay 38 22 11 5 49 119 Washington 39 22 12 5 49 117 Atlanta 40 20 14 6 46 126 Carolina 36 17 15 4 38 102 Florida 34 16 17 1 33 93 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF
GA 91 93 98 115 115 GA 77 90 112 108 110 GA 121 105 119 108 89 GA
Detroit 37 24 9 4 52 128 St. Louis 36 19 12 5 43 95 39 20 16 3 43 123 Chicago Columbus 37 19 15 3 41 96 Nashville 36 17 13 6 40 87 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF Vancouver 35 22 8 5 49 121 Colorado 36 19 12 5 43 125 36 17 14 5 39 91 Minnesota Calgary 37 16 18 3 35 100 Edmonton 35 12 17 6 30 91 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF Dallas 38 22 12 4 48 109 Los Angeles 36 22 13 1 45 109 38 20 13 5 45 114 San Jose Anaheim 40 19 17 4 42 102 Phoenix 36 17 12 7 41 98 Thursday’s Games Atlanta 3, Boston 2, SO Columbus 3, Toronto 2 Tampa Bay 4, Montreal 1 San Jose 5, Chicago 3 Colorado at Edmonton, late Philadelphia at Los Angeles, late Friday’s Games Atlanta at New Jersey, 5 p.m. Montreal at Florida, 5 p.m. Nashville at Minnesota, 6 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Detroit, 7 p.m. Ottawa at Columbus, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Anaheim, 8 p.m. Vancouver at Dallas, 8 p.m. Phoenix at St. Louis, 8:30 p.m. Colorado at Calgary, 9 p.m.
103 97 113 107 91 GA 90 117 103 107 120 GA 105 84 108 116 103
NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB 24 6 .800 — Boston New York 18 14 .563 7 Philadelphia 13 19 .406 12 1 11 20 .355 13 ⁄2 Toronto New Jersey 9 23 .281 16 Southeast Division W L Pct GB 25 9 .735 — Miami Orlando 21 12 .636 31⁄2 Atlanta 21 13 .618 4 11 19 .367 12 CHARLOTTE Washington 8 22 .267 15 Central Division W L Pct GB 20 10 .667 — Chicago Indiana 13 17 .433 7 Milwaukee 12 18 .400 8 11 21 .344 10 Detroit Cleveland 8 24 .250 13 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 28 4 .875 — Dallas 24 7 .774 31⁄2 18 14 .563 10 New Orleans Houston 15 16 .484 121⁄2 Memphis 14 18 .438 14 Northwest Division W L Pct GB 22 10 .688 — Utah 1 ⁄2 Oklahoma City 22 11 .667 Denver 18 13 .581 31⁄2 16 16 .500 6 Portland Minnesota 8 25 .242 141⁄2 Pacific Division W L Pct GB 22 10 .688 — L.A. Lakers Phoenix 13 17 .433 8 Golden State 12 19 .387 91⁄2 1 10 23 .303 12 ⁄2 L.A. Clippers Sacramento 6 23 .207 141⁄2 Thursday’s Games Orlando 112, New York 103 San Antonio 99, Dallas 93 Utah at Portland, late Friday’s Games New Jersey at Chicago, 3 p.m. New Orleans at Boston, 3 p.m. Golden State at CHARLOTTE, 3 p.m. Washington at Indiana, 3 p.m. Toronto at Houston, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Detroit at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Philadelphia at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.
Transactions FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Fined the New York Jets $100,000 for violating league rules when assistant coach Sal Alosi tripped Miami’s Nolan Carroll on the sideline during a punt return.Reduced the fine of Pittsburgh LB James Harrison for his Oct. 17 hit on Cleveland WR Mohamed Massaquoi from $75,000 to $50,000. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Placed KR Courtney Roby on injured reserve. Signed WR Adrian Arrington from the practice squad. NEW YORK GIANTS — Signed CB Brian Witherspoon. Placed KR Will Blackmon on injured reserve. NEW YORK JETS — Signed DB Isaiah Trufant from the practice squad. Signed DL Matt Kroul to the practice squad. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Placed TE Antonio Gates on injured reserve. COLLEGE BYU — Announced the resignation of offensive coordinator Robert Anae. INDIANA — Named Brent Pease offensive coordinator. MINNESOTA — Named Jay Sawvel defensive backs coach, Brian Anderson defensive quality control assistant, Nate Griffin offensive quality control assistant, Adam Clark director of player personnel, Billy Glasscock director of recruiting operations and Eric Klein strength and conditioning coach.
NFL Standings AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA y-New England 13 2 0 .867 480 306 10 5 0 .667 329 297 x-N.Y. Jets Miami 7 8 0 .467 266 295 Buffalo 4 11 0 .267 276 387 South W L T Pct PF PA Indianapolis 9 6 0 .600 412 368 Jacksonville 8 7 0 .533 336 385 6 9 0 .400 336 316 Tennessee Houston 5 10 0 .333 356 410 North W L T Pct PF PA x-Pittsburgh 11 4 0 .733 334 223 x-Baltimore 11 4 0 .733 344 263 Cleveland 5 10 0 .333 262 291 Cincinnati 4 11 0 .267 315 382 West W L T Pct PF PA y-Kansas City 10 5 0 .667 356 295 San Diego 8 7 0 .533 408 294 Oakland 7 8 0 .467 379 361 Denver 4 11 0 .267 316 438 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA y-Philadelphia 10 5 0 .667 426 363 N.Y. Giants 9 6 0 .600 377 333 Washington 6 9 0 .400 288 360 Dallas 5 10 0 .333 380 423 South W L T Pct PF PA x-Atlanta 12 3 0 .800 383 278 x-New Orleans 11 4 0 .733 371 284 Tampa Bay 9 6 0 .600 318 305 CAROLINA 2 13 0 .133 186 377 North W L T Pct PF PA y-Chicago 11 4 0 .733 331 276 Green Bay 9 6 0 .600 378 237 Minnesota 6 9 0 .400 268 328 Detroit 5 10 0 .333 342 356 West W L T Pct PF PA St. Louis 7 8 0 .467 283 312 Seattle 6 9 0 .400 294 401 San Francisco 5 10 0 .333 267 339 Arizona 5 10 0 .333 282 396 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Sunday, Jan. 2 Oakland at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at New Orleans, 1 p.m. Miami at New England, 1 p.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 1 p.m. CAROLINA at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Buffalo at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Cincinnati at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Arizona at San Francisco, 4:15 p.m. San Diego at Denver, 4:15 p.m. Chicago at Green Bay, 4:15 p.m. Jacksonville at Houston, 4:15 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Washington, 4:15 p.m. Dallas at Philadelphia, 4:15 p.m. Tennessee at Indianapolis, 4:15 p.m. St. Louis at Seattle, 8:20 p.m.
Indians lose on road West Rowan’s Scott Young was named NCPreps.com 3A Coach of the Year, and Carson running back Shaun Warren was named Offensive Player of the Year. Also gettiing spots on the NCPreps.com 3A All-State team that was released on Thursday were West’s Eric Cowan, Domonique Noble and Charles Holloway, A.L. Brown’s Sheldon Saddler and Northwest Cabarrus’ D.J. Bostick.
From staff reports
Catawba’s men’s basketball team lost 76-66 to Limestone in Gaffney, S.C., on Thursday. Senior guard Dominick Reid led Catawba (5-5) with 24 points and added four assists and four steals. Cameron Lovelace scored 12 for the Indians, and Stuart Thomson produced six points and six boards. Jarrell Douglass had 20 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Saints (7-2). Danny Friend scored 19. Catawba trailed 62-58 with 4:38 re- Livingstone women maining when Stewart Clark hit conLivingstone’s scheduled women’s secutive 3s for Limestone, which is basketball game at Lees-McRae on still unbeaten at home. Catawba shot just 34 percent from Thursday was postponed due to inclement weather. the field. The Indians beat Limestone 105104 in Charlotte on Dec. 11. West Rowan boosters CATAWBA (66) — Reid 24, Lovelace 12, Martin 7, Thomson 6, Mayo 6, Huntley 5, Moore 2, Drakeford 2, Smogner 2, Tamer, Alston, Tyree. LIMESTONE (76) — Douglass 20, Friend 19, Barrett 10, Clark 9, Bogdan 6, Raga 6, Blue 4, Debnam 2. Catawba Limestone
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Prep football West Rowan is ranked 95th nationally in the final RivalsHigh top 100 football poll. South Panola High of Batesville, Miss., was named the mythical national champ.
The West Rowan Athletic Booster Club will hold its next monthly meeting on Jan. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Salisbury 49ers The Salisbury 49ers, a Police Athletic League organization, will hold registration for the spring football season at Hall Gym on Saturday, Jan.8, from 9 until noon. Boys ages 5-12 are eligible for football, while girls 5-12 are eligible for the cheerleading program. Parents should bring their child’s birth certificate to register.
Panthers sticking around CHARLOTTE (AP) — The Panthers gutted much of their roster in the offseason and ended up the worst team in the NFL. John Fox is preparing to coach his final game. Owner Jerry Richardson has taken a hardline stance against the players in labor negotiations. And soon-to-be free agents are lining up in hopes of re-signing with Carolina. Huh? “I think that speaks volumes for the organization and how they treated us as players,” linebacker Thomas Davis said. “Whenever you feel welcomed and you feel like you’re at home, you don’t want to go anywhere. I think Carolina is a great place to live, it’s a great place to raise your family, so why would you want to leave as a player?” Davis, who missed the season after a second major knee injury, is part of a group of core players who have all expressed a strong desire to stay with Carolina. That’s despite the league-worst 2-13 record, uncertainty on who will coach the team next season and what direction Richardson will take the franchise. “If I got a long-term deal to stay here I would sign it on the first day,” cornerback Richard Marshall said. “I don’t know what is going to happen but I would like to stay here because I feel like we’re going to get this team together and play good. I would like to be a part of that.” Marshall’s view comes despite Carolina making no attempt to sign him to a long-term deal last offseason. Marshall skipped most offseason workouts until he reluctantly signed a one-year, $1.759 million tender. The Panthers made no attempt to extend running back DeAngelo Williams last offseason after he combined with Jonathan Stewart to become the first teammates in NFL history to each rush for over 1,100 yards. Williams is sidelined with a foot injury, but said last month he also hopes to re-sign. “I can tell you this, I love being a Carolina Panther,” Williams said. The list of potential free agents also includes center Ryan Kalil, linebacker James Anderson, tight end Jeff King and quarterback Matt Moore. There’s another prominent group that will be entering the last year of their deals in 2011, including linebacker Jon Beason. “I don’t want to go anywhere else,” Beason said. “We all see ourselves retiring here.” But the Panthers have made no attempt to lock up anybody long-term
as they await the details of the new collective bargaining agreement. Richardson is co-chairman of the owners’ negotiating committee which is seeking major concessions from players. “I think we have an owner that’s very strong-minded. He believes in what he believes in,” Davis said. “I think once everything gets situated he’s going to do his job in taking care of the players that he feels he wants around.” Marshall also has separated Richardson’s stance in negotiations and his dismantling of the roster in the offseason. Carolina left training camp with the youngest roster and lowest payroll in the league. “You know what you’re going to get here and that’s why a lot of people want to stay here,” Marshall said. But there’s plenty of uncertainty. Fox, whose contract expires Feb. 1, is gone after he coaches the season finale Sunday at Atlanta. There are numerous holes on the roster, most notably on the league’s worst offense. There’s also been speculation star receiver Steve Smith, who is signed through 2012, may want to move to a contender as he reaches the tail end of his career. Smith has said he won’t reveal his intentions until after the season. It’s also unknown what type of coach the secretive Richardson is looking for and what style the new hire will bring. “I know I’m not a linebacker that’s built to play an outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme,” Davis said. “But, hey, maybe I’ll move to the inside. That’s something that factors in but for me as a player, Carolina is where I want to be.” With the Panthers holding the No. 1 pick in the draft and with numerous personnel decisions to make, it’s shaping up to be a fascinating and busy offseason. “Coming into the season we expected to have a better record, but we haven’t put together games and getting wins,” Marshall said. “That’s why I would like to come back and sign a long-term deal here. I know what we can do. We just haven’t showed it.”
NOTES: As Fox signed an autograph following practice Thursday, the fan thanked him for his tenure with the Panthers. “All good things must come to an end,” Fox replied. ... CB Chris Gamble (ankle) missed practice after being limited a day earlier. ... RB Jonathan Stewart (foot) was limited after sitting out a day earlier. ... WR Steve Smith (calf) was limited.
James says he’s returning to Ducks EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Heisman Trophy finalist LaMichael James is coming back to Oregon next season. James, a sophomore running back and the nation’s leading rusher this season, had repeatedly suggested he would forgo an early entry to the NFL draft. Thursday’s announcement made it official. “I came to the University of Oregon to get a quality education as well as to play football, and feel I have yet to complete that goal,” he said in a statement. James has thrived in Oregon’s speedy spread-option offense. He has run for 1,682 yards this season, averaging 153 a game. He’s also averaging a national-best 12 points a game. His 22 touchdowns (21 on the ground
plus one touchdown reception) are a school record. His play has helped carry the No. 2 Ducks to the national championship game, where they will play No. 1 Auburn in Glendale, Ariz., on Jan. 10. Compared at times to former Heisman winner and NFL great Barry Sanders, James ranks second at Oregon with 3,228 career rushing yards and 36 touchdowns. The 5-foot-9 back made a splash last season as a redshirt freshman after senior running back LeGarrette Blount was suspended for punching a Boise State player in the season opener. He ran for a Pac-10 freshman-record 1,546 yards and was honored as the league’s freshman of the year.
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MOIR CHRISTMAS CLASSIC: BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2010 • 3B
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A packed house at Catawba’s Goodman Gymnasium watches as Corey Murphy, here soaring in for a layup, and the Salisbury Hornets win their fourth straight Moir Classic.
