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going rate for babysitting
Looking for some advice. Our office intern has been asked to babysit for a family from our department.  The family has two boys ages 5 & 7 and one daughter age 3. They need a babysitter...
Nov. 4, 2009

roy williams fast break against cancer
  5th Annual Fast Break Against Cancer October 16, 2009, 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Center Court, Dean E. Smith Center Chapel Hill, NC Order...
Oct. 6, 2009

dehumidifier suggestions?
We need to buy a dehumidifier for the  basement. We don't have a drain so hoping the dehumidifier has a decent sized pan.   Any suggestions.  We are looking at Best Buy and...
Sep. 21, 2009

plantation shutters
The new house will be finished in four short weeks. The boyfriend wants to put plantation shutters in the house.  Does anyone recommend a company for this rather large project?  We are building...
Jul. 24, 2009

randon movie quotes
Slow day at the office. My officemate and I are quizzing each other with random movie quotes.   "That's the gift that keeps on giving" "Little full, lotta sap,...
Jul. 24, 2009

swimmer's itch
Just returned from a family vacation at the Iowa Great Lakes. We rented a house on Spirit Lake from Sunday to Sunday.  I got this fun itch on Thursday.  The picture (taken on Sunday)...
Jul. 1, 2009

i hate moving!!!
The end is near!! I can't stand moving.  The worst part of it is...our new house won't be done until the end of August.  We close on our house tomorrow. The new owner was happy with the walk...
Jun. 11, 2009

question - selling a car on craigslist
Does anyone have experience with Craigslist?? I'm posting my boyfriend's Camaro.  Some folks have expressed interest.  The latest email has thrown me for a loop. I want to be extra cautious...
Jun. 4, 2009

upholstery cleaning
Anyone know of a good place to get furniture cleaned? We want to get my couch and chair cleaned before moving them into the new house.  There are some marks on the couch from when I moved from...
May. 18, 2009

can i block myself?
All in good fun.  Actually looking for advice about building a home.  We are currently in the process of making our never ending selections of tile, granite, carpet, colors, etc.  Looking...
May. 8, 2009

message from the chancellor: free speech at carolina
I want to express how disappointed I am in what happened last night when former Congressman Tom Tancredo wasn't able to speak when a protest got out of hand, and our Department of Public Safety...
Apr. 15, 2009

welcome home celebration at smith center
North Carolina will hold a welcome home celebration for the 2009 NCAA Championship men's basketball team Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Smith Center. Doors will opens at 1 p.m. Admission is free and open...
Apr. 7, 2009

post job interview etiquette
I just finished up a job interview. The day consisted of panel interview (5 people) ,a one-on-one interview, and a tour.  So in all I spent time with  seven people.  What is the accepted...
Apr. 2, 2009

please pinch me...
I forgot to wear green
Mar. 17, 2009

3/11 job fair
Raleigh, N.C. — About 1,650 people attended the Capital Area JobLink Spring Career Expo on Wednesday to meet with 50 companies that need workers. Job seekers began lining up at least an...
Mar. 16, 2009

ncaa basketball - the selection show
UNC is the number one seed in the South.   Who else do you want to see in Greensboro? I would love if UNI (my undergrad school) would be placed in the Southern bracket as well. ...
Mar. 15, 2009

tar heels off to dominate at the acc tourney
I just attended the send off for the UNC Men's basketball team. The team left at 3 pm behind the Smith Center bound for Atlanta.  All of the major local news networks had a camera man (or woman)...
Mar. 12, 2009

big bird and cookie monster are losing their jobs!
Recession forcing layoffs at Sesame WorkshopNEW YORK (AP) — The crisis on Wall Street is plaguing Sesame Street. Sesame Workshop, the non-profit producer of Sesame...
Mar. 12, 2009

girl's throat slashed in high school fight
Red Springs, N.C. — A 15-year-old girl was recovering Thursday at Southeast Regional Medical Center in Lumberton after being cut on the throat by another girl during a fight at Red Springs High...
Mar. 5, 2009

golo plan for the future
So who are the people who cause the most drama on Golo? My guess is the folks who spend the longest amount of time on Golo OR have the most profiles.  My plan for the future of Golo is a per day...
Mar. 5, 2009

roads from apex to chapel hill
Has anyone been out and about? I'm trying to decide if i want to brave the roads and head into work...or stay home and clean the house. I'm an hourly employee and the choice is mine.
Mar. 2, 2009

