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    Ready for airport aggravation?  Nov 23, 2009
    And, heaven forbid, should a winter storm hit one of the eastern U.S. hubs, be ready for that two-day layover in Charlotte. So Rule One remains the same. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Support group behind Johnson’s NASCAR success  Nov 22, 2009
    They represent an extension of the 530-employee powerhouse operation at Hendrick Motorsports back in Charlotte, N.C., where visitors to the race shop housing Jeff Gordon s No. 24 team and Johnson s No. 48 team are greeted by a sign that reads, Teamwork is what allows common people to reach uncommon results. Since it was founded in 2002 as an outfit owned by Gordon, the 48 team has been uncommonly good and uncommonly driven, helping its driver win 47 career races and the last three NASCAR Sprint... (Boston Globe)

    More Americans to travel for Thanksgiving  Nov 22, 2009
    said he plans to take an Amtrak train to Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday and then drive his elderly father and stepmother to visit relatives near Orlando, Fla. He said air travel was too expensive. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Quinnipiac Outlasts Yale 71-64  Nov 22, 2009
    Yale plays Charlotte on Monday and Elon on Tuesday. Both games begin at 4:30 p.m.. (Goyalebulldogs.com)

    Knicks pass on Iverson  Nov 21, 2009
    Brandon Jennings continued his standout rookie season with 29 points and seven assists, as Milwaukee defeated Charlotte, 95-88, at Bradley Center. The New York Knicks won't sign Allen Iverson, believing any short-term gain would hinder their plans to build for the future. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Billy Ball Extended  Nov 21, 2009
    " Jack Reinheimer - INF - 6-0, 160 - Ardrey Kell HS (Charlotte, N.C.)Two-time letterwinner and starter for head coach Hal Bagwell ... Ranks as the school's all-time assist leader with 139 ... Batted .290 as a sophomore where he started at third base ... Led the team in assists with 82 and helped Knights to a State 4A Championship game where they fell to J.H. Rose HS ... Led Ardrey Kell to the 2009 State 4A Championship title as a junior, where he batted .337 (34-for-101) with a home run, four... (East Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)

    TCU's Hughes Named Nagurski Trophy Finalist  Nov 21, 2009
    CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Football Writers Association of America and Charlotte Touchdown Club have announced TCU defensive end as one of five finalists for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, honoring the nation's top defensive player ... Hughes and the other Nagurski Trophy finalists will travel to Charlotte for the Dec. 7 banquet and presentation of the award at the Westin Hotel. (Themwc.com)

    Playoff Drive in the Meadowlands?  Nov 21, 2009
    The Birds are coming off a loss where they were given every single chance to win in Charlotte and separate themselves from the mid-tier wild-card pack ... A particularly frustrating aspect was to watch the a team the Falcons beat early in the season, Miami Dolphins, go into Charlotte minus their best player and take care of business against a team in Carolina that was supposed to be on the brink of a really hot streak ... Ryan was at his best in Charlotte last week when he took what the defense... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Meyer's Mailbag: How good is the Memphis class?  Nov 21, 2009
    com - Meyer's Mailbag: How good is the Memphis class. is the national basketball recruiting analyst for Rivals. (Charlotte Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Billikens Set for NCAA First-Round Match Against Missouri State  Nov 21, 2009
    Freshman forward tallied his first career goal in the Charlotte game Oct. 17. Freshman forward scored his first career goal Oct. 11 against GW, while senior defender notched his first career game winner Oct. 9 versus Richmond. (Slubillikens.com)

    Playoffs: Week 1 Review  Nov 21, 2009
    Lakeland, Northwestern, St. Thomas, Southridge, Plant, Tampa Bay Tech, Ely, Dwyer, Armwood, Cape Coral, Charlotte, Largo, Gainesville, Lincoln, St. Augustine, Pensacola, Jefferson, South Ft. Myers, Booker T. Washington, Cocoa, Hardee, Robinson, Glades Central, Bolles, Trinity Catholic, Jupiter Christian, Warner Christian, Glades Day ... 4A: Charlotte(10-1) at Cape Coral(11-0). (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)

    Conference Stock Report  Nov 20, 2009
    A win and they could get to the Charlotte Bowl as the local favorite. Otherwise it is San Francisco or DC for the Dukies. (EagleInsider.com)