The name’s Tion ... Tion McCain hen Tion McCain walked into Goodman Gym last night, few outside of the Salisbury football circle knew anything about him. Not any more. McCain announced himself with a pinch-meI’m-dreaming performance as the Hornets bagged an elephant — previously unbeaten Davie County — in the Moir Classic championship game. DAVID “I was just SHAW ready,” the junior guard said with a modest grin after being named to the all-tournament team. “I knew if I got in the game, I would have to take advantage of the opportunity. When the call came, I went out there and played as hard as I could.” McCain was pure Freddie Mercury — dynamite with a laser beam. His game looked like something out of Cirque du Soleil, the way he dazzled with his blind passes and soft shooting touch. In 20 minutes off the Salisbury bench he shot 6-for-7 from the field, scored a career-best 15 points and won the hearts of teammates and spectators alike. “What he did tonight,” said firstyear SHS coach Justin Morgan, “was prove to me he wants to play on varsity. He wants to start making a contribution. What he did on the defensive end, the intensity he had, carried over to offense. Tion played his butt off defensively and that got all of us going.” • Perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised. McCain, after all, is an allcounty defensive back who intercepted five passes for Salisbury’s state-champion football team this
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Salisbury reserve Tion McCain was one name the War Eagles weren’t expecting to hurt them. fall, including three in the playoffs. He’s a ballhawk who crushes opponents like they were hanging curveballs, making them wish they could activate an airbag. “Football has definitely helped him,” said teammate Alex Weant. “He knows how to anticipate on defense. He flies to the ball and isn’t afraid of contact, giving or receiving.” OK, but what about McCain’s offensive outburst? Where did that come from? “I have no idea,” he said, almost giggling outside the Salisbury dressing room. “I never, never, never saw this coming.” The Hornets quickly found out how big a 5-foot-10 ballhandler can play. He entered the game in the second quarter and immediately parlayed a steal into a jailbreak layup that put the Hornets up 2317.
“You know, he’s this calm guy most of the time,” said Darien Rankin, Salisbury’s Pied Piper and recipient of the tourney’s MVP trophy for the third straight year. “But when he’s on the floor, he’s pumped.” By halftime McCain had seven points and the first of his two filmat-11 assists. It came on the back end of a pivotal 9-0 run with five seconds remaining in the half. Scrambling for possession near midcourt, he somehow corralled the ball and flung it backward over his head, toward the SHS basket. Unguarded teammate Corey Murphy confiscated it like a late-night snack and sailed home for an uncontested layup. “What a great pass,” Murphy crowed. “I didn’t think he’d even get the ball, much less get it to me.” • McCain, who plays the game with more spit than shine, described the sequence in routine manner. “I knew I had to get the ball,” he said. “And when I saw Corey leaking out, I knew I had to get it to him any kind of way.” Exquisite drama indeed, but more importantly the pass helped produce a 19-point Salisbury lead, pushing the overflow crowd into near-hysteria. Davie muffled the gym with a long-overdue 11-2 run in the third quarter, then inched within 55-46 when junior Shannon Dillard completed a three-point play early in the fourth. On the Hornets’ bench, McCain was itching to re-ignite Salisbury’s flame. “We needed something,” he would later explain. “Something to get us going again.” It arrived special delivery with 4:35 remaining in the game. This time McCain picked up his dribble on the right side and lobbed a 15foot pass toward the bucket, where Rankin completed a picture-perfect
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Salisbury Hornet Tion McCain (5) brings the ball upcourt but is aware of the presence of Davie center Shannon Dillard (24). ally-oop with a sledgehammer jam. It provided a 64-49 lead and sent the grandstand into a lunatic roar. “After that,” Rankin testified, “everybody had this look in their eyes that said, ‘Let’s finish them.’” McCain and Murphy were glad to oblige. “When he made that dunk, we just knew it was over,” Murphy said. “We were hyped — and we wanted some more.” • Now that the spotlight has found
the ultra-competitive McCain, expect more forget-me-not efforts. “It feels good,” he said. “If I had something to prove, this was a good way to do it. I know I’ve still got to improve, but I plan on working and getting better and better.” That’s a tune Morgan will gladly sing along with this season. “Tion’s always been a great passer and a great scorer,” he said. “Tonight he brought it to a new level.”
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Salisbury center Alex Weant swats a shot away by Davie point guard Denzel Redmon.
Amid a packed house and charged atmosphere, the Hornets set the tone with a 7-0 start that featured baskets from Rankin and Romar Morris. Davie had not faced a tenacious man-to-man defense like this, and it started 2 for 9 from the field with nine turnovers. Nate Jones hit a free throw to cut Davie’s deficit to 23-18, but Salisbury answered with an exhilarating 18-6 run that resulted in a commanding 4124 halftime lead. Tion McCain hit a 3, then picked a guard’s pocket and dashed to the other end. Corey Murphy stole a pass to the wing and streaked down for two. Then Forrest Wilkins elevated for a 3, was bumped (no call) and still buried the triple. Then came a highlight-reel play. Tion McCain dove at halfcourt to steal a pass. As he stumbled to the floor, he threw a no-look pass to Murphy, who laid it in with five seconds left in the half. Hornets fans erupted, smelling blood. At the half, the War Eagles had 18 turnovers and eight
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Salisbury’s boys gather for a Moir Classic celebration after beating previously undefeated Davie County. field goals. Salisbury was shooting over 50 percent to go with 20 points off turnovers. The Hornets’ quickness is almost absurd. Yeah, Rankin’s the ringleader, but just about anybody can explode. Six players had at least nine points., and seven guys got steals. “Obviously Rankin was our big focus, and in the first half we did OK with him,” Davie coach Mike Absher said. “But that’s the quickest team we’ve played. There were so many possessions where there was
a loose ball, fight for it and they got it.” Getting nice production from Rankin (15 points, five rebounds), McCain (15 points, five rebounds, three assists, three steals, 6-of-7 shooting), Murphy (11 points, three steals), Alex Weant (nine points, seven rebounds, three blocks) and John Knox (nine points), the Hornets never let the lead get below nine in the second half. “These guys have always been good players and they love to win,” Morgan said. “I
just kind of stepped in. It’s been an honor to be apart of guys who come ready to play every night. When we’ve got all kinds MORGAN of guys scoring, that means we’re sharing the ball. All 13 guys made a big contribution over the course of this tournament.” • NOTES: Salisbury smothered Shannon Dillard, who shot 4 for 10 for 13 points one night after scoring 30. Twenty-two of Jones’ 27 came in the second half. “Weant and all of our big guys (Tyler Petty, Jarrett Rivens, Keion Adams) did a good job combining to help on their big guy (Dillard), who is a tremendous player,” Morgan said. SALISBURY (77) — Rankin 16, McCain 15, Murphy 11, Weant 9, Knox 9, Rivens 6, Morris 4, Adams 4, Wilkins 3, Robinson, Woods, Duncan, Petty. DAVIE COUNTY (62) — Jones 27, Dillard 13, Ca. Martin 8, Redmon 7, R. Martin 5, Co. Martin 2, Tatum, Miller, Simmons, Whaley, Absher. Salisbury Davie
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MOIR CHRISTMAS CLASSIC: THIRD PLACE
North beats Carson for 3rd BY PAUL HERSHEY sports@salisburypost.com
North Rowan suffered the expected N. Rowan 55 h a n g o v e r Carson 39 T h u r s d a y afternoon following Wednesday night’s overtime loss to Salisbury. Fortunately for the Cavaliers, the sluggishness went away after about 16 minutes. Tied with Carson at halftime, North picked it up on both ends in the second half to pull away for a 55-39 victory and third place in the Sam Moir Christmas Classic. “There are a lot of mornings that we don’t want to get up out of our bed and go to work, but you have to get up and go,” North coach Andrew Mitchell said. “We’re trying to get them to understand that lesson and prepare them for the real world.” Malik Ford scored 12 points to lead a balanced offensive effort and the Cavaliers (7-3) got major contributions off the bench. Pierre Givens scored 10, freshman Michael Connor had nine and Daniel Chambers added seven. “We trust all of our players,” Mitchell said. “When we put them in the game we don’t put them out for just a few minutes. We put them out there and expect them to execute what we’re doing. We pride ourselves on putting that bench out there and them holding steady for us.” With the starters struggling early, Mitchell kept his second unit on the floor for a long stretch spanning the first and second quarters. They held the fort down against a more energized Cougar squad for a 24-24 tie at the break. Givens then started the third quarter with a 3-pointer, jon c. lakey/SALISBURY POST Ford got a fast-break dunk Carson’s Nick Houston (33) shoots a 3-pointer against the defense of North Rowan’s Malik and the Cavs quickly led by five. Ford (25) and T.J. Bates (23).
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North’s Pierre Givens calls a play in front of Devon Heggins. Back-to-back 3-pointers by Zach Wagner and Nick Houston gave the Cougars a shortlived lead before North scored the last seven points of the third quarter to lead 36-30. “If we don’t have a solid bench I think we lose the game tonight,” Mitchell said. “We were able to pull the starters, rest their legs and let them think about coming in being aggressive and they came back in and executed and did some good things.” Especially on defense. The Cavaliers forced Carson into 12 second-half turnovers and just 23 percent shooting from the field. “Coach was real frustrated at us,” junior Caleb Kimber said. “We listened and went out there and picked it up on ‘D’. We just came out with more energy and more desire.” Thanks to some extra motivation from Mitchell. “We were playing what we call ‘cool man defense’ with the hands down by the side and not being aggressive,” Mitchell said. “We told them to get your hands up and get some deflections or we’ll do wall-sits and holler ‘defense
with palms up’ the first 30 minutes of practice. They don’t like that drill.” When Rik Heggins made a layup with two and half minutes left in the fourth, it ended a Carson field-goal drought of more than eight minutes. By that time, North had built a 19-point lead. “29 percent in the first half and 23 percent in the second half,” Carson coach Brian Perry said while looking at the stat sheet. “So it got worse, but it was already bad. Carson (5-8) played without Cody Clanton who reaggravated his nagging back injury in the loss to Salisbury. Houston struggled with his shot despite finishing with a team-high 12 points. “We got some good looks and they didn’t fall,” Perry said. “They’re not going to fall every night, but that’s where you’ve got to get gritty and find a way to win a basketball game.” Ford, Chambers and Connor each scored four points and Givens hit his second 3pointer as North outscored Carson 15-2 to begin the fourth and pull away. “You put a third night of playing with an unfocused mind and you get a first half like we had,” Mitchell said. “It shows a lot about our character that we can play a first half like that, take the criticism from the coaches and come back and play much better.” Perry didn’t set a timetable for Clanton’s return. “He’s going to sit until he’s better,” he said. “We’re not going to reaggravate it anymore.” CARSON (39) —Houston 12, R. Heggins 8, Wagner 8, Eagle 5, D. Heggins 4, Gilbert 2, Parker, Love, Raper, Abbitt. NORTH ROWAN (55) — Ford 12, Givens 10, Connor 9, Chambers 7, Hargrave 4, Kimber 3, A. Bates 2, Starks 2, Bowman 2, Witherspoon 2, T. Bates 2, Barber. 10 14 Carson N. Rowan 8 16
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West's Alison Dutton (41) puts a stop to the move by North's Tenesha Dickerson.
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In a battle of No. 3s, West Rowan defender Nycieko Dixon, right, watches as North Rowan’s Tiffany Brown looks to pass.
Shay has the final say BY JORDAN HONEYCUTT sports@salisburypost.com
The West Rowan girls basketball team W. Rowan 60 felt a ton of N. Rowan 35 f r u s t r a t i o n stemming from its loss to Carson Wednesday and took every ounce of it out on North Rowan in a 60-35 blowout victory yesterday in the Moir Christmas Classic. Led by Shay Steele’s domination inside, coach Erich Epps’ Falcons took third place in the annual event. “I’m really happy that we were able to finish 2-1 in this tournament, but we did want to be playing in the championship game,” Epps said. “As Carson will soon find out, that’s not too big of a prize. But we we’re 2-1 and I’ll take it.” West left North dismayed and dismantled as its pressure ‘D’ forced 24 turnovers that led to countless layups from Nycieko Dixon and Ayana Avery. Avery, who is usually West’s brightest star, was not Thursday, as Steele took the spotlight
with another double-double, scoring 20 points and grabbing 10 boards. “Twenty is my career high for school ball,” Steele said. “We just tried to get it inside and rebuild our confidence and show that we are better than we were against Carson. I think we did that.” Steele, who was named to the six-girl, all-tournament squad, swatted away seven Cavalier shot attempts. “Shay played great tonight and was 6 of 7 from the free throw line,” said Epps. “We have three girls (Steele, Avery, and Dixon) who can really score, and we just need some girls off the bench to start stepping up in bigger ways for us down the conference stretch.” North Rowan head coach Tony Hillian was so agitated by the loss that he declined to comment on the game. “I mean, after the first half, we played them pretty even in the second, but that first got us so far behind that we could never fully regain momentum and make anything happen,” said
Cavalier assistant coach Tristan Rankin. The Falcons did outscore the Cavs 31-14 in the first half, which created too large a deficit for the underpowered North squad to recover from. North star Teaunna Cuthbertson struggled mightily as she only scored three points in 14 minutes of play. The team shot a frigid 21 percent from the field for the game, made zero 3-pointers, and managed only 56 percent from the stripe. About the only bright spot for North was guard Jojo Carby, who led the team with 12 points and really provided energy late in the game as North tried to mount a comeback. “I did all that I could, but we just got down on ourselves early and gave up,” Carby said. “But hopefully, this motivates us for our conference season.” Steele definitely picked up the slack for Avery, who had an 11-point night, which is uncharacteristic for her. Freshman sparkplug point
guard Dixon also helped out Avery and Steele in a big way by scoring 11 points. “We could have even played a lot better than we did but compared to how we looked against Carson, we played very well,” Dixon said. “We just need to work it inside to Shay and look for outside shots after that. But I’m really happy with my first Moir tournament.” Epps seems to have his team re-focused on the conference as well. “We’ve got East Rowan on Tuesday, and that is a must win for us because they are a good team,” Epps said. “If we don’t bring our ‘A’ game, then we could lose. And we play Salisbury Wednesday, but I don’t think anybody in the county can beat them, except maybe the Catawba girls.” NORTH ROWAN (35) —Carby 12, Vann 9, Bradley 7, Cuthbertson 3, Berry 2, Fortson 2, Bush, Sells, Dickerson, Brown. WEST ROWAN (60) — Steele 20, Avery 11, Dixon 11, Barber 5, Ball 5, Dutton 4, Caldwell 2, Harrington, Miller, Parker, Sobotaka, Watson. N. Rowan 6 8 W. Rowan 14 17
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The game’s two leading scorers square off in West’s Shay Steele (14) and North’s JoJo Carby, right.
