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Family feels stinging loss of soldier’s death in Iraq Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 7:05PM“She said, ‘There’s two people from the Army downstairs. It’s about Jamie. He was shot. He’s dead.’ ” Kathryn, 18, recalled Wednesday evening. “After that, I had something to really cry about.”
Is the Boston Film Festival on the road to recovery? Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:51PMOr is it flirting with disaster? In recent years, the Boston Film Festival has alternated between catastrophe and semi-revival. LOCKED IN: Suri Krishnamma shows skill at evoking existential horror with effects no more complicated than an empty room. In recent years, the Boston Film Festival has alternated between catastrophe and semi-revival. The 26th annual version might be leaning more toward ...
N.B. Greens unveil election platform Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:49PMNew Brunswick's Green Party released its election platform on Wednesday, saying it would increase corporate taxes if it were to form the next government.
Watching his mother's life go up in smoke Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:35PMAaron Gray remembers being 8, and crawling underneath a bingo table by his mother's feet so he could escape the heavy fog of cigarette smoke hovering in the room above him.
Youth movement makes Panthers NFL’s youngest team Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:32PMYou may need to be logged in to see stories listed here that are in our archives. CHARLOTTE — The Carolina Panthers weren’t fooling around when they started their youth movement. It’s produced the NFL’s youngest team.
Youth movement makes Panthers NFL’s youngest team Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:28PMThe Carolina Panthers weren't fooling around when they started their youth movement. It's produced the NFL's youngest roster.
Area deaths for Sept. 9 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:28PMANWEILER , Betty L., 79; service 11 a.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church of Mesa in Mesa, Ariz. Mariposa Gardens in Mesa. BICKLEY , Guy, 61, of Cleveland, formerly of Alliance; services pending. Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke, Alliance.
Panthers confident offense will come to life Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:24PMCHARLOTTE – No touchdowns in the preseason? No problem. So say the Carolina Panthers, who shrugged off the notion that their preseason struggles – they were the first team in 14 years not to score an offensive touchdown in the preseason –...
White Sox report: Notes, quotes Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:23PMPaul Konerko was expected back in the starting lineup on Wednesday, after the team captain missed two starts with a stiff lower back]]
San Dimas seniors showcase theatrical talents Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:16PMSAN DIMAS -- It had been at least eight decades since Ann Turner of San Dimas last performed.
Bank of America Said to Plan Hiring of Nomura's Mee to Head Global Mergers Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 10:29AMBank of America Corp . plans to hire Adrian Mee from Nomura Holdings Inc. as head of international mergers and acquisitions, said a person with knowledge of the matter.
Charlotte Beats Gwinnett, 5-1 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 10:27AMFORT MILL, S.C.- The Gwinnett Braves lost to the Charlotte Knights 5-1 at Knight’s Stadium in Fort Mill, SC. The Braves have now lost the first two games of the three game series and have lost 14 of 21 games against the Knights this season.
Meet the Artists reception in Westlake draws area's best talent Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 10:26AMWESTLAKE The Westlake-Westshore Arts Council sponsored its 11th annual Community of Fine Arts juried exhibition Meet the Artists reception Aug. 14 at Westlake Porter Public Library.
VR Charlotte Facilitates the Sale of Amramp of Charlotte Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 10:17AMVR Mergers & Acquisitions Charlotte www.vrcharlotte.com has just completed the sales transaction of Charlotte, NC's Amramp franchise, a provider of quality wheelchair ramps, portable stair lifts and wheelchair showers. Â This Charlotte Amramp serves over 50 counties in North Carolina and several in South Carolina, and is the 2nd largest franchisee in Amramp's ...
BofA Merrill Lynch names new Canada exec Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 10:13AM(AP:NEW YORK) Bank of America Merrill Lynch said Tuesday it has named Tim Watson to head up its energy and power investment banking business in Canada.
Man passed out in truck arrested for 242 grams of marijuana, Xanax, other drugs Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 10:12AMA Charlotte County Sheriff?s road patrol deputy arrested a Port Charlotte man after he fled from his pickup Saturday at 2 a.m. After his capture, deputies found 242 grams of marijuana, Xanax, and other related drug items in the truck.
