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Mary E. Boyle, 67

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

NEW CONCORD - Mary E. Boyle, 67, of Branford, Conn., formerly of New Concord, died at 2:28 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.

WW II vet, former county commissioner, neighborhood activist apply for council seat

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Three more city residents -- a neighborhood activist, a former Buncombe County commissioner and a World War II veteran -- have applied to fill an open seat on City Council.

Obama's election may have put Southern Strategy to rest

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The Nov. 4 election did more than result in the election of the first African-American president.

NAACP Calling For State Action After Tunnel Remarks Go Unpunished

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:33:48 GMT

The NAACP is asking for a meeting with the President of the UNC system after receiving what they call a "tepid" response from NC State officials about the painting of racist remarks in the University tunnel ...

NC lawmakers to create offshore drilling committee

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:57:58 GMT

The state Legislature will study whether offshore drilling is feasible, a move that could put the state in a better position to respond if the federal government moves to allow more exploration.

Soaring water demand alarming

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:03:09 GMT

Demand for water in South Carolina rose nearly 1,000 percent in the last 40 years a ' three times more than surrounding states.

Creech, Johnston seniors' best friend, retiring

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:30:00 GMT

After 16 years of navigating tight budgets, stereotypes about aging and changing demographics to care for older people in Johnston County, Donna Creech is heading off to sail some calmer seas.

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Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:09:17 GMT

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Danava at the Larimer Lounge

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:53:37 GMT

March 7, 1997: With 12 years' experience prosecuting public corruption at Justice, U.S. Attorney Eric Holder was a perfect choice to clean up a corrupt city.

Asheville City Council

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:53:05 GMT

March 7, 1997: With 12 years' experience prosecuting public corruption at Justice, U.S. Attorney Eric Holder was a perfect choice to clean up a corrupt city.

NM governor backs Election Day voter registration

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:46:45 GMT

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is backing a proposal to allow residents to register and vote on Election Day - joining New Hampshire and a number of other states that already allow the practice.

Legislature to order study on drilling

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:18:04 GMT

Senate Leader Marc Basnight said he and House Speaker Joe Hackney will appoint a commission to study the potential benefits and risks of drilling for oil off the coast of North Carolina.

Greenville man jailed in series of cigarette heists, deputies say

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

A Greenville man was in jail Wednesday on charges he burglarized or robbed five stores, stealing hundreds of dollars in cigarettes and cigars, according to the Greenville County Sheriff's Office.

Eat. Drink. Repeat.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:58:13 GMT

It's one of the great paradoxes in American politics. The black community, the most oppressed group in U.S. history, has traditionally comprised the most unfriendly demographic toward gays, arguably the ...

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Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:09:17 GMT

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Panel suggests higher taxes, fees for road needs

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:01:12 GMT

Higher taxes or fees for drivers and vehicle owners could be on the horizon if the Legislature agrees with recommendations tentatively approved Wednesday by a state transportation panel.

How To Boost Asheville Tourism

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:31:31 GMT

Asheville City Council hooks up with the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority to orchestrate a rebound from the downturn in tourism seen this year.

City looks at creating traffic safety fund

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:17:29 GMT

Joel Burgess * JBurgess@CITIZEN-TIMES.com * published November 19, 2008 10:00 pm ASHEVILLE City transportation staff are recommending Asheville create a separate fund for traffic safety improvements.

Morning Rounds, November 19th

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:13:43 GMT

March 7, 1997: With 12 years' experience prosecuting public corruption at Justice, U.S. Attorney Eric Holder was a perfect choice to clean up a corrupt city.

News Roundup

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:04:30 GMT

Blogwire Clinton Foundation bucks The Clinton Foundation raised $124 million in 2007 and spent $140 million, according to its annual filing with the IRS... Arkansas Blog The morning Huck I reinstitute the ...

Bothwell book covers Medford's fall

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:02:16 GMT

Local writer Cecil Bothwell will be at Malaprop's tomorrow at 7 p.m. to read from and answer questions about his new book, Pure Bunkum: Reporting on the Life and Crimes of Buncombe County Sheriff Bobby Lee ...