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MOIR CHRISTMAS CLASSIC: GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2010 • 5B
Salisbury just seems unbeatable BY PAUL HERSHEY sports@salisburypost.com
Salisbury girls coach Chris McNeil said his team appeared “overanxious” and was “rattled”. Senior Olivia Rankin talked about the Hornets being surprised by Carson’s defensive pressure. Cougars’ coach Brooke Misenheimer felt like her team “had (Salisbury) in a good position at halftime.” Strange thoughts, perhaps, considering Salisbury was ahead by eight at halftime Thursday night and ended up winning yet another Sam Moir championship by a 25-point margin. But that just goes to show how good the Hornets are. When they don’t jump on their opponent for a 20-point at the break, something seems wrong. “It was rough,” Rankin said of a first half in which the Hornets found themselves in a battle. “We had to get on the same page and pick up our intensity.” And when Salisbury’s opponent is within 10, it likes its position. “At that point, we felt like it was anybody’s ballgame,” Misenheimer said the eight-point deficit. At the same time, though, she had a feeling about what awaited the Cougars in the second half. “We knew that push was coming in the third,” she said. “We knew they were going to come out and jump on us.” And they did, of course. They delivered a customary blitz in the third quarter to turn the game into the expected rout. Layups created by steals, putbacks by Rankin and Jessica Heilig, 3-pointers by Ayanna Holmes. All the talents and abilities that make Salisbury so dominant. They just needed a little push to get there in this one. “(Carson does) so many things well and I think that somewhat humbled us tonight and made us go out and have an extra drive,” McNeil said. “Adverse situations are always good because you can find out what your team is made of. Carson gave us their best shot. But we took it and once we settled down and started playing team ball we’ll always be successful, I think.” Games like this are a dream come true for coaches in situations such as McNeil’s, when the toughest challenge is keeping a dominating team focused and motivated. “I always tell them basketball is 95 percent mental and five percent physical,” he said. “So my job as a coach is to challenge them mentally and put them in any kind of situation possible. But the blessing is that we have senior leadership that embraces dealing with adverse situations.” Seniors like Rankin, who scored 15 of her team-high 21 points during the second-half onslaught after dealing with foul problems in the first half. “Games like this show us that we have to go to practice and work on something different,” said Rankin, who also admitted those practices are usually tougher than the games. “We know that every team is going to give us their all every game so it’s up to us to go to practice and work on different things.” Their talent has been obvious for a while. Their ability to respond to a challenge was displayed Thursday night. If they maintain the same strong work ethic and desire, it’s hard to see anything stopping the Hornets. Misenheimer didn’t go so far as saying Salisbury is unstoppable, but when asked the question she laughed a little bit and simply said, “They’re good. They’re very good.” A former East Rowan standout, Misenhimer played against the Hornets when they weren’t quite as good. That difference, she said, provides inspiration as she tries to build the Carson program. “They were in a much different position when I was at East,” Misenheimer said. “They were not the caliber of team that they are now. So I think seeing that and seeing our program grow, it’s cool to see how a program can go to from not having a whole lot of success to really experiencing a whole lot of success. I think that gives us a lot of motivation and hope for our program.” For now, though Misenheimer and the Cougars have to take solace in providing the Hornets with enough of a test that forced them to step up their game. “I’m proud of our girls and how tough we played,” Misenheimer said. “I think a lot of people look at playing Salisbury and they say ‘as long as we don’t get beat by 30 or 40 we’re okay.’ I didn’t want to do that because your goal going into every game should be to win. “We let it get away from us in the third quarter, but overall I feel like we gave it our best shot.” Said Carson sophomore Allison Blackwell of the challenge of playing against Salisbury: “It’s pretty crazy. We had nothing to lose out there, we just had everything to gain. We gained some respect, maybe, tonight.”
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A happy group of Salisbury Hornets perform their annual ritual: posing with another Moir Christmas Classic trophy.
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choice Ashia Holmes answered with a Salisbury jumper, and the Cougars wouldn’t lead again. Carson trailed 11-10 after an outside shot by Sarrah Holman, but Ayanna Holmes answered with five quick points for the Hornets with a 3-ball and a layup off a steal. That was a turning point. “Keep shooting, and eventually it goes in,” Holmes said with a laugh. “We had been lacking in some of our defensive assignments, but we got it sorted out.” Salisbury held Carson without a field goal the last 5 minutes, 57 seconds of the half, and when freshman Brielle Blaire, another all-tourney pick, scored inside before halftime, the Hornets carried a 22-14 lead to the locker room. For the Cougars, who were snowplowed by Salisbury 67-20 in a 2009 Moir semifinal, being down eight at the break felt as sweet as getting an ‘A’ on a calculus quiz. “Last year, yeah, it didn’t go so well,” Monroe said. “So we felt good at the half, especially since we knew there were a lot of little things that we hadn’t done that would’ve made it even closer.” McNeil, impassive as the Great Sphinx of Giza throughout his team’s futile first half, challenged the Hornets at halftime, and Salisbury’s bigs — all-tournament choice Olivia Rankin, Blaire and Jessica Heilig — took the game over after halftime. Salisbury controlled the boards 47-22 and had a 46-6 edge on points in the paint. “We’ve really worked lately on rebounding and we saw the results of that hard work tonight,” McNeil. “I thought we were just overanxious at the start, but once we settled down, we were fine.” Salisbury opened the second half with a bucket by Rankin that
“ I thought we fought, from beginning to very end, but the run in the third quarter really hurt us.” When Ayanna Holmes got loose for another 3 before the end of the quarter, it was 42-22 — and even the most optimistic Cougar fan knew it was over. “We know the talent that we have, but we also know that anybody can beat us if we don’t go like we can,” Ayanna Holmes said. “There in the third quarter, that’s when I started to feel like, ‘OK, finally, here we go.’ ” Rankin had four stickback buckets in a three-minute span in the fourth quarter and finished the night with 10-for-17 shooting. Salisbury’s lead peaked at 5725, although two fourth-quarter 3s by Allison Blackwell helped the Cougars lose by a respectable 25. Salisbury has won the last five Moir title games in its eight-year run by at least 17 points. Calm Ayanna Holmes may have been the most businesslike Moir MVP ever, but that’s understandable. The Charlotte signee has already won two 2A state titles. “MVP is good,” she said. “But to me, it was just another day of doing what I’m supposed to do.” Misenheimer’s team also did what it was supposed to do, following the gameplan to the letter for more than a half. The Cougars, who won’t lose any starters to graduation, may have a serious jon c. lakey/SALISBURY POST shot next year at ending SalisCarson’s Chloe Monroe, left, fights off Salisbury’s Jessica Heilig in the bury’s long reign. The Hornets will girls championship game. graduate four Division I signees. “Our goal this year was to be in came after three consecutive of- Hornets led 32-20, but the Cougars the championship game,” Misenfensive boards by the Hornets. were still within striking distance. heimer said cheerfully. “Our goal “I was nervous at the start,” Carson had the ball, looking to next year will be to win it.” said Rankin, who got 15 of her 21 chop the lead to 10. That’s when (34) — Blackwell 8, Holman 6, Phillips points after halftime. “Coach got Ashia Holmes made a steal and fed 6,CARSON Monroe 6, White 4, Clark 2, Barringer 2, Dulkoson the post players at halftime her twin sister for an open 3 from ki, Heggins, Cloninger, Cole, Stirewalt. SALISBURY (59) — Rankin 21, Ay. Holmes 11, about moving better, and every- the right side. Ayanna buried the one got on the same page.” shot. Then Blaire stole the ball and Heilig 10, Blaire 6, As. Holmes 5, Richardson 4, When Carson soph Tyesha scored on a finger-roll for 37-20. Hicks 2, Allison, Feamster, Thompson. Phillips hit two free throws with “Against Salisbury, it can hap- Carson 5 9 8 12 — 34 2:38 left in the third quarter, the pen so quickly,” Misenheimer said. Salisbury 7 15 25 12 — 59
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Hornet guard Ashia Holmes looks for a teammate.
Salisbury's Ayanna Holmes (13) and Carsons Demya Heggins (3) fight for a loose ball during the Hornets’ win.
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MOIR CHRISTMAS CLASSIC: FIFTH PLACE
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South’s Qua Neal (3) splits West Rowan defenders Jarvis Morgan, left, and Keshun Sherrill. West Rowan freshman Devin Parks (2) keeps a close watch on South Rowan’s Eric Tyler (20).
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West boys nip Raiders for fifth BY JORDAN HONEYCUTT sports@salisburypost.com
From blowout to barnburner. That’s W. Rowan 63 what ocS. Rowan 59 curred in the fifthplace game of the Moir Christmas Classic between West Rowan and South Rowan, as West was victorious 63-59. “I knew when we jumped on them early that they would reel us back in, because coach (John) Davis had them ready and has some really good players over there,” said West coach Mike Gurley. West hit the court like gangbusters and held a 23-8 lead after a quarter and led 37-27 at intermission. “I don’t know what it is
about here, but in this tournament, we have just been hit hard early on in games,” South coach John Davis said. “And luckily today, we decided to keep playing and made a game out of it.” The Raiders battled back in the third quarter as West went cold from the field. South cut the gap to 47-44 going into the final eight minutes. West played a 2-3 zone most of the game, and South was unable to penetrate its defense. The Raiders settled for 3s and some mid-range 2s instead of Davis’ preferred slashing layups. “Yeah we couldn’t break that zone the way we wanted to and get to the hole the way we did against East the other night,” said Davis.
With the game hanging in the balance in the waning minutes, South got to within a single point several times but was unable to capitalize on free throws and scoring chances. It just could never get over the hump. With 12 seconds left, West led 62-59 and South had the ball. That’s when southpaw football star Mark McDaniel launched a 3-pointer from the right wing that fell short of the rim and bounced out of bounds, giving the ball back to the Falcons. “I was dead-tired, my legs were gone and I knew when I shot it that it had no chance,” said McDaniel. Devin Parks inbounded the ball to star point guard Keshun Sherrill and South im-
mediately fouled with four seconds left. Sherrill, who has been battling a sore hip throughout the tournament, calmly stepped to the line with an emotionless face and shot the first of his two free throws off the front of the rim. Davis called his last timeout to try and ice Sherrill, but the junior guard was already iced — in his veins. Sherrill swished the free throw and West won 63-59. “I just told myself next play. Coach always preaches to us ‘next play’ and I said after the miss that I wouldn’t miss the next one,” said Sherrill. “I didn’t have to say anything to Keshun,” Gurley said. “I mean, I was just telling the team what to do after he
makes the shot.” A few players stepped up larger than usual for the Falcons as guards Seth Martin and Parks both contributed greatly. Martin nailed three corner treys in the first quarter. Parks Parks played great perimeter defense and scored 12 points. “Devin’s play is one of the things that made me happiest of all about this game,” Gurley said. “He slid his feet and didn’t get silly fouls with his hands. That improvement from him is huge because we will need that in conference play from him.” Parks is a starter and is expected to be crucial for West’s NPC chances, whereas Martin is a pencil-thin freshman
reserve, who gets his minutes sparingly. “Seth’s job is to get in there and get open, and if he does, shoot it,” Gurley said. “He has a really nice shot and is earning his minutes, as is everybody on this team.” • NOTES: West finishes the Moir in fifth at 1-1 and will take on East Rowan Tuesday in an NPC rivalry showdown. ... South went 1-2, with a victory over East Rowan. SOUTH ROWAN (59) — McDaniel 14, Gaddy 12, Medlin 12, Tyler 8, Neal 6, Akers 3, Dowling 2, Lambert 2, Spry, Miller, Boulware, Sharpe. WEST ROWAN (63) — K Sherrill 18, Parks 12, Warren 9, Martin 9, B Sherrill 8, Avery 3, Morgan 2, Laster 2, Kraft, Gabriel. 8 19 S. Rowan W. Rowan 23 14
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Guard play wins for Davie BY RONNIE GALLAGHER sports@salisburypost.com
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South Rowan’s Lynsey Corriher lofts a jumper over Davie’s Elizabeth Hartman.
Davie County girls basketball coach DenDavie 59 ny Key says he S. Rowan 44 works hard to get the right people on the free-throw line. “If we (do),” Key said, “we can win some ballgames. In fact, we have won them shooting free throws.” Mark down the War Eagles’ 59-44 victory against South Rowan Thursday as one of those. Davie was 16 of 21 from the stripe, finishing fifth in the Moir Christmas Classic. And the right people — guards Laura Shelton and Amy Steller — shot most of them. Consistently driving past the Raider defense, they were hacked again and again. Those two combined to go 12 of 13 and score 30 points overall. Guard play was the difference for Davie (5-8). Shelton (18 points) and Steller (12) did practically anything they wanted, much to the chagrin of South Rowan coach Jarrod Smith. “Shelton and Steller killed us,” said Smith. “We tried to keep them out of the middle, but they got penet r a t i o n . They’re excellent free-throw shooters and SHELTON we fouled them.” Shelton, a lefty, didn’t heat up until the second quarter. “She’s an unorthodox player,” Key said. “If I can get her to line up on the right side of the floor, she can be very effective.” Key smiled. “I told her to go to her side and use her left hand to penetrate. She made a face. And then she went out there and promptly made two baskets.”
