News 2008-04-25 Andanh.com

Texas Roadhouse restaurant reopens Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:32:00 EDT
The Texas Roadhouse restaurant at 230 Hendersonville Road, just north of Interstate 40, closed since a roof fire on April 17, reopened Thursday.

Hagan agrees to debate other Dem. Senate candidates Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:10:00 EDT
RALEIGH -- U.S. Senate candidate Kay Hagan agreed Friday to debate her Democratic rivals on a college campus in her hometown, ensuring the candidates will have a televised forum just a week before the North Carolina primary.

Road in popular mountains spot to undergo repairs Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:09:00 EDT
GATLINBURG, Tenn. -- Traffic through a popular sightseeing spot in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be limited during morning hours next week for road repair.

Pregnant teller, shot in robbery, loses twin babies Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:07:00 EDT
INDIANAPOLIS -- A prosecutor says a pregnant bank teller has lost the twins she was carrying when she was shot in an Indianapolis bank robbery.

Shark attack kills triathlete in training in Calif. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:04:00 EDT
SOLANA BEACH, Calif. -- A shark on Friday attacked and killed a swimmer who was training in the ocean off San Diego County with a group of triathletes, authorities said.

Bush: Rebate checks will shore up economy, starting Monday Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:01:00 EDT
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Bush said tax rebates will start going out Monday, earlier than previously announced, and should help Americans cope with rising gasoline and food prices, as well as aid a slumping economy.

Manufacturing:: Volvo profits rise 12 percent on higher sales Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:09:00 EDT
SKYLAND -- Swedish truck and construction equipment maker Volvo AB said today that first-quarter profit rose 12 percent as higher sales in Europe and Asia more than offset weak demand in the United States.

Asheville Art Museum puts Frida Kahlo and "Naqoyqatsi" on screen Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:21:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- The Asheville Art Museum will screen an award-winning film based on the life of Frida Kahlo and the experimental documentary film "Naqoyqatsi: Life as War."

Post Office previews stamps that feature classic cars Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:00:00 EDT
This handout image provided by the U.S. Postal Service shows the 42-cent of a 1957 Chrysler 300, one of five stamps coming this fall showing fancy chrome and fins cars of the 1950s.

3 NYPD detectives cleared in groom's 50-shot death Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:32:00 EDT
NEW YORK -- Three NYPD detectives have been acquitted of all counts in the 50-shot killing of an unarmed groom-to-be on his wedding day.

Congressman: Marines could have done more to protect pregnant soldier murdered after filing rape cla Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:59:00 EDT
DAYTON, Ohio -- A member of the House Armed Services Committee said Thursday that he wants the Department of Defense to review what he called a botched investigation of a pregnant Marine's rape allegations against a corporal now charged in her death.

N.C. gubernatorial candidates wrap up final debate Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:57:00 EDT
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK -- Six candidates for governor largely agreed on how to improve North Carolina's public education system Thursday night in what likely would be their final statewide televised debate before the May 6 primary.

Ex-postmaster convicted of hiring man to kill wife Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:50:00 EDT
CHARLOTTE -- Former Cornelius Postmaster David Willis faces up to 30 years in prison after being convicted in federal court in Charlotte in a murder-for-hire plot to kill his ex-wife.

$5 to fill tank? Natural gas autos gain popularity Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:06:00 EDT
SALT LAKE CITY -- Personal ownership of natural gas-fueled vehicles in Utah soared from practically nothing a few years ago to an estimated 5,000 vehicles today, overwhelming a growing refueling network.

Former UNC president takes over American Council on Education Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:58:00 EDT
Molly Corbett Broad joins the academic processional to Aycock Auditorium on the campus of UNC Greensboro in Greensboro in 2006. Erskine Bowles is seen in background left. Broad, former president of the University of North Carolina, takes over next Thursday as president of the American Council on Education.

What are you giving up to pay for gasoline? Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:49:00 EDT
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Squeezed by lofty prices for gasoline, food and other products, worried about their jobs and rattled by talk of a recession, Americans are cutting back on purchases that once seemed necessities.

Polygamist sects' mothers lose bid to reunite with kids Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:46:00 EDT
ELDORADO, Texas -- Mothers from a polygamous sect described an emotional, rushed scene when they were forced from the shelter where they had been staying with their young children since the state removed them from their homes.

Some young religious voters focus on social justice Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:42:00 EDT
CHICAGO -- A growing number of young, left-leaning believers entering the political arena are trying to expand the focus of faith-based politics beyond the religious right's hot-button issues of abortion and gay marriage.

Southern Baptist membership, baptisms decline in 2007 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:38:00 EDT
NASHVILLE -- The number of people baptized in Southern Baptist churches fell for the third straight year in 2007 to the denomination's lowest level since 1987, and membership dipped slightly as well.

Prosecutors: Student with 100 knives planned Columbine-like attack Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:36:00 EDT
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- A 16-year-old Indiana boy asked for help obtaining a TEC-DC9 9mm pistol, saying it would be "awesome" to use the same weapon as the Columbine killers in carrying out mass murders in two states on Sept. 11, a prosecutor said.

