10.31.2000

• Hospital employees cited for exemplary reactions to shooting
• Incident results in arming of all VA officers
• Trooper charges driver in ambulance wreck
• East Spencer firemen under town’s control
• Bumps in the night? Fear not, friends, it’s Halloween
• Water woes turn Landis dry
• Board mulls school’s future
• Immigration myth dispelled - editorial
• Area obituaries

10.30.2000

• Three vie for soil and water board
• Boards began in 1937 in N.C.’s Anson County
• Lack of rain creating dangerous situation
• Former mayor, county commission chair dies
• A long wait for action - editorial
• Maddox waits his turn
• Area obituaries

10.29.2000

• Sailor killed in terrorist attack finally laid to rest
• Gathering at Salisbury Civic Center part of efforts to bring closure for family
• Artists like Curtis Waller turn to others to print their work
• It’s the Voice, not the stomp - Sara Pitzer column
• Making molasses the old-fashioned way
• Cochrane hoping for crossover support against Perdue
• Cunningham-Keadle debate called off
• N.C. Republicans attacking Sossamon’s record
• State’s chief justice faces unexpected challenge
• Home lies in the heart of poet Cathy Smith Bowers
• King is dead: Catawba edges Carson-Newman 13-10
• Defeat stunned Carson-Newman - David Shaw column
• Ellis: ‘Teammates picked me back up’
• Area obituaries
• Scooter Sherrill makes debut for Pack in Red-White game - Mike London column
• Gross wanted to kick - Ronnie Gallagher column

• Horse and Mule Days in Denton
• Gospel singers raising awareness for foster children
• Carson-Newman facing sudden death against Catawba - Ronnie Gallagher column
• Livingstone going for second win of season against former coach
• Hornets prove no match for Ledford
• Wonders end Northwest Cabarrus’ run to playoffs with 21-7 victory
• Spiders slow down Mustangs
• North Rowan rolls over North Stanly 41-0
• Raiders fall short against Winston-Salem Reynolds
• Falcons edge Sun Valley
• Davie comes out on top of Mount Tabor behind Rice’s heroics
• Former UNC golfer tops field at Kannapolis Country Club
• Area obituaries

10.27.2000

• Residents clamor for cleanup
• State health officials will review hospital records
• Man sentenced for molesting kids
• Hansen’s reign ends
• Pillowtex will idle plants for one week
• North’s Lentz awarded Morehead
• Francis family roots run deep in Woodleaf
• Community responds in time of great need
• At-risk youngsters - editorial
• Secreast making history - Ed Dupree column
• ‘Hit man’ Lanning a hit with South
• Catawba offense is on alert - Ronnie Gallagher column
• Area obituaries

10.26.2000

• Night for the spooks: Traditional, alternative holiday activities galore
• Pillowtex results aren’t likely to be ‘very pretty’
• Transportation Department taking down political signs
• Only one Judge Martin on ballot this time around
• Funeral for victim of USS Cole on Saturday
• Fund raiser planned for China Grove Roller Mill
• Catawba player Radell Lockhart celebrates with ice cream treat
• Three major league games leave pitcher Brian Smith hungry for more
• Catawba assistants feel different type of pressure - Ronnie Gallagher column
• Area obituaries

10.25.2000

• Road to recovery: Mother, baby doing fine after close call from car crash
• Farmers dispute tax rate of $900 per acre
• Getting into the Christmas spirit early in Kannapolis
• Gardner holds fund-raising event
• Landis, China Grove trying to combat water problems
• Asian culture, cuisine on display in Charlotte
• Spencer fines school board candidate Vick Bost, others for property cleanup
• North: 2A school with 4A experience
• House, Lomax get job done for North Rowan
• Wonders’ Collins: Picking and grinning
• Carson Newman vs. Catawba: Let the hype begin - Ronnie Gallagher column
• Club pro from Maryland, Australian share PGA qualifying lead at Kannapolis
• Area obituaries

10.24.2000

• Residents oppose countywide zoning ordinance
• Plans made for sailor’s funeral
• Survivors unite to fight domestic violence
• DWI standard will save lives - editorial
• Chapman exits Q-School event
• First class for local Hall of Fame to be announced today
• Hornet win not enough to make playoffs
• Running 102 miles: in one day
• Area obituaries

10.23.2000

• Helping by hiking
• Renovated dorm named for Jim Hurley
• Music building at Catawba gets new look
• Angry farmers organize protest against land tax
• Agents to check for pollutants
• ‘Binkie’ taught three generations of children at Faith Lutheran
• Another twist in takeover bid - editorial
• Beuerlein blazes through SanFran defense again
• Losses rile up Milem
• Area obituaries

10.22.2000

• Exemption allowing Delhaize to get around anti-takeover law
• Fifteenth birthday bash a rite of passage in Mexican community
• Taylor closing gap on Hayes
• Chad Mitchell a heavy underdog to Mel Watt
• I’m privy to the real experience - Sara Pitzer column
• Salisbury leads way in county growth patterns
• Area obituaries
• Livingstone breaks string of losses with 34-22 victory
• Now we can talk about Carson-Newman - Ronnie Gallagher column
• Catawba romps past North Greenville

