On-Pump versus Off-Pump CABG Nov 5, 2009
From the Northport Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Northport, NY (A.L.S.); the Eastern Colorado Health Care System, Department of Veterans Affairs (A.L.S., F.L.G., B.H., J.H.B.), and National Jewish Health (E.K.) both in Denver; the Departments of Surgery (F.L.G.) and Medicine (B.H., E.K.), School of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora; the Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center, VA Medical Center, Perry Point, MD (J.F.C.); the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Shrine Bowl Rosters Announced Nov 4, 2009
This story originally published on. comPosted Oct 29, 2009. (DeaconSports.com)
Get out and go Nov 3, 2009
Asheville School (7-2) at Concord First Assembly (10-0). Arden Christ (5-4) at Forsyth Country Day (7-3). (News & Observer -- Sports)
More districts use income, not race, as basis for busing Nov 2, 2009
Schrader reports for the Asheville (N.C.) Citizen-Times. Posted. (USA Today)
Overall race results Nov 2, 2009
227 - Wallace Whitworth - Asheville, NC - 1:51:32. 228 - Justin Hansen - Augusta, GA - 1:51:32. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Come visit our piece of heaven Oct 30, 2009
My family and I try to come up from Panama City, Fla. The people are so friendly and the views are the best. (Clayton Tribune, GA)
NC, SC squads named for Shrine Bowl Oct 30, 2009
E.E. Smith; Ethan Farmer, te, South Columbus; Graham Fisher, ol, Tuscola; Andrew Geathers, ol, East Bladen; Jamil Hawes, dl, Asheville; Lamar Ivey, ath, Eastern Alamance; Eric Johnson, rb, Jack Britt; Anthony Johnson, lb, Harnett Central ... Alex Polofsky, lb, David W. Butler; Kasey Redfern, l-p, Ragsdale; Corey Robinson, ol, Havelock; T.J. Ross, lb, Southern Durham; Trevor Sawyer, te, Asheville; Christopher Smith, de, West Rowan; Joshua Snead, rb, Smithfield-Selma; Johnathan Spain, lb, Page;... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Schultz's weekend predictions Oct 30, 2009
Predictions: I see dead people (also Dogs and Falcons). 6:28 pm October 29, 2009, by Jeff Schultz. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Predictions: I see dead people (also Dogs and Falcons) Oct 30, 2009
6:28 pm October 29, 2009, by Jeff Schultz. Halloween s roots can be traced back 2,000 years ago, when the Celts commemorated the end of their harvest, and it was cold and dark and the skies were filled with evil spirits and the tattered remains of a Willie Martinez game plan following another Georgia-Florida game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Jason Rozen’s label of love Oct 30, 2009
In a separate phone interview from his home in Asheville, N.C., Wyman laughs, having correctly guessed that Rozen - whom he has known since high school - had neglected to volunteer the story of his extraordinary sacrifice. Yep, that s Jason, says Wyman, 24, who grew up near Rozen on the North Shore and now records under the new moniker of tiny mtns. (Boston Globe)
5 ski resorts that suit Southerners Oct 29, 2009
Close to Asheville and just off of I-26, Wolf Ridge is a newer resort in the region ... Located 5 miles north from the center of downtown Asheville, the 1958 Robert Mitchum film Thunder Road had scenes filmed here. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
I-40 rock-clearing at NC-TN line will take longer Oct 29, 2009
ASHEVILLE (AP) State transportation officials say clearing Interstate 40 where a rock slide blocked the highway in both directions near the North Carolina-Tennessee line could take longer than first thought ... The Asheville Citizen-Times reported the state doesn t have a precise timetable for clearing rocks from the slide, which occurred about 2 a.m. Sunday. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Fall colors near peak in Piedmont Oct 29, 2009
Fall foliage is in vibrant color in Asheville, Highlands and Cullowhee and should peak in Franklin by the weekend, according to Visit N.C.. The Piedmont region is beginning to blaze with color as well with Hanging Rock State Park entering the peak period. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Detour for Fans Traveling to K... Oct 29, 2009
Detour for Fans Traveling to Knoxville this Weekend - SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS. Detour for Fans Traveling to Knoxville this Weekend Rock slide on I-40 requires motorists to detour. (Uscsports.com)