    Williams Leads Dolphins Over Panthers 24-17  Nov 20, 2009
    CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Ricky Williams is 32 and far from done. And even without Ronnie Brown, the once written-off Miami Dolphins are back in the playoff picture. (KCRA 3, CA)

    Latest sports headlines »  Nov 19, 2009
    CHARLOTTE No one can mistake the Atlanta Falcons for road warriors ... CHARLOTTE It didn t take the Carolina Panthers long to find the soft spot in the Falcons defense Sunday ... CHARLOTTE Jason Snelling spent the first quarter watching Michael Turner run wild. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Home not sweet to some  Nov 19, 2009
    As voted on by writers from The State (Seth Emerson and Paul Strelow), The Charlotte Observer (Ron Green Jr. and Ken Tysiac) and The News and Observer (Edward G. Robinson III) ... A Charlotte Observer review of the deal shows the Panthers kept Jake Delhomme at a moderate price putting him in the bottom half of the NFL's starting quarterbacks. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Recession-Proof Job? Non-Profit CEO  Nov 19, 2009
    Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 17, 2009 ... Back in Charlotte, has made some big changes. (CBS News -- Evening News)

    Limited number of Cardinal Basketball tickets available  Nov 19, 2009
    Tickets are available for six additional games for $32, including Dec. 2 vs. Stetson, Dec. 5 vs. Charlotte, Dec. 12 vs. Western Carolina, Dec. 16 vs. Oral Roberts, Dec. 23 vs. Louisiana Lafayette and Dec. 27 vs. Radford. Tickets may be purchased while they last from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on weekdays at both U of L Ticket Offices, located on the third floor of the Swain Student Activities Center or in the location across the street from Papa John's Cardinal Stadium at 2799 South Floyd Street. (Uoflsports.com)

    Monarchs Travel To Liberty  Nov 19, 2009
    ODU scored 102 in an overtime loss to Charlotte in 2003. ODU, dominated the glass for the entire game. (Odusports.com)

    Fred Starner; folk singer celebrated hobo culture  Nov 19, 2009
    His father, James, was an engineer at a glass company, and his mother, Charlotte, taught first grade. He earned his bachelor s degree in economics from Oberlin, a master s from the University of Michigan, and a doctorate from Ohio State University. (Boston Globe)

    Men's soccer wins first CAA title  Nov 19, 2009
    The No. 18 Seahawks will carry a 14-2-4 overall record into their first NCAA tournament appearance where they will face-off against in-state rivals, Charlotte, Thursday, Nov. 19 ... "Charlotte is a quality opponent who has a solid season. They are a dangerous opponent who already has a win at Wake Forest to their credit.". (The Seahawk, NC)

    Spend the new year in old Florida  Nov 18, 2009
    Homosassa lacks the lush sea grass meadows of Tampa Bay and Charlotte Harbor, but patches of low, sparse grass intersperse the locally-favored habitat of shallow rock reefs. Look for trout over such spots with good tidal washing and deep drop-offs for travel and safety. (ESPN -- Outdoors)

    Bonnies ready for Big 4 rival Canisius  Nov 18, 2009
    The Brown and White added a victory against Temple for the first time in seven years and beat eventual A-10 tournament Champion Charlotte to close out the regular season schedule. St. Bonaventure also upsetranked Michigan State at the Reilly Center to earn its first votes in the Associate Press (AP) Top 25 Poll. (Gobonnies.com)

    Banged-up Devils head to Miami  Nov 18, 2009
    Nolan Smith returned from a two-game NCAA suspension to lead ninth-ranked Duke with 24 points in a 101-59 hammering of Charlotte. Now it's time to see what Duke can do with all three of its best players in the lineup. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Upsets rare so far in 4-A football playoffs  Nov 17, 2009
    After committing to the Duke women's basketball program, a Charlotte senior gets a rude awakening. C.J. Leslie, the area's top-rated high school basketball talent, will be busy this year. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Rules For Buying IPOs Are A Bit Different  Nov 17, 2009
    eIBD Investor's Business Daily Digital Edition. Access recent eIBD issues easily. (Investors Business Daily)