10.21.2000

• Murder suspect out on bond
• Community college officials see a need for state bond money
• Speaker at NAACP gathering wants voters to back bond issue
• Men sentenced for sex offenses
• Kannapolis finding few violate water restrictions
• Alternatives to all the ghouls: Live dramas part of church-sponsored festivals for Halloween
• Cunningham takes stand in hearing; decision likely Tuesday
• Darts and laurels -- Few regrets for Liddy - editorial
• Area obituaries
• Catawba, Livingstone expecting wins - Ronnie Gallagher column
• North Rowan prevails 36-31
• A.L. Brown pounds East 45-7
• Salisbury falls in double overtime
• Davie County falls 21-16 to R.J. Reynolds
• Dadgum it: South Rowan tops Titans 26-14

10.20.2000

• Woolly worm expects cold winter
• No charges in VA shooting
• Accidents claim two lives
• A private memorial comes next for Francis family
• State, federal courts under discussion at hearing
• Christmas Bureau in urgent need of volunteers
• Questions for school board candidates focus on redistricting
• Slow population growth proves surprises - editorial
• Hornets’ Blount making up for lost football time
• Francis finds solace in football
• Area obituaries

10.19.2000

• Rowan family among those gathered to remember USS Cole victims
• Mourners reminded that price of freedom is ‘exceedingly high’
• State agencies investigating Color-Tex
• Children’s home worker loses job after police sting
• Search for school superintendent may not be completed on time
• Improved voter access — Early returns for ‘no excuses’ - editorial
• No time off for Catawba football team
• Former South star Childers quietly making mark for Davidson - Mike London column
• Head games end for Catawba’s Rashad Smith - Ronnie Gallagher column
• Area obituaries

10.18.2000

• Pumpkin crop one of best in years
• What you can make out of all those pumpkins
• Rowan family among thousands who turn out to mourn ship blast victims
• Salisbury considering ‘visual corridor overlay district’
• New trial ordered in Kannapolis murder
• Flu clinics will start Nov. 10
• Kannapolis names Roach as Principal of the Year
• Landis taking steps to cut use of water
• Close encounters - editorial
• Redistricting officials discuss working in smaller groups
• Salisbury mashes Newton-Conover in girls tennis
• Cavs could run or pass against High Point Central - Ronnie Gallagher column
• Can Raiders run the table on Winston-Salem football teams?
• Area obituaries

10.17.2000

• Woman alerts officers after coming home to find two unwanted guests
• Stricklin awaits decision on rezoning for shop
• Dole gives thanks to local supporters
• Hayes, Taylor spar over funds for seniors
• Cunningham faces residency hearing
• Brush with cancer fuels reunion with classmate, family, friends
• From concessions to raking the field, Willie Noles has done it all
• Campaign trail bypasses roads - editorial
• Area obituaries

10.16.2000

• Joe Wallace promises to cherish his third Stirewalt woman
• Dolls for sale
• Public hearing on street design
• Helping Ministries, VA cooperate to help veterans
• Rural area’s fragile balance - editorial
• Area obituaries

10.15.2000

• 92 who have sex offense convictions live in Rowan
• Sex offender by street 
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• Outdoor sports aren’t just for the boys
• Jurassic Shower Scene - Sara Pitzer column
• Charles Bolden gave his best at work, home and church - Rose Post column
• OctoberTour crowds greeted with perfect weather
• ‘No-excuse voting begins Monday
• Bull market: Johnson C. Smith routs Livingstone 35-12
• Sevens aren’t lucky for Blue Bears - Mike London column
• Area obituaries

10.14.2000

• Players, fans at football game caught up in tragedy
• Until father hears bad news, he says he’ll cling to hope
• Issues of growth along I-85 under discussion
• South African pastor seeks clothing, funds
• DARTS AND LAURELS — Our fair city is on display - editorial
• Salisbury routs North Stanly 62-8
• Francis leads inspired West defense in 17-3 victory over Concord
• Northwest Cabarrus stops East Rowan 42-22
• Cavaliers remain unbeaten with 30-8 victory over Lexington
• Wonders find Harding easy prey
• South claims 19-13 victory over Davie County
• Area obituaries

10.13.2000

• Local fire departments educate on fire safety
• Sailor from Woodleaf presumed killed
• Brake maker to ax jobs
• Clouds over emissions control - editorial
• Barney made rubble of Wonders
• Making it look E.Z.
• Area obituaries

10.12.2000

• OctoberTour: Robinsons purchase a fountain — and a house
• Numerous locals attended showdown at Wake Forest
• Wake Forest students can get back to normal now
• Protesters try to get their views out
• Both sides come away proud of their man
• Call it a draw — Civility rules in 2nd debate- editorial
• A walk to raise awareness for an uncommon illness
• Color-Tex gets a trustee
• Dan, we’re proud of you for winning Nobel - Rose Post column
• Carson-Newman loss sent shockwaves through SAC - Ronnie Gallagher column
• You can’t keep Carson-Newman loss quiet - Ronnie Gallagher column
• Blocked punt was good news for Catawba
• LaTasha Pharr heading to hurdling event in Chile
• Livingstone’s Hopper sitting out game against Johnson C. Smith
• Area obituaries