Greenville man jailed in series of cigarette heists, deputies say

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:49:21 GMT

A Greenville man is in jail today on charges he burglarized or robbed five stores, stealing hundreds of dollars in cigarettes and cigars, according to the Greenville County Sheriff's Office.

Feds continue video poker probe of Haywood Sheriff

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:50:53 GMT

Haywood County Sheriff Tom Alexander, who is the subject of a federal video poker investigation, said he is cooperating in the investigation and has "nothing to hide." Alexander declined further comment to The ...

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Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:09:17 GMT

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Arrests: Teen charged with larceny

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:01:44 GMT

Akili Chelsea Smith, 16, of Liberty Circle, was charged with breaking or entering motor vehicle and larceny after breaking or entering.

No Jail for Abril

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Polk County Sheriff Chris Abril won't be going to jail. Judge Zoro Guice Jr. this afternoon sentenced Abril to five years probation and 120 days house arrest after the former sheriff took a plea agreement on ...

SBI: Victim, 12, told of sex with Abril

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:12:18 GMT

Former Polk County Sheriff Chris Abril took a plea agreement today on charges of rape from offenses against two underage girls that prosecutors said occurred 20 years ago.

Sheriff Facing Sex Charge Pleads Guilty

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:11:06 GMT

A former Polk County, N.C., sheriff facing trial on charges that he sexually assaulted two children nearly than 20 years ago pleaded guilty to lesser charges on Monday.

Homeland Security and Justice Departments Providing More Info to Local Officers

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:07:11 GMT

Wake County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday became the first of four law enforcement agencies in North Carolina to receive new database link that will automatically check the criminal and immigration history of ...

Homeland Security and Justice Departments Providing More Info to Local Officers

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:14:19 GMT

Henderson County Republicans will recap election

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:45:00 GMT

The Henderson County Republican Mens Club will use its November meeting on Wednesday to recap the election results, with an analysis of local and state contests by Matt Mittan, who hosts the "Take a Stand" show ...

Mumpower, Shuler trade barbs in radio debate

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:30:26 GMT

Heath Shuler and Republican challenger Carl Mumpower , but the showdown that took place Oct.

Do You Think Tom Hicks Feels Just a Little Left Out?

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:33:55 GMT

The Democratic Party, the U.S. Senate, the state of North Carolina, America, the legal profession -- everything that ever provided him with an identity is going on without him.

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Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:09:17 GMT

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Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Thursday Oct. 30 The Martians are here History records that on Oct. 30, 1938, a little radio show called the "Mercury Theatre" pretty much freaked out America with its live performance of the sci-fi classic ...

Shuler, Mumpower debate on radio today

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT

U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler, D-Waynesville, and Republican challenger Carl Mumpower will debate at 3 p.m. today on Matt Mittan's radio show, 'Take a Stand!' The debate will last from 3-5 p.m. on News Radio 570 ...

Another AC Transit stinker?

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:04:48 GMT

Blogwire Countdown to the Shuler/Mumpower debate begins now Republican congressional candidate Carl Mumpower will appear live today on WWNC-570 AM with Take a Stand! radio host... MountainX: Blogs In case you ...

The Martians are coming

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:22:39 GMT

Well, not really. But radio star Orson Welles sure pulled a fast one on his audience, with his now-classic drama 'War of the Worlds,' which sounded a lot like a newscast reporting a Martian invasion of America.

Shuler, Mumpower debate on radio today

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:16:28 GMT

U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler, D-Waynesville, and Republican challenger Carl Mumpower will debate at 3 p.m. today on Matt Mittan's radio show, "Take a Stand!" The debate will last from 3-5 p.m. on News Radio 570 WWNC.

Mumpower, Shuler to debate on radio

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:50:22 GMT

Published: Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 8:31 p.m. The two candidates for Congress are debating on an Asheville radio station today.