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Davie’s Amy Steller drives past South Rowan’s Alexa Allison on her way to the basket. Those two buckets made the score 22-14. Steller then scored four points and Brittani Stewart added a layup for a 28-16 halftime lead. “I can coach with all the intensity I want,” Smith shrugged. “But until they play and practice with the same intensity, it doesn’t matter. We have to find a way to push each other.” Shelton and Steller harassed South Rowan’s guards into numerous turnovers and errant shots. Key has depth problems and seldom presses in the first half, but he did against the Raiders. “The thing I’m worried about is giving out,” Key said. “When we start pressing early like that, it means I think we can maybe get some turnovers from their guards.” Shelton owned the third quarter, driving for three layups. By the quarter’s end, Davie had increased its lead to 45-27. South (4-7) went to the long ball in the fourth period. The Raiders’ first four baskets were
3s, two each by Nicole Barringer and Lauren Miller. It didn’t matter. Steller converted a three-point play. Then, Emeral Gadson missed the second of two free throws and Stewart was there for the putback. Stewart’s hustle play gave Davie a 51-30 lead. When Elizabeth Smith and Elizabeth Hartman converted, Davie had a 55-33 margin. “Right now, I don’t think we’re competing hard enough,” Smith said. “Every team we play is a little more intense than we are.” If it’s any consolation, South finished the game on an 8-2 run. Miller hit a 3 and a free throw. Lynsey Corriher drilled a short jumper and Kayla Corriher hit a layup. “All we can do is forget about this,” Smith said of South’s 0-2 Moir showing. “The tournament means nothing. It has nothing to do with conference seeding or playoff seeding. We’re 1-1 in the (NPC) and tied for second. That’s all that matters right now.” The tournament meant everything to Davie, who went 2-1. It gives the War Eagles some much-needed confidence. And no two players are performing as confidently as Shelton and Steller. “If you’ve got guards,” Key said, “you’ve got a team. And I’ve got guards.” • NOTES: Both teams play arch rivals on Tuesday: South vs. Carson Davie vs. West Forsyth. ... Barringer led South with 11. ... South’s shooting woes continue. It was just 5 of 25 in the first half. DAVIE (59) —Shelton 18, Steller 12, Holland 9, Stewart 6, Hendricks 4, Smith 4, Swicegood 3, Hartman 2, Gadson 1, Grubb, Peterson, Turner. SOUTH ROWAN (44) — Barringer 11, Miller 9, K. Corriher 7, Gaddy 6, L. Corriher 4, Register 2, Allison 2, Swartz 2, Goins 1, Jones. Davie S. Rowan
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2010 • 7B
SPORTS DIGEST
UConn win streak ends at 90 Associated Press
STANFORD, Calif. — Stanford really does have Stanford 71 UConn’s number. Top-ranked 59 UConn Connecticut’s record 90-game winning streak in women’s basketball ended Thursday night when No. 9 Stanford outplayed the Huskies from the start in a 71-59 victory at Maples Pavilion — where the Cardinal have their own streak going. Stanford hasn’t lost in 52 games at home. The Cardinal took an early 13-point lead and never trailed. UConn fans accustomed to watching coach Geno Auriemma’s team
blow past opponents hadn’t seen a loss since the 2008 NCAA semifinals — Stanford got the Huskies that time, too, 82-73 in the Final Four at Tampa, Fla. “At some point reality had to set in, and today reality set in,” Auriemma said. “I’m not destroyed about it. Winning that many games in a row, it’s unheard of.” These teams have a bit of a history. Last season, Stanford almost beat UConn in the national championship game before losing 53-47. Jeanette Pohlen hit five 3-pointers on the way to a career-high 31 points for the Cardinal (9-2). Huskies star Maya Moore was held to 14 points on 5-of-15 shooting.
“I thought we let it get away from us,” Auriemma said. “I think the atmosphere and what was going on and when Maya couldn’t get going early. I think it affected the rest of our guys. We just didn’t play like ourselves. Give credit to Stanford. I think they played an unbelievably good game.” Last week, the Huskies (12-1) topped the 88-game winning streak set by John Wooden’s UCLA men’s team from 1971-74 by beating No. 22 Florida State 93-62, then won their 90th in a row this week at Pacific. “When you see what happens tonight and how it happened, I think you can appreciate it even more what it took to get to that point and
how many things can go wrong and how you can have bad nights,” Auriemma said. He said such a winning streak requires good players, luck and “that all your best players have to play great every night. And we didn’t get that tonight.” Pohlen sealed it with six free throws in the final 42.5 seconds. She shot 8-for-15 overall and had nine rebounds and six assists. Nnemkadi Ogwumike added 12 points and six rebounds and Kayla Pedersen 11 rebounds for an inspired Stanford squad that held a 43-36 advantage on the boards. It was a physical game from the start, with players pushing and shov-
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ing all night in the paint. Moore’s 3-pointer with 10:50 left cut Stanford’s lead to 48-44, then Pedersen answered moments later on the other end. Moore tried to will her team back late, scoring eight straight during one stretch. But she missed the front end of a one-andone off the rim with 1:42 left that could have made it a four-point game. Kelly Faris scored 19 points and Bria Hartley 14 for the Huskies, who never found their usual dominant form while playing in front of a raucous sellout crowd of 7,329-plus for this highly anticipated, nationally televised showdown between the top programs from either coast.
Palmeiro insists he wasn’t lying
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The NFL notebook ... FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets are paying for their sideline shenanigans. The team was fined $100,000 by the NFL on Thursday for violating league rules when assistant coach Sal Alosi ordered players to form a sideline wall, then tripped Miami's Nolan Carroll during a punt return earlier this month. The discipline was in response to the actions of Alosi, the Jets' strength and conditioning coach, and comments made by special teams coach Mike Westhoff, who accused other teams of employing similar sideline wall tactics. Five inactive players were ordered by Alosi to stand together nearly shoulder-to-shoulder on the sideline in New York's 10-6 loss to Miami on Dec. 12. Tight end Jeff Cumberland, one of the inactive players, said Alosi had told them to do that all season. CALM TEBOW DENVER — Tim Tebow's popularity makes him a lightning rod for critics and fans in every NFL city he visits. He also hears his share of trash talk from opponents, but he swears he doesn't fire back. "No, I am not a very big trash talker. I might throw in a 'God Bless,' or a 'Good game,' or something like that," Tebow said. And what do they say when he answers with kindness instead of curses? "It's mostly in a silly situation where I'm stuck under the pile and like eight guys are on top of me or something like that," Tebow said. "Some guys might just blow it off, but honestly, most of them laugh." REDSKINS ASHBURN, Va. — With the days winding down to the final game of a Washington Redskins losing season, it was time to recognize a couple of players who helped maintain a bit of sanity. Lorenzo Alexander and Carlos Rogers were each presented an award Thursday, with Alexander hoisting the team's Walter Payton Man of the Year trophy for community service and Rogers seeing his name added the Good Guy plaque given to the player who is most cooperative with the media. JOHNSON’S STATS NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Chris Johnson isn't afraid to let people know that he's had a pretty good season. Johnson's 2010 totals of 1,325 yards pales compared to last year's 2,006-yard season and is barely more than half of the 2,500-yard total the Tennessee Titans running back predicted for himself this preseason. Nonetheless, Johnson says he has had a pretty good year. "I think everybody considered this season a failure for me. If any other back in the league had for 1,300 or 1,400 yards, they'd say he had a great year," Johnson said. CHARGERS SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Chargers have placed Pro Bowl tight end Antonio Gates on injured reserve. Gates has been dealing with a painful tear of the plantar fascia in his right foot.
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orlando’s dwight Howard (12) and Amare stoudemire (1) reach for a rebound.
Howard outplays Amare Associated Press
ORLANDO, Fla. — Dwight Howard had 24 points and 18 rebounds Magic 112 in a bruising battle with Knicks 103 Amare Stoudemire, and the Orlando Magic beat the New York Knicks 112-103 on Thursday night for their fifth straight win. Stoudemire finished with 30 points, four rebounds and four assists but got into foul trouble early in a matchup of two of the NBA’s best big men. Both were called for technical fouls, never shied away from contact and showed more offensive prowess than defensive pressure. Howard just had more help. J.J. Redick and Ryan Anderson had 14 points apiece, helping the Magic build a 20point lead before halftime and hold on late. New York trimmed the deficit to two in the fourth quarter before the Magic pulled away for good. Wilson Chandler had 29 points and
Shawne Williams added 15 for the Knicks, who have lost five of seven. This was the first meeting in the season series between the teams; their Nov. 2 game at Madison Square Garden was postponed because of safety concerns after debris fell into the arena during overnight cleaning of asbestos-related materials. The Magic were already in New York and had to fly back. Maybe it was worth the wait. Howard grabbed his own rebound late in the game and dunked over Stoudemire, who was late getting over to the play. Stoudemire answered on the next possession, converting a three-point play over Howard to cut Orlando’s lead to 98-96 and pumping his chest in celebration. A few plays later, Hedo Turkoglu made a 3-pointer over Stoudemire. Then Howard hit a pair of free throws and Orlando was ahead by nine with a minute left. And just for an exclamation point, Howard had a three-point play over Stoudemire in the final minute that brought fans to their feet.
Barnett, Charlotte victorious Associated Press
The college basketball roundup ... MACON, Ga. (AP) — Javarris Barnett hit a 3-pointer with 24 seconds left to help Charlotte clinch a 64-63 win over Mercer on Thursday. The 49ers (7-6) trailed 60-59 with 3:07 left to play before a layup from Derrio Green put Charlotte in front 61-60 with 2:50 to go. Barnett led Charlotte with 18 points, Green added 12 and Phil Jones 10. The 49ers have won three consecutive games dating back to their 49-48 defeat of No. 7 Tennessee on Dec. 17. Iowa State 60, Virginia 47 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Jamie Vanderbeken made five 3-pointers and scored a career-high 24 points and surprising Iowa State turned its first game outside its home state into its sixth consecutive victory, and one of its best so far this season, beating Virginia 60-47. Virginia Tech 64, USC-Upstate 53 BLACKSBURG, Va. — Malcolm Delaney scored 17 points and Virginia Tech pulled away in the second half and beat USC-Upstate 64-53, the Hokies' fourth straight victory. Jeff Allen added 16 points and 15 rebounds for the Hokies (8-4). Miami 94, Pepperdine 59 CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Malcolm Grant scored 22 points to lead Miami to a 94-59 victory over Pepperdine. Grant and teammate Durand Scott nearly missed the game because their flights to Miami were delayed for three days. They could not leave their homes in the Northeast because of the blizzard which hit the region Sunday. The Hurricanes guards expected to return to Miami on Sunday fol-
lowing a short Christmas break but arrived in Miami Thursday afternoon, four hours before tipoff.
TOP 25 VILLANOVA, Pa. — Maalik Wayns had 21 points and eight assists, and the No. 8 Wildcats won a heavyweight showdown with Temple, beating the No. 25 Owls 78-74. Wayns helped the Wildcats (11-1) squash any chance of a second straight upset loss to the Owls. No. 10 Missouri 81, Old Dominion 58 COLUMBIA, Mo. — Marcus Denmon matched his season best with five 3-pointers and scored 22 points, helping No. 10 Missouri to a surprisingly decisive 81-58 victory over Old Dominion. No. 16 BYU 90, Buffalo 82 AMHERST, N.Y. — Jimmer Fredette shook off a sluggish start to score 28 of his season-high 34 points in the second half. No. 19 UCF 68, Princeton 62 ORLANDO, Fla. — Marcus Jordan scored 22 of his 26 points in the second half to help the Knights rally past Princeton 68-62 Thursday night in the championship game of the UCF Holiday Classic. No. 21 Memphis 88, Lipscomb 70 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Wesley Witherspoon, three weeks removed from having surgery on his right knee, scored a seasonhigh 28 points and had a career-best 14 rebounds, sending No. 21 Memphis over Lipscomb 88-70.
DUKE WOMEN DURHAM — For the second year in a row, Temple decided to dare Karima Christmas to beat them from the perimeter. For the second year in a row, she did. Christmas tied a season high with 20 points to help No. 3 Duke beat Temple 71-64.
NEW YORK — Rafael Palmeiro is sticking to his story that a tainted vitamin shot caused his failed drug test five years ago, and hopes Hall of Fame voters will overlook the mistake and honor him for his 3,020 hits and 569 homers. A week before the Baseball Writers Association of America announces its inductees to baseball’s Hall of Fame, Palmeiro told SI.com in a phone interview posted Wednesday that he never used performance-enhancing drugs in his 20-year career. As he asserted in 2005 after he was suspended for failing a test, Palmeiro again insisted the anabolic steroid was in a B-12 vial given to him by Baltimore Orioles teammate Miguel Tejada. “I was telling the truth then, and I am telling the truth now,” Palmeiro said. “I don’t know what else I can say.” • MINNEAPOLIS — Hall of Fame slugger Harmon Killebrew has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. The 74-year-old Killebrew released a statement through the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, saying he expects to make a full recovery from the "very serious" condition. Killebrew hit 573 home runs and made 11 All-Star appearances during his 22year career spent mostly with the Washington Senators and Twins. • CHICAGO — One of Ozzie Guillen's sons is firing back at former White Sox closer Bobby Jenks for comments made about the Chicago manager. Jenks, who signed a two-year deal with Boston last week, expressed disappointment to MLB.com that the White Sox decided not to re-sign him. He told the website he was "looking forward to playing for a manager who knows how to run a bullpen." Oney Guillen called Jenks a "punk" in a series of Twitter posts.
Jackson said he is “not happy” about the NBA’s ownership of the Hornets and is pessimistic about the club’s future in New Orleans. Jackson said the best thing about the move was that the team “is still here,” but he added that he has doubts about the franchise’s long-term future in the Big Easy. • DALLAS — The 20year-old son of former NBA player Nick Van Exel has been charged with capital murder in the death of a close friend, Dallas police announced Thursday. Nickey Maxwell Van Exel was arrested Wednesday night and jailed on $1 million bond in the death of Bradley Bassey Eyo, 23. • BOSTON — Celtics star Kevin Garnett could miss two weeks because of a strained right calf. General manager Danny Ainge said Thursday that an MRI and a thorough examination showed Garnett's injury Wednesday night was muscular and unrelated to a right knee injury that forced him to miss the 2009 playoffs and was surgically repaired.
WINTER CLASSIC PITTSBURGH — There isn’t much winter in the Winter Classic forecast. Air Science Consultants, a suburban Pittsburgh firm that is advising the NHL, predicts a high of 54 with showers Saturday for the Capitals-Penguins outdoor game at Heinz Field. The league said the ice can be kept stable, but any rain poses a risk to the players that might require a delay. The NHL is prepared to start the scheduled 1 p.m. EST game as late as 8 p.m. if it rains, or shift the game to Sunday. The forecast for Friday’s team practices is partly sunny with a high of 58. The daily high temperature in Pittsburgh has been above 29 only five times in December.
THURSDAY’S NHL
TAMPA, Fla. — Steven Stamkos had two goals and two assists, rookie goalie VICK BASHING Cedrick Desjardins won in PHILADELPHIA — Fox his NHL debut and the News analyst Tucker Carl- Tampa Bay Lightning beat son gave the harshest crithe Montreal Canadiens 4-1 tique of Michael Vick’s on Thursday night. past yet, saying the Eagles Stamkos made it 3-1 at quarterback “should have 1:46 of the third when he been executed” for his beat goalie Carey Price gruesome dogfighting with a backhander after a crimes. spin move in the slot durCarlson was guest host- ing a penalty shot. The cening for Sean Hannity’s ter extended Tampa Bay’s show on Fox News Channel advantage to 4-1 on a wrapon Tuesday night when he around goal, his 31st of the made the remarks. He led season, with 15:20 left. a panel discussion about Thrashers 3, Bruins 2, SO President Barack Obama ATLANTA — Tim Stacommending the owner of pleton and Bryan Little the Eagles for giving Vick scored in the first two a second chance after his rounds of a shootout and release from prison. Vick Toby Enstrom had two served 18 months in feder- power-play goals for Atal prison for running a lanta. dogfighting ring. The Thrashers snapped Carlson said: “Michael a four-game losing streak Vick killed dogs, and he did and ended the Bruins’ win(it) in a heartless and cruel ning streak at three. way.” He added, “I think Jackets 3, Maple Leafs 2 personally he should have TORONTO — Kristian been executed for that.” Huselius scored twice, R.J. Umberger added the winNBA ner on a third-period power NEW ORLEANS — Los play and Steve Mason Angeles Lakers coach Phil made 20 saves.
