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| Spielberg given honor for Holocaust, Darfur work Wed, 21 May 2008 16:41:00 EDT In this May 18, 2008 file photo, director Steven Spielberg is seen at the "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" press conference during the 61st International film festival in Cannes, southern France. Spielberg is now an officer in the French Legion of Honor. President Nicolas Sarkozy said the honor was prompted by the filmmaker's work on documenting the Holocaust and his efforts to help the war-wracked Darfur region of Sudan. Spielberg met with Sarkozy in the French presidential palace on Wednesday, May 21. |
| College Baseball: UNCA's DeRatt earns Pitcher of the Year honor Wed, 21 May 2008 15:42:00 EDT The Big South Conference named UNC Asheville's Alan DeRatt the Pitcher of the Year today. |
| Rose Society to hold exhibition at Arboretum Wed, 21 May 2008 15:07:00 EDT BENT CREEK -- The 2008 Asheville Blue Ridge Rose Society exhibition will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 7 and noon - 5 p.m. June 8 at The North Carolina Arboretum. |
| College Baseball: Coastal whips UNCA at Big South tourney Wed, 21 May 2008 13:50:00 EDT Top-seeded Coastal Carolina jumped all over UNC Asheville early and cruised to a 20-4 victory in the opening round of the Big South Conference tournament today in Danville, Va. |
| College Baseball: Charleston sends WCU into loser's bracket Wed, 21 May 2008 12:46:00 EDT Jeremie Tice crushed two home runs to help College of Charleston top Western Carolina, 5-4, today at the Southern Conference tournament in Charleston, S.C. |
| Council cuts more than $65k in aid to city festivals Wed, 21 May 2008 11:41:00 EDT ASHEVILLE -- Popular festivals such as Goombay and the Greek Festival will have to get by with less city help this year. |
| Brevard College launches Voice of the Rivers trip Wed, 21 May 2008 11:41:00 EDT Brevard College launched its fourth Voice of the Rivers trip down the Savannah River watershed on Saturday, May 17. |
| Sick inmates could be released Wed, 21 May 2008 10:44:00 EDT RALEIGH -- Some medically ill prison inmates who pose no danger to society could be released from custody under legislation headed to the floor of the N.C. House. |
| WNC youth makes final of National Geographic Bee Wed, 21 May 2008 10:41:00 EDT Taylor Morris |
| I-240 lane blocked today Wed, 21 May 2008 10:38:00 EDT ASHEVILLE - A westbound lane of Interstate 240 will be closed until 3 p.m. today because of work to patch potholes around the Chunns Cove exit (Exit 7) a little east of downtown, the state Department of Transportation says. |
| Number of people with diabetes in NC increasing Wed, 21 May 2008 10:33:00 EDT The number of people with diabetes has increased by 102 percent, according to data released today by the North Carolina Diabetes Prevention and Control branch. |
| College Sports: WCU puts league-high 34 on All-Academic squad Wed, 21 May 2008 10:22:00 EDT The Southern Conference today announced its spring Academic All-Conference team, which included a league-high 34 student-athletes from Western Carolina. |
| Join a 48 Hour Film Project team on Thursday Wed, 21 May 2008 09:50:00 EDT ASHEVILLE -- If you'd like to participate in the upcoming 48 Hour Film Project in Asheville, there's a "meet-and-greet" opportunity on Thursday. |
| Scholarships: 4 HCC students awarded scholarships Wed, 21 May 2008 08:45:00 EDT CLYDE -- The Philanthropic Educational Organization International recently awarded four scholarships totaling more than $6,400 to students at Haywood Community College. |
| Strong storm leaves damage in eastern NC Wed, 21 May 2008 08:02:00 EDT MONCURE -- At least three houses and a garage have been damaged by a severe thunderstorm moving through parts of eastern North Carolina. |
| Body of NC insurance investigator found near Fort Mill Wed, 21 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT CHARLOTTE -- Authorities searching a wooded area on Tuesday found the body of a North Carolina insurance investigator who prosecutors believe was killed by the owner of an agency she was auditing. |
