Goddard plans two new Triangle schools, one in Raleigh and one in Durham Nov 21, 2009
Two new Goddard Schools are planned for the Triangle region in the next year, with one opening in north Raleigh in March and another opening in Durham in later 2010 ... A Goddard School has also been proposed in Durham, but the owner hasn t secured the building permit, says Goddard Systems spokeswoman Anne Ruffino ... According to information from the Carolinas Associated General Contractors, an 8,000-square-foot building is planned at 3800 Fayetteville Rd. near W.G. Pearson Elementary School in... (Triangle Business Journal)
Spartans hold off Jaguars Nov 21, 2009
DURHAM -- Last year, Southern Durham rallied late in the game to defeat Athens Drive 8-7. This time, it was the Spartans' turn to hang on as the Jaguars' late fourth-quarter rally stalled to give Southern Durham a 24-21 win Friday night ... Southern Durham quarterback Alan Lea had another big game, completing 13 of 24 passes for 177 yards and a touchdown, but it was the Spartans' defense that was needed to keep the team's nine-game win streak alive. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tamiflu-resistant swine flu found in N.C. hospital Nov 21, 2009
By Steve Sternberg, USA TODAY Epidemic experts say they are investigating the apparent spread of Tamiflu-resistant swine flu virus among four patients at Medical Center in Durham, N.C., and five in a hospital in Wales. These clusters appear to be the first in which a virus resistant to the antiviral Tamiflu, a mainstay of flu treat, has spread from person to person, researchers said Friday. (USA Today)
Devils advance in NCAA soccer Nov 20, 2009
DURHAM -- The rains cleared but left a soggy pitch that couldn't slow Duke as it beat Winthrop 3-2 in the first round of the NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament at Koskinen Stadium on Thursday night ... The rains cleared but left a soggy pitch that couldn't slow Duke as it beat Winthrop 3-2 in the first round of the NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament at Koskinen Stadium in Durham. (News & Observer -- Sports)
#8 Gamecocks To Host #14 Wake Forest In NCAA Round of 16 Nov 20, 2009
In 2008, South Carolina dropped a 3-2 overtime decision to William at Durham, N.C.. SCOUTING WAKE FOREST No. 14 Wake Forest comes into Friday's matchup with a 15-5-2 record after finishing fifth in the unforgiving ACC at 5-3-2. (Uscsports.com)
Sean Rosa's Goal Gives Brown Thrilling 1-0 Win in Double Overtime Nov 20, 2009
Sophomore Sean Rosa entered Thursday night's NCAA Tournament game with four goals on the season, but none was bigger than the one he tallied against Stony Brook, as Rosa scored at the 103:02 mark to give Brown a thrilling 1-0 win in double overtime. The win gives the Bears their first NCAA victory since 2007, and moves them to the second round, where they will face the University of North Carolina. (Brownbears.com)
Yesterdays veterans look to those of tomorrow Nov 20, 2009
About the only way you can get into that hospital (the VA facility in Durham) is in an emergency situation. But I m not going to lie about my money. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
General Growth restructures debt; 170 entities to emerge Nov 20, 2009
Thursday's news comes a day after Simon Property Group Inc. Indianapolis-based Simon Property has no properties in the Triad, but does own properties elsewhere in North Carolina, including Carolina Premium Outlets in Smithfield, Concord Marketplace, Concord Mills, Dare Centre at Kill Devil Hills, MacGregor Village in Cary, North Ridge Shopping Center in Durham and SouthPark in Charlotte. Most Read Stories. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Thomas leads balanced Blue Devils Nov 20, 2009
DURHAM -- Jasmine Thomas scored 12 points to lead a balanced offense and No. 11 Duke won easily in its women's basketball home opener, routing Georgia Southern 69-42 on Thursday night. Bridgette Mitchell, Keturah Jackson and Krystal Thomas had 11 points each for Duke (2-1). (News & Observer -- Sports)
7-footer commits early to Pack Nov 20, 2009
Uchebo is a sophomore at Oak Ridge (N.C.) Military Academy and played last season at Mount Zion Academy in Durham. Oak Ridge coach Stan Kowalewski said Uchebo runs the floor well, has good passing ability and vision, and can score from 18 feet. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Simon looking at General Growth assets Nov 19, 2009