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Jeep Liberty Renegade SUV, 2003. Light Khaki Metallic Clearcoat exterior w/taupe interior. Stock #F10511A1. $9,997. Call now! 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
Jeep Wrangler Sahara, 1999, Gold w/Tan cloth interior 4.0 6 cyl. auto trans, am/fm/cd, HARD TOP, aftermarket rims good tires, sound bar, BRUSH GUARD ready for fun or those snowy days! 704-603-4255
Suzuki XL7 Luxury SUV 2007. Stock #F10395A. Majestic silver exterior with gray interior. $16,697. $259/month Call now!1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
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
Toyota Tacoma Base 2 Door Long Bed Truck, 2010. Black sand pearl exterior with graphite interior. Stock #T10736A. $16,897, $269/mo. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
Toyota Tundra Limited Extended Cab, 2003. Natural white ext. w/oak int. Stock #F10438B. $17,697. $329/mo. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
TEAM CHEVROLET, CADILLAC, BUICK, GMC. www.teamautogroup.com 704-216-8000 Tim Marburger Honda 1309 N First St. (Hwy 52) Albemarle NC 704-983-4107
Transportation Financing Ford Focus SE Sedan, 2009. Stock #P7597. Brilliant silver exterior with medium stone interior. $12,397. Payment $189/mo. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
Chevrolet Trailblazer LS SUV, 2006. Silverstone metallic exterior w/light gray interior. Stock #T10295A. $12,797. Payment $209/mo. Call now 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
2003 Prowler w/slideout, 30ft., sleeps 6, 480 sq.ft. Deck w/ramp & all furnishings. On a leased lot on a cove @ High Rock for $1750/yr. 704857-1271
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Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan, 2009. Stock # white P7572. Nordic exterior with gray interior. $10,897, $159/month. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com Dodge, 2005, Magnum SE. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock!
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS Regular Cab, 2008. Stock #F10479A. $22,697. $389/mo. Call now! 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
Trucks, SUVs & Vans
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, 2005. Bright Silver Metallic exterior with black cloth interior. 6-speed, hard top, 29K miles. Won't Last! Call Steve today! 704-603-4255
Ford, 2006 Fusion SE. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.
Honda Civic EX, 2000. Green on Grey cloth interior 4 cylinder auto trans, pwr options, SUNROOF, am/fm/cd, good tires, GREAT GAS SAVER!!!! 704-603-4255
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We want your vehicle! 1999 to 2011 under 150,000 miles. Please call 704-216-2663 for your cash offer.
Ford Taurus SE Sedan, 2007. 4-speed automatic, 3.0L, V6. Stock #P7596. $10,997. Payment $169/ mo. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com Chevrolet Malibu LS Sedan, 2005. Stock # F11109A. White exterior neutral interior. with $9,997, $169/mo. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
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Dodge, 2004 Dakota. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.
Honda CR-V LX SUV, 2008. Stock #T10761A. Glacier blue metallic interior and gray interior. $18,697. $299/month Call now!1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
Jeep, 2003, Wrangler Sahara. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! 150+ Vehicles in Stock! www.autohouseofsalisbury.com
Toyota, 2002 Sienna XLE LOADED! Grey leather seats, 3.0 V6 back with auto trans, tape, cd changer, all pwr. Dual heated seats, sunroof low price what more could you ask for! 704-603-4255
Transportation Financing Bad Credit? No Credit? No Problem! Tim Marburger Dodge 877-792-9700
Toyota Camry LE Sedan, 2002. Desert Sand Mica exterior with Taupe interior. Stock # T10705A. $9,497, $159/mo. 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com
We are the area's largest selection of quality preowned autos. Financing avail. to suit a variety of needs. Carfax avail. No Gimmicks – We take pride in giving excellent service to all our customers.
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Jaguar XK8 Convertible, 1997. Stock # T11175A1. Black exterior with charcoal interior. $10,797. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
Toyota Camry LE Sedan, 2010. Desert Sand Mica exterior with Bisque interior. Stock #P7569. $14,797, $229/mo. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
Autos
Toyota Camry Solara SE Coupe, 2007. Cosmic blue metallic exterior with ivory interior. Stock #T10499A. $12,997, $199/mo. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
Volvo, 2006 S60 2.5T Onyx black with cream leather interior, sunroof, cd player, all power, alloy wheels, super nice! 704-603-4255
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Administrative Assistant First Baptist Church of Salisbury has an immediate opening for a part-time Administrative Assistant to our Minister of Education. Must have computer skills including graphics, publishing, & data entry. Must be able to multi-task & have strong communication skills. Please send resume to First Baptist Church, 223 N. Fulton Street, Salisbury, NC 28144 - Attn: HRC Committee.
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Machine & Tools
Misc For Sale
Rotary hammer drill, Bosch. Barely used (maybe twice) Comes with 3 bits. $300 OBO. 980-234-6542 Anthony
Misc For Sale ANDERSON'S SEW & SO, Husqvarna, Viking Sewing Machines. Patterns, Notions, Fabrics. 10104 Old Beatty Ford Rd., Rockwell. 704-279-3647
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NOW HIRING ! CUSTOMER SERVICE CASHIERS Openings in: Mocksville, Salisbury & Kannapolis Locations
WE OFFER: *Excellent Starting Pay *Insurance Benefits *Paid Vacation Requirements: Valid driver's license A Nationwide Criminal Record Background check
To apply, fax resume to: 704-636-7772 or call: 704-633-3211 or 704-633-8233 ext. 20 to schedule an interview
$10 to start. Earn 40%. Call 704-754-2731 or 704-607-4530
Earn extra holiday cash. $10 to start. 704-2329800 or 704-278-2399
Drivers Restaurant/Food Service
Drivers Wanted Full or part time. Req: Class A CDL, clean MVR, min. 25 yrs old w/3 yrs exp. Benefits: Pd health & dental ins., 401(k) w/match, pd holidays, vac., & qtrly. bonus. New equip. Call 704630-1160 Healthcare
Position Avail. for LPN or RN. Full Time, Apply in person. No phone calls please. Brightmoor Nursing Center, 610 W. Fisher St.
Morrison Healthcare Food Service hiring all positions. Experience needed. Apply in person to Cashier, Café Rowan, Rowan Regional Medical Center. Mon. - Fri. 58 p.m. only. No phone calls. Morrison Healthcare and Rowan Regional Medical center are a smoke and drugfree place of employment. Pre-employment background check and drug screening required. AA, EOE, M/F/V/D.
Computer. Complete P4 Dell. Internet ready, CD burner. Mouse, keyboard, 17” monitor included. $125. Please call 980-205-0947
Consignment Growing Pains Family Consignments Call (704)638-0870 115 W. Innes Street
Farm Equipment & Supplies Farm Equipment, new & used. McDaniel Auction Co. 704-278-0726 or 704798-9259. NCAL 48, NCFL 8620. Your authorized farm equipment dealer.
Flowers & Plants
42'' Leyland Cypress or Green Giant Trees. Makes a beautiful property line boundary or privacy screen. $10 per tree. Varieties of Gardenias, Nandina, Juniper, Holly, Ligustrum, Burning Bush, Hosta, Viburnum, Gold Mop, Camelias, Forsythia, Arborvitae, Azaleas AND MORE! $6. All of the above include delivery & installation! 704-274-0569
Bingham Smith Lumber Co. !!!NOW AVAILABLE!!! Metal Roofing Many colors. Custom lengths, trim, accessories, & trusses. Call 980-234-8093 Patrick Smith
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RN's, LPN's & PRN's needed all shifts. Competitive wages. Please submit resume to NC Veteran's Home, 1601 Brenner Ave., Building 10, Salisbury, NC 28145.
Wanted only 2 more homes for 2010 needing siding windows or roofs. Save hundreds of dollars. All credit accepted. No down payment. $89/mo.1-866668-8681
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FIREWOOD FOR SALE Split OR Logs. Delivery negotiable. Please call for info: 704-636-5541 Firewood for Sale: Pick-up/Dump Truck sized loads, delivered. 704-647-4772
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Bedroom suite, king size. Like new. With marble top nightstands. Paid $4200. Asking $2000 obo. Please call 704-202-5397
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China cabinet, oak. Front is 38” wide, 25” deep, 74” high. Great condition. $500 obo. 704857-9687 or 704-2020831
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Davie-Clemmons Yard Sales YARD SALE AREAS Area 1 - Salisbury, East Spencer, & Spencer Area 2 – W. Rowan incl Woodleaf, Mt. Ulla & Cleveland Area 3 - S. Rowan incl Landis, China Grove, Kannapolis & Mooresville Area 4 - E. Rowan incl. Granite Quarry, Faith, Rockwell & Gold Hill Area 5 - Davidson Co. Area 6 – Davie Co. and parts of Davidson Co. This is a rough guide to help plan your stops, actual areas are determined by zip code. Please see map in your Salisbury Post or online at salisburypost.com under Marketplace click on 'Yard Sale Map' to see details.
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Grandfather clock, oak. Approx. 75” high. With copper hinges & handle. Mint condition. $500 obo. 704-857-9687 or 704202-0831 Oval glass top coffee table with a chrome base. $60. For information ministryinpoetry@aol.com Television. 52” high definition. Large speakers for surround sound effect. Barely used. $500 obo. 704-857-9687 or 704-202-0831 Washer, Kitchen-Aid, ood condition. $125. Call (704)791-2005 for more information. Washer, Roper by Whirlpool. Heavy duty, extra large capacity, 4 cycle 17in. deep. Like new $150. Call 704-857-2945
Baby Items
Stop Smoking Cigarettes No Patches, No Gum, No Pills With Hypnosis It's Easy! Also Weight Control. 704-933-1982
Washing machine for sale. Minor repairs. $50. Please call 336-624-4918
Let us know! We will run your ad with a photo for 15 days in print and 30 days online. Cost is just $30. Call the Salisbury Post Classified Department at 704-797-4220 or email classads@salisburypost.com X
Baby bed. $25. 3 tires. Good tread. 16” $10 each. Walker, $5. Please call 704-857-9716 for more info.
Music Sales & Service Ibanez Gio. Asking $150 OBO. Please call 980234-6542 for more info. Ask for Anthony Piano for sale. In good condition. With bench. Needs tuning. $500. Please call 704-636-1364
BINGHAM-SMITH LUMBER CO. Save money on lumber. Treated and Untreated. Round Fence Post in all sizes. Save extra when buying full units. Call Patrick at 980-234-8093. Camper top shell, fits a shortbed, red, great condition. $500. Leave message 704-279-4106 or 704-798-7306
Christmas tree. 7½ ft. Christmas tree, prelit. $35. Please call 336-4063969 for more info.
Lumber All New!
Sporting Goods Golf Club Set, Callaway, full set, bag included. $200. Please Call 704-637-7347
Rubies. Loose stones. New. 3.25ct & 5ct. $50 & $80. New diamond ring, size 7. $125. Please call 704-431-4837
Holshouser Cycle Shop Lawn mower repairs and trimmer sharpening. Pick up & delivery. (704)637-2856
Found cat. Beautiful. Large grey & white. Pine Hill Dr. area of Granite Very loving. Quarry. Wants to go inside. Call 704-279-6168 Found dog. Chihuahua. Brown w/collar. Barringer St. area. On 12/26. Nice dog, extremely energetic. 704-239-6685 Found dog. Mixed large breed, female. Rockwell, Shipton Loop Rd. area. Call 704-223-1282 Found Husky on West Innes Street. Call 704637-0229 between 8am5:30pm Found keys. Evening of Dec. 15th. Outside of Dr. Washco dental office in Spencer. To identify, call 704-633-9368
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Lost dog. Adult Yellow Lab with red collar. Rockwell area. Missing since Dec. 26th . Please call 704-279-6771 Lost glasses in red case. Dec. 18th near Catawba College Crystal during the Lounge evening Nutcracker performance. REWARD!! Please call 704-636-9468
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Homes for Sale East Salisbury. 4BR, 2½BA. Lease option purchase.1,800 sq. ft. +/-. Call 704-638-0108 Genesis Realty 704-933-5000 genesisrealtyco.com Foreclosure Experts
3BR, 2BA. Wonderful location, new hardwoods in master BR and living room. Lovely kitchen with new stainless appliances. Deck, private back yard. $124,900 R51492 Monica Poole B&R Realty 704-245-4628 Salisbury
Convenient Location
Found Small dog on 12/23 in the Corbin Hills area. Please Call 704-310-8547 Lost cat. Part tabby & part Calico. House cat. Last seen in Spencer. Missing since 12/27. Call 704-633-2956
Homes for Sale
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
Salisbury. 2 or 3 bedroom Townhomes. For information, call Summit Developers, Inc. 704-797-0200
To place an ad call the Classified Department at 704-797-4220
10 minutes from Catawba. 10-80 acres. 336-998-9626 daytime / 336-998-5376 evenings
Land for Sale
W. Rowan 1.19 acs. Old Stony Knob Rd. Possible owner financing. Reduced $19,900. 704-640-3222
25 Acres Beautiful Land for Sale by Owner Very nice 2 BR 2.5 BA condo overlooking golf course and pool! Great views, freshly decorated, screened in porch at rear. T51378. $103,900 Monica Poole B&R Realty 704-245-4628 Salisbury
Great Location
1 Hr to/from Charlotte, NC near Cleveland & Woodleaf & 3 Interstates: I-40, I-77, I-85. Restricted, no mobile or mod. Very rural, mostly wooded. Good hunting, deer, small game. Frontage on Hobson Rd., 2nd gravel driveway beside 2075 Hobson Rd mailbox. GPS zip code 27013. Safe distance from cities. Need sale this year. No reasonable offer refused. Owner phone: 336-766-6779, or Email to: hjthabet@cs.com See photos and directions: http://NCHorseCountryFarmland.com
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
Homes for Sale Bank Foreclosures & Distress Sales. These homes need work! For a FREE list: www.applehouserealty.com
Lots for Sale N. Rowan-Nice, wooded subdivision lot. $15,300. 51225. Varina Bunts B&R Realty 704.640.5200
Homes for Sale
1409 South Martin Luther King Jr Ave., 2 BR, 1 BA, fixer upper. Owner financing or cash discount. $750 Down $411/month. 1-803-403-9555 BUYER BEWARE The Salisbury Post Classified Advertising staff monitors all ad submissions for honesty and integrity. However, some fraudulent ads are not detectable. Please protect yourself by checking the validity of any offer before you invest money in a business opportunity, job offer or purchase.