| Dick Sutcliffe, 'David & Goliath's' creator, dies at 90 Wed, 21 May 2008 07:50:00 EDT DALLAS -- Richard Towne "Dick" Sutcliffe, creator of the popular religious children's television show "Davey and Goliath," has died. He was 90. |
| Walter Davis, NC-born oil tycoon, dies at 88 Wed, 21 May 2008 07:47:00 EDT CHAPEL HILL -- Walter R. Davis, a Texas oil tycoon and philanthropist, has died. He was 88. |
| Art commission to hold special meeting Wed, 21 May 2008 07:45:00 EDT WAYNESVILLE -- The Public Art Commission will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the Town Hall Board Room, 16 S. Main St. |
| NC House committee backs release of mentally ill prisoners Wed, 21 May 2008 07:43:00 EDT RALEIGH -- Dozens of medically ill prison inmates deemed as having no danger on society could be released from custody under legislation approved Tuesday by a House judiciary committee in a move that potentially could save the state millions of dollars. |
| idol winner: And the winner is
David Wed, 21 May 2008 22:00:00 EDT David Cook performs during the opening act of the season finale of American Idol on Wednesday May 21, 2008, in Los Angeles. (Mark Mainz/AP Images for Fox) |
| Woman crashes into pet grooming shop Wed, 21 May 2008 19:10:00 EDT ASHEVILLE - An elderly woman will not be ticketed after she crashed her vehicle into a dog grooming and supply shop Wednesday afternoon. |
| New doctor: Midway Medical Center welcomes eighth doctor Wed, 21 May 2008 13:59:00 EDT Dr. Frank Moskos. |
| Mother, grandmother face charges in toddler deaths Wed, 21 May 2008 08:46:00 EDT CHARLESTON , S.C. -- A mother and grandmother of two South Carolina toddlers killed in a wreck have been charged with failing to properly restrain the children. |
| Former trooper prison-bound for sexual advances Wed, 21 May 2008 07:53:00 EDT HILLBOROUGH -- A former North Carolina Highway Patrol trooper was sentenced to prison on charges of making unwanted sexual advances on women during traffic stops. |
| Arrest Blotter: Man charged with indecent liberties with child Wed, 21 May 2008 07:52:00 EDT WEAVERVILLE - A Weaverville man was arrested Tuesday on charges that he committed lewd and lascivious acts with a juvenile in 2006. |
| top story: Tweetsie Railroad to be rescued Wed, 21 May 2008 07:40:00 EDT File photo of the Tweetsie Railroad locomotive. |
| Growth meetings end Wed, 21 May 2008 00:15:00 EDT CULLOWHEE -- Regional government leaders, land developers and the public wrapped up a weeklong discussion on growth with a presentation Tuesday night that focused on creating individual development plans for communities. |
| State senate approves North Shore investment Wed, 21 May 2008 00:15:00 EDT RALEIGH -- The state Senate today approved investing money Swain County receives from the federal government as a settlement of the North Shore Road controversy. |
| Pools open this weekend Wed, 21 May 2008 00:15:00 EDT ASHEVILLE -- Buncombe County swimming pools will be open on weekends starting Saturday. Pools will be open all week for the summer season beginning June 6. |
| Labor commissioner recount considered Wed, 21 May 2008 00:15:00 EDT RALEIGH -- The state Board of Elections will meet Thursday to decide whether to hold a recount in the Democratic race, whose winner will take on state Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry. |
| McCoy named firefighter of year Wed, 21 May 2008 00:15:00 EDT ASHEVILLE -- Capt. Mike McCoy, of Asheville Fire and Rescue, has been named the 2008 Firefighter of the Year by the Optimist Club of Asheville. |
| Biltmore Forest taxes may rise Wed, 21 May 2008 00:15:00 EDT BILTMORE FOREST -- With 25 percent increases in water rates from the Asheville Water Authority and increasing fuel costs, Biltmore Forest Commissioners are considering a half-cent increase in the town's tax rate for the 2008-09 budget year. |
| Drug overdose may have caused death of Sylva teen Wed, 21 May 2008 00:15:00 EDT SYLVA -- A 14-year-old boy found dead at his home may have died from an accidental overdose of morphine, police said Tuesday. |
| Annexation moratorium pushed by GOP legislators Wed, 21 May 2008 00:15:00 EDT RALEIGH -- Republican legislative leaders on Tuesday pushed for a one-year moratorium on forced annexation, a measure approved Monday by a bipartisan panel of legislators. |
