Five Arrested in Early Morning Drug Raid Mondee Tilley Staf Reporter

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Vol. 131, Issue 358 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2011 50 cents daily/$1.25 Sunday Five arrested in early morning drug raid Mondee Tilley Staf Reporter

Five people were arrested on felony drug charges during an early Thursday morning drug bust by the Surry County Sheriff’s Of- ice. Veranna Miller Rozellia Miller Vaughn Cook Natterio Goodwin Brian Asbury According to Surry oficers located ive people Cimmaron Lane, was intent to sell and deliver session with intent to sell Atkinson said those ar- County Sheriff Graham At- in the residence, one of charged with three felony cocaine and possession of and deliver cocaine and rested are “regular cus- kinson, the search warrant whom was in possession of counts of possession with drug paraphernalia. He was possession of drug para- tomers” with the sheriff’s served at 157 Cimmaron a loaded 9mm handgun. intent to sell and deliver placed under a $100,000 se- phernalia. She was placed ofice. Lane in the Woodville com- Atkinson said a complete cocaine, three felony counts cure bond. under a $100,000 unse- “When you get guys munity was the result of a search of the residence of sell and deliver cocaine, Rozellia Lynn Miller, 26, cured bond but had been at this level locked up, it two-month investigation was conducted and depu- three felony counts of con- of 1056 E. 17th St., Win- released from the Surry slows down the availabil- into illegal drugs being sold ties found a seller amount spire to sell and deliver ston-Salem, was charged County Jail. ity of crack cocaine,” said from the residence. of crack cocaine packaged cocaine and two felony with felony possession Vaughn Lamarr Cook, Atkinson. He said during the inves- for sale in four-gram pack- counts of maintaining a with intent to sell and de- aka Money, 24, of 1056 Surry County depu- tigation, narcotics oficers ages, $5,800 cash, 9 mm drug house. He received a liver cocaine and posses- E. 17th St., Winston- ties were assisted by the purchased crack cocaine handgun, a user amount of $100,000 secure bond, but sion of drug parapherna- Salem, was charged with Mount Airy Police Depart- from different people — marijuana and drug para- by Friday had been released lia. She was placed under felony possession with ment and the Stokes Coun- some who lived there and phernalia, including smok- from jail. a $100,000 secure bond. intent to sell and deliver ty Sheriff’s Ofice. some who would frequent ing pipes, spoons, scales Natterio Ledurr Good- Veranna Denise Mill- cocaine and possession Reach Mondee Tilley the residence only to sell and baggies. win, aka Nate, 22, of 125 er, 24, of 1471 Old U.S. of drug paraphernalia. He at mtilley@heartland- or use crack cocaine. While Brian Bradford Asbury, Randy Lane, was charged 52, Pilot Mountain, was was placed in jail under a publications.com or at serving the search warrant, aka Killer Bee, 31, of 157 with felony possession with charged with felony pos- $100,000 secure bond. 719-1930. Property owner donates easement for lake Staff Report lands and will provide an important buffer along Perhaps in the spirit of Stewarts Creek Lake to Christmas, but specifi- help safeguard the waters cally in the name of pres- from runoff pollution. ervation, a local property Mindy Mock, land pro- owner has made a com- tection and outreach spe- mitment that will enable cialist with the Piedmont scenic farmland and a Land Conservancy — a source of drinking water non-profit land trust serv- to receive long-term pro- ing Surry and eight other tection. counties — said Friday Dwight Seal, a Surry na- the easement from Seal tive and lifetime resident, is near a dam built along donated a conservation Stewarts Creek to create easement on property in the lake. It further in- the county’s northern sec- cludes the portion of the tion to the Piedmont Land stream itself which runs Conservancy that will pro- into the lake. tect it for future genera- Having the easement tions. will ensure a riparian buf- This will allow nearly fer to protect the water 100 acres of fertile farm- quality, she explained. Josh armstrong/the news land and watershed buffer Along with other ben- LaSha Moore, owner of Merle Norman Cosmetics, assists a customer searching for the perfect look this Christmas. along the shores of Stew- efits, Kevin Redding, the arts Creek Lake to be con- executive director of the served. Piedmont Land Conser- Christmas sales down in The lake, located in vancy, sees the project as the Ararat River water- a tremendous gain for the shed, serves as the backup citizens of Mount Airy. drinking water supply for “Many towns have had downtown, say business owners the city of Mount Airy. to spend tax dollars to “I decided to donate a purchase land or conser- Josh Armstrong “but it’s way off from last year, and “It began to pick up with the conservation easement to vation easements around Staf Reporter last year was way down from the cruise-ins,” continued Hiatt. “But preserve the farm from de- their water supplies. Mr. year before.” it’s been touch-and-go. Some