North Carolina has won by an average margin of 35.5 points this season, second-best in the country. Their closest call has been a 12-point victory over Iowa.
Italee Lucas scored 23 of her 29 points in the first half, and No. 10 North Carolina rolled to an 83-62 victory over Gardner-Webb on Friday.
Lucas, a 5-foot-8 senior guard and the team's leading scorer with a 17.9 average, hit five 3-pointers in the first half and went on to finish 10 of 16 from the field, 5 of 6 on 3s.
It was another dominant performance by the Lady Tar Heels (13-0), who pulled out to a 40-18 lead, led 54-32 at halftime and never let Gardner-Webb seriously challenge in the second half.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Senior safety taken off field
North Carolina safety Deunta Williams has been taken off the field at the Music City Bowl after he hurt his lower right leg tackling Luke Stocker a Tennessee tight end .
The senior was hurt with 5:32 left in the first quarter Thursday night as he helped tackle Stocker at the end of an 8-yard reception. Trainers almost immediately motined for a cart, and they placed Williams' right leg into a brace before putting him onto the back of the cart.
Officials of the school say Williams is being taken for X-rays.
The senior was hurt with 5:32 left in the first quarter Thursday night as he helped tackle Stocker at the end of an 8-yard reception. Trainers almost immediately motined for a cart, and they placed Williams' right leg into a brace before putting him onto the back of the cart.
Officials of the school say Williams is being taken for X-rays.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Snowfall continuous since Christmas
The snow began Christmas Day and didn't let up until Monday in North Carolina the state handles road clean up, and they have been working around the clock Cherokee NC County locals knew they'd have snow for Christmas, they did not know it would be 13 inches.
NC plows are on the roads in full force. Primary roads are clear Monday, but secondary roads remain a hazard.
"We're not used to this," says native Brad Muse. "Three inches of snow is pretty heavy around here, 12-15 inches is amazing."
Muse says he's never seen so much snow cover Cherokee County.
"Most people don't know how to drive in this," he says. "I wouldn't out I didn't have 4 wheel drive."
Muse measured 15 inches in his neighborhood since Christmas day, way too much for North Carolina Department of Transportation crews to keep up.
"We're salting, scrapping and salting constantly," says NC plow truck driver, Mark Pickens.
Pickens spent 5 minutes with his family Christmas Day, in between working 12 hour shifts.
He Said: "We're working secondary roads right now,". They have their work cut out for them. Most secondary roads are impassable in anything other than 4-wheel drive vehicles.
Jenna Helton has a perfect view of Highway 64 from inside her quick stop store.
"A lot of people have been coming in here wanting to get milk and bread," she says. "It's staple for snow." Helton says the nonstop snow took everyone by surprise.
"It's crazy watching all the people go off and into the ditches," she says.
NC plows are on the roads in full force. Primary roads are clear Monday, but secondary roads remain a hazard.
"We're not used to this," says native Brad Muse. "Three inches of snow is pretty heavy around here, 12-15 inches is amazing."
Muse says he's never seen so much snow cover Cherokee County.
"Most people don't know how to drive in this," he says. "I wouldn't out I didn't have 4 wheel drive."
Muse measured 15 inches in his neighborhood since Christmas day, way too much for North Carolina Department of Transportation crews to keep up.
"We're salting, scrapping and salting constantly," says NC plow truck driver, Mark Pickens.
Pickens spent 5 minutes with his family Christmas Day, in between working 12 hour shifts.
He Said: "We're working secondary roads right now,". They have their work cut out for them. Most secondary roads are impassable in anything other than 4-wheel drive vehicles.
Jenna Helton has a perfect view of Highway 64 from inside her quick stop store.
"A lot of people have been coming in here wanting to get milk and bread," she says. "It's staple for snow." Helton says the nonstop snow took everyone by surprise.
"It's crazy watching all the people go off and into the ditches," she says.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Christmas Holiday Travelers warned
The Weather Channel’s updated forecast on Thursday afternoon called for a 70 percent chance of snow, bringing it in line with the National Weather Service. On Thursday, the National Weather Service said snow was likely in McDowell on Saturday, with heavy accumulations possible. More than 2.5 million North Carolinians are expected to drive 50 miles or more between December 23 and January 2, 2011. A record 93 percent of those traveling in the state are expected to drive to their destination. This represents the busiest Christmas travel holiday for North Carolina roads on record.
Weekend travelers are being cautioned about conditions they may face across North Carolina this weekend.
“There is potential for a significant winter storm in North Carolina this weekend,” wrote the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Thursday morning. “Those planning any travel Saturday night and Sunday should keep up with the latest forecasts and be prepared to delay travel.”
NCDOT crews began pretreating minor roads with salt brine on Wednesday in Chatham, Hoke, Lee, Moore, Montgomery, Randolph, Richmond and Scotland counties.
Higher gas prices, the most congestion on the highways in the last 10 years and the threat of wintry weather are this year¹s Christmas Grinch for North Carolina motorists.
Gas prices are up 39 cents statewide since last year and have reached $3 per gallon in some Western North Carolina areas. Highway travel is expected to increase three percent compared 2009, according to AAA Carolinas.
Weekend travelers are being cautioned about conditions they may face across North Carolina this weekend.
“There is potential for a significant winter storm in North Carolina this weekend,” wrote the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Thursday morning. “Those planning any travel Saturday night and Sunday should keep up with the latest forecasts and be prepared to delay travel.”
NCDOT crews began pretreating minor roads with salt brine on Wednesday in Chatham, Hoke, Lee, Moore, Montgomery, Randolph, Richmond and Scotland counties.
Higher gas prices, the most congestion on the highways in the last 10 years and the threat of wintry weather are this year¹s Christmas Grinch for North Carolina motorists.