Woman shot at Lee Walker Heights Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:38:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- A woman was shot early this morning at Lee Walker Heights Apartments, Asheville police said.

Thursday Arrests: Man shoots son in leg with black powder pistol Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:10:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- The following people were arrested in Buncombe County Thursday according to records from the county magistrate's office:

Gas prices drive scooter sales Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:22:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- Area scooter dealers are seeing dramatic sales increases as more commuters look for relief from the pain of $3.50 per gallon gas prices.

Man charged with possessing psychedelic mushrooms Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE - Authorities charged an Asheville man with possession of more than 30 grams of psychedelic mushrooms.

Burns wins NCAA scholarship Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- Bob Walters knew better than to expect the news firsthand.

ACC All-Stars: Crossfire founders will not quit Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Former University of Florida standout Lee Humphrey goes hard to the basket for Crossfire during the annual ACC-All Stars game at the Asheville Civic Center. Humphrey holds the NCAA record for made 3-pointers (47).

Filmmaker's effort fires women's movement Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Angela Shelton

Bicycle-truck accident probed Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- City police are investigating a bicycle-automobile accident that occurred at about 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Merrimon Avenue and Edgewood Road.

Top story: Hillary woos Asheville Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Hillary Clinton greets supporters and signs autographs after speaking to a full house at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium Thursday night.

Candidate spends $87K in 1Q Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
WASHINGTON -- Spence Campbell spent about $87,000 in the first quarter in his quest for the Republican nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler, according to campaign finance information filed Thursday.

Energy Expo set for Saturday Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
HENDERSONVILLE -- The Environmental and Conservation Organization is holding its Earth Day Energy Expo this weekend.

Diamond Brand hosts demo day Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
SKYLAND -- Diamond Brand hosts a Demo Day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at Lake Julian.

Bellamy among mayors for Obama Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy joined dozens of North Carolina mayors Thursday in endorsing Sen. Barack Obama in the Democratic contest for president.

Early voting continues in WNC Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
As of Wednesday, 5,373 Buncombe County residents had voted during the one-stop early voting period.

Maybin: Maybin works for return to MLB Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:30:00 EDT
Cameron Maybin, shown here during a spring training game with the Florida Marlins, is currently with the Carolina Mudcats, the Marlins' Class AA affiliate located in Zebulon

Roy Williams, players talk about NBA decisions Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:12:00 EDT
CHAPEL HILL -- Tyler Hansbrough, the 2007-08 National Player of the Year, will return to the University of North Carolina for his senior year and sophomore guards Wayne Ellington and Ty Lawson will declare for the NBA Draft but not hire agents, allowing for the...

WNC high school baseball, softball leaders Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:30:00 EDT
Coaches have been asked to submit statistical leaders each week to the Citizen-Times.

Tyler Smith to return to Vols Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
KNOXVILLE -- Tyler Smith is returning to Tennessee for his junior season, hoping to improve his NBA draft prospects for next year.

DT Robertson traded to Denver Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Denver Broncos acquired defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson from the New York Jets on Thursday for a conditional pick in the 2009 draft.

Brown resigns as Philadelphia's VP Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
PHILADELPHIA -- Larry Brown resigned as Philadelphia's executive vice president Thursday with the intent to pursue a coaching job at the NBA or college level.

Jets clinch outright MAC title Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
WEAVERVILLE -- Enka jumped out to an insurmountable 8-0 lead against North Buncombe on Thursday.

SoCon honors WCU's Johnson Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Southern Conference's track and field coaches selected Zeb Johnson of Western Carolina as the men's track and field Athlete of the Week.

Shooting the Breeze Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
From the files of this can't possibly be true: Bottled water is banned in major league dugouts.

BB&T Insurance makes deal Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:41:00 EDT
RALEIGH -- Raleigh-based BB&T Insurance Services announced Thursday it has reached an agreement with Union Bank of California to purchase its subsidiary, UnionBanc Insurance Services Inc., based in San Diego.

US Airways posts loss Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:39:00 EDT
PHOENIX -- US Airways Group Inc. said Thursday it swung to a loss in the first quarter, punished like other airlines by the rising cost of jet fuel.

Hybrid sales up 38% in '07 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Kim Fenske, of Copper Mountain, Colo., poses beside his 2008 Toyota Prius last week. U.S. registrations of new hybrid vehicles rose 38 percent in 2007 to a record 350,289, according to R.L. Polk & Co.

Arby's finally gets Wendy's Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Triarc Companies, of Atlanta, will buy Wendy's, the nation's third-largest hamburger chain. Above, is Wendy's Spicy Baconator.

Surprise 1Q profit for Ford Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
DEARBORN, Mich. -- Ford Motor Co. surprised Wall Street on Thursday with a $100 million profit in the first quarter as strong results from Europe and South America helped offset the impact of a slumping U.S. economy that cut car and truck sales in its main market.

Whatever the nature of a job, perfection and performance bring big rewards Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
As a pilot who flies a turbine engine airplane, I am required to attend annual training at an approved flight training center. This year, I received my updates during a three-day session at the SimCom Training Center in Orlando, Fla.

Morning and daytime TV: Mariah on "GMA" and Madonna on "Today" Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:00:00 EDT
A quick look at today's morning and daytime talk shows.

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