what will you give up?
Lent starts on Wednesday.  I'm not Catholic but i do take part in the practice Lent.  My items of self-denial are pretty boring/standard - candy, cheese (as a snack), and talking about others...
Feb. 22, 2009

monkey love
Chimp and owner had unusual bond  STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Travis the chimpanzee's relationship with his owner was closer than those of some married couples. Sandra...
Feb. 20, 2009

krispy kreme challenge
Anyone else running in the morning??? Registration closed on Wednesday.  There will be over 5,000 runners helping to raise money for the UNC Children's Hospital.    I plan...
Feb. 6, 2009

zydeco downtown
Has anyone eatten at this joint?  We are going with another couple on Saturday night.  The reviews on City Search are on both ends of the spectrum.   This is the City Search...
Jan. 29, 2009

lottery winnings
If you won the lottery...what would you do with the money?  We are starting an office pool to buy lottery tickets.  All winnings will get split evenly among those who contribute.  I've...
Jan 27, 2009

ravens qb - joe flacco
Sunday's AFC Championship game against the Pittsburgh Steelers didn't go the way Baltimore Ravens rookie quarterback Joe Flacco was hoping. In the ...
Jan 23, 2009

krispy kreme challenge
Anyone interested? The Krispy Kreme Challenge is an annual, student-operated race in Raleigh, North Carolina benefitting the NC Children's Hospital....
Jan 12, 2009

heels vs. deacs - top 5 battle
Watching my Tar Heels while curled up on the couch. This is great. This is a huge match-up.  UNC is ranked #3 and WF is #4.  Big day for UNC basketball. This afternoon Sylvia Hatchell defeated...
Jan 11, 2009

bootleg videos
Ok, Golo-Land. I need some help. Yesterday my Mom in Iowa shipped me my last Christmas present.  I knew she had purchased me the entire set of the Cosby Show DVD's.  When I opened the box I realized...
Jan 6, 2009

new credit card scam
Snopes.com<http://snopes.com/> says this is true. To verify see this site: http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/creditcard.asp This...
Dec 4, 2008

unc playing in charlotte bowl game
North Carolina has been selected to play in the Meineke Car Care Bowl on December 27th at 1pm in Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Not sure who the opponent is.   Bummer!! I wanted...
Dec 3, 2008

ads on tests add up for teacher
By Greg Toppo and Janet Kornblum, USA TODAYTom Farber gives a lot of tests. He's a calculus teacher, after all. So when administrators at Rancho Bernardo, his suburban San Diego high school, announced...
Dec 2, 2008

lasik eye surgery
I'm thinking of getting lasik eye surgery.  Does anyone have suggestions of where to go? I have BCBS insurance and there is a ton of options for doctors. I'm hoping to find a interest free deal. ...
Dec 1, 2008

update: hawk fan says bathroom sex scandal "ruined my life"
STACI HUPP shupp@dmreg.com A Carroll woman who was caught having sex in the men's room at an Iowa Hawkeye football game in Minneapolis last weekend says she’d had...
Nov 27, 2008

unc fever group protects campus landmarks
After the Wednesday morning painting on the Free Expression Tunnel, we Tar Heels were fully aware that our good ole pals in Raleigh would be stewing for revenge of some sort. Wednesday night, they sent...
Nov 21, 2008

sunday schedule?
Lazy Sunday in your house? What is your typical day like? We had church at 9 am Bought groceries after church Quick lunch I spent 90 minutes at the gym Came home and watched football...
Nov 9, 2008

political letter
Dear Red States: We've decided we're leaving. We intend to form our own country, and that includes California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois and all...
Nov 6, 2008

sugar crash
The affects make some folks crabby!
Nov 2, 2008

late night with roy
Crazy fans are already lined up outside of the Smith Center!! For those of you who need more information: After a longer-than-usual wait, Late Night with Roy...
Oct 24, 2008

2 state fair ticket-takers arrested
RALEIGH - Someone who noticed "some sort of a handoff" between two ticket-takers at the N.C. State Fair led to charges that the pair had stolen nearly $980 in cash and tickets, authorities...
Oct 21, 2008

peak fitness
Has anyone attempted to transfer the remaining time from a spouse/friend's membership to their personal membership? My boyfriend is benefitting from a recent move to a new building for work. ...
Oct 15, 2008

team autographed men's basketball now available
The 2008-2009 team autographed basketball is available today.  The form is found on Tarheelblue.com under the Inside Athletics link.  The cost of the ball is $160.  Supplies are limited....
Oct 1, 2008