Gas prices are up 39 cents statewide since last year and have reached $3 per gallon in some Western North Carolina areas. Highway travel is expected to increase three percent compared 2009, according to AAA Carolinas.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Carolina water dispute officially over
The U.S. Supreme Court has dismissed a South Carolina lawsuit against North Carolina, ending more than three years of litigation over use of the Catawba River.
S.C. v. N.C. included claims that Charlotte's future water needs posed a threat to the Palmetto State.
In 2007, South Carolina sued to prohibit North Carolina from transferring more than its fair share of water out of the Catawba.
Last month, the attorney generals of both states agreed to settle the dispute. The states will use Duke Energy’s Comprehensive Relicensing Agreement as the framework on how the river's resources will be apportioned.
The CRA pact is required for the renewal of Charlotte-based energy giant’s (NYSE:DUK) 50-year federal license to use the Catawba to generate electricity. The renewal is still pending before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
All four parties in the lawsuit signed the agreement earlier this month, include the case’s two “intervenors”: Duke Energy and Catawba River Supply Project, a bi-state water utility.
Attorney General Roy Cooper said : “We’ll be able to preserve critical natural resources for the people of both North Carolina and South Carolina thanks to this open and fair agreement,” N.C. “Our state attorneys did an excellent job defending North Carolina and saved taxpayer money by avoiding costly litigation.”
S.C. v. N.C. included claims that Charlotte's future water needs posed a threat to the Palmetto State.
In 2007, South Carolina sued to prohibit North Carolina from transferring more than its fair share of water out of the Catawba.
Last month, the attorney generals of both states agreed to settle the dispute. The states will use Duke Energy’s Comprehensive Relicensing Agreement as the framework on how the river's resources will be apportioned.
The CRA pact is required for the renewal of Charlotte-based energy giant’s (NYSE:DUK) 50-year federal license to use the Catawba to generate electricity. The renewal is still pending before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
All four parties in the lawsuit signed the agreement earlier this month, include the case’s two “intervenors”: Duke Energy and Catawba River Supply Project, a bi-state water utility.
Attorney General Roy Cooper said : “We’ll be able to preserve critical natural resources for the people of both North Carolina and South Carolina thanks to this open and fair agreement,” N.C. “Our state attorneys did an excellent job defending North Carolina and saved taxpayer money by avoiding costly litigation.”
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Census 2010 North Carolina Gains People
Numbers for the North Carolina 2010 census came in Tuesday. There are a lot more people living in the country than ten years ago.
The same for North Carolina. Still, the state's increase didn't lead to a win in one critical area. North Carolina does not gain any more power in congress.
Every ten years the census indicates how the country has Grown, so North Carolina actually grew at a rate almost twice as much as the country as a whole.
"The resident U.S. population is 308,745,538 persons," said Census Bureau Director Robert Groves.
That's the number that counts more than almost anything else for the next ten years. It's a 9.7 percent increase nationally. North Carolina's grew by 18.5 percent. More than 9.5 million people live in the state.
Ferrel Guillory, director for the University of North Carolina Public Life Program Said: "We're not Mayberry anymore, you know, we aren't a state that's just a collection of small town and small cities,” “We, we really have become a megastate."
One place that megastate status doesn't show up is in congress where census numbers determine how representatives each state will get. North Carolina remains unchanged at 13. There's no change for neighboring Virginia either. However, South Carolina is a winner with a net gain of one to 7.
Overall, 8 states gained a total of 12 seats. Texas adds four. Florida adds two. Ten states lost seats. New York and Ohio each lose two representatives. The rest lose one.
Beyond the political implications, all of the counting this year means money. A total of $400 billion each year divided among the states for the next decade.
"Everything from education to senior services to housing to law enforcement and transportation," said Commerce Secretary Gary Locke.
Overall, the census shows a continuing shift in population that we've seen for the last few decades. People are leaving the Midwest and Northeast heading South and West. The political shift also directly impacts the Electoral College for upcoming presidential elections.
That's one area where North Carolina's growth could payoff. The only drawback is the state won't have any more politicians at the federal level to fight for the money.
The same for North Carolina. Still, the state's increase didn't lead to a win in one critical area. North Carolina does not gain any more power in congress.
Every ten years the census indicates how the country has Grown, so North Carolina actually grew at a rate almost twice as much as the country as a whole.
"The resident U.S. population is 308,745,538 persons," said Census Bureau Director Robert Groves.
That's the number that counts more than almost anything else for the next ten years. It's a 9.7 percent increase nationally. North Carolina's grew by 18.5 percent. More than 9.5 million people live in the state.
Ferrel Guillory, director for the University of North Carolina Public Life Program Said: "We're not Mayberry anymore, you know, we aren't a state that's just a collection of small town and small cities,” “We, we really have become a megastate."
One place that megastate status doesn't show up is in congress where census numbers determine how representatives each state will get. North Carolina remains unchanged at 13. There's no change for neighboring Virginia either. However, South Carolina is a winner with a net gain of one to 7.
Overall, 8 states gained a total of 12 seats. Texas adds four. Florida adds two. Ten states lost seats. New York and Ohio each lose two representatives. The rest lose one.
Beyond the political implications, all of the counting this year means money. A total of $400 billion each year divided among the states for the next decade.
"Everything from education to senior services to housing to law enforcement and transportation," said Commerce Secretary Gary Locke.
Overall, the census shows a continuing shift in population that we've seen for the last few decades. People are leaving the Midwest and Northeast heading South and West. The political shift also directly impacts the Electoral College for upcoming presidential elections.
That's one area where North Carolina's growth could payoff. The only drawback is the state won't have any more politicians at the federal level to fight for the money.
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