Virginia Outside Hitter Simone Asque Named ACC Volleyball Player of the Week Nov 3, 2009
GREENSBORO, N.C. Virginia sophomore outside hitter Simone Asque earned her second consecutive selection (Oct. 27) as the Atlantic Coast Conference Volleyball Player of the Week, announced Monday. (Theacc.com)
Maryland-NC State Game Time Set Nov 2, 2009
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Kickoff for Saturday's football game between the University of Maryland and North Carolina State University has been set for 1 p.m. ET.. The Atlantic Coast Conference office made the announcement Sunday. (Umterps.com)
Bill Aimed at Attracting Federal Travel Oct 31, 2009
Coble, a Greensboro Republican, said the local hospitality industry has no way to trigger a review and is stuck with the lower per diem rate. Federal employees are choosing not to stay in Moore County because they are reimbursed at a lower rate here than they receive by staying in Cumberland County or other nearby counties with a higher rate. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Southwest Airlines announces fares as low as $25 Oct 31, 2009
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Soccer Looks To Secure SoCon Tournament Berth Against Chattanooga Thursday Oct 30, 2009
In the event of a draw, Samford would either place third or fourth in the final standings, depending on whether Elon could defeat or tie first-place UNC Greensboro ... Since suffering a hard-fought 1-0 loss at College of Charleston on Sept. 27, Samford has rattled off victories against Appalachian State 4-0, Furman 2-1, UNC Greensboro 2-1, Elon 1-0 and Georgia Southern 5-0. (Samfordsports.com)
Volleyball team sinks in SoCon Oct 30, 2009
Chattanooga faces off against the University of North Carolina Greensboro Saturday before traveling to Elon Sunday. Page 1 of 1. (The University Echo, TN)
Schedule for 2009-10 Season Released Oct 29, 2009
In post-season, the Bulldogs return to Princeton, N.J., both for the Heptagonal Championships and the IC4A Championships in May before competing in the NCAA Regional Championships in Greensboro, N.C.. Report by Miriam Cho '13, Yale Sports Publicity. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Tar Heels Handle Hurricanes Oct 24, 2009
Fuller, a transfer from UNC Greensboro, recorded a career best 32 kills in her three year career as a Spartan. Carolina also posted five service aces, despite nine service errors. (Tarheelblue.com)
Golfers Conclude Fall Slate at UNCG Event Oct 23, 2009
ATLANTA - Facing a field with 12 teams ranked among the nation's top 100 teams, Georgia Tech's golf team closes out its fall schedule Saturday and Sunday at the UNCG Bridgestone Golf Collegiate in Greensboro, N.C.. Eight of the 15 teams - more than half of the field - are ranked in the top 50 amidst the 286 teams in Division I. Tennessee is ranked No. 12, Augusta State is ranked No. 16, Duke is at No. 21, Virginia is No. 26, Virginia Tech is ranked No. 30, VCU comes in at No. 37, and North... (Ramblinwreck.com)
Virginia Tech Outside Hitter Justine Record Takes ACC Volleyball Player of the Week Honors Oct 20, 2009
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Virginia Tech sophomore outside hitter Justine Record is selected as the Atlantic Coast Conference Volleyball Player of the Week, announced Monday, for leading the Hokies to big wins over Georgia Tech (Oct. 16) and Clemson (Oct. (Theacc.com)
Capital come-ons: Shine and substance add allure to the Capitol, National Museum of American History, Ford’s Theatre Oct 18, 2009
National Museum of American History A poignant reminder of Lincoln s legacy is a lunch counter from a Woolworth s store in Greensboro, N.C., where in 1960 four black men were refused service because it was whites only. Nearly a century after the Civil War, and less than 50 years ago, segregation was legal in the United States. (Boston Globe)
Wake Forest Races in Blue Ridge Open Oct 16, 2009
The women's second unit enters the race on the heels of a fourth-place finish at the Hagan Stone Park Classic in Greensboro, N.C., on Oct. 3 ... Blue Ridge Open - Participating Teams Appalachian State Brevard Clemson Coastal Carolina Davidson Duke Elon Gardner-Webb High Point Johnson Bible College Lees-McRae Longwood Lynchburg Mars Hill Montreat Morehead State Radford Spartanburg Methodist UNC Asheville UNC Greensboro UNC Wilmington Virginia Military Virgina Tech Wake Forest Warren Wilson... (Wakeforestsports.com)
DMV photos used in fugitive hunt Oct 14, 2009
A week later, after corroborating Corrales' identity, agents arrested him in High Point, southwest of Greensboro, where they believe he had built a new life under the assumed name. Corrales is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles later this month. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Bulldogs Fail To Capitalize On Chances In 0-0 Draw With Wofford Oct 13, 2009