Indianapolis-based Simon Property currently has no properties in the Triad, but does own properties elsewhere in North Carolina, including Carolina Premium Outlets in Smithfield, Concord Marketplace, Concord Mills, Dare Centre at Kill Devil Hills, MacGregor Village in Cary, North Ridge Shopping Center in Durham and SouthPark in Charlotte. General Growth filed for bankruptcy protection under the weight of debt it was unable to refinance when the credit markets froze. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
What we learned » Nov 19, 2009
He's capable of running the show from day one in Durham and make his mark as Duke's next great point guard. The Blue Devils also added a very athletic frontcourt player in (Rockville, Md. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
BuyBuyBaby store opens in Durham Nov 19, 2009
The Triangle region s first BuyBuyBaby store opened in Durham on Tuesday offering more than 31,000 square feet of merchandise for newborns and toddlers ... City Guide Spotlight - Raleigh/Durham. (Triangle Business Journal)
Latest sports headlines » Nov 19, 2009
DURHAM, N.C. -- When a team is 9-1 and No. 7 in the nation, it s hard to imagine it being nervous entering a game against Duke, but Saturday, Georgia Tech s defense looked uneasy early against the Blue Devils ... DURHAM, N.C. -- Georgia Tech quarterback Josh Nesbitt says he doesn t mind the perception that Tech is mostly legs and little arm ... DURHAM, N.C. -- Phil Smith and Joseph Gilbert snatched the banner from the fans in the stands, marched a few yards away and pointed to the spray-painted... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Granger scores 25, leads NC Central to first win of season with 85-70 win over NC Wesleyan Nov 19, 2009
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) T.J. Granger scored 25 points to lead five North Carolina Central players in double figures as the Eagles beat North Carolina-Wesleyan 85-70 on Wednesday night for their first win of the season. Vincent Davis scored 17 points, C.J. Wilkerson had 15, Nick Chasten 13 and Michael Glasker 12 for the Eagles (1-2). (FOX61, CT)
Judge rules against Terry Sanford High Nov 19, 2009
Durham Bulls manager Charlie Montoyo has been awarded the second annual Mike Coolbaugh Award ... From Durham Bulls news release. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Title, State Semifinal Berths On The Line Nov 19, 2009
Read to find out whats next for Darryl Baldwin, David Durham and Steve Miller as they continue their postseason runs ... Charlotte Christian built a 17-0 lead after the first quarter, and Durham and the Knights defense took care of the rest. (Bucknuts.com)
Winthrop (11-5-4) vs. Duke (12-6-0) Nov 19, 2009
When: 7 p.m. today Where: Duke's Koskinen Stadium, Durham. Leading Scorers. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Roy Williams Radio Show Quotes Nov 18, 2009
Here are some excerpts from the live call-in show hosted by Woody Durham. Opening remarks: Wed rather be 3-0 than the other alternatives right now. (InsideCarolina.com)
No. 20 Miami Hosts Duke On Senior Day In Home Finale Nov 18, 2009
Last year, the `Canes picked up a 49-31 win at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham ... This past weekend in Durham, the Yellow Jackets defeated the Blue Devils, 49-10, at Wallace Wade Stadium. (Hurricanesports.com)
Smith, Devils crush Charlotte Nov 18, 2009
Durham -- DURHAM - Nolan Smith was brilliant. Duke was, too. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Banged-up Devils head to Miami Nov 18, 2009
DURHAM -- Duke coach David Cutcliffe has recruited football players from Miami, Fla. since 1982 and has consistently marveled at the many gifted athletes and informed coaches in the area - from pee wee to high school. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Area boys hit road in soccer Nov 18, 2009
The Falcons beat Durham Riverside 1-0 in the quarterfinals after knocking off previously undefeated and nationally No. 3-ranked Durham Jordan 2-1 ... Northwood (18-2-2) slipped past Durham School of the Arts 2-1 in the quarterfinals, but outscored its other three playoff opponents 14-0 ... The other eight-team boys bracket has New York Rice vs. Durham Riverside; Enloe vs. Cardinal Gibbons; Marietta (Ga. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kansas coach on hot seat Nov 18, 2009
Blue Devils to play at DBAP: The Duke baseball team has reached an agreement with the Durham Bulls to play 18 home games in 2010 at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The 2010 season will now mark the first time since 1931 that Duke will play home games outside of its home turf at Jack Coombs Field, located on campus. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Smith's debut a slam dunk Nov 18, 2009
