Recently added articles from The Herald-Sun (Durham, NC):

The Herald-Sun, Durham, N.C., Frank Dascenzo column: DASCENZO: Receiver Eron Riley is the real deal for the Devils.(Column)

Oct 10, 2007 ... Byline: Frank Dascenzo Oct. 10--Somewhat overlooked in the aftermath of Duke's fifth loss in six games last Saturday was the marvelous performance of wide receiver Eron Riley. Sure, Wake Forest's Kenny Moore ran for 84 yards and had 11 catches for 100 yards, and the ...

Judge dismisses charges against man held for 14 years.

Oct 09, 2007 ... Byline: Brianne Dopart Oct. 9--Charges were dismissed Monday against a mentally retarded man held in a state hospital for 14 years despite having never been tried for his alleged crimes. In a case laced with disappearing evidence, a possibly bogus confession and ...

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS.

Oct 09, 2007 ... Oct. 9--DMV issuing ID cards at state fair The state Division of Motor Vehicles will issue child and adult identification cards, renewal and duplicate driver licenses and provide license tag renewals at this year's N.C. State Fair. The DMV mobile center will be ...

Details sought on retirees' facility.

Oct 09, 2007 ... Byline: Ginny Hoyle Oct. 9--HILLSBOROUGH -- A company interested in putting a Continuing Care Retirement Center at Corbinton Commons made its case to the Hillsborough Town Board on Monday night. Bob Lippard of Drucker & Falk listed services -- assisted living, a ...

County defers ban on begging.

Oct 09, 2007 ... Byline: Carolyn Rickard Oct. 9--DURHAM -- The county's ban on panhandling is officially off the table -- at least for now. The four county commissioners on hand Monday night voted to defer the ordinance to the joint city-county committee, since the vast majority of ...

UNC researcher shares Nobel Prize.

Oct 09, 2007 ... Byline: Daniel Goldberg Oct. 9--CHAPEL HILL -- UNC School of Medicine researcher Dr. Oliver Smithies was recognized Monday for nearly 25 years of pioneering work with embryonic stem cells and DNA, winning the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine. Smithies, ...

BRIEF: Deer dies after hitting window.

Oct 09, 2007 ... Oct. 9--CARRBORO -- A deer crashed through a window of a Carrboro business Saturday morning and later died on the front porch of a residence. The deer broke through the window of Thimble Pleasures at 205 W. Main St, and likely cut itself on the glass and then jumped back out and ...

GOP candidate says public wants openness in Raleigh.

Oct 09, 2007 ... Byline: William F. West Oct. 9--DURHAM -- Republican gubernatorial hopeful Fred Smith said the top issue he's hearing as he campaigns is a need for openness and truthfulness at the state capitol. Asked whether there are feelings of disgust among Tar Heel citizens in ...

Land tracts drawing interest.

Oct 09, 2007 ... Byline: Ray Gronberg Oct. 9--DURHAM -- City officials are preparing to take a second round of bids from prospective buyers of two properties in the Cleveland-Holloway neighborhood that they once intended to all but give away to a pair of Durham nonprofits. The ...

Academy, stadium actions OK'd.

Oct 09, 2007 ... Byline: Carolyn Rickard Oct. 9--DURHAM -- The Board of County Commissioners on Monday night approved a temporary home for the public school system's City of Medicine Academy and a $4.2 million deal to improve Durham County Memorial Stadium. Under the county stadium ...

Davis wants even more effort in preparation for Gamecocks.

Oct 09, 2007 ... Byline: Nolan Hayes Oct. 9--CHAPEL HILL -- Two weeks ago, North Carolina football coach Butch Davis asked his players to devote more time during the week to game preparation. They began doing so, and the results have been positive. After losing 37-10 at South Florida ...

The Herald-Sun, Durham, N.C., Frank Dascenzo column: Years later, Spurrier remains a lightning rod for UNC fans.

Oct 09, 2007 ... Byline: Frank Dascenzo Oct. 9--CHAPEL HILL -- Steve Spurrier meets Butch Davis on Saturday in Kenan Stadium. You excited? To put this matchup -- South Carolina (5-1) at North Carolina (2-4) -- in perspective, con-sider this: Spurrier's last swagger into Chapel Hill ...

Scholars say black women seen but still not heard.

Oct 09, 2007 ... Byline: Beth Velliquette Oct. 9--CHAPEL HILL -- Black women are being seen but still not being heard, according to two black female scholars. Moya Bailey, a fellow in women's studies at Emory University, and Melissa Harris-Lacewell, an associate professor of politics ...

Canes will see familiar faces against Toronto.

Oct 09, 2007 ... Oct. 9--TORONTO, Ont. -- The Carolina Hurricanes will see some familiar faces tonight at 7 p.m. (Versus) at the Air Canada Centre, when they look for their first road win of the season against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto (1-1-1) is coached for the second year by Paul ...

Otto gets ready to take it easy.

Oct 09, 2007 ... Byline: Beth Velliquette Oct. 9--CHAPEL HILL -- Just last week, Otto found three stashes of cocaine inside a house, but on Monday, Otto was celebrating his retirement by chasing his tail. With neurological problems that have given Otto back and hindquarter problems, ...

EDITORIAL: The joy of volunteering.(Editorial)

Oct 09, 2007 ... Oct. 9--The good folks at Durham Public Schools understand that producing successful students requires more than dedicated parents, talented teachers and able administrators. Although those are the essential ingredients needed to get the best from students, the recipe for success also ...

EDITORIAL: Take a moment to vote today.(Editorial)

Oct 09, 2007 ... Oct. 9--A favorite American pastime is, and always has been, grousing about our government. From the White House to the courthouse, we enjoy the sport of second-guessing and arguing about what our elected leaders have done, or not done. From the streets of Baghdad to the road in ...

Coker Hills district wins OK.

Oct 09, 2007 ... Byline: Daniel Goldberg Oct. 9--CHAPEL HILL -- The Chapel Hill Town Council unanimously approved the creation of a Neighborhood Conservation District for the Coker Hills Neighborhood Monday night, capping a debate that has stretched for more than a year. The NCD ...

Chicago heat got to local runners.

Oct 09, 2007 ... Byline: Chad Saleska Oct. 9--When Durham's Paul Bloom, a veteran of five Chicago Marathons, saw people walking the course just five miles into the race, he knew it was too hot to run a marathon. "I dropped out because the conditions were miserable," Bloom said, who ...

BRIEF: Vote today.

Oct 09, 2007 ... Oct. 9--DURHAM -- Don't forget to vote in today's primary election. --- Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. -- Durham voters will select which City Council candidates will move on to the General Election in November. -- For information, visit the ...