    Falcons: Ryan may have some limitations  Nov 17, 2009
    (David T. Foster III/Charlotte Observer) ... Having spent 9 hours in the car round trip in one day to see the game in Charlotte, I ve got to vent ... Even the crowd noise in Charlotte wasn t that bad with the open air stadium. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Lowes third-quarter earnings drop 29.5%  Nov 17, 2009
    Wichita Business Journal - from the Charlotte Business Journal. Related News. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)

    Falcons lose on the road  Nov 16, 2009
    CHARLOTTE No one can mistake the Atlanta Falcons for road warriors. Chuck Burton, AP Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan tossed his 11th and 12th interceptions of the season, surpassing his 2008 total. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    It Gets Started Tuesday  Nov 16, 2009
    Mizzou Basketball added three talented newcomers to its roster when Kadeem Green (Charlotte, N.C./United Faith), Rick Kreklow (Columbia, Mo. Rock Bridge) and Phil Pressey (Dallas, Texas / Episcopal) inked to play for the Tigers beginning with the 2010-11 campaign. (Mutigers.com)

    Keith Urban's Rough Ride to Country Fame  Nov 16, 2009
    " For more info: MMIX, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Share: More From Sunday Morning Video Video by chick4keith November 16, 2009 2:36 AM EST I have been a huge KU fan since "Your Everything" way back in the 90's. I have been blessed enough to be able to have seen him 17 times in 6 states, with the most recent being at Madison Square Garden in NYC. That one was a little scary. I'm a simple country girl from... (CBS News -- Entertainment)

    North Carolina  Nov 16, 2009
    Sports Teams: Charlotte Bobcats (Men's Basketball), Carolina Hurricanes (Hockey), Carolina Panthers (Football). Origin of Name: In honor of Charles I of England. (CBS News -- US)

    Blazers lose Outlaw to stress fracture in foot  Nov 15, 2009
    Outlaw suffered the injury to the fifth metatarsal in the first quarter of Saturday's win over Charlotte, and he will not travel with the team Monday to Atlanta. Prior to Saturday's game, Outlaw was averaging 10. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Augusta Regional sees increase in passengers  Nov 15, 2009
    US Airways has six flights a day between Charlotte, N.C., and Augusta ... Charlotte does not suffer the same congestion of Atlanta and seems to have fewer weather delays ... US Airways : From Augusta (with stop in Charlotte): $314 From Charlotte: $233. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Jackets clinch Coastal division  Nov 15, 2009
    Ted Richardson, Charlotte News ver Georgia Tech players celebrate clinching a spot in the ACC Championship game in Tampa with win at Duke. Sara D. Davis, AP Georgia Tech quarterback Josh Nesbitt was 6-for-10 for 195 yards with touchdown passes covering 32 yards to Stephen Hill and 75 yards to Demaryius Thomas, and had a 2-yard touchdown run. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Former Fort Mill High star happy to be coming home  Nov 14, 2009
    CHARLOTTE -- Vance Walker laughed Friday afternoon and said he's looking forward to his next game like when he was in high school ... But Walker said he is using his short time in Charlotte to meet up with his parents, and he laughed and said his mom is already planning to bring a bucket of chicken from Church's when they catch up. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)

    Welcome To The Family  Nov 14, 2009
    - Mizzou Basketball Coach announced the signing of three student athletes to National Letters of Intent on Friday, as Kadeem Green (Charlotte, N.C./United Faith), Rick Kreklow (Columbia, Mo ... Missouri returned to the state of North Carolina to nab 6-foot-9, 210 pound forward Kadeem Green of United Faith Christian Academy in Charlotte, N.C. The Tigers currently have two players on their roster ( and ) that played prep school basketball in North Carolina and add a talented post player that has... (Mutigers.com)

    Falcons ready to get on the bus; help Smitty pay the fine  Nov 14, 2009
    Falcons to ride on charter buses to Charlotte for the game agaisnt Carolina on Sunday. CONVOY TO CHARLOTTE Just emptying the notebook today before Sunday s kickoff against the Panthers ... GET ON THE BUS: Fullback Ovie Mughelli is taking along his favorite pillow for the bus ride to Charlotte. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    US Airways pilots seek mediation help  Nov 14, 2009
    The Charlotte, N.C.-based union represents 5,000 US Airways pilots. US Airways spokesman Andrew Christie said the airline shares the union s desire for a single agreement. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Forbes honors Ballantyne hotel  Nov 14, 2009
    Charlotte Business Journal ... Ballantyne is the sole Charlotte hotel to receive the honor ... The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge is in south Charlotte. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)