NC DOT: Up to 3 months needed to clear rock slide on I-40 Oct 27, 2009
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) Authorities estimate they will need up to three months to clear debris from a rock slide that has closed Interstate 40 in both directions at the North Carolina-Tennessee state line ... The Asheville Citizen-Times reported that three vehicles ran into the rocks within minutes of the slide, which occurred about 2 a.m. Sunday near mile marker 3 in Haywood County, west of Asheville ... The highway closure could hurt the area s already struggling tourism industry, especially... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Pirates land Asheville Tight End Oct 27, 2009
com has learned that East Carolina picked up yet another verbal commitment when Asheville, North Carolina tight end recently made his pledge to the Pirates. Sawyer picked the Pirates over offers from both Marshall and Western Carolina. (East Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
North Carolina hotels, from $59 a night Oct 27, 2009
Enjoy perks like a haunted-hotel tour and tickets to Asheville's Biltmore Estate while exploring the state's scenic towns, back roads, and national parks ... Asheville, from $287 per room per nightThe at the includes accommodations in a studio suite; breakfast daily; two 2-day tickets to the (a $200 value), plus a guidebook and a $25 gift card to the estate's store; two Chimney Rock Park tickets; admission for two to the North Carolina Arboretum; an in-room couples massage; one bottle of... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Rockslide in NC near Tennessee shuts Interstate 40 Oct 26, 2009
Motorists traveling west to Tennessee should take I-40 West to I-240 West in Asheville to I-26 West. Follow I-26 West from Asheville to I-81 South in Tennessee, back to I-40. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Eddy, Capel Honored by Moore Foundation Oct 25, 2009
She and her husband, Ben, have three children: Laura, also a UNC graduate, lives in Asheville; John is a senior at UNC Wilmington; and Matthew is in the 10th grade at Pinecrest High School. Eddy is the daughter of Norris Hodgkins and the late Sara Hodgkins. (The Pilot Newspaper)
NASCAR - Nationwide - Kroger on Track for the Cure 250 Preview Oct 24, 2009
29 Stephen Leicht (Asheville, NC) Chevrolet/Holiday Inn ... 47 Coleman Pressley (Asheville, NC) Toyota/TBA. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Haunting Halloween Oct 24, 2009
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Triangle unemployment dips, but so do jobs Oct 24, 2009
The good news is that the economy did not worsen in September and that the Triangle again remains the best job market in the state, thought it was tied last month by Asheville, which also posted a 8. 4 percent jobless rate. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
TBJ poll: Few support new Raleigh arena Oct 22, 2009
Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Asheville, Hickory have all moved to place their minor league stadiums in the downtown areas for one simple reason, the economic stimulus is creates for their cities. If you want to complain about the 'cost' of a new arena consider this: How much did Raleigh lose when the CIAA skipped town for a 'downtown arena' in charlotte. (Triangle Business Journal)
NASCAR takes a ride back in time Oct 20, 2009
To get their product to Asheville, Charlotte, Virginia Beach and elsewhere, mountain moonshiners such as Willie Clay Call and James Willard Shew needed fast cars and men to drive them. They discovered high-performance car parts -- superchargers and larger pistons -- on the West Coast that could be shipped to North Carolina. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Extra Points: Off-Week Gaming Oct 18, 2009
Jody Zeugner, the Tar Heel Sports Network's statistician and spotter, grew up near Asheville and remembers his Electric Football running back "going round and round in a small circle five times and then heading toward his own goal." He shares the frustration Pittman and Beaver felt at the difficulty of passing the football. "I remember loading up the QB for a pass, seeing that open receiver out there, bending his arm back, letting it fly, and the ball invariably landing in the equivalent of... (Tarheelblue.com)