AA Antiques. Buying anything old, scrap gold & silver. Will help with your estate or yard sale. 704-433-1951. All Coin Collections Silver, gold & copper. Will buy foreign & scrap gold. 704-636-8123
Cash Paid Sterling silver flatware sets, tea sets, gold wedding bands, class rings, wrist watches. 704-305-0315
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3 BR, 2 BA, newer kitchen, large dining room, split bedrooms, nice porches, huge detached garage, concrete drives. R51548 $89,500. Monica Poole 704-245-4628 B&R Realty
METAL: Angle, Channel, Pipe, Sheet & Plate Shear Fabrication & Welding FAB DESIGNS 2231 Old Wilkesboro Rd Open Mon-Fri 7-3:30 704-636-2349 Newsbags. One-use, 4 in. + wider. 50 count packs, 75 avail. Half price 40¢ each. 704-754-8837
Watches – and scrap gold jewelry. 704-636-9277 or cell 704-239-9298
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3 BR, 2 BA. Well cared for, kitchen with granite, eat at bar, dining area, large living room, mature trees, garden spot, 2 car garage plus storage bldgs. $149,500. Monica Poole 704.245.4628 B&R Realty
North of China Grove, 225 Lane. 3BR/2BA, Lois Double garage and deck on a quiet dead end street. Country setting. No water bills. No city tax. Possible owner financing. Will work with slow credit. $975/mo + dep. Please call 704-857-8406
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3rd Creek Ch. Rd. 3BR, 2BA. DW. .71 acre. 1,700 sq. ft. FP, LR, den. $540 about. Fin. avail. 704-489-1158 American Homes of Rockwell Oldest Dealer in Rowan County. Best prices anywhere. 704-279-7997 Harrison Rd. near Food Lion. 3BR, 2BA. 1 ac. 1,800 sq. ft., big BR, retreat, huge deck. $580/mo. Financing avail. 704-489-1158 Salisbury Area 3 or 4 bedroom, 2 baths, $500 down under $700 per month. 704-225-8850 Salisbury
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West Rowan – Country Club living in the country. Builder's custom brick home has 4 BR, 3 ½ BA w/main floor master suite. 3300 sqft. + partially finished bonus room. Lots of ceramic and granite. 2 fireplaces with gas logs. 6.5 very private wooded acres. Priced at $399,000. Reduced to sell! $389,000. Call for appt. 704-431-3267
3 BR, 2 BA, Attached carport, Rocking Chair front porch, nice yard. R50846 $119,900 Monica Poole 704.245.4628 B&R Realty
Singlewide, 3BR/2BA, on ¾ acre, wooded lot, newly renovated, all appliances, well water 704-633-8533 after 5pm Salisbury.
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3-BR, 2-BA house at end of long, winding drive on 6plus acres on U.S. Highway 64 W in Davie County. 1,281 sq. ft. Two-car garage, 21-by-42 heated basement (outside entrance only), cottage-type outbuilding, and 10-by-42 covered back porch offers place to entertain, relax and enjoy a beautiful mountain view. Fence and row of Leyland cypresses provide privacy. Stream at back of property makes great picnic area. Call 336-407-3981, $175,000 - price negotiable.
3BR/2BA, 2.75 acres, one mile from High Rock Lake, one year old Samsung appliances, tons of upgrades, Pergo floors, 1400+ sq feet, Oakwood manufactured. Asking $125,000. 704-202-2228 or 704-224-1286
Real Estate Services Allen Tate Realtors Daniel Almazan, Broker 704-202-0091 www.AllenTate.com
Business Opportunities J.Y. Monk Real Estate School-Get licensed fast, Charlotte/Concord courses. $399 tuition fee. Free Brochure. 800-849-0932
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Timber wanted - Pine or hardwood. 5 acres or more select or clear cut. Shaver Wood Products, Inc. Call 704-278-9291. 2x6x16 $7 2x3x studs $1.25 2x6x8 studs $3.25 2x4x14 $3.50 2x4x7 $1.50 Floor trusses $5 each 704-202-0326
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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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Furniture & Appliances Air Conditioners, Washers, Dryers, Ranges, Frig. $65 & up. Used TV & Appliance Center Service after the sale. 704-279-6500
Wanted: Alterations person in Salisbury. Contact N at Cleaners Express, 858-204-3387
Rifle. M1922 Mauser design rifle, Brazil made, bolt action, dark walnut stock. Black leather sling. Bayonet ready. $650. Call 704-762-9197 *similar to photo
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Lost & Found Found 2 German Shepherds on 12/27 at 150 Rowan County/ Iredell County line. 704431-7358 Found a set of keys on Happy Lake Road in Rockwell. Please Call 704-857-8055
Dogs Free dog. Cocker Spaniel, female, 10 yrs old, spayed, blonde, definitely inside dog. 704-209-1814 or 704231-8159
Free cat, 8 years old. All black female. Spayed, declawed, litterbox trained. No other pets or small children in home, please. 704-603-4221
FREE puppies. 4 females mixed breed. Please call 704-245-9155 or 704-2738581 after 4pm
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Baby Einstein Jumparoo Never Been Used Perfect Cond. $50 pd.$160 at BRUs. Call anytime 704640-2944
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Cats – All colors, sweet, spayed and ready for adoption. Please call 704-267-7334
Dogs
American Pit Bull Pups
Cane Corso Italian Mastiff Pups. ICCF Reg. $700 to $850. 336-467-1353
PUPPIES - 12 Cookapoo mix. Free to a good home only. Please Call 704-798-9909
CKC puppies. Pomeranians. $200. 2 male Shih Tzus, 16 weeks. $150. Cash. 704-633-5344
Puppies
Free dog, Chihuahua. To good home only. Not good with men or children. Ladies' dog. One year old. UTD on shots. 704-798-9553 or 704-798-0266
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11 pups ready to go. Prices negotiable. ALL colors, male & female. 1st shots. Call 704-2395924 Faith area.
Puppies. German Shepherd - Belgian Malions. 2 males. $250 each. Call 704-239-6018 Puppy, free, part Collie and part Pure American pit bull. Born 11-18-10 call 704-212-7008
FREE Chia-Do's, 8 weeks old. 1 male left. Free to good $150. home. 704-640-9149 of 704-640-9128 Puppy
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Other Pets HHHHHHHHH Check Out Our December Special! Boarding 20% discount. Rowan Animal Clinic. 704-6363408 for appt. Free small dogs, cats, & roosters. To good homes only. Need fenced yard. Call 704-658-4266
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Chihuahua. 1 female. Cinnamon & Blue CKC. $275 cash. 10 wks. Shots UTD. Tiny toy size(4-5 lbs) full grown. Little apple head. 704-603-8257.
Supplies and Services Adopt a Puppy or Kitten for $80 adoption fee. Salisbury Animal Hospital 1500 E. Innes St. 704-637-0227 salisburyanimalhospital.com
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Happy Birthday Annie C. on her 84th birthday from her daughters, Bonnie and Peggy. We love you mom.
Wishing my mother, Violet B. a very Happy Birthday! All my love, Roger Alan Brown
Happy Birthday to Violet B., the sweetest Mom in the world! Love forever, Judy Laws Brown
Flea (Felicia M.), Wishing you a very Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day! Loving you always, Jalyn N.
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Lippard Garage Doors Installations, repairs, electric openers. 704636-7603 / 704-798-7603
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Cleaning Services Christian mom for cleaning jobs & ironing. Great rates. 704-932-1069 or 704791-9185
Maid 4 U Cleaning Service 15+ Yrs. Reliable Svc. Kelly Wright Holiday Discounts Residential, Real Estate Commercial 704-773-0828
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Around the House Repairs Carpentry. Electrical. Plumbing. H & H Construction 704-633-2219
Brisson - HandyMan Home Repair, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, etc. Insured. 704-798-8199
Reliable Fence All Your Fencing Needs, Reasonable Rates, 21 years experience. (704)640-0223
Browning ConstructionStructural repair, flooring installations, additions, decks, garages. 704-637-1578 LGC
Financial Services
Garages, new homes, remodeling, roofing, siding, back hoe, loader 704-6369569 Maddry Const Lic G.C.
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Bost Pools – Call me about your swimming pool. Installation, service, liner & replacement. (704) 637-1617
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Beaver Grading Quality work, reasonable rates. Free Estimates 704-6364592
Heating and Air Conditioning
John Sigmon Stump grinding, Prompt service for 30+ years, Free Estimates. John Sigmon, 704-279-5763. SEAMLESS GUTTER Licensed Contractor C.M. Walton Construction, 704-202-8181
Lawn Equipment Repair Services Lyerly's ATV & Mower Repair Free estimates. All types of repairs Pickup/delivery avail. 704-642-2787
Lawn Maint. & Landscaping Earl's Lawn Care 3Mowing 3Yard Cleanup 3Trimming Bushes 3Leaf
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Graham's Tree Service Free estimates, reasonable rates. Licensed, Insured, Bonded. 704-633-9304
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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
Grading & Hauling
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Roofing and Guttering
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Anthony's Scrap Metal Service. Top prices paid for any type of metal or batteries. Free haul away. 704-433-1951
HMC Handyman Services. Any job around the house. Please call 704-239-4883
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Johnny Yarborough, Tree Expert trimming, topping, & removal of stumps by machine. Wood splitting, lots cleared. 10% off to senior citizens. 704-857-1731 MOORE'S Tree TrimmingTopping & Removing. Use Bucket Truck, 704-209-6254 Licensed, Insured & Bonded WORKS by TREE Jonathan Keener. Insured – Free estimates! Please call 704-636-0954.
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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
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GAYLOR'S LAWNCARE For ALL your lawn care needs! *FREE ESTIMATES* 704-639-9925/ 704-640-0542 Outdoors By Overcash Mowing, shrub trimming & leaf blowing. 704-630-0120
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Professional Services Unlimited Quality work at affordable prices NC G.C. #17608 NC Home Inspector #107. Complete contracting service, under home repairs, foundation and masonry repairs, light tractor work and property maintenence. 36 Years Exp. We accept Visa/MC. 704-633-3584 www.professionalservicesunltd.com Duke C. Brown Sr. Owner
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Moving and Storage TH Jones Mini-Max Storage 116 Balfour Street Granite Quarry Please 704-279-3808
Painting and Decorating Bowen Painting Interior and Exterior Painting 704-630-6976. BowenPainting@yahoo.com
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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
Apartments 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 Equal 1-800-735-2962 Housing Opportunity. Clancy-hills@cmc-nc.com
Clean, well maintained, 2 BR Duplex. Central heat/air, all electric. Section 8 welcome. 704-202-5790
Condos and Townhomes
Quiet Setting
Salisbury. 2BR, 2BA spacious 1st floor condo. Appliances, fireplace, covered porch. Pool, tennis court. $750/mo. + deposit. 704-209-1805 Lv. msg. Wiltshire Village Condo for Rent, $700. 2nd floor. Want a 2BR, 2BA in a quiet setting? Call Bryce, Wallace Realty 704-202-1319
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Downtown Salis, 2300 sf office space, remodeled, off street pking. 633-7300
Wanted: Real Estate *Cash in 7 days or less *Facing or In Foreclosure *Properties in any condition *No property too small/large Call 24 hours, 7 days ** 704-239-2033 ** $$$$$$
Apartments 1 & 2BR. Nice, well maintained, responsible landlord. $415-$435. Salisbury, in town. 704-642-1955 1 BR, 1 BA in Granite Quarry. $375/mo. + $375 dep. No Pets. W/D hookups. 704-202-5594
1, 2, & 3 BR Huge Apartments, very nice. $375 & up. 704-890-4587 1BR/1BA duplex fully furnished. TV, BR suite, LR furniture, refrig., washer / dryer, Sect. 8 approved. Heat, air, electricity & water incl'd. $750/mo + $500 dep. 704-636-1850
Prince Charles Renovated Condos, Large Floor Plans, 1250-4300 sq.ft. Safe inside entrances. Walking distance to Downtown Salisbury. Special Financing Terms. Call: 704-202-6676
China Grove. 2BR, 2BA. All electric. Clean & safe. No pets. $575/month + deposit. 704-202-0605
2 to 5 BR. HUD Section 8. Nice homes, nice st areas. Call us 1 . 704-630-0695
Colonial Village Apts.
3 Homes. 2-East district, 1Carson district. 3 BR, 2 BA. $800-$1050. Lease, dep. & ref. req. 704.798.7233
“A Good Place to Live” 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms Affordable & Spacious Water Included 704-636-8385
Eaman Park Apts. 2BR, 1BA. Near Salisbury High. $375/mo. Newly renovated. No pets. 704-798-3896
3BR, 2BA home at Crescent Heights. Call 704-239-3690 for info.
Franklin St. 2 BR, 1 BA. Newly refurbished inside. Rent $495, dep. $400. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 Holly Leaf Apts. 2BR, 1½BA. $555. Kitchen appliances, W/D connection, cable ready. 704-637-5588
Lovely Duplex
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
Airport Rd. Duplex. 2BR, 2BA. $575/mo. 2BR, 1BA $550/mo., lease + dep., water furnished. No pets. Call 704-637-0370 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
BEST VALUE Quiet & Convenient, 2 bedroom town house, 1½ baths. All Electric, Central heat/air, no pets, pool. $550/mo. Includes water & basic cable.