    Airport cuts deal on Wachovia hangar  Nov 14, 2009
    Charlotte airport cuts deal on bank hangar - Charlotte Business Journal ... Charlotte airport cuts deal on bank hangar ... Charlotte Business Journal - by Staff writer. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)

    Coach Staley Video From Friday's Media Availability  Nov 14, 2009
    The Gamecocks open the regular season Nov. 16 when they travel to Charlotte. Coach Staley. (Uscsports.com)

    Gamecocks Roll Past Lady Jagua...  Nov 13, 2009
    Nov. 16, at Charlotte then travel to archrival Clemson on Thu. Nov. 19, before returning to Colonial Life Arena to face Penn State on Sun. (Uscsports.com)

    Heavy rains bring havoc to the area  Nov 13, 2009
    Numerous roads are reported closed by high water in Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax and Pittsylvania counties in the Lynchburg District of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and while the rain continues, high winds have also brought down trees throughout the area. A flood warning has been issued for the Staunton River area below Leesville Dam. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)

    Golden spike: Boom times for precious metal  Nov 13, 2009
    More than 100 people a day now come to sell their gold at Ernest Perry's antique and estate jewelry store in Charlotte, N.C., up significantly in recent weeks. 1. (India Times)

    US Airways jet diverted after landing gear glitch  Nov 13, 2009
    Lehmacher says the Canadair Regional Jet took off from Charlotte, N.C., at about 4:10 p.m. The plane is owned by PSA, a wholly owned subsidiary of US Airways. A few rules are needed to help foster a feeling of community. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)

    Airline adds flights in good week for airport  Nov 13, 2009
    On Monday, Melbourne officials announced that US Airways will begin offering three daily flights to Charlotte, N.C., on Feb. 11 ... Charlotte County Airport: Direct Air will offer twice-weekly flights every Thursday and Sunday. (Florida Today)

    Big shoes to fill  Nov 12, 2009
    500 on the road, so he said that the West Coast plus Charlotte trip was good, because it was 2-2, despite the trip-ending disaster in Charlotte ... I feel ya on the individual honors but didn t JC last two 50pt scoring nights came during wins vs (Miami and Charlotte). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    S.F. firm designing Iraq stadium  Nov 12, 2009
    Appearing rested and ready (though not notably tanned), Newsom told the assembled, including George and Charlotte Shultz, how much he was looking forward to the trip. So much so, he'll probably stay longer than the two days originally advertised. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Fashionistas in training: Stylist shares her knowledge of fashion in classes geared toward younger set  Nov 11, 2009
    CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Inspiration can be found in almost every situation ... When the Charlotte, N.C., stylist's husband of eight years was laid off from Wachovia last November, the couple had a "light bulb moment," she says ... The venture has been such a success, a second location will open Nov. 14 in south Charlotte. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)

    US Airways alters frequent-flier rules  Nov 11, 2009
    Arizona-based US Airways (NYSE:LCC) operates its largest hub at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport ... Charlotte Business Journal. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)

    Triangle hotels again rankamong the nation's elite  Nov 11, 2009
    Four North Carolina hotels earned four-star recognition from Forbes: in Asheville, the in Charlotte, the in Highlands, and in Pinehurst. Reporter e-mails: jgallagher@bizjournals. (Triangle Business Journal)