"We played well, but when you're trying to win a conference championship, we have to show up for the entire match and we sure didn't do that in the first half. In the four all-time meetings between Samford and Wofford, three have finished in a 0-0 draw. The Bulldogs' lone victory in the series occurred Aug. 26, 2005, as they streaked to a 3-0 victory. With five matches remaining in the regular season, Samford owns a 3-1-2 record in SoCon play and sits in fourth place in the league's standings.... (Samfordsports.com)
Cards Announce 2010 Outdoor Track and Field Schedule Oct 10, 2009
On May 28-29, the Cardinals will travel to Greensboro, N.C., where they will compete against 194 teams at the NCAA East Regional Championships. The new NCAA format will send teams to either the West or East regional sites. (Uoflsports.com)
Lane Carico Named ACC Volleyball Player of the Week Oct 6, 2009
Greensboro, N.C. - University of Miami sophomore has been named this week's Atlantic Coast Conference Volleyball Player of the Week (Oct. 5-11) announced Monday afternoon from the ACC office in Greensboro, N.C. In two matches, Carico totaled 66 kills for a 6. (Hurricanesports.com)
Deacons Compete in Hagan Stone Park Classic Oct 3, 2009
to participate in the Paul Short Run, another group of Demon Deacons will compete in the Hagan Stone Park Classic on Saturday morning in Greensboro, N.C. The all-day event kicks off at 9:30 a.m. with the collegiate men's 8-kilometer run ... Hagan Stone Park's entirely grass course opened in 1984 and has since hosted a multitude of events, including 25 Greensboro Invitationals. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Illini Travel to Windy City Collegiate Classic Oct 2, 2009
The 15-team field consists of No. 14 Purdue, No. 16 Arizona, No. 17 New Mexico, East Carolina, Iowa State, Michigan, host Northwestern, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, TCU, Tulane, UNC Greensboro, UNC Wilmington, and UNLV. Eleven of the fifteen teams will be making a return to the Windy City Collegiate Classic after participating in the tournament last year. "It's a strong field," said head coach. (Fightingillini.com)
Chatham golfers end perfect season with Dogwood championships; Arnold named Player of Year Oct 1, 2009
Saturday sent the Cavaliers to North Carolina for the Greensboro Invitational Cross-Country Meet where 2,800 runners representing 83 high schools competed. Both Chatham teams finished in the middle of the pack. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Mission accomplished: 50 jobs in 50 states Sep 24, 2009
35 Model agent, model, Greensboro, N.C.. 36 Coal miner, Campbells Creek, W.Va. (San Francisco Chronicle)
2010 Schedule Released Sep 24, 2009
NewBridge Bank Park in Greensboro, N.C., will serve as host to the 2010 ACC Baseball Tournament which will be held May 26-30. Greensboro's downtown stadium first opened its gates on April 3, 2005 ... "Hopefully we can get there because this tournament will bring a lot of excitement to the Greensboro area," explained Martin. (Seminoles.com)
Ducks Host 2012 NCAA's in PDX Sep 22, 2009
Portland was one of eight sites selected to host the first and second-round competition in 2012, along with Albuquerque, N.M.; Columbus, Ohio; Greensboro, N.C.; Louisville, Ky. Nashville, Tenn. (eDuck.com)
Final Round Cancelled at Lady Paladin Invitational Due to Inclement Weather Sep 21, 2009
Furman claimed third place and Stetson took fourth with East Tennessee State, East Carolina, UNC Greensboro, Kennesaw State, UNC Wilmington and Florida International rounding out the top 10. The Lady Tigers finished in 14th. (Gotigersgo.com)
ODU Wraps Up Play at Monarch Collegiate Invitational and UVa... Sep 21, 2009
Next week, the Lady Monarchs will travel to the Wake Forest Collegiate Invitational and face opponents from Duke, Richmond, Illinois, UNC Greensboro, Davidson and Wake Forest. The men's team will send Fanselow, Benjamin Chomette and to the Men's UVa Invite, where over half the players will be nationally ranked. (Odusports.com)
Lady Tigers Set to Open Season at Paladin Invitational Sep 18, 2009
96), Kennesaw State, Mercer, UNC Greensboro (No. 94), UNC Wilmington (No. (Gotigersgo.com)
Mitchell Criterium returns to Fort Mill this weekend Sep 18, 2009
Richter raced in the Carolina Cup this past weekend in Greensboro, N.C., winning the under-18 race. That was a great race for me, Richter said. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Civil rights museum plans first exhibits Sep 17, 2009
The International Civil Rights Center & Museum in Greensboro has released a list of 14 exhibits that will be featured when the museum opens, scheduled for Feb. 1 ... In addition to the exhibits, artifacts will include a bus seat signed by Rosa Parks, a travel book identifying safe houses and establishments that would service African-Americans, a medical bag used by Dr. George Evans, the first African-American physician allowed to practice medicine in what had been an all-white Greensboro... (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