DURHAM -- Nolan Smith was brilliant ... Duke's Nolan Smith jams for two of his game-high 24 points during his season debut in Durham. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Q&A With Tar Heel Swimmer Katie Keel Nov 18, 2009
Our first Qconducted by UNC Athletic Communications office student assistant , a senior from Durham, N.C. This week Stankavage conducted the Q Tar Heel sophomore breaststroker , a native of Knoxville, Tenn. We will be back with several more Qthe coming weeks. (Tarheelblue.com)
Get more: Local/State Nov 18, 2009
A suspicious device led to some tense moments and traffic backups in Durham Tuesday night ... The Durham County Health Department and the Duke University Health System held a joint news conference Monday, urging high risk patients to get the H1N1 vaccination ... The Durham County Health Department received a shipment of the H1N1 flu vaccine for a one-day clinic. (WTVD, NC)
Tuesday's UNC Links Nov 17, 2009
The Durham Herald-Sun. North Carolina is going to a bowl game, but that doesnt mean the Tar Heels have reached the finish line. (InsideCarolina.com)
Peacemaker LeDayne McLeese Polaski Nov 17, 2009
Polaski graduated from Duke Divinity School in 1993 and was ordained at Watts Street Baptist Church in Durham, North Carolina. She served for five and a half years as the Minister of Youth at Myers Park Baptist Church in Charlotte, N.C. Her work at BPFNA began in 1998, and she took time away from her position as Managing Director in 2003 to be with her daughter. (Suite101.com)
Crusaders want to make a statement Nov 17, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Tue, Nov 17, 2009 03:51 AMModified Mon, Nov 16, 2009 11:14 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Singler helps Duke advance in NIT Nov 17, 2009
DURHAM -- Now it's time to see what Duke can do with all three of its best players in the lineup. Forward Kyle Singler and guard Jon Scheyer have steadied the ninth-ranked Blue Devils in their first two basketball games while guard Nolan Smith served a two-game NCAA suspension for playing in unsanctioned summer league games. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sports on TV this week Nov 17, 2009
ESPN Dick s Sporting Goods Preseason NIT Tip-Off, second round, teams TBA, at Durham, N.C.. 7:30 p.m.. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Schedule » Nov 17, 2009
Durham, N.C. 7 p.m.: Winthrop (11-5-4) vs. Duke (12-6-0). Santa Barbara, Calif. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Meet The Chanticleers of Coastal Carolina Nov 17, 2009
(1-0) vs Coastal Carolina (1-0) Durham, NC - Cameron Indoor Stadium TV: ESPNU / Tip: 7:00 PM EST. Program Vitals Conference: Big South Nickname: Chanticleers Colors: Green and White Head Coach: Cliff Ellis (3rd season) Career Record at Coastal Carolina: 25-32. (TheDevilsDen.com)
Sunny (Earnings) Forecast Nov 17, 2009
DURHAM Richard Harkrader had a good career building houses so good that he retired, in a manner of speaking, in his early 40s ... Raleigh/Durham SMB Resources ... Grow your company with Raleigh/Durham business news, leads and events - less than $2/week. (Triangle Business Journal)
Official NCAA Release Nov 17, 2009
Durham, North Carolina First round - Winthrop at Duke Second round - Winner at No. 14 Michigan State. Santa Barbara, California First round - Wofford at UC Santa Barbara Second round - Winner at No. 11 San Diego. (Tarheelblue.com)
Friday's high school football playoffs schedule Nov 17, 2009
Athens Drive at Southern Durham ... Durham Hillside at Middle Creek ... Green Hope scored early and held off visiting Durham Riverside 1-0 to advance to its fifth North Carolina High School Athletic Association 4-A semifinal in six years. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Eagles to get stiff test in College Cup opener against Duke Nov 17, 2009
The Eagles will tr 0000390A avel to Durham, N.C., on Thursday morning. I haven't seen Duke play in three or four years, Posipanko said. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Durhams Addrenex sells for $29M Nov 17, 2009
Durhams Addrenex sells for $29M - Triangle Business Journal ... Durhams Addrenex sells for $29M ... Durham drug development company has been acquired for $29 million by , an Atlanta pharmaceutical company that has already licensed three of Addrenex s products and is one of its current investors. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Luc, Rogers happily worn out after long trek to UGA Nov 17, 2009
bryan evans gone reshad jones hopefully gone but if he returns he ll have more depth to rotate with justin houston and cornelius washington r studs in the making with big abry jones and d tyson in the middle with big dobbs and woods and lott for depth we re going to be deep at all the position aj green wooten marlon brown t king kris durham returning troupe curran probably gone but we r deep at lbs too boykins smith cummings rambo pugh love williams and some of the frosh will play most... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Culture helps combat recession's impact Nov 16, 2009
