• Superintendent left his mark around Alexander County
• Student attacks assistant principal at Rockwell school
• Building concerns at DSS — Inspection shows troubles with overcrowded complex
• Cameras in the court — let the public see for itself - editorial
• Call it raceball - editorial
• Matthew Weaver’s right at home on the stage
• Salisbury boys lose OT thriller to Concord
• Hornet girls enjoy biggest blowout victory in three years
• Pack clinches deciding win over Penn State
• Getting over loss will take time for Catawba
• Bennett reflects on Catawba’s historic year - Ronnie Gallagher column
• Area obituaries

11.29.2000

• Goodbye Weevils, hello Intimidators - Ronnie Gallagher column
• Charlotte mayor seeks Queen City, Salisbury link
• Sweet potatoes like diamonds in the rough
• Teen arrested for selling Ecstasy
• DSS operating foster care program called Hope Center
• Central Cabarrus knocks off East boys 85-65
• Lady Mustangs no match for Central girls
• South’s Daugherty, Girty bomb Hornets
• South girls top Salisbury for season’s first victory
• Dunleavy helps Duke escape physical Illini
• Area obituaries

11.28.2000

• Children make donation
• Kannapolis crossing gets longer arms
• Lois Haynes knew how to make you feel special
• Kannapolis OKs countywide zoning
• Bike helmets save lives
• WGC shouldn’t become a scapegoat for drought
• County’s best at it again
• Panthers not ready to pack it in yet
• Area obituaries

11.27.2000

• Tennessee man could be superintendent finalist
• Holiday Caravan makes first appearance on the Internet
• Faith sewer line will be a challenge
• Overton third-graders win right to vote
• Shoeboxes for needy kids just keep coming
• Christmas happiness fund - editorial
• Super season sours suddenly
• Area obituaries

11.26.2000

• Delta State ends Catawba’s season with 20-14 victory
• Football weather’s a bunch of baloney - Ronnie Gallagher column
• Commitment required when you’re parents of 10 children - Rose Post column
• Amelia Watts leaving Extension Service behind
• More delays in truckers’ trial in Kentucky
• Public hearing set on storing unoccupied mobile homes
• Biggers is better —  right? - Sara Pitzer column
• Unannounced trip —  School board¹s search takes bad turn - editorial
• Area obituaries

11.25.2000

• Lights … action: With flip of switch, tree dazzles crowd in Kannapolis
• Hit-and-run driver knocks girl off bike
• Second brush with death comes too soon for girl and her family
• Rowan unemployment rate tops in state for October
• After accident, Wise turns to his true love: merchandise
• DARTS AND LAURELS — Sewers need low-fat diet - editorial
• Indians will have hands full with Delta State’s offense
• Falcons get a good dose of Mooresville wishbone - Ronnie Gallagher column
• West falls to powerful Mooresville team 36-29
• North falls 39-15 to Newton-Conover
• Area obituaries

11.24.2000

• New Hope Presbyterian’s production keeps growing
• Son says he dialed 911 with nose after break-in
• Health choice enrollment - editorial
• Newton-Conover’s Bazzle dazzled by Cavaliers
• Falcons face wishbone attack tonight against Blue Devils
• Area obituaries

11.23.2000

• Parade had everything from Elvis to Santa
• Christmas Happiness starts anew
• Livingstone’s young talent shows itself
• Veterans remember their day to shine
• Foot-long hot dog and more at the State Fair - editorial
• Turnovers terrorize Blue Bears
• Close wins have frenzied fans glued to their seats
• Two great coaches, 50 years apart
• An important part of the puzzle
• Area obituaries

11.22.2000

• Winds from North Pole blew Santa right into town
• Jim Graham: After 36 years, agriculture commissioner steps aside
• Miller wins soil, water post on recount
• School board members’ trip may have violated laws
• Water effort links Salisbury, Rowan County
• Council reverses decision on asphalt plant zoning
• Florida recount decision — Ruling has right focus - editorial
• Water news welcome - editorial
• Donte Minter proves human, West boys still in higher league
• Another West girls wipeout: South falls 65-40
• With Earnhardt on board, Boll Weevils will now be called Intimidators
• Catawba men top Claflin 81-75
• Area obituaries