U.S. hotel room rates fall 17% in 2009 Sep 16, 2009
U.S. hotel room rates fall 17% in first half of 2009 - The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area. for free extra services. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Heels Play Two More Contests Before ACC Opener Sep 16, 2009
a transfer from UNC Greensboro, is fifth on the team with 56 kills and posted 15 kills in the win over Tennessee this weekend. Freshman outside hitters and have each added a offensive punch for the Heels in 2009. (Tarheelblue.com)
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Cougars fall 23-6 in trip to Greensboro ... Published: Monday, September 14, 2009 10:17 AM CDT The Cougars of Canoe dropped a heartbreaking 23-6 loss to the Southern Cougars Friday in Greensboro, which puts them at 0-2 on the road this season. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Cougars fall 23-6 in trip to Greensboro Sep 15, 2009
Published: Monday, September 14, 2009 10:17 AM CDT The Cougars of Canoe dropped a heartbreaking 23-6 loss to the Southern Cougars Friday in Greensboro, which puts them at 0-2 on the road this season. The Cougars (2-2, 0-1) started the game with a bang as running back Jaylen Henry shot around the corner and sprinted 70 yards for a touchdown that put Escambia Academy on top 6-0. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Irish Men's Golf Set To Open Season At Gopher Invitational Sep 11, 2009
Notre Dame will receive a welcome boost back in the lineup as fifth-year senior (Greensboro, N.C./Southeast Guilford) returns to action following a yearlong layoff after undergoing back surgery in the summer of 2008 ... The teams participating include (NGCA rankings in parentheses): Arkansas (8), Iowa (Receiving Votes), Lamar, Miami (OH), Northern Iowa, Notre Dame, Minnesota, UNC Charlotte, UNC Greensboro, UNC Wilmington, Southern Methodist and Wisconsin. (Und.com)
Golf Coach Bruce Heppler Optimistic About His Team Sep 8, 2009
and the UNCG Bridgestone Collegiate in Greensboro, N.C. Tech's own United States Collegiate Championship will not be held this spring while the Golf Club of Georgia attempts to find new dates to hold the event in coming years. Instead, Heppler will take his team to the Linger Longer Invitational at Lake Oconee in Georgia and the Wolfpack Invitational in Raleigh, N.C.. (Ramblinwreck.com)
ACC Women's Basketball Players Shine on World Stage Sep 6, 2009
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Over the past few months student-athletes from several Atlantic Coast Conference women's basketball programs have been busy traveling the globe and showcasing their skills on the world stage. For most of the athletes it was the first time they have had an opportunity to travel outside of the United States, much less face international competition. (Theacc.com)
Wake Forest Places Second at Relays Sep 5, 2009
The Deacons totaled 18 points, while High Point finished in first with six points and UNC Greensboro had 34 points for third place. finished the two 3. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Deacons Capture Third Consecutive Title at Wake Forest Relays Sep 5, 2009
The team finished first with six points, followed by UNC Greensboro with 24 and High Point with 27 on a cloudless Friday evening at the Cross Country Trail located beside the Water Tower Fields on Wake Forest's campus. Head coach liked what she saw from this youthful squad. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Caniacs Are Welcome Guests In Thrasherville Sep 4, 2009
Sigh I think I actually have more Caniac friends than Thrasher friends growing up in Virginia, a lot of my friends ended up in Raleigh, Greensboro and Charlotte. We always get into email banter the day of the game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Agostini On Golf: Local pro guests for First Tee Sep 2, 2009
Bettencourt, who's appeared in 27 tournaments this year, told the Greensboro (N.C.) News-Record he might trim his Tour schedule by four or five events next year. He's closing in on a fully-exempt 2010 and is assured of at least conditional status. (Modesto Bee, CA)
NCDOT seeks $92.6M in railroad money Sep 2, 2009
North Carolina and Virginia also propose to partner to complete a corridor development plan connecting Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, Richmond and Washington, D.C., with passenger trains that can travel up to 110 mph. The second round of applications for funding of a comprehensive corridor development plan is due to the FRA on Oct. 2. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Compassion fatigue Sep 1, 2009