    Google offers free holiday season Wi-Fi service at U.S. airports  Nov 11, 2009
    Currently, there are 47 airports participating in the project, including Las Vegas, San Jose, Boston, Baltimore, Burbank, Houston, Indianapolis, Seattle, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, St. Louis and Charlotte. As a result of the project, Burbank and Seattle airports will begin offering airport-wide free Wi-Fi access indefinitely, Google said. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Google offering free Wi-Fi at airports, including SW Florida Int'l  Nov 11, 2009
    Free Wi-Fi will be available starting today at 47 airports, including Las Vegas, San Jose, Boston, Baltimore, Burbank, Houston, Indianapolis, Seattle, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, St. Louis and Charlotte ... Austin (AUS) * Baltimore (BWI) * Billings (BIL) * Boston (BOS) * Bozeman (BZN) * Buffalo (BUF) * Burbank (BUR) * Central Wisconsin (CWA) * Charlotte (CLT) * Des Moines (DSM) * El Paso (ELP) * Fort Lauderdale (FLL) * Fort Myers/SW (RSW) * Greensboro (GSO) * Houston (HOU) * Houston Bush... (The News-Press -- Business)

    US Airways expands Charlotte service  Nov 11, 2009
    Charlotte Business Journal ... from its hub at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport ... from Charlotte and Philadelphia. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)

    Interview: Michael Keaton  Nov 10, 2009
    Charlotte Gainsbourg and Willem Dafoe in "Antichrist." ... They emerge from von Trier's original desire to make something close to a conventional horror film -- you can see traces of "The Shining" and "Rosemary's Baby" in "Antichrist" -- and they're only superficial or symbolic representations of the real violence between the unnamed central couple, played by Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourg ... Sevigny's signature role) and her pretty-roommate-from-hell Charlotte (Kate Beckinsale). (Salon)

    Georgia High School Football Daily Spotlight: Class AAAAA Playoff Preview  Nov 10, 2009
    His predecessor at Florida, Eric Leak, played for Charlotte s powerhouse team, Independence High where Joe Cox and Mohammed Masaquai played. But, Tebow s playing at a small Christian high school in Jacksonville did not seem to diminish his abilities one bit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Business recruiters target youth sports  Nov 10, 2009
    Charlotte region gets in the game - Charlotte Business Journal ... Charlotte region gets in the game ... Charlotte Business Journal - by Senior staff writer. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)

    Airport gets service back  Nov 10, 2009
    US Airways launches 3 daily flights to Charlotte, N.C. ... The competition among legacy airlines serving Melbourne International Airport took a major leap forward -- as in, there is some now -- with the announcement Monday that US Airways would begin service between the Harbor City and Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, N.C. ... US Airways is resuming service to Melbourne International Airport, with three flights a day to Charlotte, N.C. The airline was here from 1989 to 1997.... (Florida Today)

    Low-cost airlines gain ground against full-price rivals  Nov 10, 2009
    1999: America West -- Phoenix, Las Vegas, Columbus US Airways -- Charlotte, Baltimore-Washington, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Reagan Washington, New York LaGuardia, Boston 2009: Charlotte, Philadelphia, Phoenix. Its operations are shrinking. (USA Today -- Money)

    Play! recreational calendar  Nov 10, 2009
    Next: Jan. 8-10, Charlotte. Contact: Andrew Allden 919-542-3853, , groups/Coaches/education. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Field of Dreams  Nov 9, 2009
    Six years after that game, Bryan married Charlotte Lowe, and they took on each other's last name. In 1902, William Lowe Bryan would be named the 10th president of Indiana University, but we'll get back to him in a bit. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)

    James Jimmy M. Wells  Nov 9, 2009
    Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Paulette of the couple s home; his children from a previous marriage; William (Charlotte), Patty (Jim), Julie, Shirley (Gene) and Peggy (Tom); numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all from Michigan and California. He is also survived by his brothers; William (Juanita), Oriel Jr. (Elsie) and Clarence (Sandy) from Michigan. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)

    Damien celebrations draw to a close  Nov 9, 2009
    Dancers Charlotte LaCroix, a nurse, and Maile Antone, a housekeeper, came to Kalaupapa for jobs and stayed because it feels like home ... Damien," after the Mass. The lineup was a reflection of the unique population -- former leprosy patients, Department of Health employees and National Park Service workers, wearing white muumuus much like those seen in historic 19th-century photographs of residents during Damien's time. Dancers Charlotte LaCroix, a nurse, and Maile Antone, a housekeeper, came... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Nuggets present golden opportunity  Nov 8, 2009
    If Crawford bounces back from the debacle in Charlotte (shared by everybody on the team) and continues his high scoring ways, then the Nuggets will likely be in for a very long evening ... Well, they probably are, especially after a coast to coast flight to Charlotte, where they ended afour-game road trip ... I couldnt catch yesterday s game, however, just by looking at the highlights on NBA.com, analysing the date (play by play, the shot chart, boxscore) and reading what the guys here said... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    "The September Issue"  Nov 8, 2009
    Seattle and Washington; Oct. 2 in Boston, Charlotte, N.C., Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, San Diego and St. Louis; Oct. 9 in Cleveland; Oct. 16 in Kansas City; Oct. 23 in Dallas and Houston; and Oct. 30 in Atlanta, with more cities to follow. Share. (Salon)