Queen City makes the list of most stressful cities in U.S. Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 10:09AMThe city of Charlotte ranked 18th in a list of the most stressful cities in the United States, according to the 2010 Stress Rankings for Metro Areas. Factors that contributed to stress levels included unemployment, inclement weather, housing costs, traffic, poverty, crime and pollution.
Gang member arrested after fight Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 10:07AMelyportillo@charlotteobserver.com
NESN Launches 'National'ly With Time Warner Cable In Carolinas Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 10:02AMNESN, the regional sports network owned by the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins, is going national. The RSN has launched NESN National on Time Warner Cable's sports tier, called SportsPass, on its systems in North and South Carolina. Deal terms were not disclosed.
Christian Living Resources, Bible Study Tools, Jesus Christ Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:41PMJames Emery White is the founding and senior pastor of Mecklenburg Community Church in Charlotte, North Carolina; President of Serious Times, a ministry which explores the intersection of faith and culture (www.serioustimes.org); and ranked adjunctive professor of theology and culture on the Charlotte campus of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
Revitalized Rocco returns to Fenway Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:39PMBOSTON — Joe Maddon didn’t have to cross-reference any numbers. The Tampa Bay manager received all the proof needed to pencil Rocco Baldelli’s name in Monday night’s lineup on Sunday, when the Woonsocket native/Cumberland resident homered on his first major league swing of 2010.
Work with youth brings public service honor for Katherine Godwin Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:38PMKatherine Godwin, 81, is retiring from Calvary’s staff after 50 years, so the church took time to show its appreciation.
Body found in search for skier, 15 Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:33PMA BODY has been found in the Snowy Mountains where a 15-year-old Sydney boy went missing yesterday.
Volleyball finishes third at Patriot Invitational Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:31PMBy: Sebouh Majarian One week after taking the WVU Classic Championship, the Mountaineer volleyball team suffered its first two losses of the season to finish third at the Patriot Invitational. ...
Marlborough Sounds Blue Cod Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:23PMTASFISH TASMAN AND SOUNDS RECREATIONAL FISHERS ASSN. Advocate for recreational fishers, both individuals and groups, in the Tasman Bay / Marlborough Sounds area.
"Never Let Me Go" a let-down Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:16PMMark Romanek's "Never Let Me Go" is definitely an art object, but is it a work of art? Expertly acted, impeccably photographed, intelligently written, even intermittently touching, the film is also too parched and ponderous to connect with a large audience.
World Champs: NZ MTB Team Final Day - Wrap Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:15PMDownhill competition filled the race programme today at the Mont Sainte Anne World Championships in Quebec, with the Junior and Elite Mens and Womens Championship races taking place. The changeable weather continued through the day, and just like the ...
Innocent woman sues over jailing, strip search at Seminole County Jail Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:08PMSheriff's Office: We investigated, acted quickly and helped Kimberly Shields Kimberly Shields, a 23-year-old manicurist from Winter Park, was in tears. She was locked up in the Seminole County Jail, strip searched, deloused, and she had no business being there.
Undrafted Neblett sticks with Panthers Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:02PMYou may need to be logged in to see stories listed here that are in our archives. CHARLOTTE — There are so many reasons Andre Neblett shouldn’t be on an NFL roster.
Atlanta gets ready to become a one-race town Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:52AMHAMPTON, Ga.—This isn t the way Atlanta Motor Speedway wanted to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Crabs reach 80 wins Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:46AMGAME SUMMARY:PORT CHARLOTTE -- The Charlotte Stone Crabs reached the 80-win mark during the
Regions Financial to offer insurance in state next year Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:46AMREGIONS FINANCIAL PLANS TO expand its personal insurance lines to Florida next year.Regions now
Michael Jordan drops by for Millville races Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:43AMMILLVILLE -- 'His Airness' paid a visit to New Jersey Motorsports Park.