11.21.2000

• ‘Smallest hurdler in the world’ comes home to Kannapolis
• ABC officers raid Moose lodges, file charges
• Classmates remember friend
• Cabarrus delays vote on planning and zoning ordinance
• Parade plans give chill to commissioners
• Postal service to buy, demolish Aycock school
• It’s more than just a job
• Lawsuit blames Brightmoor for death
• Stricklin’s race shop plans win county’s approval
• Jones impressive again vs. Spiders
• Dedication takes Pharr far away
• Hornet girls follow Reilly to second win
• Area obituaries

11.20.2000

• Teen’s life ends sadly
• Council to talk about asphalt pollution fears
• Rickenbacker plucked from sea 58 years ago
• Morgan science students work overtime
• Schlotzsky’s employee could see end coming
• Sunday snow was a treat
• Area obituaries

11.19.2000

• Another rally, another win for Catawba
• Just win, baby: Catawba does it again - Ronnie Gallagher column
• Heels hammer Duke 59-21 in Torbush-saving effort
• Monday’s commissioners’ meeting will be last for Cohen, Rowland
• Churches offer food for those in need
• Man turns himself in after fatal collision
• McCombs pushes issue on having Highway Patrol at sporting events
• Kannapolis nervous, hopeful after Pillowtex bankruptcy filing
• Korean War memories continue - Rose Post column
• Don’t go smelling my jeans - Sara Pitzer column
• Offering help for boys who might otherwise fall through cracks
• Things to be thankful for - Elizabeth G. Cook column
• False trade-offs — Green, growth can co-exist - editorial
• UNCC knocks off Wolfpack 95-78 
• Area obituaries

11.18.2000

• North claims 34-24 playoff victory over Shelby
• Barnette leads West Rowan to 36-19 victory over High Point Andrews
• Wonders come up short against South Point in double overtime
• Man dies in hit, run accident at Webb Road
• Little room for error with this tree trimming
• Ray needs your help with Christmas gifts again - Rose Post column
• Massage therapy is what Anatoliy knows best
• Historical Society of South Rowan holding progressive home/dinner tour
• DARTS AND LAURELS — Still waiting to turn corner - editorial
• Catawba’s Lockhart among 13 Indians on all-SAC football team
• Hard work’s a snap for Catawba’s Donnie Vernon - Ronnie Gallagher column
• Scooter’s a hit in N.C. State’s 77-64 victory over Penn
• Area obituaries

11.17.2000

• South Rowan High School makes yearbook totally digital
• Workers’ needs differ with the generation
• Summerset Funeral Home wins Chamber award
• China Rainbow owner shot and robbed
• Delhaize officials praise exchange
• Widow of soldier travels to Korea for ceremonies marking war’s 50th anniversary
• Nightmares followed 33 months spent as a prisoner
• Delhaize decision doesn’t please those outside the company
• Landis names manager
• Teri’s loses round in battle to stay open
• Arts Council names director
• Indians won’t settle for .500 this year
• Carr comes home to Catawba
• Catawba women must major in chemistry
• Blue Bears face a challenging season
• Livingstone women may be even better
• Determined Deas is big-time talent
• Falcons a tough target for rest of CVAC
• Hours in gym produced Falcons’ gem
• Talented trio leads area squads
• Area obituaries

11.16.2000

• Crowd gathers in Raleigh to honor Graham
• Color-Tex official regrets having to close mill
• Delhaize groups OK stock swap
• Reunion makes a soldier young again
• Others veterans aren’t all sold on getting back together
• Student arrested for having LSD
• Readers offer more opinions on presidential situation
• Catawba: A championship team to Lenior-Rhyne coach
• West’s Minter scores 44 in victory over Salisbury
• Donte leaves ’em dazzled - Mike London column
• Victory shows West girls will still be among top teams
• North football team’s second-rounder could be a blur
• West football team facing a stingy High Point Andrews defense
• Wonders plan on some Devine intervention against South Point
• Area obituaries