man charged after allegedly passing gas toward cop
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia man who police said passed gas and fanned it toward a patrolman has been charged with battery on a police officer. Jose A. Cruz, 34, of Clarksburg,...
Sep 25, 2008

high school football hazing in vegas
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — It was shocking enough when six high school football players were accused of sodomizing six younger teammates with a broomstick during training camp. But the scandal...
Sep 23, 2008

ladies with babies...i need help!
Friends of mine just had their first baby. I want to bring some food over to the house. What do you want after you have a baby? What keeps well? What freezes well??   I know I'm going...
Sep 19, 2008

that's what she said
1. Used to add sexual innuendo to a conversation. 2. When a male wants to share with his friends that he was with a girl (whether her was or not), he will respond to a phrase that sets up "that's...
Sep 16, 2008

university of north carolina athletics & tarheelblue.com announce launch of photo store
To celebrate the launch of the UNC Photo Store, the athletic department is pleased to offer a free 9"x12"...
Sep 16, 2008

nevada wardens seize 187 illegal african frogs
"It's not just an ordinary frog!" says Grow-a-Frog's Web site. It also turns out the mail-order tadpoles are not legal in Nevada and at least 10 other U.S. states, including North Carolina....
Sep 11, 2008

former unc athlete on survivor
Crystal Cox (29) Hometown: Durham, North Carolina Occupation: Former Olympic Athlete Crystal Cox, a 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist in track for the 4 X 400m Relay, is ready to tackle new...
Sep 3, 2008

off to iowa for a long weekend
I'm heading home for my cousin's wedding. We fly out early in the morning. We are even allowed to check luggage...for free!! I've been absent from Golo b/c I'm swamped at work right now. I can...
Aug 27, 2008

pppppffffftttttt...that blog bored me
Drama, drama, drama   I thought we were all adults   *Just thought I would try to clear the air. Oh, and I have a sassy beaver!
Aug 19, 2008

holy crap! one million dollars
Pitt County state troopers recovered approximately $1 million in cash that two men were trying to bury in woods after a wreck on Sunday. The Sheriff's Office received a call about suspicious activity...
Aug 18, 2008

sonc protest of "tropic thunder"
To Special Olympics North Carolina Local Program Coordinators:   Here is an update on the movie I spoke about during last Saturday’s lunch presentation...
Aug 15, 2008

clay is a daddy!
Parker Foster Aiken weighed 6 pounds 2 ounces and was 19 inches long. Aiken’s mother, Faye, said the baby has dark hair and that her son is smiling from ear-to-ear. Mom, dad and baby...
Aug 8, 2008

men and brazilian waxing
Did anyone catch Bob and the Showgram this morning? Jon got a brazilian wax on the air. This had to be one of the funniest things I've ever heard on this show. The link has the video and pictures.     ...
Aug 4, 2008

delta doubles charge for second checked bag, boosts other fees
ATLANTA — Delta Air Lines Inc., the third-largest U.S. carrier, will double its charge for checking a second bag on a domestic flight as part of a set of fee increases to help offset the high cost...
Jul 30, 2008

beijing restricts cars to help clear city air for olympics
BEIJING (AP) — Beijing's bold plan to restrict car use to clear its notoriously polluted skies in time for the Olympics kicked into high gear Monday as the work week began. Normally snarled traffic...
Jul 21, 2008

the real me
I'm 29. I like older men. I'm very good at sharing. I love sports and dogs.     How do you like me now???   With all this disclosing...I thought I should post...
Jul 17, 2008

fla. mother waited five weeks to report missing 2-year-old
A Florida woman waited more than a month to report the disappearance of her 2-year-old daughter. Casey Anthony, 22, was charged with child neglect and lying to police. She is being held without bond...
Jul 17, 2008

report: packer out as cbs analyst
Ding dong the witch is dead the wicked witch...    The Miami Herald is reporting that CBS basketball analyst Billy Packer is leaving the network after 28 years.   A spokesperson...
Jul 14, 2008

robbery reported on unc campus
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Department of Public Safety is warning the campus community to stay alert and take extra safety precautions in the wake of a reported strong-arm robbery...
Jul 13, 2008

lazy parents = lazy kids
We teach our children to put away their toys but we can't put a shopping cart in a cart corral.  Instead, the carts are scattered in various areas of the parking lot.  Does that make sense?...
Jul 8, 2008

holbrook leaving unc for south carolina
This stinks for UNC Baseball.  Chad was an amazing recruiter.  The UNC family was also very invested in the Holbrook family.  Their son, Reece, was 2 years old when he was diagnosed...
Jul 5, 2008