Fashion Week designers going to greater lengths to attract frugal consumers at Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:39AMTommy Hilfiger's "country club prep with a twist." Against a backdrop of a continued weakening of the economy, hemlines may tell the real trend story when New York Fashion Week takes center stage, beginning Thursday, at its new home in...
Islander's quilts are accepted into Quilt Expo contest Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:23AMCharlotte McDonnell of Grosse Ile has had quilts titled “Coastal Spring” and “Postcard From Panama” accepted in the 10-category, juried and judged contest for the sixth annual Quilt Expo, to be held Thursday to Sept. 11 in Madison, Wis.
Five Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) contenders measure out Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:21AMFive animals who were to compete at the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) have been disqualified for exceeding their size category, some by as much as 6cm
Man shoots pregnant girlfriend, then kills himself, police say Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:13AMThe Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says an east Charlotte man shot and killed his pregnant girlfriend and then turned the gun on himself early Friday morning.
Man trapped in car after power pole falls Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 3:37AMBy Sam Eaton - email CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - A man was trapped in his car early Monday morning, trapped by a wire from a power pole. Officials aren't sure what made the pole fall over at the intersection
Pedestrian Hit And Killed Along Charlotte Interstate Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 3:36AMTroopers said a driver struck and killed a man who was walking along Interstate 85 early Monday morning.
(WWE) Recent WWE & TNA Ratings & Attendance Figures Inside Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:29PMHere are some recent elevision ratings figures courtesy of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. -- WWE Monday Night RAW on 8/23, which was a taped show, drew a final 3.23 cable rating with 4.79 million viewers.
NZ wins fourth straight World Cup Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:27PMNew Zealand edged England 13-10 in a tense women's rugby World Cup final to win its fourth straight title.
Fort Myers Romps St. Lucie 12-2 in Final Game of Season Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:27PMFORT MYERS, FL (September 5th, 2010) - The Miracle scored seven runs in a wild fourth innings by the Mets, and added five more in the eighth, as they cruised to a 12-2 victory in the final game of the 2010 season. Fort Myers finished with an overall record of 64-74, and 36-32 in the second half.
NZ wins fourth straight World Cup Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:26PMNew Zealand beat England 13-10 in a tense women's rugby World Cup final to win its fourth successive title.
England women beaten Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:16PMEngland's women were beaten 13-10 in the World Cup final on Sunday afternoon as New Zealand maintained their stranglehold on the competition with a fourth consecutive triumph at Twickenham Stoop. Related Stories Hanks not happy after draw Goode sin-binning cost us - Venter Aussie hooker Fainga'a suspended Bath start as they mean to go on Saints off to a flyer
NZ lift women's World Cup Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:13PMNew Zealand have edged England in a tense women's Rugby World Cup final to win their fourth successive title.
Guilford County Sidelines over 100 Athletes Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:08PMBecause of a new requirement instituted by Guilford County Schools, over 100 student-athletes are ineligible to play for their high school teams this semester due to the failure of attaining a 2.0 grade-point average, the News-Record is reporting.
Harvey Webb is Cleveland County's premier purveyor of peaches Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:07PMIn the Hollywood classic “Forrest Gump,” there was a scene where the lead character listens to his best friend Bubba tell all the dishes in which shrimp can be served. If you changed the word “shrimp” to “peaches,” you could probably...
England women beaten Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:06PMEngland's women were beaten 13-10 in the World Cup final on Sunday afternoon as New Zealand maintained their stranglehold on the competition with a fourth consecutive triumph at Twickenham Stoop. Related Stories Hanks not happy after draw Deans delighted by victory Aussie hooker Fainga'a suspended Bath start as they mean to go on Saints off to a flyer
SPENCER PAYS TRIBUTE TO PLAYERS Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:04PMEngland captain Catherine Spencer could not fault her team after the hosts suffered World Cup final heartbreak at the hands of New Zealand this evening.
Challenging conditions - but Bosham regatta attracts 100-plus Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:17AMThe 2010 Bosham Sailing Club regatta served up challenging conditions for the 113 entrants.