| Buncombe County Commission unveils 2008-09 budget Wed, 21 May 2008 00:15:00 EDT CLARKE MORRISON -- Buncombe County Manager Wanda Greene proposed a 2008-09 budget Tuesday that maintains the current tax rate of 52.5 cents per $100 valuation. |
| Gas Watch: As gas prices rise so do fliers' complaints Wed, 21 May 2008 00:15:00 EDT Amy Wallwork and her daughter Lane Fraze, 12, get their boarding passes at a US Airways check-in terminal Tuesday morning at the Asheville Regional Airport. Wallwork says visiting the Asheville airport is "pleasurable because it's small, uncrowded and friendly." |
| Travel industry braces for potential downturn Wed, 21 May 2008 00:15:00 EDT It seemed like a can't-miss tourist attraction that would pull in visitors to the nation's capital: a new Madame Tussauds wax museum. |
| Business, first-class air travel declined in March Wed, 21 May 2008 00:15:00 EDT The number of international air travelers flying in business or first-class fell in March by the largest amount in five years, the latest bad news for an industry buckling under record fuel prices and slowing global economies. |
| Survey key for rebirth of HRMC Wed, 21 May 2008 00:15:00 EDT CLYDE -- Government inspectors returned to Haywood Regional Medical Center on Tuesday for a survey that comes as the hospital struggles to stay alive financially. |
| Francoeur's streak ends at 370 games Wed, 21 May 2008 18:02:00 EDT ATLANTA -- Braves right fielder Jeff Francoeur did not play in the second game of a doubleheader against the New York Mets on Tuesday night, ending the majors' longest current streak of consecutive games played at 370. |
| NASCAR's Harvick to drug test his drivers, crew Wed, 21 May 2008 17:48:00 EDT CHARLOTTE -- Kevin Harvick has received a crash course on privacy laws, learned how long different drugs stay in the system, and tested the drivers and crew chiefs on the teams he owns. |
| Is Jason Taylor done with the Dolphins? Wed, 21 May 2008 17:41:00 EDT MIAMI -- The feud between Jason Taylor and Bill Parcells intensified Wednesday, making it likely the six-time Pro Bowl defensive end has played his last game for the Miami Dolphins. |
| Tar Heels sign guard from Durham Wed, 21 May 2008 14:03:00 EDT CHAPEL HILL -- The North Carolina basketball team has signed Justin Watts, a senior at Jordan High School in Durham, to a national letter of intent. |
| NASCAR legend "Humpy" Wheeler to retire Wed, 21 May 2008 10:46:00 EDT In this May 14, 2004 handout provided by Lowe's Motor Speedway, NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon, right, talks as Lowe's Motor Speedway president Humpy Wheeler, left, dressed in costume, looks on after picking Gordon to win the Nextel All-Star Challege race during a news conference at the speedway in Concord, N.C. Humpy Wheeler has stepped down as president and general manager of Lowe's Motor Speedway, ending a 33-year career as one of NASCAR's top promoters. Wheeler announced his retirement Wednesday May 21, 2008. |
| Today's High school sports events Wed, 21 May 2008 00:15:00 EDT Note: Times subject to change. |
| top story: Rams reach nation's top spot Wed, 21 May 2008 14:45:00 EDT Roberson's Carolyn O' Brien kicks up her heels after an 8-0 shutout of Burns in a second round state playoff game at Roberson. The shutout ties a state record. Also pictured is Meghan Gilmore (7) and Megan Steinback (6). |
| Griffin to speak at Buckeyes Club Wed, 21 May 2008 00:15:00 EDT Archie Griffin, the only two-time winner of the Heisman Trophy, will speak next Tuesday at Biltmore Forest Country Club during the annual meeting of the WNC Buckeyes, an alumni club of Ohio State University. |
| Biedenbach : After special season, UNCA's Biedenbach gets 3-year deal Wed, 21 May 2008 00:15:00 EDT UNCA coach Eddie Biedenbach talks to Bryan Smithson during a Feb. 16 game between the Bulldogs and the Keydets at UNCA. |
| SoCon media honors Hensley Wed, 21 May 2008 00:15:00 EDT The Southern Conference Sports Media Association named Elon's Steven Hensley Pitcher of the Year on Tuesday. |
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