    Ravenscroft defense holds up  Nov 7, 2009
    RALEIGH -- Ravenscroft's defense showed up in championship fashion Friday night to lead the Ravens to a 14-7 first-round NCISAA 3-A football playoff win over Charlotte Providence Day School ... Ravenscroft will travel to Charlotte Christian, the reigning state champion, for next week's game ... Ravenscroft's defense showed up in championship fashion Friday night to lead the Ravens to a 14-7 first-round NCISAA 3-A football playoff win over Charlotte Providence Day School. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Panthers Get Wings: JetBlue Signs on as Official and Exclusive Airline Partner of the Florida Hockey Team and a Pillar Partner of the BankAtlantic Center  Nov 7, 2009
    (a) Offer ends November 6, 2009 at 11:59 PM ET. Promotion/Discount Codes may not be combined and is valid for travel between Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Austin (AUS), Boston (BOS), Buffalo (BUF), Charlotte (CLT), Cancun (CUN), Newark (EWR), White Plains (HPN), Washington/Dulles (IAD), New York (JFK), New York (LGA), Long Beach (LGB), Nassau (NAS), Raleigh (RDU), Richmond (RIC), Santo Domingo (SDQ), San Francisco (SFO), San Juan (SJU) and Newburgh, NY (SWF). Code is valid for 18% off of r/t travel... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Not everyone plans to downsize gifts this holiday  Nov 6, 2009
    However, we found one on order in Charlotte, N.C., for $693,900. 4. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)

    Charlotte bowl gets higher pick  Nov 6, 2009
    Charlotte's Meineke Car Care Bowl will move up one spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference bowl selection order starting in 2010 under an agreement the ACC announced Thursday morning ... With the ACC championship game going to Charlotte in 2010 and 2011, the Meineke Bowl won't face the prospect of having a championship game loser returning to town for the second time in a month ... "Despite all the bad economic news in Charlotte, there's a lot of positive news on the sports front," Webb said. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Grief, cancer, Nietzsche and Santa  Nov 6, 2009
    " Yeah, I know what you're thinking. You're thinking: ZOMG! This is what Roddenberry's atheist-Apollonian vision of the future has come to! Unemployed dinner-theater actors in Kirk and Spock drag and plastic tricorders, doing a laser show for the kiddies! At Waldameer WaterWorld in Erie, Pa.! It will bear the same relationship to any actual "Star Trek" incarnation as that teeny-tiny Stonehenge in "Spinal Tap" bears to seeing Led Zeppelin play live in 1973! And you're absolutely right. OK, OK,... (Salon)

    Baseball Releases 2010 Schedule  Nov 5, 2009
    19-21) before heading to Charlottesville, Va ... The Atlantic 10 portion of the schedule will feature home series against Charlotte (April 9-11), Massachusetts (April 16-18), Xavier (April 23-25), Richmond (May 14-16), and George Washington (May 20-22). (Gorhody.com)

    Interview: Charlotte Smith, Dreamin...  Nov 5, 2009
    Interview: Charlotte Smith, Dreaming Of Dior. Interview: Charlotte Smith, Dreaming Of Dior ... Charlotte Smith has had more than her fair share of fabulous dresses and adventures, including inheriting her American godmother's vintage clothing collection. (Suite101.com)

    romantic exoticism  Nov 4, 2009
    The modern horror novel and woman's romance are both descendants of the Gothic romance, as transmuted through such masterworks as Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre and her sister Emily's Wuthering Heights. Another classic Gothic work, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, is often cited as a forerunner of modern science fiction. (Harper's Magazine)