Clemson Football Game Program Feature: Crezdon Butler Oct 17, 2009
Butler first played football on the "midgets" Little League squad in Asheville, NC in fifth grade ... Before coming to Clemson, Butler played both ways for his Asheville High School team ... He holds the all-time rushing record at Asheville High with 5,030 career yards, over 1,000 yards more than its previous recordholder, the legendary Charlie "Choo Choo" Justice, who went on to a Hall of Fame career at North Carolina. (Clemsontigers.com)
Get Creative Oct 17, 2009
Our favorite autumn dates are to Helen, GA (if nothing more than enjoying the colorful leaves in the mountains) or Biltmore Estates (Asheville, NC) pretty much for the same reason. Let s not forget, the GA State Fair in Perry (which is ending this weekend). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Western Carolina Hosts The Citadel on the Gridiron on a Busy Homecoming Weekend 2009 Oct 16, 2009
Saturday's game will be broadcast by WMYA-TV, My 40 out of Asheville with a 3:30 pm air time for the pregame show. The Catamount Sports Network will also have coverage of the game with a 90-minute pre-game show beginning at 2:30 pm. (Catamountsports.com)
Jeff Schultz is hot Oct 16, 2009
Weekend Predictions: Bees, Birds and beer pong. Weekend Predictions: Bees, Birds and beer pong. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
League previews: Ivy, Northeast, Big South Oct 15, 2009
Winthrop - the lone league team that returns all five starters - UNC Asheville and Gardner-Webb look to have the best shot of dethroning Radford ... Preseason All-League Team First team C , 6-11, Sr., Radford F , 6-8, Sr., Radford F John Williams, 6-4, Jr., UNC Asheville G , 6-0, Sr., Gardner-Webb G , 5-11, Jr., Charleston Southern Second team F , 6-3, Soph. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
No. 2 Tar Heels, No. 6 Demon Deacons Play To 2-2 Draw Oct 10, 2009
Dixon's goal was his second of the season, the seventh of his career and first since the season-opening win over UNC Asheville. The lead was short-lived, however, as the Deacons answered just four minutes later when Redmond headed home an Austin da Luz corner kick with Wake's first equalizer. (Tarheelblue.com)
Statewide scores Oct 10, 2009
Asheville 62, Enka 14. Asheville Reynolds 26, Shelby Crest 16 ... Asheville Roberson 22, North Buncombe 0. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Travel Briefs Oct 9, 2009
ASHEVILLE, N.C. Some of the prettiest places to see fall foliage in Western North Carolina also offer scenic views of waterfalls. The Blue Ridge Parkway will take you to U.S. 276, where you ll find Looking Glass Falls and Sliding Rock. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Notes from the Southern Conference Coaches Teleconference Oct 8, 2009
The game will be broadcast live on WMYA-TV, My 40 out of Asheville. WCU has dropped five-straight to the Bulldogs, including last year's 34-14 decision at the newly-renovated Johnson-Hagood Stadium in the Lowcountry, and a six-point, 37-31, setback in the last meeting at home. (Catamountsports.com)
Lorraine Grace Brockman Oct 3, 2009
Lorraine is survived by two sons, David (Lynn) Brockman of Asheville, NC and Gregg (Beverly) Brockman of Fort Madison; five grandchildren, Nathan (Jodi) Brockman of Ames, Corinn (Jason) Hardy of San Antonio, TX, Shannon Brockman of West Palm Beach, Fla. Kelly (Brian) Mahony of Long Beach, Calif. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Friends recall the nature of Barrie Hunt Oct 2, 2009
Hunt graduated from Asheville School in North Carolina and earned degrees from Miami University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was a U.S. Air Force pilot and taught in Kenosha, Wis. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Brooklyn outfielder Don Thompson died at 85 Oct 2, 2009
By PubisherDate: Oct 1, 2009 Former outfielder Don Thompson, who played with Brooklyn's heralded "Boys of Summer," died September 28 at age 85 in Asheville, North Carolina. He played for the Dodgers in 1951, 1953, and 1954 and appeared in two World Series games in 1953. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Doctors think Lyme disease can be caught in NC Oct 2, 2009