bump bump bump
Jun 30, 2008

warrants unsealed in eve carson case
To read this story and the details of the warrents made me sick. Such a sad story that brings back painful memories from when this all occured in March   Hillsborough,...
Jun 27, 2008

man jumps from chapel hill restaurant
6/24/08  CHAPEL HILL -- A man jumped from the third-story Top of the Hill restaurant this afternoon. His fall was broken by an awning over the former Sunglass Hut shop, but he landed on his head...
Jun 27, 2008

carpooling
Is anyone thinking of resorting to carpooling because of the price of gas? I just added my information to the three links listed below. Is this a good idea? Are there any horror stories that fellow...
Jun 26, 2008

tampons as a weapon?
Chevelle, how about this as a weapon against crime?
Jun 25, 2008

suspicious package found, blown up in downtown chapel hill
What do you think was in the box?    Chapel Hill, N.C. — Authorities on Tuesday blew up a suspicious package left near the downtown post office. A...
Jun 25, 2008

tide to wash flood victim's clothes starting saturday
WATERLOO --- Tide, in partnership with America's Second Harvest, will be in Waterloo Saturday for two weeks to deliver "loads of hope" to those affected by the flooding. The Tide CleanStart...
Jun 20, 2008

credit card fees: some gas stations say 'no more'
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When gas station manager Roger Randolph realized it was costing him money each time someone filled up with $4-a-gallon gas, he hung a sign on his pumps: "No more credit...
Jun 18, 2008

can you handle it?
Jun 18, 2008

no whammy, no whammy, stop!! three tar heels return
CHAPEL HILL - University of North Carolina men's basketball players Wayne Ellington, Danny...
Jun 16, 2008

unc mbb 11 am press conference
A press conference is going to be held at 11 am to announce the future of Lawson, Ellington, and Green.   Not sure what to expect, but I hope all three come back to school.   ...
Jun 16, 2008

teen tied to tree overnight dies
Macclesfield, N.C. — A 13-year-old boy who was tied to a tree two nights this week died Thursday, and his parents have been charged with murder, authorities said Friday. Brice Brian McMillan,...
Jun 13, 2008

flooding in iowa
Below is an email I received from my older sister. How I spent my summer vacation.... The first day of my vacation was spent filling sandbags at the Wig and Pen, hopefully deterring the flooding...
Jun 11, 2008

flooding in iowa
Below is an email I received from my older sister. How I spent my summer vacation.... The first day of my vacation was spent filling sandbags at the Wig and Pen, hopefully deterring the flooding...
Jun 11, 2008

i yam who i yam
Any questions?
Jun 9, 2008

diamond heels back to omaha!
The Diamond Heels defeated the Chanticleers 14-4 in Cary at the USA Baseball National Training Complex. Adam Warren pitched six strong shutout innings allowing only two hits. The Tar Heels (51-12) advance...
Jun 8, 2008

home from the hospital
I was released from the UNC Hospital last night. I just wanted to say thanks to everyone that gave me kind thoughts/advice prior to my surgery. It turns out that instead of endometriosis of the...
Jun 8, 2008

i like smiling...smiling is my favorite
Happy stress free blog.    Not sure what the click to play is all about...hope the lack of a link doesn't cause anyone stress!!! 
Jun 4, 2008

teens are sending nude photos via cell phone
HARTFORD, Conn. — Passing notes in study hall or getting your best friend to ask a boy if he likes you or, you know, LIKES you, is so last century. Nowadays, teenagers are snapping naked pictures...
Jun 4, 2008

child hit at bus stop in nash co.
Whitakers, N.C. — A 7-year-old girl was listed in serious condition after being hit by a pickup truck Tuesday morning while crossing the road to get on a school bus on Swift Creek School Road. Baileigh...
Jun 3, 2008

ohio city oks jail time for failing to mow lawn
CANTON, Ohio — Homeowners who don't mow their grass in this northeast Ohio city now face stiffer penalties - including possible jail time. The city council unanimously passed a law Monday...
Jun 3, 2008

ode to my ovary
WARNING MEN! FEMALE TALK! Wondering if any of the ladies in Golo land have had an ovary removed. I go in for surgery next Wednesday.  I am a little nervous and wondering what to expect from the...
May 28, 2008

weight discrimination could be as common as racial bias
Step away from the french fries!!!  Weight discrimination, especially against women, is increasing in U.S. society and is almost as common as racial discrimination, two studies suggest....
May 21, 2008

lemeka angeria kornegay
Wow! That is a crazy name! I'm finally getting to watch Desperate Housewives from last Sunday.  For those of you that don't watch the show, Susan doesn't want to name her new baby Maynerd...
May 20, 2008