• Batter up: Festive cookies bring back memories, make new ones
• Life at sea: From crowded room in ship’s belly, sailors kept track of anything that moved
• Federal officials say Alcoa’s work at High Rock Lake provides balance
• China Grove may turn to wells for help with water supply
• Deputies won’t help control traffic at nativity scene
• Readers comments on election
• South boys jump all over Mustangs
• East girls feast on South turnovers
• Miller, Lawing starring in new roles for North football team
• Hampton injury one that West football team will be careful with
• Assistant coaches help get West winning on football field - Ronnie Gallagher column
• Area obituaries

11.14.2000

• Beaver’s bridges kept troops moving
• For Spencer’s Oliver Jones Jr., losing his larynx to cancer didn’t mean losing his voice - Tuesday's People
• Readers respond to recount
• Pillowtex files for bankruptcy
• Thomas & Howard building has seen history
• Nursing homes need remedy for worker shortage - editorial special
• Someone needs your help - editorial
• Battier’s return good for college basketball
• Deeper Duke basketball team better than ever
• Area obituaries

11.13.2000

• ‘Forgotten war’ is still with us
• Readers respond to recount
• Moving the old Eller store
• Catawba will meet West Georgia
• NCAA Division II Football PAIRINGS
• A long-term toll - editorial
• Area obituaries

11.12.2000

• ‘Forgotten war’ is still with us
• On the front lines: Grim Reaper takes a swing but misses
• Federal officials will assess contaminated water situation in city
• Starting over: Pilot’s life takes turn after crash
• Let the process unfold — time to act presidential - editorial
• An exciting election, even for those who don’t like politics - Elizabeth G. Cook column
• We all make a difference - Sara Pitzer column
• Ellis saves the day for Catawba
• Flat Florida State may drop despite victory
• Nick Maddox’s role gets bigger with Seminoles - Mike London column
• Carolina halts Terps 13-10, looks for shot at bowl game
• Duke narrowly misses first win against Wolfpack
• Heels looking toward huge basketball season under new coach
• Matt Doherty has plenty of Tar Heel memories - Ronnie Gallagher column
• Area obituaries

11.11.2000

• Voices of Korea: In 1950, a war starts quietly
• List of Rowan County’s casualties from Korean War
• Hills open their home for symphony tour
• Cemetery director remembers patriotic dad - Rose Post column
• Veterans Day parade honors memory of soldier killed on USS Cole
• What do you think about presidential situation?
• Beaver wins soil post by just three votes
• Darts and laurels — Kids deserve better care editorial
• Falcons score early, often in 34-13 playoff romp
• Cavaliers trample Chargers 44-21 in playoff game
• A.L. Brown stomps Fred T. Foard 49-10
• Catawba faces formidable foe in last regular-season game - Ronnie Gallagher column
• ACC hoops: Deacs have one big question
• O’Kelley’s fate linked to Wake’s inside game - Steve Hanf column
• Tar Heels play just well enough to win against Winthrop
• Area obituaries

11.10.2000

• 47th Antiques Show offers link to history
• Move sought for Color-Tex hearings
• Fieldcrest Cannon employees nervous about Pillowtex debt
• Residents to march against drugs
• School workers seek better pay
• Local elector says he’ll vote for Bush
• Challenges for school board - editorial
• ACC’s resident comedian Gillen always in demand
• Virginia’s scoring machine needs defense
• Area obituaries
  

11.09.2000

• Kannapolis mayor keeps watch on soldier’s marker in cemetery
• Schedule of events for Veterans Day
• Landis can’t use water from Lake Wright
• 15-year-old charged in murder
• Autopsy confirms view that ram killed elderly couple
• The colorful world of kaleidoscopes
• Bonds, yes; vouchers, no — Clear votes for education - editorial
• Falcons brace for far-off foe on football field
• Wonders can’t afford first-round blunder
• Scooter Sherrill among those helping upgrade Wolfpack program
• Will Catawba’s Mitch Ellis be ready for clash with Lenoir-Rhyne?
• Area obituaries
  