Here in the , a region anchored by Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, top-tier universities, high-tech companies and research centers have attracted Asian professionals ... Cyndy Yu-Robinson, 43, was a public affairs officer for the Environmental Protection Agency in Durham. (USA Today)
College: Jackets can catch their breath before next two tests Nov 16, 2009
DURHAM, N.C. --- Georgia Tech's players slapped a few high-fives with the fans who stuck around an emptying stadium. In one end zone, a banner was unfurled to read: "Tampa Bound.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Duke Opens Season With Big Win Nov 15, 2009
DURHAM, N.C. Kyle Singler scored 14 of his 20 points in the first half and No. 9 Duke shrugged off the absence of two starters in a 96-62 rout of UNC Greensboro on Friday night. Singler, the ACC's preseason player of the year, finished 9 of 15 from the field, and added 18 points for the Blue Devils (1-0). (TheDevilsDen.com)
Green Hope drops Riverside Nov 15, 2009
CARY -- Green Hope scored early and held off visiting Durham Riverside 1-0 to advance to its fifth North Carolina High School Athletic Association 4-A semifinal in six years ... Still riding a high after knocking off undefeated Durham Jordan on Thursday, Green Hope (18-2-4) took charge early when Edu Rodriguez sent a crossing pass to Andrew Wolschlag on the far side ... Green Hope scored early and held off visiting Durham Riverside 1-0 to advance to its fifth North Carolina High School Athletic... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Girls basketball Nov 15, 2009
Northern Durham Veteran coach Pam Adams (272-81 in her career) returns four starters from a 23-5 team ... Nashika Williams Northern Durham ... Kristen Lyon Durham Jordan. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Speedy Southern stops East Wake Nov 15, 2009
DURHAM -- Southern Durham's quick-strike offense was on full display on Saturday night and East Wake was left watching the show ... Southern Durham (11-1) advanced to take on Athens Drive, a 35-17 winner over Roxboro Person, in the second round ... Southern Durham started quickly. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Boys basketball Nov 15, 2009
Durham Hillside Three starters return from a 17-7 club, including Miykael Faulcon (12 ... Durham Mount Zion The Warriors don't plan to have any fifth-year players or post-graduates this season but have a talented crew ... Durham Riverside Mike Mayer, a 6-9 senior, helped the Pirates to a 20-6 record last season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Yellow Jackets swarm Blue Devils Nov 15, 2009
DURHAM -- As it stands, Duke coach David Cutcliffe said his squad is a. 500 football team "fighting, struggling and scratching" to keep its bowl hopes alive. (News & Observer -- Sports)
McCoy ties Greene with win over Baylor Nov 15, 2009
No. 7 Georgia Tech 49, Duke 10: At Durham, N.C., Jonathan Dwyer rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns, Josh Nesbitt accounted for three scores and Georgia Tech clinched a spot in the ACC championship game. No. 8 Pittsburgh 27, Notre Dame 22: At Pittsburgh, Jonathan Baldwin made two exceptional catches that allowed Pittsburgh to open up an 18-point lead in the fourth quarter, and the Panthers held on for a victory that may raise more cries for Fighting Irish coach Charlie Weis' ouster. (Athens Banner-Herald)
TOP 25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL: No. 2 Texas rolls past Baylor, 47-14 (134) Nov 15, 2009
DURHAM, N.C. Jonathan Dwyer rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns, Josh Nesbitt accounted for three scores and Georgia Tech clinched a spot in the ACC championship game. Orwin Smith returned a kickoff 83 yards to spark the slow-starting Yellow Jackets (10-1, 7-1). (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
UNC Battles Bulldogs Sunday In NCAA Second Round Nov 15, 2009
All three games were played in the Duke adidas Classic in Durham, N.C. The Tar Heels beat the Bulldogs there 9-0 on September 21, 2001, downed George in Durham 3-0 on September 19, 2004 and defeated the Bulldogs at Koskinen Stadium 4-0 on September 19, 2008. Player Notes. (Tarheelblue.com)
WOMEN'S SOCCER Nov 15, 2009
vs. Florida Gulf Coast. vs. Western Carolina. (Hurricanesports.com)
Rams No. 1 for Leslie Nov 15, 2009