14 tons of spilled oreo cookies snarl ill. traffic
Got Milk?   MORRIS, Ill. — Police say a trailer loaded with 14 tons of double-stuffed Oreos has overturned, spilling the cookies still in their plastic...
May 19, 2008

alex stepheson to transfer out of unc
Alex Stepheson, a rising junior power forward for the University of North Carolina men's basketball team, will transfer in order to be closer to his family in California due to several health concerns. Now...
May 16, 2008

recipe - snicker salad
Just take a 3 oz. box of French Vanilla Instant pudding and beat it to death with one cup of milk (My Mom says to use a "smidge" less than one cup milk) Then add an 8 oz. container...
May 16, 2008

9-year-old girl's twin is found inside her stomach
ATHENS, Greece - A 9-year-old girl who went to hospital in central Greece suffering from stomach pains was found to be carrying her embryonic twin, doctors said Thursday. Doctors at Larissa General...
May 15, 2008

forgotten tot left behind at vancouver airport
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — An immigrant family left a 23-month-old boy in the Vancouver airport and learned he was missing only when contacted during the next leg of the trip. Jun...
May 14, 2008

lawsuit!
Man says JetBlue made him sit on toilet NEW YORK — A New York City man is suing JetBlue Airways Corp. for more than $2 million because he says a pilot made him...
May 13, 2008

anyone eating lunch at their desk?
Consumer group: Keyboards dirtier than toilet seats London, England — You may be surprised to learn what...
May 13, 2008

what would you do???
I received this email from one of our neighbors.. Your driveway is frequently empty. Park your car  in it and be a better neighbor  than parking at the  end of my driveway.....
May 12, 2008

isaac from the love boat
What can I pour you?  Love, exciting and new Come Aboard. We're expecting you. Love, life's sweetest reward. Let it flow, it floats back to you. ...
May 9, 2008

and this boy can dance!
You can keep The Rock and Matthew who doesn't shower and uses rocks as deodorant. I'll take Jason and those wonderful hips!
May 9, 2008

sex and the city
Anyone excited for the movie coming out on May 30th???   Carrie is finally going to marry Mr. Big. 
May 8, 2008

10-year-old gives birth in idaho; suspected illegal immigrant charged with rape
A 37-year-old man is charged with raping a 10-year-old girl who gave birth last month in Idaho. "St. Anthony Police said they were notified of...
May 8, 2008

black and white...together and not fighting
Oreos Old school prison uniforms  Zebras    Are there any other examples that I'm missing?     There was a title change...
May 7, 2008

sbd
Sorry, just had to let that one out. The pressure had been building since Cinco de Mayo.
May 7, 2008

ever have a day like this?
I just found out that a position I applied for at Duke is not going to be filled. 
May 6, 2008

builder in apex
Does anyone know of a person that can finish a brick patio that my boyfriend and I attempted to build on our own?  We live in Apex. The only work we finished was the digging of the area. ...
May 5, 2008

tornado footage
Last night there were 8 tornadoes that touched down in the county back in Iowa where my Mom lives.  The link is 4+ minutes of a guy chasing one of the tornadoes that was over a 1/2 mile across....
May 2, 2008

university of kentucky offers a basketball scholarship to an 8th grader
Gillispie lands commitment from eighth-grader One day. Two games. An eighth-grader competing against players 15-years-old and younger. Those factors made for perhaps the most surprising...
May 2, 2008

lucky by alice sebold: book review
This is an amazing story about a girl (the author) that was raped during her freshman year of college.  It is hard to explain in words how a book that so graphically describes the rape could...
Apr 23, 2008

"don't push, close your legs"
Clayton Couple Has High-Speed Baby Delivery Knightdale, N.C. — It almost sounds like a scene from a movie. A Honda...
Apr 22, 2008

detective: sanford woman stole californian's identity
Sanford, N.C. — Investigators said a Sanford woman stole a social-security number belonging to a person in California and used it to get a job. Petra Alonso Mozo, 29, of 213 E. Weatherspoon...
Apr 21, 2008

flight delayed by nine hours!
I spent a lot of quality time in the RDU airport on Friday.  What should have been an easy trip on Air Tran to Memphis turned into a 9 hour wait in Raleigh.  We boarded the 9:50 am...
Apr 20, 2008