Deborah Garner, a social worker at Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro in North Carolina, has suffered from the condition. "There was one patient I particularly bonded with," she says. (CNN)
2009-10 Georgia Tech Women's Basketball Schedule Announced Sep 1, 2009
2:00 p.m. 26 North Carolina* (RSN) ATLANTA 6:30 p.m. 28 at NC State* Raleigh, NC. 2:00 p.m. March 4-7 ACC Women's Basketball Tournament Greensboro, N.C. Homes Games in Bold * - ACC Games RSN - ACC regional cable network including FS South, Comcast SportsNet, Sun Sports, FSN Florida and New England Sports Network. - RamblinWreck. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Ex-GSO police chief Wray hired by TSA Sep 1, 2009
The Transportation Security Administration has named David Wray, Greensboro s former police chief, the federal security director for Charlotte Douglas International Airport ... Wray was with the Greensboro police department for 25 years, serving as police chief for three years before resigning in 2006, after former City Manager Mitchell Johnson locked him out of his office amid controversy in the department. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Dayton city manager may resign for job in North Carolina Aug 28, 2009
Dayton City Manager Rashad Young may leave Dayton for a job in Greensboro, N.C., according to reports by DBJ news partner WDTN-TV 2. Young, 33, confirmed that he has had discussions with officials from Greensboro for their vacant city manager position and received a tentative job offer pending final approval from the city council there ... A meeting has been set for next Tuesday at 8 a.m. for the city council in Greensboro to decide. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Coach still bedeviled by area legend Aug 28, 2009
So naturally that's the first team he'll face in his new job when the Red Devils travel to Greensboro for the season opener. "They're no different than ever," Morgan said after seeing tapes of Lincoln County's scrimmage against Thomson. (The Augusta Chronicle)
2009-10 Mens Basketball Schedule Released Aug 26, 2009
NC State will travel to Marquette on December 5, to Arizona on December 23 and play UNC Greensboro at the Greensboro Coliseum on December 31 ... The ACC Tournament returns to the Greensboro Coliseum, and will be played from March 11-14 ... 12/31 @ UNC Greensboro TBASun. (StateFans.com)
2009-2010 Basketball Schedule Released Aug 26, 2009
11-14 ACC Tournament Greensboro, N.C. Raycom/ESPN-2. FEATURED PRODUCT. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Wake Forest Announces 2009-10 Basketball Schedule Aug 26, 2009
The Deacs will play two regular season road games at the Greensboro Coliseum in preparation for the 2010 ACC Tournament, which will be held at the venue. Wake Forest will face East Carolina in Greensboro on Nov. 15 and then play UNC Greensboro at the Coliseum on Dec. 28 ... Wake will play ECU in Greensboro two days later before hosting Triad-rival High Point on Wednesday, Nov. 18. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Elite Giants boostbaseball in Trenton Aug 25, 2009
The USABL U-11 National League East playoff champions also played in the Metropolitan Junior Baseball League Inner City Classic in Greensboro, N.C. The Trenton Elite Giants participated in a preliminary tournament in Orange before heading south to play in the MJBL Inner City Classic in Greensboro. More than 50 teams with youth ages 10 to 19 represented their state and competed in the 12-and-under division, the 13-15 and the 16-19 groups. (NJ.com -- Times)
Lake Oconee visit was an inspiration Aug 25, 2009
Their place: A new four-bedroom, 4;-bath home by Greensboro-based DreamBuilt ... Take Exit 130 to Greensboro/Eatonton and turn right on Lake Oconee Parkway ... $873,000: 1011 Falling Creek Drive, Greensboro 30642. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Carolina Nabs Two Preseason Selections Aug 25, 2009
GREENSBORO, N.C. - The Atlantic Coast Conference announced the volleyball preseason coaches poll and preseason All-ACC selections Tuesday. North Carolina, predicted fourth in 2009 by the coaches, placed two players on the 16-member preseason All-ACC squad also selected by the coaches. (Tarheelblue.com)
Oden opens eyes at national competition (5) Aug 24, 2009
About 120 players participated in the competition, held in Greensboro earlier in the summer. There was a lot of competition there, Oden said. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Western Carolina Women's Soccer Prepares for Season Opener Aug 23, 2009
The Catamounts were picked to finish second in the SoCon preseason coaches' poll behind UNC Greensboro receiving three out of 12 first place votes. The Catamount's 2009 schedule features 10 home dates, two in-season tournaments and an 11-game Southern Conference slate. (Catamountsports.com)