Angela Stott of Asheville said her son, Max, went several weeks this past summer without a diagnosis before he became so sick he could barely walk and had such excruciating headaches his eyes crossed. More than one doctor told her Lyme disease was not a factor in North Carolina. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Sep 30, 2009
CHARLOTTE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE - Women's Basketball. at Appalachian State. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Small town suits young Richt Sep 25, 2009
A 6-2, 210-pound redshirt freshman starting at quarterback at NCAA Division II Mars Hill College, a small community tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains 20 miles north of Asheville, Richt said he is happy and content away from the limelight. Clemson was a big, big atmosphere and lifestyle, said Richt, 19. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The players who got away Sep 24, 2009
DB: Crezdon Butler, Clemson, Sr., (Asheville HS): Cornerback has 196 career interception yards, third-most in Clemson history. DB: Marcus Gilchrist, Clemson, Jr., (High Point Andrews HS): Starting cornerback has 17 tackles, 2 PBU in 2009. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Chris Lawlor Sep 24, 2009
Wearing the school blazer is a time-honored senior tradition at the Episcopal church-based boarding school near Asheville. If a 40-inch sleeve seems long, well, it certainly is. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Raleigh-Durham area ranks third in U.S. for college degrees Sep 23, 2009
Asheville ranks second at 28. 4 percent, followed by the Charlotte area at 27. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Q&A: Alex Dixon Sep 22, 2009
He has taken 10 shots on goal in the first five games of the season and scored a goal in the home opener against UNC Asheville. He also assisted goal in the 4-0 win over Evansville. (Tarheelblue.com)
Caps boys win 5k Sep 20, 2009
Baskir's Wildcats finished in second place with 140 points, while Asheville T.C. Roberson won the girls 5K with 102 points. West Johnston (170) equaled the boys' effort with a third-place finish, and Cary (178) came in fourth. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Free Fall Fun for Asheville, North Carolina Sep 17, 2009
Source: RomanticAsheville ... ASHEVILLE, N.C., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- With a 5,000-foot elevation change within 50 miles of Asheville, the lush Blue Ridge Mountains put on one of the longest-running fall color displays in the country ... Hang out in Downtown Asheville with 200+ locally-owned stores and interesting boutiques. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ravenscroft runner speeds to victory Sep 16, 2009
4 by Sarah Vance-Goodman of Asheville Roberson in the 1996 Foot Locker meet and 17:24. 9 by Karen Godlock of Polk County in the 1992 NCHSAA state meet. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Local business owner picked a good time to start winning Sep 12, 2009
And not just any house, but a house nestled up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in the town of Leicester, located a few miles north of Asheville. Although she had the choice of four homes the other three were located in Texas, Georgia and South Carolina the choice for her was easy. (L Observateur, LA)
Heel of Fame Sep 12, 2009
Peterson was, of course, the North Carolina High School Player of the Year over Jordan and according to the new Hall of Famer, When I first got to North Carolina all I heard about was this guy from Asheville who was the player of the year and I was thinking well we aint never played each other. So how could he be the player of the year. (InsideCarolina.com)
UNC Hosts No. 13 Texas A&M Saturday Sep 12, 2009
The seven goals scored by the Tar Heels against the UCLA on August 22, 2009 were the most UNC has scored in a match since November 10, 2006 when the Tar Heels defeated UNC Asheville 7-0 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Fetzer Field. UNC improved to 8-0 against UCLA all-time. (Tarheelblue.com)
Tyus happy to have summer behind him Sep 11, 2009
George captured the attention of the college basketball world two seasons ago when the 7-foot-9 center's shot-blocking presence helped UNC Asheville go 23-10, but he hasn't played since because of health problems ... "I've offered him a job as a volunteer student coach, and he wants to come back," UNC Asheville coach Eddie Biedenbach told The Asheville (N.C.) Citizen-Times last week. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