11.08.2000

• Coates’ victory ends Gardner’s 16-year run in Legislature 
• Belk upsets County Commission chair Cohen
• Bingham coasts to victory in District 38; McCombs, Hartsell uncontested
• Cunningham defeats Keadle for N.C. Senate District 23
• Coble earns 91 percent of votes for 6th District
• West, Aycoth pick up seats on Rowan-Salisbury board of education
• Bruce Miller just ahead of Don Beaver for soil post
• Watt earns fifth term in U.S. House
• Hayes takes surprisingly easy victory over Taylor
• Johnson takes seat in N.C. House from Sossamon
• Figure it out: Rowan voters go both ways
• Determined democrats — GOP tide can’t carry all - editorial
• Mustangs forgot record, enjoyed season - Ronnie Gallagher column
• East coach happy with victory, unhappy with officials
• Clemson fan first, hoops coach second
• Area obituaries
  

11.07.2000 

• Water problems rile Landis residents
• Correction
• Joy with what man would destroy
• Bullhole dispute may wind up in court
• County eyes Salisbury’s cell tower law
• Missing adults aren’t forgotten - editorial
• So much for technology - editorial
• Jones stays put for Georgia Tech basketball
• Paax Golf is manufacturing in Charlotte
• Area obituaries

11.06.000 

• Ram kills elderly couple
• Catawba on public TV
• Go to the right place to vote
• Officials continue to be concerned over lack of significant rainfall
• Unknown ‘Noles may hold up rest of league
• Arrington’s a name you should remember
• Area obituaries

11.05.2000 

• Rockwell unveils new veterans memorial
• Veterans Day events begin Thursday
• A misunderstood condition
• Officials won’t back down on farm land tax
• Some call farm land gathering a veiled rally for Democrats
• Happy sweet 16th: Teen finds plenty of love to go around
• Nursing body and spirit
• Sure hope my teapots don’t break - Sara Pitzer column
• 4,685 take advantage of early voting in Rowan
• Critical needs — Vote ‘For’ on ed bonds - editorial
• Catawba stops Mars Hill 24-13
• Area obituaries

11.04.2000 

• Stanback honored for efforts on conservation
• Speaker of the U.S. House campaigns for Hayes at Kannapolis football game
• Antiques Show set for Nov. 10-11 at Civic Center
• Area obituaries
• Mustangs run wild against Sun Valley
• Wonderful Wonders stop the Spiders
• Despite victory, South booted from playoffs by bad luck of the draw
• Catawba trying to avoid letdown against Mars Hill - Ronnie Gallagher column
• West rebounds from rocky first half for 28-13 win

11.03.2000 

• Gathering in China Grove a rally for prayer
• Game for ‘The Bell’ has Kannapolis residents fired up
• Milford Hills residents vow to deal with pollution
• Landis, China Grove set water restrictions
• Lonnie Holmes’ views on life
• Write-in candidate Gene Gay travels through Salisbury
• School board candidates share views on districts, new high school
• A chink in his armor — George Bush faces questions - editorial
• Get ready for intense night of high school football - Ronnie Gallagher column
• Area obituaries

11.02.000 

• Woman enters manslaughter plea
• Lawsuits seek to halt Delhaize Group bid
• Police seek men who exposed themselves to kids
• Good news for Gore: Isenberg students say Al’s the man
• Keadle takes Cunningham’s residency issue to State Board of Elections
• Landis, China Grove meet on water problems
• Potter brings skills to showplace in Salisbury
• Bennett still amazed at how Catawba topped Carson-Newman
• Catawba can’t forget that there’s two games left - Ronnie Gallagher column
• Area obituaries

11.01.2000 

• Halloween birthday provides double treats

• Knollwood second-grader recovering from serious car crash
• Funding comes through for RiverPark at Cooleemee Falls
• ‘Let the chips fall ...’ — ‘Big John’ set a clear course - editorial
• Salisbury’s Drye finally stopped
• Salisbury netters beat familiar foe
• Cavalier line built on Wishon
• Area obituaries