Those Very Hungry
Armyworms Infestations in N.C. have exploded. Some lawns are disappearing overnight. FULL STORY, PAGE 5A
The Sanford Herald THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2010
QUICKREAD
SANFORDHERALD.COM • 50 CENTS
STAR COMMUNITY THEATER
ACCIDENT
Second victim dies from 87 wreck
COMING FRIDAY
A COMPLETE ‘DANCING WITH THE STARS’ UPDATE
Man’s son still listed as critical; Cameron teen also killed in Saturday collision
In Friday’s Herald, find out all you need to know about Friday night’s Dancing with the Lee County Stars. In the meantime, to buy tickets or vote for your favorite couple, go online to dancingwiththeleecountystars.com
By ALEXA MILAN amilan@sanfordherald.com
STATE
ALEXA MILAN / The Sanford Herald
Shannon Trudeau (left) plays the defendant while being sworn in by bailiff Christopher Brooks (right), Judge Jerrod Thompson (back) and stenographer Pippa Nelson (middle) as they practice for an upcoming play “Trial and Errors” on Wednesday evening.
‘TRIAL & ERRORS’ YARN MAKER COMPLETES FISCAL COMEBACK
To appreciate Unifi’s comeback — culminating in a $10.7 million profit in its fiscal year 2010 — requires understanding the depths of its decline Page 8A
IRAQ WAR
OBAMA CONFIDENT IN IRAQ PULLOUT TIMELINE President Barack Obama is satisfied that the United States can safely end its combat role in Iraq at the end of this month and meet the deadline for removing all U.S. troops from the country by the end of 2011 Page 12A
NATION CONGRESSMAN WHO WENT TO JAIL DIES Former Rep. Dan Rostenkowski was far more comfortable behind closed doors than in front of the camera or behind a podium Page 9A
TO INFORM, CHALLENGE AND CELEBRATE
Vol. 80, No. 189 Serving Lee, Chatham, Harnett and Moore counties in the heart of North Carolina
Star Community Theater takes to the stage with a murder trial that is anything but orderly By ALEXA MILAN amilan@sanfordherald.com
SANFORD — Law and order are two things this courtroom isn’t familiar with. In “Trial and Errors,” the latest production from Star Community Theater, slapstick shenanigans ensue as a small town courtroom faces its first murder trial. One would think such a case would be an exciting change of pace for the sleepy town at the heart of this courtroom farce. But when solving a murder gets in the way of relaxing on the front porch or a heavenly slice of rhubarb pie, it’s of no interest to the jury, the judge or even the prosecutor. “(My character) is a little on the sleazy side and very south-
ern,” said Ron Coley, donning a bright turquoise suit for his role as prosecutor Shamus Barrister. “He just wants to get this wrapped up and go home rather than be bothered by silly stuff like justice.” “Trial and Errors” revolves around the trial of Dafney Dill, a ditzy woman who has been accused of murdering her husband. The witnesses and jury prove to be some crazy characters, and it’s up to a court-appointed public defender to save the day. “She’s so used to playing by the rules,” said Emily Thigpen, who plays the defense attorney. “She’s an outsider who’s suddenly thrown into this world of
See Trial, Page 6A
Judge Jerrod Thompson dances his way into the courtroom.
SANFORD — A second man has died as a result of a collision on N.C. 87 south of Sanford Saturday night. UNC Hospitals confirmed Wednesday that Wayne Fausz, the father of a family injured in a two-car wreck, died from his injuries. According to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, Cameron resident Sebastian Talley, 18, was driving his Chevrolet Blazer down N.C. 87 near Winstead Road around 9 p.m. Saturday when he crossed the center line and collided with an oncoming Ford pickup truck driven by Fausz, 40. Talley died at the scene. Wayne Fausz, Nathaniel Fausz, 15, and Autumn Fausz, 9, were airlifted to UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. Natasha Fausz, 34, was admitted and treated at Central Carolina Hospital. UNC Hospitals spokesman Tom Hughes declined to comment on when Fausz died, but he said Nathaniel Fausz remains in critical condition while Autumn Fausz is in good condition. Wayne Fausz was a command sergeant major with the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade.
See Accident, Page 6A
MOORE COUNTY
CORRECTION
Judge rules suit against charter school be resolved in mediation
The correct photo but the wrong name accompanied a report in Wednesday’s Herald about Central Carolina Community College’s new chairman. CCCC unanimously elected Ed Garrison of Sanford as its chairman. Garrison takes Garrison over from previous chairman Bobby Powell, who had served the maximum four consecutive oneyear terms in that position.
By ALEXA MILAN amilan@sanfordherald.com
VASS — A Moore County judge ordered Tuesday that both parties in the lawsuit filed against members of the Sandhills Theatre Arts and Renaissance School board of directors resolve their issues through mediation. The me-
HAPPENING TODAY n Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic supper and “Function at the Junction” at Depot Park. This free outdoor family event starts at 7 p.m. and includes a variety of music throughout the summer. For more information, visit downtownsanford.com.
diation process is set to begin Aug. 17. “The parties conferred with (Judge James Webb) and we began to make some progress toward a resolution,” Kieran Shanahan of Shanahan Law Group said. “The court decided that the parties should try to resolve the matter in mediation, and both
parties consented to that.” Raleigh-based Shanahan Law Group filed the lawsuit against the board members Aug. 6 on behalf of STARS, its parent teacher organization and three members of the board of directors.
See Charter, Page 6A
High: 95 Low: 75
INDEX
More Weather, Page 12A
OBITUARIES
MIKE WALDEN
Sanford: Angela Lawson, 47; Doris Martin, 55; Rosalie Scott, 88; Juanita Watson, 90 Coats: Sandy Beck, 49 Fuquay-Varina: Mary Pope, 94
What should be done now to avoid a double-dip recession in North Carolina
Page 4A
Abby, Graham, Bridge, Sudoku............................. 8B Classifieds ....................... 9B Comics, Crosswords.......... 7B Community calendar .......... 2A Horoscope ........................ 8B Obituaries......................... 5A Opinion ............................ 4A Scoreboard ....................... 4B