10.11.2000

• At long last, Southeast Middle opens
• Forum gives candidates chance to have their say
• The races
• Thomas the Tank Engine keeps drawing large crowds
• Bloated inventory idles Pillowtex employees
• Rowan native nabs Nobel
• Woman’s death a mystery
• Apple butter memories
• Moving day finally arrives - editorial
• Cav football contingency worked just fine
• Gantt named to head Legion baseball team
• Area obituaries

10.10.2000

• Cross-state bikers roll through Rowan en route to the coast
• Offer for Blackmer home rejected
• Edwards talks about prescription drugs at Concord town meeting
• Tiger, leopard cubs on loose after crash
• Bread man adds spice to workers’ lives - Tuesday's People
• Kannapolis tabs Byerly as leader
• County zoning draws fire in Kannapolis
• Group rallies for prayer
• East Spencer revokes Teri’s license
• Students, teachers await opening
• School board toughens ban on tobacco
• Area obituaries

10.09.2000

• Four years into policy, schools find clothing helps reduce discipline problems
• Proposal would take Salisbury out of Charlotte SMA
• Gun blast kills man in Landis
• Looking ahead in Kannapolis
• Panthers right ship with easy win over Seattle
• Area obituaries

10.08.2000

• Autumn Jubilee unfolds at Dan Nicholas Park
• Officials say funding for resource officers needs work
• Unemployment in Rowan jumps to 8.9 percent
• Future of Blackmer house looks a little brighter; actress finds new fans on Internet
• Caution: Sara on steep hill
• Blackmer House: Don’t destroy this treasure - editorial
• Catawba keeps perfect football record alive
• Area obituaries

10.07.2000

• Artist keeps pace with rising fame of NASCAR
• Cunningham stays on ballot: Davidson elections officials can’t rule on Keadle request
• Court upholds Underwood’s conviction
• Kannapolis small business owners to protest planning document
• West Forsyth stops Davie County 17-10
• North Rowan’s running game leads way to 26-22 victory over Ledford
• West scores miraculous 25-22 victory over Kannapolis
• Catawba psyched for battle with Tusculum- Ronnie Gallagher column
• Livingstone faces Winston-Salem State in 2 p.m. battle
• Area obituaries

10.06.2000

• Shooting suspect in custody
• Former sheriff’s department captain charged in sex sting
• Union members hear money woes
• Bloodworth principal of the year
• Membership drive
• Teens get the edge on dust at Roller Mill
• Bringing home the gold
• Biggest game in history for West?
• Stricklin feeling at home
• Area obituaries

10.05.2000

• Opening of pedestrian bridge at Lowe’s Motor Speedway delayed
• Vivian Pennington Hopkins learned bluegrass from her father, Ralph Pennington
• Christmas bureau gears up to help needy Police seek teen shooting suspect
• A third of students at Livingstone can’t pay loans
• Bill Hefner visits for local candidates
• Gardner unhappy about Coates’ poll
• Double blow for Color-Tex workers - editorial
• Catawba football team continues to roll
• Falcons save face in win over Mustangs
• CIAA noticed Nash’s 12 tackles against Virginia State
• McBride blitzes SAC foes
• Area obituaries

10.04.2000

• Remembering days of the horse cavalry - Moments in History
• Rhyne shines on defense for South football
• Bunker says rezoning will revitalize historic corner
• $2.7 million sewer project will mean higher bills for China Grove
• Several agencies looking into possible violations of state, federal laws in Color-Tex shutdown
• Flu vaccine available November, best for optimum protection
• East Rowan pushes Salisbury boys
• Debate unlikely to sway many - editorial
• Redistricting committee makes little progress
• SE Middle opening finally set
• Wonders-West:
  Football game of the year features West, Wonders
• Area obituaries

10.03.2000

• County eyes trashy mobile home parks
• Film doesn’t reflect Virginia school’s racial harmony
• Stem the flow of soft money
• New schools, money dominate candidates’ forum
• Granite Quarry to keep its good fire insurance rating
• Davidson will hear Keadle’s complaint
• Mom’s ministry: Renee Coates Scheidt turns hardship into a mission
• Area obituaries

10.02.2000

• Dancing in the streets
• Bass anglers compete at High Rock
• Blackmer house: Local preservationists say the house is too important not to save
• Bogart’s going out of business
• Color-Tex may have broken some laws
• NFL fans still love to cheer on America’s team
• Connecting with customers
• Murdered minister’s car found in town
• Area obituaries

10.01.2000

• Cell tower jobs as deadly as they come
• New life may be on the horizon for the stately Blackmer house
• Keadle calls experience his trump over Cunningham
• Taylor says NAFTA has devastated textile industry
• Now see here … or somewhere - Sara Pitzer column
• Clemson routs Duke 52-22
• Nomination bottled up: An injustice for 4th Circuit - editorial
• New middle school finally ready for students to arrive - Elizabeth G. Cook column
• Area obituaries