    US Airways: No cutbacks for Charlotte  Nov 4, 2009
    Charlotte Business Journal - by Web Editor ... Chief Executive Doug Parker says the carrier has no plans to cut back its operations in Charlotte even if were to move its headquarters from the Queen City ... Charlotte is extremely resilient and holding up nicely, and there s a lot else that drives the economy, Parker said at a press conference Tuesday at the company s flight training center at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)

    Airlines Ratchet Up Holiday Surcharges ... Again  Nov 4, 2009
    " The airlines' busiest days tend to fall right before or after a major holiday Thanksgiving and Christmas themselves are often slow travel days. As examples of the new $20 one-way surcharge it's usually folded into the price of a ticket you buy online Parsons cited several itineraries for Dec. 27, the Saturday after Christmas. On that day, you'll pay a $20 each-way surcharge to take American from Dallas to Los Angeles, United from Chicago to New Orleans, Delta from New York to Albuquerque,... (Fox News)

    Men's soccer earns regional ranking in NSCAA poll  Nov 3, 2009
    Atlantic 10 foes Dayton and Charlotte are tied for the number one spot, while Saint Louis and Fordham land fifth and sixth, respectively. Temple wraps up the poll in the 10th spot. (Gobonnies.com)

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    News Story - Idaho State Journal. Airlines raise holiday charges. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    FLOGGING MOLLY's 6th Annual Green 17 Tour Kicks Off Feb. 9, 2010  Nov 3, 2009
    2/19/2010 - Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore. 2/20/2010 - Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids'  Nov 3, 2009
    Britain's fastest female Rubik's cube solver is 23-year-old Charlotte Cooper, who can spin the colours in 15 seconds and complete it blindfolded. Doctor who was the first to recognise the link between lack of exercise and heart disease. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')

    Path of the Pros: Aaron Rowand  Nov 3, 2009
    After a solid Spring Training with the White Sox, Rowand was one of baseball's top prospects in Triple-A Charlotte, lighting up International League pitching to the tune of a ... 2001: With his stock rising, Rowand opened the year at Triple-A Charlotte, where he hit. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)

    Fox hasn't made a decision on starting safety  Nov 3, 2009
    CHARLOTTE -- Carolina Panthers coach John Fox wouldn't say whether Sherrod Martin would keep the starting free safety job, but he's glad to have had the rookie Sunday. Martin had two of the Panthers' five interceptions in the 34-21 win at Arizona, not bad for a guy making his first NFL start. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)

    Pack men run to ACC title  Nov 2, 2009
    Virginia 2, Duke 1: Third-ranked Virginia (16-2, 3-2 ACC) scored a pair of second-half goals to rally past No. 13 Duke (9-9, 0-5) at Charlottesville, Va ... North Carolina 2, Old Dominion 0: Charlotte Verstraten and Elizabeth Stephens scored goals for the No. 2 Tar Heels (16-1) in a nonconference win over visiting ODU (8-11). (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Chapter 8: Decision, decision  Nov 2, 2009
    "I did really feel that way, but I wanted something to tell me it was all right to leave. I know that sounds corny, but that's me.I flew back to North Carolina with Wanda, and Scott drove up from Charlotte where he was working. Kimberly was a student at UNC. Coach Smith and his wife, Dick Baddour and his wife, and Wanda and I went out to dinner that night. They were recruiting me. Coach Smith said, "I want you to do what you want to do. I would love for you to be back here, but it's got to be... (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Performing Diaspora Festival - beyond tradition  Nov 2, 2009
    Charlotte Moraga, for instance, is a kathak dancer and disciple of the great North Indian classical dancer Chitresh Das, who himself has pushed the envelope of traditional kathak. Her collaboration with Prasant Radhakrishnan, a carnatic saxophonist, juxtaposes a North Indian dance form with South Indian music - all inspired by a Persian poem. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Western Carolina Cross Country Preps for Southern Conference Championships On Saturday  Nov 1, 2009
    03 (23rd) in the Charlotte Invitational on Oct. 2 ... Weaver's best finish in the 8K was at the Charlotte Invitational on Oct. 2 where he finished with a time of 25:31 ... 03 for ninth in the Charlotte Invitational. (Catamountsports.com)

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