Green Hope scored early and held off visiting Durham Riverside 1-0 to advance to its fifth North Carolina High School Athletic Association 4-A semifinal in six years. Southern Durham's quick-strike offense was on full display on Saturday night and East Wake was left watching the show. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Spiller does a bit of everything in Tigers’ victory Nov 15, 2009
Georgia Tech 49, Duke 10 - At Durham, N.C., Jonathan Dwyer rushed for 110 yards and two TDs, Josh Nesbitt accounted for three scores, and the seventh-ranked Yellow Jackets clinched a spot in the ACC championship game by routing the Blue Devils. Orwin Smith returned a kickoff 83 yards to spark slow-starting Georgia Tech (10-1, 7-1). (Boston Globe)
Yellow Jackets on verge of ACC title game Nov 14, 2009
If No. 7 Tech (9-1, 6-1 ACC) can defeat Duke (5-4, 3-2) in Durham in their noon game Saturday, the Jackets will have won their single-elimination tourney, clinched the Coastal title, and earned the chance to play for the conference championship in Tampa on Dec. 5. "Could we lose on Saturday and still win? Maybe," Johnson said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Preview: Duke (5-4) v. Georgia Tech (9-1) Nov 14, 2009
(5-4) vs (9-1) Durham, N.C. - Wallace Wade Stadium TV: ESPN2 / Kick-off: 12:00 PM EST ... Duke's last victory came in 2003 when the Blue Devils crushed Tech 41-17 in Durham. (TheDevilsDen.com)
Spiller the best in ACC Nov 14, 2009
Last season's winner, Georgia Tech back Jonathan Dwyer, and prolific quarterback teammate Josh Nesbitt will be in Durham to face to Duke. Clemson's all-purpose marvel, C.J. Spiller, is in Raleigh to confront and confound N.C. State's already shell-shocked defense. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tigers focused on 'Pack with division title in reach Nov 14, 2009
While Georgia Tech can wrap up the Coastal Division by beating Duke up the road in Durham, Palmer and the 24th-ranked Tigers are more concerned with taking another step toward clinching the Atlantic against N.C. State. Clemson (6-3, 4-2 ACC) can sew up the division with a win against the Wolfpack and a Boston College loss to Virginia. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Programs on the rise square off Nov 14, 2009
DURHAM, N.C. -- From doormat to decent team, Duke has come pretty far in two seasons under David Cutcliffe. During that same time period, Paul Johnson and Georgia Tech might have made even more progress. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Middleton Inks Four in First Signing Class as Head Women's Basketball Coach Nov 14, 2009
Melanie Stewart (Franklin High School, Franklin, NC), Shauna Terry (Southern Vance High School, Henderson, NC), Rena Wakama (Wake Forest Rolesville High School, Wake Forest, NC) and Kristen Lyon (Jordan High School, Durham, NC) have signed National Letters of Intent to play for the Catamounts in 2010-11 - with all hailing from the state of North Carolina. "I'm extremely excited about the four very special young ladies who will join our program today," Middleton said. (Catamountsports.com)
Think like Paul Johnson Nov 14, 2009
I m heading to Durham to support the team guess I will also see Clempson along the way to Raleigh. Go NC State but most of all Go get em Jackets, GO FOR IT. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Talecris to create 259 jobswith $269M Clayton expansion Nov 14, 2009
Talecris, which has more than 2,000 employees in the Raleigh-Durham area and more than 4,700 worldwide, is one of the big business success stories in the biotech industry and in the Triangle this year ... Washington Duke Inn, Durham ... City Guide Spotlight - Raleigh/Durham. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Duke handles UNC-G in season opener Nov 14, 2009
DURHAM - There was plenty of talk Friday about what Duke doesn't have and who the Blue Devils aren't getting. But in a 96-62, season-opening defeat of UNC Greensboro on Friday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium, the ninth-ranked Blue Devils demonstrated that they have a lot of good qualities. (News & Observer -- Sports)
N.C. Rep. Declines to Challenge Sen. Burr Nov 14, 2009
North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall and Durham attorney Kenneth Lewis have announced plans to challenge Burr. Etheridge was first elected to Congress in 1996. (Newsmax)
Georgia Tech wraps up the division at Duke Nov 14, 2009
Just wondering if any GT fans on the blog today will be making the trip to Durham as I will be ... I realize Durham is a long drive from Atlanta but just want to show this team they are worth it ... Thank you Jackets, go get em in Durham. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
