News 2008-04-14 Andanh.com

Woman identified in Saturday's murder-suicide Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:39:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE - Buncombe County Investigators have released the identity of a woman killed this weekend in an apparent murder suicide at 6 Beri Square in Asheville. The victim has been identified as 27 year old Itzia Iarazet Patino Alvarez.

Eaton profit rises sharply on exports Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:07:00 EDT
ARDEN -- Eaton Corp.'s first-quarter profit rose sharply as demand from international markets pushed sales higher, the industrial manufacturer said today.

Kindergarten registration Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:01:00 EDT
HENDERSONVILLE -- Henderson County Public Schools will hold early registration for kindergarten 2008-09 on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Spring home tour to benefit arts council Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:50:00 EDT
Tickets are now on sale for Transylvania Community Arts Council's Spring Tour of Homes May 17.

Panel to discuss future of climate change Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:00:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE - Learn about how climate change is affecting our water systems and other infrastructures at a free talk presented by the Asheville Chapter of the American Meteorological Society and the Colburn Earth Science Museum at 7 p.m.

Conservancy to hold annual meeting Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:47:00 EDT
HENDERSONVILLE - The Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy invites members and the community to its annual meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday at Camp Tekoa, near Hendersonville.

Buncombe County Board of Commissioners to meet Tuesday Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:15:00 EDT
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, room 204 of the County Courthouse, 60 Court Plaza. A work session begins at 4 p.m.

Asheville City Council to meet Tuesday Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:00:00 EDT
The Asheville City Council meets at 3 p.m. Tuesday, second floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza.

Rejected rule on sexuality to come down from state Web site Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:42:00 EDT
RALEIGH -- The state personnel office will take down from its Web site a rule against anti-gay discrimination.

Wachovia reports loss, cutting dividend Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:20:00 EDT
CHARLOTTE -- Wachovia Corp. will slash its dividend and raise $7 billion in a share sale after reporting a surprising first-quarter loss today of $393 million.

Church forced to take down anti-liquor display Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:17:00 EDT
Town officials on Monday told a Waynesville church to take down an anti-liquor display featuring a car demolished in a deadly wreck because it broke local sign rules.

Hard freeze forecast for tomorrow night Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:51:00 EDT
A dusting of snow could be seen in Madison County.

3 men arrested in church service robbery Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:44:00 EDT
BAKERSVILLE -- Mitchell County sheriff's deputies arrested three men shortly after they robbed the 16 members of a Bakersville church of more than $1,600.

Growing majority avoid buying homes Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:41:00 EDT
WASHINGTON - A growing majority say they won't buy a home anytime soon, the latest sign of increasing pessimism about the nation's housing crisis, a poll showed Monday.

Prison boat collides with barge on swollen Mississippi River Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:25:00 EDT
NEW ORLEANS -- A boat carrying state prison employees collided with a barge on the swollen Mississippi River upstream from Baton Rouge on Sunday, injuring 18 people.

Sunday arrests: Madison County man charged with driving stolen convertible Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:22:00 EDT
Asheville police arrested a Madison County man Sunday, charging him with the possession of a stolen car, according to warrants in the Buncombe County Magistrate's Court.

Homes rebuilt in Swain County a year after High Wind Fire fury Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT

Store takes its music across town Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
After 14 years selling CDs and records, Karmasonics music store has been thrown for a spin and closed its shop on Haywood Street but will reopen next month on Biltmore Avenue.

Electoral College drives me nuts, but nobody seems too worked up about it Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Today I'm venturing into the scintillating waters of -- drum roll, please -- the Electoral College.

Parkway: Parkway needs funds, staff Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
With the official opening today of the new $9 million Blue Ridge Parkway Destination Center, the nation's most-visited national park unit will have its most sophisticated visitors center, complete with auditorium, film, interactive exhibits and information to guide the more than 20 million visitors who use the parkway each year. But away from the gleaming new center, the parkway is showing signs of age and neglect, problems exacerbated by tight budgets and slim staff.

Schools: School plans for permanent buildings Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
First-graders Claire Hill, from left, Kate Metzger and Rylan Mettee, play during recess at Francine Delany New School for Children. The West Asheville charter school will begin to trade its six modular units for five eco-friendly buildings.

slaying: Sorrow at the scene of woman's slaying Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Gayla Wood said Sunday that she is not surprised that a woman was killed near her home on Candler Knob Road. A woman died Saturday afternoon and a man is seriously injured after what authorities say is a murder and attempted suicide, the result of a domestic dispute.

Boyd honored by Southern Conference Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:16:00 EDT
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Appalachian State catcher Katie Boyd has been named the Southern Conference softball Player of the Week while Chattanooga's Kaitlin Holloway has been named the league's Pitcher of the Week for April 14.

Today's high school sports events Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 EDT
Note: Schedule subject to change.

Immelman dons green jacket as latest Masters Cinderella; Woods finishes 2nd Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Zach Johnson puts the green jacket on Trevor Immelman Sunday after Immelman won the Masters in Augusta, Ga. Johnson won the tournament in 2007.