tow truck driver takes car with sleeping 7-year-old inside
DALLAS — A tow truck driver unknowingly hauled away a car with a 7-year-old asleep inside before returning the vehicle minutes later and speeding away, police said. The panicked parents...
Apr 16, 2008

ode to slayer
"Oh please, she needs to get her panties out of a bunch and live with it. If it hadn't been for Eve conning Adam into eating the forbidden fruit none of this would be a problem. Therfore...
Apr 15, 2008

menstrual cramps...men will never understand
This is an actual letter from an Austin woman sent to American company  Proctor...
Apr 15, 2008

foul language in sports
Has anyone noticed an increase in the amount of foul language that you can hear being said by professional players??  Not only are some phrases easy to read without sound, but tonight during the New...
Apr 13, 2008

help me bump a troll
Anyone else care to start a blog to move the post by Blondton 13 further down the list???
Apr 8, 2008

judge declares strip club 'pole tax' unconstitutional
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A $5-per-customer fee on strip club patrons dubbed the "pole tax" has been declared unconstitutional. A state district judge ruled Friday that clubs can't collect...
Apr 7, 2008

where will you be watching the game?
Where is everyone going to watch the big tomorrow night?   Is anyone planning on going to the Smith Center and watch the game with 10,000 of your closest friends? Is it better to watch...
Apr 4, 2008

plans for your tax rebate
Just trying to lighten the mood in here today.   How is everyone going to spend their tax rebate?? I'm not talking about the "bonus" money that everyone will receive in May. I...
Apr 2, 2008

go home!!!!
I wish my internship supervisors would go home!!!! It is 80 freakin' degrees outside! I am sick of sitting in the office acting like I am working! I was just doing a crossword puzzle on USA Today when...
Mar 28, 2008

judge tells defendants: learn english or go to jail
Judge Peter Olszewski Jr. gave three criminal defendants a choice: learn English or spend 24 months in the Luzerne County, Pa., jail. Olszewski issued the unusual sentence after four men pleaded...
Mar 27, 2008

where did you eat lunch today?
This is a story that was on AOL with the top 20 foods you should never eat. 20.  Chicken Selects Premium Breat Strips from McDonalds 55 g fat 19.  Jamba Juice Chocolate Moo'd...
Mar 27, 2008

gunman at my alma mater
Potential Weapon on Campus UNI Police have received a threat of a gunman coming to campus to confront a student in Dancer Hall. Dancer Hall is locked down, Please stay...
Mar 11, 2008

new photos released of suspect
Chapel Hill, N.C. — Chapel Hill police Monday evening released two new photographs of a man they want to talk to about the shooting death of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Student Body...
Mar 10, 2008

church protestors at the funeral of eve carson & auburn student
Westboro Baptist Church, a group known for protesting and picketing funerals and memorials of fallen soldiers, is planning to picket at the Sunday afternoon funeral of 18-year-old Auburn freshman Lauren...
Mar 8, 2008

suspect charged in death of auburn student
AUBURN, Ala. — Police arrested a man and charged him with capital murder in the abduction and shooting death of an Auburn University student, officials announced Saturday. Courtney Lockhart,...
Mar 8, 2008

for all the tar heel fans!!
Please be careful as you watch/listen to this link.  There is some "language" involved. This is just in preparation for the big game against Dook on Saturday   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYOgC2Qbqh4&feature=related...
Mar 5, 2008

for more immigrants, suburbia's a nice fit
Communities that seem welcoming to immigrants may see more of them as other jurisdictions pass laws denying jobs or driver's licenses to the undocumented. Some immigrants have left states such as Arizona...
Mar 4, 2008

what songs make you cry?
Cinderella by Stephen Curtis Chapman She spins and she sways to whatever song plays Without a care in the world And I'm sitting here wearing the weight of the world on...
Feb 21, 2008

man kills 5, self at northern illinois
DEKALB, ILL. — A man dressed in black opened fire with a shotgun and two handguns from a stage of a lecture hall at Northern Illinois University on Thursday, killing five people and injuring...
Feb 14, 2008

more violations for indiana basketball
NCAA lists five major violations against Sampson, Indiana staff BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Indiana basketball coach Kelvin Sampson and his staff violated telephone recruiting restrictions...
Feb 13, 2008

tar heels!!!
The heart attack Heels pull it off again!!   No. 5 UNC holds off Virginia 75-74 
Feb 12, 2008

tar heels!!!!
Carolina has never lost to Clemson in Chapel Hill (52-0, 21-0 in the Smith Center)
Feb 10, 2008