West Side Manor Robert Cobb Rentals 2345 Statesville Blvd. Near Salisbury Mall
704-633-1234 China Grove. 1BR Apartment completely furnished. No pets. 704857-8503 Lv. Msg. China Grove. One room eff. w/ private bathroom & kitchenette. All utilities incl'd. $379/mo. + $100 deposit. 704-857-8112
Available for rent – Homes and Apartments Salisbury/Rockwell Eddie Hampton 704-640-7575 Carolina Blvd. 3BR, 2BA. All appliances incl., 4-car carport, big yard. $800/mo + deposit. 704-637-6618
Moreland Pk area. 2BR all appliances furnished. $495-$595/mo. Deposit negotiable. Section 8 welcome. 336-247-2593
Airport Rd. area. 118-A Overbrook Rd. ½ rent for December. 2 story apt. $535/mo. Very nice. Daytime 704-637-0775
4BR, 3BA. 2,000 sq.ft. ± VERY NICE! Includes 2BR guest house on property. ONLY $5,000 dn! TAKE OVER PAYMENTS! 704-630-0695
Crosswinds Senior Apartments. Must be 55 years of age and older Beautiful one bedroom available apartments now. Call 704-639-9692 Our Gift to you--No rent due till January 1st with a $99 deposit.
2 BR, 1 BA, close to Salisbury High. Rent $425, dep. $400. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446
AAA+ Apartments $425-$950/mo. Chambers Realty 704-637-1020
Salisbury, in country. 3BR, 2BA. With in-law apartment. $1000/mo. No pets. Deposit & ref. 704855-2100 Salisbury-2 BR, 1 BA, brick, off Jake Alex., Remodeled, central heat/ air, $550/mo. 704-640-5750
Woodleaf & Kannapolis 3-4BR, 2BA. $650-$700/ mo. Deposit required. Please call 704-788-1603
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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 Concord area, across from hospital. Body shop/detail shop. Great location. Frame rack, paint booth, turn key ready. 704-622-0889 Granite Quarry Holiday Special! Only 3 Units left! Move in by 12/31/10 & pay no rent until 3/1/2011! Commercial Metal Buildings perfect for contractor, video surveillance & parking. Call 704-279-4422 or 704-2323333 for more info.
Office and Commercial Rental
Office and Commercial Rental
Furnished Key Man Office Suites - $250-350. Jake & 150. Util & internet incl. 704-721-6831
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.
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 Salisbury. Six individual new central offices, heat/air, heavily insulated for energy efficiency, fully carpeted (to be installed) except stone at entrance. Conference room, employee break room, tile bathroom, and nice, large reception area. Perfect location near the Court House and County Building. Want to lease but will sell. Perfect for dual occupancy. By appointment only. 704-636-1850
Salisbury. In town. Convenient location on S. Main Level access. Utilities paid. Parking lot. 704-638-0108 Spencer Shops Lease great retail space for as little as $750/mo for 2,000 sq ft at. 704-431-8636 Warehouse space / manufacturing as low as $1.25/sq. ft./yr. Deposit. Call 704-431-8636
Manufactured Home for Rent Between Salis. & China Grove. 2BR. No pets. Appl. & trash pickup incl. $475/ mo + dep. 704-855-7720
Camp Rd, 2BR, 1BA. Appls, water, sewer, trash incl. Pet OK. $475/mo. + $475 dep. 704-279-7463
Manufactured Home for Rent
Manufactured Home for Rent
Cooleemee. 2BR $100 / wk, $400 dep on ½ ac lot. 336-998-8797, 704-9751579 or 704-489-8840
Salis 3990 Statesville Blvd., Lot 12, 3BR/2BA, $439/mo. + dep. FOR SALE OR RENT! 704-640-3222
East Area. 2BR, water, trash. Limit 2. Dep. req. No pets. Call 704-6367531 or 704-202-4991
West & South Rowan. 2 & 3 BR. No pets. Perfect for 3. Water included. Please call 704-857-6951
EAST ROWAN AREA Taking apps. 2 BR, max. occ. 3, no pets, garbage, & lawn service incl. 704-2793882/ 980-234-2469 Ellis Park. 3BR/2BA. Appls., water, sewer, incl'd. $525/mo. + $525 deposit. Pet OK. 704-279-7463 Faith–2 BR, 1 BA. $350/mo. + dep. 2 BR, 1 BA, $425/mo. + dep. Near Carson High. 704239-2833
Rooms for Rent MILLER HOTEL Rooms for Rent Weekly $110 & up 704-855-2100 Salisbury
Faith. 2BR, 1BA. Water, trash, lawn maint. incl. No pets. Ref. $425. 704-2794282 or 704-202-3876 Gold Hill, 2 bedroom, trash and lawn service included. No pets. $450 month. 704-433-1255 Hurley School Rd. 2 BR, 2 BA. Nice yard, subdivision. Central air/ heat. $460/mo. + dep. 704-640-5750
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
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
Rowan Hospital area. 2BR, 1BA. Heat, air, water, appl. incl. $675. 704-633-3997
2BR, 1BA Duplex Central heat/air, appliances, laundry room, yardwork incl. Fenced backyard, storage building. $600/mo. plus $600 deposit 704-633-2219
Salisbury, 3BR, 1BA Duplex. All electric, central air/heat, appliances, hookups. Near VA. $525. 704-636-3307
Spencer. 3BRs & 2BAs. Remodeled. Great area! Owner financing available. 704-202-2696
2 BR, 1 BA at Willow Oaks on Old Concord Rd. Has refrigerator & stove. All elect. Rent $399, Dep. $400. Rowan Properties 704-633-0446
2BR brick duplex with carport, convenient to hospita. $450 per month. 704-637-1020
Salisbury, 1314 Lincolnton Rd., 2 BR, 1 BA brick house. Hardwood floors throughout, close to Jake Alexander Blvd. Wallace Realty 704-636-2021
Salisbury/Spencer 2, 4 & 5 BR $450-$850/mo. 704202-3644 or leave message. No calls after 7pm
William R. Kennedy Realty 428 E. Fisher Street 704-638-0673
Convenience store business for sale with large game room/mini bar. Includes all stock, system, ice security coolers, etc. maker, $20,000. Will consider trade for mobile home & land. 704-857-0625
Houses for Rent
Salisbury. 3 & 2 Bedroom Houses. $500-$1,000. Also, Duplex Apartments. 704636-6100 or 704-633-8263
Rowan Realty www.rowanrealty.net, Professional, Accountable, Personable . 704-633-1071
Real Estate Commercial
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E. Spencer, 306 E. Torbush, 3BR/1½ BA, fully furnished: 2 large TVs, 3 BR suites, LR furniture, dish washer, refrig., washer / dryer, central heat/air. Sect. 8 approved. $875/mo + $500 dep. 704-636-1850
EXECUTIVE STYLE HOME FOR RENT
Rockwell, 8565 Hwy 52, 2BR/1½BA Beautiful fireplace, wood floors & pine cabinets with built-ins, includes appliances & washer & dryer. East Rowan schools. No pets. $665/mo. Lease & Deposit. 704-209-0131 for Application district. Faith/Carson 3BR / 2BA, no smoking, no pets. $650/mo + dep + refs. 704-279-8428
Near Va. 2BR, 1BA. $550/mo. Includes water. Security, application. 704-239-4883 Broker
Fulton St. 3 BR, 1 ½ BA. Refrigerator, stove furnished. Rent $725, Dep., $700. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446
Rockwell Area. Apt. & Duplexes. $500-$600. 2BR Quiet Community. Marie Leonard-Hartsell at Wallace Realty 704-239-3096
Houses: 3BRs, 1BA. Apartments: 2 & 3 BR's, 1BA Deposit required. Faith Realty 704-630-9650
S. Fulton St. Very nice 1500 sq ft 3 BR 2.5BA town house apartment. All elec., central heat/AC. Water incl., stove, refrig., dishwasher furnished. Outside storage. No pets. 1 yr lease. $625/mo. & $500 dep. 704-279-3808 Salis. Nice modern 1BR, energy efficient, water furnished, off Jake Alexander $395 + dep. 704-640-5750 Salisbury, city. 2BR, 1BA. Stove, refrigerator. New carpet. $500/mo., $500 dep. 704-633-4081 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 Hidden Creek, Large 2 BR, 2 BA end unit, all appl. pool + W/D, $795/mo + $400 dep. Ref. 1 yr. lease, no smoking, no pets. 704-640-8542
Hurley School area. 3BR, 2BA. Carport, fenced yard. Storage building. Newly remodeled. $800/mo. + deposit. Call 704-636-8058 Kannapolis– 1007 Skyland St., 2 BR, 1 BA, $500/mo. 1422 West A St., 3 BR, 2 BA, $ 650 mo. KREA 704-933-2231 Landis - 2BR, 1BA, central heat/air, 12x24 outside storage. $575/ mo. + $575 dep. Call 704-202-4691
Off Airport Rd. 3BR, 1½BA brick house. Hrd flrs. 1 acre lot. $575/mo. $300 sec. deposit. 704-326-5073 Rowan County. 2 & 3 BR homes. All electric. Free water & sewer. $450$675/mo. 704-633-6035 Salis., 2 BR, 1 BA $550; 3 BR, 1.5 BA $800, E. Spen. 2 BR, 1 BA $425 Carolina-Piedmont Properties 704-248-2520 Salisbury 2BR. $525 and up. GOODMAN RENTALS 704-633-4802 Salisbury 4BR/2BA, brick ranch, basement, 2,000 SF, garage, nice area. $1,195/mo. 704-630-0695 Salisbury N. Fulton St., 2BR/1BA Duplex, limit 3, no pets, $525/month + deposit. 704-855-2100
No. 60838 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Carl L. Lemly, having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Jennie Pauline Gallimore Lemly, 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 8th day of March, 2011. 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 7th day of December, 2010. Carl L. Lemly, Executor for the estate of Jennie Pauline Gallimore Lemly, deceased, file 10E687, 2034 Michael Road, Lexington, NC 27295 Attorney at Law, Glenn E. Ketner, Jr., Ketner & Dees, P.A., P.O. Box 1308, Salisbury, NC 28145-1308 No. 60839 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Mark Harvey Robertson, having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Lloyd Harvey Robertson, Jr., 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 6th day of March, 2011. 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 6th day of December, 2010. Mark Harvey Robertson, Executor for the estate of Lloyd Harvey Robertson, Jr., deceased, File 10E1177, 1 North Road, Salisbury, NC 28144 Attorney at Law, Glenn E. Ketner, Jr., Ketner & Dees, P.A., P.O. Box 1308, Salisbury, NC 28145-1308 No. 60837 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Jerry W. Garrett, Sr. , deceased, all persons, firms and corporations owing said estate are hereby notified that they must make prompt payment or suit will be brought. And all persons having claims against said estate must present them to the undersigned, duly authenticated, on or before the 11th day of March 2011 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. Karen D. Garrett, Executor December 7, 2010
No. 60875 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Z 04-10 MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 2011 BEGINNING @ 3:00 P.M. J. NEWTON COHEN, SR. MEETING ROOM at the J. NEWTON COHEN, SR. ROWAN COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 130 W. Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28144 At the date, time and place indicated herein, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners will conduct a hearing to consider the following: Z 04-10 Webb Road Market LLC and the State of North Carolina are requesting a rezoning of 36.24 acres located at the 900 block of Webb Rd. referenced as Rowan County Tax Parcel Numbers 409-016, 028, 030, 032, 037, 076, 035, 053 and 070, from 85ED-4 to Commercial, Business, Industrial (CBI). Please contact the Rowan County Planning Department, located at 402 North Main Street, Salisbury, NC (704) 216-8588, to request a copy of the above referenced applications. This is the 20th day of December 2010 Carolyn Athey, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners This notice to run December 24, 2010 and December 31, 2010 No. 60873 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Juan R. Baez and Belkis G. Baez, Tenants by the Entirety, dated the 29th day of August, 2007, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County, North Carolina, in Book 1103 at Page 270 and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale in the County Courthouse of Rowan County, in the city of Salisbury, North Carolina, at 11:00 AM on the 7th day of January, 2011, all that certain parcel of land, more particularly described as follows: IMPROVEMENTS: House and lot/Condominium/or Lot LEGAL DESCRIPTION: BEGINNING at a NIP in the northeastern edge of the 40 foot right of way of Raymond Drive (formerly Crosby Street) common corner of Lot Nos. 6 and 5; and runs thence with the line of Lot 6, North 46 deg. 33 min. 42 sec. West 155.0 feet to an EIP common corner of Lots Nos. 6, 13, 15 and 5, and runs thence with the line of Lots 14 and continuing with the line of Lot 15, North 43 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. East 110.05 feet to an EIP common corner of Lot Nos. 16 and 15 and runs thence with the line of Lot 3, South 45 deg. 33 min. 57 sec. East 20.00 feet to an EIP; thence South 46 deg. 39 min. 02 sec. East 134.64 feet to an EIP in the edge of Raymond Drive, South 42 deg. 48 min. 36 sec. West 109.91 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.390 acres, being a part of Lot No. 3 and all of Lot Nos. 4 and 5 of Block 2 of CORLISS RED ACRES, Map Book page 96, Rowan County Registry, as shown on survey dated July 10, 1989, revised February 27, 1997 by Richard L. Shulenburger, RLS. ADDITIONAL POSSIBLE STREET ADDRESS FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY: 3110 Raymond Avenue, Salisbury, NC 28147-7952 Notice & Disclaimer: The listed street address may be incorrect and is stated hereby for informational and reference purposes only. The Substitute Trustee makes no certifications or warranties that said street address is accurate or correct. It is each potential bidder's duty to determine with his/her own title examination that said street address is correct and matches the above legal description. The above legal description describes the property being sold and shall be controlling. PRESENT RECORD OWNERS as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds not more than 10 days prior to posting the notice are Juan R. Baez and Belkis G. Baez Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23. In the event that this sale is one of residential real property with less than 15 rental units, an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to NCGS 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. That 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. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of forty-five (45) cents per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308 (a)(1). This sale is also subject to any applicable county and/or state land transfer and/or revenue tax, and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for such tax. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS". Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the Deed of Trust/Security Instrument, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee of the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, encumbrances of record, including prior Deeds of Trust. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to require a cash deposit or certified check made payable to the Substitute Trustee (no personal checks) for five percent (5%) of the purchase price or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, at the time of the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all remaining amounts are due immediately. 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 their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, EXCEPT AS STATED BELOW IN THE INSTANCE OF BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.
UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Clifton Kyle Winecoff, Unmarried, dated the 25th day of September, 2003, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County, North Carolina, in Book 988 at Page 405 and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale in the County Courthouse of Rowan County, in the city of Salisbury, North Carolina, at 11:00 AM on the 7th day of January, 2011, all that certain parcel of land, more particularly described as follows: IMPROVEMENTS: House and lot/Condominium/or Lot LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lying and being in China Grove Township, Rowan County, North Carolina, on the south side of West 21st Street, bounded on the west by Ralph L. Deal and Herman C. Eagle, and on the east by Jerry L. Little, Sr. and Z. V. King, Jr., and on the south by West 20th Street (not open), and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron in the southern edge of West 21st Street, said iron being the northeast front corner of Ralph L. Deal (Deed Book 870, Page 599) and runs thence with West 21st Street S. 84-29-35 E. 97.00 feet to an iron, a front corner of Jerry L. Little, Sr.; thence with the line of Little S. 1-20-00 W. 150.15 feet to an iron, a corner of Z. V. King, Jr.; thence with the line of King S. 1-11-45 W. 149.76 feet to an iron in the northern edge of West 20th Street (not open); thence with the edge of said street N. 84-28-37 W. 99.34 feet to an iron, a corner of Herman C. Eagle (now or formerly); thence with the line of Eagle N. 0-53-42 E. 150.04 feet to an iron in the rear line of Ralph L. Deal; thence with the line of Deal S. 84-20-52 E. 3.00 feet to an iron, a rear corner of Deal; thence with the line of Deal N. 1-22-55 E. 149.90 feet to the point of beginning, as surveyed and platted by Billy B. Long, Jr., P.L.S., dated October 29, 2001, and being the same property conveyed by a Deed recorded in Deed Book 750, Page 794, less the 3 foot strip of land conveyed in Deed Book 870, Page 599, Rowan County Registry. ADDITIONAL POSSIBLE STREET ADDRESS FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY: 205 W. 21st Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081-2403 Notice & Disclaimer: The listed street address may be incorrect and is stated hereby for informational and reference purposes only. The Substitute Trustee makes no certifications or warranties that said street address is accurate or correct. It is each potential bidder's duty to determine with his/her own title examination that said street address is correct and matches the above legal description. The above legal description describes the property being sold and shall be controlling. PRESENT RECORD OWNERS as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds not more than 10 days prior to posting the notice are Clifton Kyle Winecoff and Spouse, if any Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23. In the event that this sale is one of residential real property with less than 15 rental units, an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to NCGS 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. That 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. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of forty-five (45) cents per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308 (a)(1). This sale is also subject to any applicable county and/or state land transfer and/or revenue tax, and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for such tax. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS". Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the Deed of Trust/Security Instrument, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee of the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, encumbrances of record, including prior Deeds of Trust. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to require a cash deposit or certified check made payable to the Substitute Trustee (no personal checks) for five percent (5%) of the purchase price or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, at the time of the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all remaining amounts are due immediately. 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 their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, EXCEPT AS STATED BELOW IN THE INSTANCE OF BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.
This the 1st day of December, 2010.
This the 1st day of December, 2010.
The Caudle Law Firm, P.A., Substitute Trustee By: David R. Caudle, President & Attorney at Law, State Bar Number 6075 2101 Rexford Road, Suite 165W, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211 http://www.caudlelawfirm.com 10-SP-1022
The Caudle Law Firm, P.A., Substitute Trustee By: David R. Caudle, President & Attorney at Law, State Bar Number 6075 2101 Rexford Road, Suite 165W, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211 http://www.caudlelawfirm.com 10-SP-1021
RUTLEDGE, FRIDAY, SAFRIT & SMITH, ATTORNEYS AT LAW PO BOX 24 , KANNAPOLIS, NC 28082
No. 60874 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
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Teen experiences persistent pain and vomiting Dear Dr. Gott: I have been ill for quite some time, and no one seems able to help me. It’s frustrating that I go to all these specialists and they will give me answers like “I couldn’t find anything, therefore you’re fine and should go to school.” I am 18 now, but when I was 13, I had my gallbladder removed because it was functioning at 13 percent. I have been ill ever Also, DR. PETER since. when I was 5, GOTT I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. I have a chronic problem of vomiting almost daily and, on bad days, several times a day. As of last spring, I have had a terrible pain that accompanies the illness and is enough to cripple me. My doctors are at a loss and are now guessing at what it is. One doctor diagnosed me with GERD, another with IBS, and a third told me there was nothing wrong with me. I have been put on all sorts of medications, and nothing works or even helps with the symptoms. I have recently discovered that even though I do not test positive for celiac, I react to flour in the same way, and if things are too processed, my body will not break them down. I eat healthfully and basically do the “caveman’s diet,” but nothing seems to help and, even though I am vomiting, I gain weight like crazy. Dear Reader: My first im-
pression is that you may have a condition known as sphincter of Oddi dysfunction. This ring of muscle is responsible for regulating bile and pancreatic flow into the duodenum (a short section of the small intestine attached to the stomach), preventing the contents of the duodenum from backwashing into the pancreaticobiliary tract and sending hepatic bile into the gallbladder. There are two types of dysfunction. The first, papillary stenosis, occurs when the sphincter becomes narrowed, often due to fibrosis (scarring). The second, sphincter of Oddi dyskinesia, refers to a number of pressure-related abnormalities. The primary symptom is abdominal pain. Nausea and vomiting may be present. Some patients may also experience acute recurrent pancreatitis. It is estimated that up to 20 percent of patients who experience continued pain after gallbladder removal and between 10 percent and 20 percent of patients with idiopathic (unknown cause) recurrent pancreatitis may have sphincter of Oddi dysfunction. There are two types of treatment: medication and surgery. Dyskinesia may respond to muscle relaxants that work on smooth muscle. Calcium channel blockers and long-acting nitrate drugs have been shown to improve symptoms. Despite this, side effects occur in up to onethird of patients, and only about 75 percent of patients will experience improve-
ment, making this a hit-ormiss option. Those with papillary stenosis are not likely to respond to medication. Surgery to remove excess tissue and/or relieve sphinctal pressure is often helpul. This provides longterm benefits for up to 70 percent of patients. A newer treatment with Botox is currently being used, but long-term effects are not fully known at this time. Symptoms may also improve slightly by following a low-fat diet. Request a referral to a gastroenterologist familiar with this disorder. This condition is fairly uncommon, so your best bet at finding a qualified physician is to contact your local teaching hospitals. You mentioned sensitivity to flour. To the best of my knowledge, gluten sensitivity is not associated with vomiting, so you may simply be responding to your extreme diet because you are reducing your fat intake. You also mention weight gain. This may be related to your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. You should be under the care of an endocrinologist to ensure that you are being treated properly. 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
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With a long minor, bid three no-trump your suit cannot be established, you will probably collect at most seven tricks. At the table South passed out two no-trump. West guessed well to lead his heart six. Declarer took East’s king with his ace, then understandably ran the club 10 (when the ace and another would have worked much better). East won with his queen and returned the heart nine. Now South blundered badly by playing his 10. This allowed West to cash four heart tricks and the spade ace for down one. But even if declarer had not covered the heart nine, East could have shifted to diamonds with effect.
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Look at only the North hand. Your partner opens one heart, you respond one spade, and he rebids one no-trump. What would you do now? (Yes, you might have bid two clubs on the first round, but then you would have risked either burying the spade suit or overbidding to a no-play game.) If your system permits, you might take your side into a club contract. However, since this deal occurred in a pair event, North liked the idea of notrump because it paid more points. (In pairs you gain matchpoints by outscoring the other players who hold your cards. If you are plus 120 and another North-South pair is only plus 110, you receive one matchpoint.) So North raised to two no-trump,
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ed. Officials suddenly announced that the end was under review. They announced the replay showed North Carolina had “more than 11” players on the field for a 5-yard penalty. But they said Yates had spiked the ball with 1 second remaining. Dooley noted college football doesn’t have the NFL rule that would have run out the clock to punish the offense for the penalty. Davis, who coached the Cleveland Browns for four seasons and won two Super Bowls as an assistant in Dallas, said, “Our game isn’t the NFL.” Barth ran out, and he kicked the field goal to force overtime. Angry fans began tossing bottles and other trash onto the field. Tennessee defensive end Gerald Williams chucked his helmet in disgust, bouncing it down the field. Officials threw yet another flag, this one for unsportsmanlike conduct. That set North Carolina up in the first overtime at the Tennessee 12, and Yates scored on a 1-yard keeper to put the Tar Heels up 27-20. Bray answered almost immediately. He found Luke Stocker with a 25-yard TD on the very next play. This time, Lincoln kicked the extra point to tie it. North Carolina chose to go on defense in the second overtime. Sturdivant intercepted
FROM 1B ‘with LP Field painted orange from top to bottom, and the Vols’ fans had been celebrating ever since Bray’s 8-yard TD pass to Justin Hunter put them up 20-17 with 5:16 left. But Donte Paige-Moss blocked Daniel Lincoln’s extra point, and that provided the edge North Carolina needed to force overtime with Barth’s second field goal. Tennessee had a chance to clinch the victory when the Vols got the ball back with 1:36 left but punted it back to North Carolina with 31 seconds remaining to set up the bizarre finish. Everyone was on the field after the clock appeared to run out when North Carolina got caught — and flagged — with too many men on the field. A handful of Tar Heels were running toward the sideline when Yates took the snap and spiked the ball with the holder behind him as if preparing for a field-goal attempt. North Carolina coach Butch Davis took the blame for the confusion. He said the offensive players were doing what they’d been told a couple plays before, while the fieldgoal unit started running out. The Vols started celebrating with the Tar Heels deject-
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DALLAS — Second-year c o a c h 16 Rich EllerArmy al14 son SMU ready has a season to cherish at Army. Josh McNary and 24 other seniors get to leave on a winning note. McNary scooped up a fumble and returned it 55 yards for a touchdown and Army held on to beat SMU 16-14 in the Armed Forces Bowl on Thursday, giving the Black Knights their first winning season since 1996. "This senior class and this football team has earned a place in that pantheon of great Army football teams," Ellerson said. "They've brought something back to West Point that has been absent. It will flourish there because of the culture these guys have created." When Ellerson was hired, Army (7-6) was coming off three consecutive 3-9 seasons and had won only 30
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North carolina running back shaun draughn (20) celebrates with teammate Jheranie Boyd (87). Bray on second-and-9 to give the Tar Heels a chance at victory. The Tar Heels intercepted Bray three times and finished with four sacks. North Carolina also held Tennessee to 27 yards rushing on 29 attempts, outgaining the Vols 385-339 in total offense. Shaun Draughn ran for 160 yards and a TD, and Yates threw for 234 yards
and a score. Yates scored on a 1-yard keeper for North Carolina in the first overtime, and Draughn helped moved the Tar Heels down to the Vols 6. Davis ran Barth out for the winning field goal to spark a North Carolina celebration while a couple of Vols slumped to the field in disbelief.
Pinstripe Bowl to Syracuse Associated Press NEW YORK — The first Pinstripe Syracuse 36 B o w l K. State 34 t u r n e d into a home run derby, with Syracuse and Kansas State trading big plays and touchdowns in one of the most exciting games of this postseason. A little too much enthusiasm, though, cost the Wildcats. Delone Carter ran for career-high 198 yards and two touchdowns, Marcus Sales caught three long TD passes and Syracuse got some help from a celebration penalty on Kansas State to beat the Wildcats 36-34 on Thursday at Yankee Stadium. Adrian Hilburn slipped a tackle and raced to a 30-yard touchdown catch with 1:13
Parker wants win in Meineke Bowl day's Meineke Bowl against South Florida (7-5) entered his mind, "but I really didn't want to end it this way." Parker now has a final chance to erase memories of a mediocre year and avoid the first losing season at Clemson (6-6) in 11 years. DON’T GO OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy plans to meet with receiver Justin Blackmon and quarterback Brandon Weeden in the next few days to find out whether they'll return for another season with the Cowboys or enter the NFL draft. The duo helped propel the Cowboys to their first 11-win season.
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The college notebook ... CHARLOTTE — Not long after Kyle Parker was benched in a one-sided loss to South Carolina last month, the Clemson quarterback thought about ending his football career. On the spot. The decision to forgo $800,000 and delay his baseball career for a year was looking like a bad move. The Tigers had failed to contend for the ACC title and the interceptions and losses were piling up as Parker played much of the season with a painful rib injury. He said the thought of skipping Fri-
"I still think that for both players it's better (to return), because they've had one great year, if they have another one like this — which they're very capable of — then they'll elevate themselves very high in the draft," Gundy said Thursday night. BULLDOG SICK ATHENS, Ga. — There's a new addition to Georgia's injury report for its Liberty Bowl game: The team's mascot, Uga VIII, will miss the festivities due to illness. MICHIGAN JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Michigan backup quarterback Tate Forcier is academically ineligible for the Gator Bowl against No. 21 Mississippi State.
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remaining to pull Kansas State within two. Hilburn saluted the crowd behind the visitor’s dugout and was flagged 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct, which pushed the 2-point conversion attempt back to the 17-yard line. “I didn’t see it, I heard he just did a salute, which is kind of bogus,” Kansas State quarterback Carson Coffman said. “It’s something you can’t do, we know that. Adrian is our guy, we’re not mad at him for it, but I thought it was a little bit of a bogus call.” Coffman overthrew Aubrey Quarles in the end zone, and when Kansas State (7-6) couldn’t come up with the onside kick, Syracuse (85) only had to take a knee to win a bowl game for the first time since 2001.
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A strong winter storm will pound away at the Central US on New Year\'s Eve. A low pressure system strengthens as it moves from the Rockies and into the Plains. The center of the low will quickly track over the Central Plains and into the Upper Midwest. Counter-clockwise flow around this system will create a strong frontal boundary, while cold air will pour in from Canada. Expect periods of heavy snow to develop along the northern side of this system, over the Northern and Central Plains, as well as the Upper Midwest. The Dakotas will see another 3 to 5 inches of snow on Friday, while 2 to 4 inches is expected across the Upper Midwest. Meanwhile another cold front will stretch southward and move across the Southern Plains into the Lower Mississippi River Valley. This front will trigger scattered rain showers and produce some strong winds as it pushes eastward throughout the day. Thus, the Central and Southern Rockies will see diminishing snow showers, with only 1 to 3 inches of snow anticipated. Blowing snow will still be of concern due to gusts up to 30 mph. This strong winter storm with periods of heavy snow and strong winds will bring another dangerous travel day. Please slow down and take caution while on the road. Meanwhile, the Coasts will remain under cool but mild conditions this New Year\'s Eve Day. High pressure in the East will slowly start to push eastward as the trough approaches from the Plains. However, the ridge will bring another dry and sunny day with highs in the 30s and 40s in the Northeast, while the Southeast remains in the 60s and 70s. In the West, a ridge of high pressure dominates before another trough moves in from the Pacific. Expect another cool day with patchy clouds and highs ranging in the 30s in the Pacific Northwest to the 50s across California California.
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