Unifi to be featured on Travel Channel Aug 20, 2009
The Greensboro-based company s Yadkinville plant will appear on the show Extreme on Aug. 26 at 8 p.m. on the Travel Channel ... City Guide Spotlight - Greensboro. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Best from Sunday Aug 17, 2009
John Lilly played quarterback and wide receiver at tiny Guilford College, a liberal arts school with a Quaker heritage in Greensboro, N.C. He knew his playing days were over after the last game of his senior year. The National Football League didn't even send him a questionnaire. (Athens Banner-Herald)
JetBlue offering a month of unlimited flights for $599 Aug 15, 2009
City Guide Spotlight - Greensboro. Sponsored by. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Church roundup Aug 14, 2009
WATKINSVILLE - Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 6121 Greensboro Highway. Worship services at 11 a.m. the second, third and fourth Sundays of the month and at 10 a.m. the fifth Sunday of the month. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Finding incentive to play Aug 13, 2009
He hasn't played since, although he is hoping to get into next week's Wyndham Championship in Greensboro off the alternate list. "I guess once you're a golfer, you'll always be a golfer," Lancaster said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Preseason schedule has N.O. playing twice at home Aug 11, 2009
Two days before that, Okafor will play against his former team -- the Charlotte Bobcats and their new center, former New Orleans post man Tyson Chandler, for whom Okafor was traded -- in an Oct. 8 game at the Greensboro Coliseum. The Hornets open their exhibition schedule Oct. 7 at Philips Arena against the Atlanta Hawks. (Nola.com -- Sports)
UMES RELEASES THE 2009-10 BOWLING SCHEDULE Aug 11, 2009
The hunt for a fifth MEAC title takes place in Greensboro, N.C. March 19-21 and the Hawks plan on being back in the NCAA Championships for a seventh consecutive year April 8-11 in East Brunswick, N.J.. . (Umeshawks.com)
Visitors can ride the rails this fall Aug 7, 2009
The train will leave Spencer at 7 a.m. and offer a second pick-up at the Greensboro Amtrack station at 8 a.m., passing through Thomasville, High Point, Reidsville in North Carolina, as well as Danville, Lynchburg and Oak Ridge in Virginia ... City Guide Spotlight - Greensboro. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
NYC Gives Homeless Ticket Out of Town Aug 6, 2009
NYC got some of their relatives to pay the back rent for them and they were then given a Bus ride back to Greensboro, NC and the couple is as happy as can be because the guy could go back to his old job he quit and they can go back to their apt. Or the Michigan couple who decided to go to NYC and were given $400 in gas cards to go back to Michigan. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Forbes leaps to triple crown at Junior Nationals Aug 6, 2009
Mark Thomson/Gatehouse News Service Waltham Track Club leaper Carla Forbes won the national title in the triple jump and finished third in the long jump during this weekend's Junior Olympics Nationals at Greensboro, N.C. ... The Hyde Park resident and future Newton North freshman did a lot better than ``great'' this weekend at the Junior Nationals meet in Greensboro, N.C. In fact, Waltham Track Club Joe Tranchita deemed her effort in winning the triple jump and finishing third in the long jump... (Newton Tab, MA)
Notebook: It takes strength to hoist00004000 PGA trophy Aug 5, 2009
Depending on how he does, he might need to add the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro to become eligible for the playoffs. And if that doesn't work out, Garcia might have to throw in a tournament from the Fall Series. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Biology teacher wins best in state Aug 5, 2009
"I look forward and hope that I will be able to go to Denver to accept the award at the national level in November and then I'll be presented an award by Associated Microscope in Greensboro at the North Carolina Science Teachers Association," Pressley said. "I am very excited. I love what I do. I enjoy the students. It's fun to me. I think if you don't enjoy teaching you don't need to be teaching, you need to be out doing something else.". (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Josh Cox Named Ticket Manager/Travel Coordinator Aug 4, 2009
Prior to his time at Wake Forest, Cox worked at ISP Sports as the New Business Intern, at Western Carolina University as the Marketing/Promotions-Ticketing Assistant and as the Game Day Intern for the Greensboro Grasshoppers Minor League Baseball team. Cox, a native of Kernersville, N.C., graduated Magna Cum Laude from Western Carolina with a bachelor's degree in sport management, with a concentration in professional sport in 2008. (Gozags.com)