Shooting the Breeze Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
One of my close relatives passed away Saturday morning.

Grasshoppers pounce on Tourists Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
GREENSBORO -- Asheville Tourists starting pitcher Sheng-An Kuo (1-1) lasted 1 1-3 innings after giving up seven hits and seven runs, and the Greensboro Grasshoppers coasted to a 12-2 win on Sunday.

VMI routs Bulldogs Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- Brian Sandridge was 4-for-5 with three RBIs as VMI jumped out to a 10-0 lead Sunday and went on to defeat UNC Asheville 10-3 in Big South Conference baseball action.

Grand slam lifts Catamounts Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ELON -- Senior Blake Murphy hit two home runs, including a grand slam, in a five-run fifth inning Sunday as Western Carolina defeated Elon 6-3 in Southern Conference baseball action.

Rookie Wright excels at Navy Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Jonathan Wright, a former Roberson High baseball player, is starting as a freshman on the U.S. Naval Academy baseball team.

Small business tips Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Five tips for cultivating confident employees

This week on the Street Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
WORRIES RETURN: Investors knew the first three months of the year were bad for companies, but now it looks like they were downright abysmal -- and that there might be more pain to come.

Business best bets Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
BIZ FINANCING: The Small Business Center at Haywood Community College hosts a free seminar from Mountain BizWorks, "Financing Options Your Small Business," 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Call 627- 4512.

Orange Peel named one of America's top five clubs by Rolling Stone Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:46:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- The Orange Peel music club has hosted some surprising big-name shows -- concerts by Bob Dylan, the Indigo Girls, Ben Harper, the Flaming Lips and a nine-show residency by the Smashing Pumpkins.

Morning and daytime talk shows: Get last-minute tax tips on "GMA" Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:00:00 EDT
"Good Morning America," ABC:> Last-minute tax tips; Herschel Walker discusses his battle with multiple personality disorder.

Prime Time TV Tonight: Trial run of "New Amsterdam" wraps up on Fox Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:00:00 EDT
TONIGHT'S MIGHT-SEE: "New Amsterdam," 9 p.m., Fox. The trial run concludes tonight, with John and his police partner, Eva, probing a young woman's drowning death.

Screen scene Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
An Egyptian police band comes to Israel to give a concert, but winds up in the wrong town, in "The Band's Visit," at the Fine Arts Theatre, 36 Biltmore Ave.

McCain is not the only one opposed to Shuler's bill Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
According the story, "Shuler says McCain lobbied against his immigration bill," (AC-T, April 2), Rep. Heath Shuler has been claiming that Sen. John McCain lobbied against his immigration bill. However, so have Reps.

Asheville's rivers have become valuable assets over time Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Any day that I can take a walk along the river with my dog, Mayci, is a good day. We have walked the river in the spring rains, the breezy summer heat, the cool autumn days and the freezing cold of the winter.

Proud to walk among Beaver Lake community Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
I would like to say something good about good people. I have been walking at Beaver Lake since 2002, I have gotten to know many of the residents of Lakeview Park, am proud of each and everyone as well as the Lakeview Commission.

Letter to the editor: 'Can't vote for a woman' is a sad comment on people Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Let us vote for the most qualified candidate for president. I have heard some say that they do not care how highly qualified Hillary Clinton is for the job, they will absolutely not vote for any female ever.

A reminder of some of the history Asheville has lived Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
It is likely that only a knowing few took special note of what happened here on the sixth of this month in 1865.

Clinton has all the qualities of a good president Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
I support Hillary Clinton for president because she is the best-qualified candidate. I appreciate her sharp mind and fully developed plans for our country. She is no slouch; she is tenacious and tough in the face of adversity.

Letter to the editor: Columnist should take a little of his own advice Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Bruce Steinbicker, in his recent guest commentary, "Republicans once again the party of hatred, fear," (AC-T, April 1), doesn't seem to practice the very thing he is decrying -- tolerance and diversity.

The Report Card Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
The Report Card issues grades A through F, and incompletes where necessary, to a variety of news items in this space. Got an idea that makes the grade? Send it to DRussell@CITIZEN-TIMES.com.

Chicanery will always keep pace with technology Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
I read where Leadership Asheville is raising funds to bring a program to area schools which provides instruction on making computer use safer.

Free trade killing fields Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Almost daily President Bush stubbornly repeats his plea that Congress ratify a free trade agreement Colombia. But one look at how that war-torn country prepares for increased trade confirms Congress is right to block the deal.

Iraq is destroying America's future Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
America reached two solemn milestones in March 2008. A week after entering the sixth year of the Iraq War, the number of Americans killed surpassed 4,000.

Recipe: Spice up a quick, easy sauteed chicken dish with a pepper sauce Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:38:00 EDT
Just because chicken is a traditional - and easy - dinner dish doesn't mean it has to be boring.

Bedwetting: Most kids just outgrow the fairly common problem Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Bedwetting is embarrassing for kids and frustrating for parents. The good news is there are ways to treat the problem, and most children outgrow it on their own as their bladder capacities increase.

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