All's Right With White Sep 11, 2009
White started at tailback just two years at Asheville High School, but he broke Charlie Justice's school record with 5,133 yards from scrimmage, and led the Cougars to the 3-A State Championship in 2005. He committed to the Tar Heels in February 2006. (Tarheelblue.com)
Leon Justice Walker Sep 6, 2009
Asheville Funeral and Cremation Services handled the arrangements. A memorial service will be held at a later date. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Recruit Game Schedule Sep 5, 2009
Location: Asheville, N.C.. Time: 7:30pm. (InsideCarolina.com)
Promotions highlight volleyball's early home dates Sep 4, 2009
The free admission matches for Kids Clinic participants are Oct. 3 when the Eagles host Radford at 2 p.m.; Oct. 16, UNC Asheville, 7 p.m.; and Nov. 7, Presbyterian College, 2 p.m. A Kids Clinic registration form is available on the Winthrop athletics Web site by visiting www. winthropeagles. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Come visit our piece of heaven Sep 4, 2009
My family and I try to come up from Panama City, Fla. The people are so friendly and the views are the best. (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Williamson-Phillips vows exchanged on May 30 Sep 3, 2009
The ceremony for the Raleigh couple took place on Saturday, May 30, 2009, at 3 p.m. in the yarden of the Williamson home in Asheville ... The bridegroom is the son of Rita Williamson of Mebane and the late Harry Williamson of Asheville ... The wedding ceremony was performed by the Rev. Sarah York of Asheville. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Western Carolina Volleyball Travels to Rival UNC Asheville Tonight Sep 3, 2009
CULLOWHEE, N.C. - Western Carolina volleyball will face in-state rival UNC Asheville at 7 p.m. Wednesday in mid-week action ... UNC Asheville went 2-2 at the North Carolina Central Invitational ... Western Carolina lost to UNC Asheville last season 3-1 in Cullowhee. (Catamountsports.com)
Urso, No. 1 Tar Heels Cruise Past Bulldogs, 5-0 Sep 2, 2009
Kirk Urso scored twice in Tuesday's 5-0 win over UNC Asheville ... CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Sophomore logged his first career multi-goal game, and No. 1 North Carolina exploded for three goals in a seven-minute span late in the second half to claim a 5-0 win over UNC Asheville Tuesday in the season opener for both teams at Fetzer Field. (Tarheelblue.com)
AGC: Raleigh-Cary construction market remains among 20 worst hit by recession Sep 2, 2009
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Hotel Indigo makes N.C. debut in Durham Sep 2, 2009
The next will open in Asheville later this year with 100 rooms. Others are planned for Wilmington, Winston-Salem and Charlotte. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Go to Southeastern festivals Sep 1, 2009
Asheville The Lexington Avenue Arts and Fun Festival, Sept. 6, is an end-of-summer festival celebrating the city s arts community. The event features local art, spontaneous creative acts, food, drinks, music, street performers and more. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
No. 1 Carolina Hosts UNCA In Opener Sep 1, 2009
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - No. 1 North Carolina looks to carry the momentum of three straight preseason exhibition victories into its regular season opener Tuesday at 7 p.m. against UNC Asheville at Fetzer Field ... UNC Asheville topped Catawba by a 3-1 margin last week in its lone preseason tune-up. (Tarheelblue.com)
Raise a glass to 'beer country' Aug 29, 2009
"One of my top three is North Carolina, with Asheville being the center of that. Not only is it a really fun place to visit, they make amazing beers," he said. "There's , a brewpub that has a breakout hit called Sexual Chocolate, an imperial stout that put them on the map of craft beer.". (CNN -- Travel)
Newcomers Lead No. 1 Tar Heels Past ODU In Preseason Finale Aug 28, 2009
The Tar Heels open the 2009 regular season Tuesday, Sept. 1 against UNC Asheville at 7 p.m. at Fetzer Field. North Carolina 2, Old Dominion 1 ODU 1 - 0 - 1 UNC 2 - 0 - 2. (Tarheelblue.com)