weeks velopment in the future,” Seal’s donation will en- Tis the season to be shopping “We’ve had better years,” said Lin- you’re busy, and some weeks you Seal stated. sure that current and fu- “I think this property is for Christmas gifts. But in Historic da Tolbert, sales associate at Pages don’t do anything.” ture citizens of the region a unique ecosystem with will have a safe, clean sup- Downtown Mount Airy, many local Books & Coffee. “But we’ve had a “I think a lot of it has to do with businesses are inding seasonal sales the economy,” said Hull. “People diverse wildlife habitat. I ply of drinking water — good month.” wanted to do my part to to be slower than in years past. just don’t have the money to spend without having to expend Crediting “faithful customers,” protect a piece of prop- precious funds.” “It’s been extremely slow the past she added, “They want us to stay in on extra things, although we have reasonably-priced merchandise. erty I grew up around, The property involved few weeks,” said Gail Hiatt of Mt. business. So they support us.” so future generations can offers spectacular views Airy Tractor Toyland. “It seems we However, not all of Main Street’s “I’ve always worked retail, and I think this is probably the worst I’ve appreciate the environ- along the lake looking up do most of our business from about stores have had time to build a loyal ment.” to Surry County’s high- 10:30 to 2. Then in the afternoon, following. For instance, women’s seen.” “I think actually even the restau- The conservation ease- est point, Fishers Peak. we barely have a customer.” boutique Karen’s on Main opened ment donated by Seal Its addition brings the “All of downtown is down from last July. rants are really struggling right now,” said Hiatt, “because nobody will ensure that this land total acreage of projects last year — that’s what I’ve heard “We started out great,” said sales remains in agricultural from a lot of the business owners,” associate Sheila Hull. “We had a fan- has any money. So they’re not com- See LAKE | 2 said Billy Joe Boyd, sales associate tastic start. Things probably started ing here shopping.” at Fancy Gap Outitters. “So compar- really getting slower, I would say, One recent incentive that helped atively, our sales are okay. But we’re September or October.” increase sales was Small Business deinitely down from last year.” According to Hiatt, the beginning Saturday, held after Black Friday. “It’s hard to say,” added Hiatt, of the year was also slow. See SALES | 3 Troopers to enforce Booze it and Lose it over the holidays Mondee Tilley wheel intoxicated. He said they will be the best year we’ve seen in a long Staf Reporter not only be looking for drunk drivers, time,” said Barker. but for those who are driving aggres- He said Booze it and Lose it is a While more motorists will be driv- sively as well. program through the Governor’s ing during the holidays, troopers Barker’s biggest advice to drivers is Highway Safety Program so munici- with the North Carolina Highway Pa- to leave in plenty of time to get to any pal police departments also will be on trol will be on the look out for those given event so they are not rushed. the look out for drunk drivers. who are driving drunk. He said Surry County has been for- He said last Christmas it snowed First Sgt. Kevin Barker with the tunate that fatalities have been down and there were wrecks galore, but N.C. Highway Patrol said troopers by 30 to 40 percent this year so far. this year, he said, snow is not in the will be setting up random check- “That has been by the grace of forecast. Submitted photo points from Christmas until New God. We have been blessed. Now if Reach Mondee Tilley at mtilley@ An easement donation will help conserve natural resources at Year’s Day in an effort to discourage we can just make it to the end of the heartlandpublications.com or at Stewarts Creek Lake, shown here with a view of Fishers Peak in motorists from getting behind the year with no more fatalities, this will 719-1930. the background. A2

2 Saturday, December 24, 2011 The Mount Airy News, Mount Airy, N.C. www.mtairynews.com Holiday to afect garbage schedule Staf Reporter that day’s usual collections are to ob- Meanwhile, the industrial route nor- serve a regular schedule. mally serviced on Jan. 2 will be cov- The Christmas schedule for Mount However, the commercial routes for ered on Jan. 3. Airy city government includes some both Monday and Tuesday will be col- Oficials also have announced that changes in sanitation operations for lected on schedule, as will that of Jan. the city recycling center on Riverside both homes and companies, oficials 2. Drive will be open today from 8 a.m. have announced. This Tuesday’s residential garbage to 2 p.m. In addition, the center is to No residential yard waste collec- collections also will not be affected by be in operation both Tuesday and Jan. tion will occur on Monday, with the the holiday. 2 from 2 to 5 p.m. each day. industrial garbage pickups normally Among other changes, the Monday City ofices will be closed both Mon- scheduled that day to be canceled as yard-waste collection for Jan. 2 has day and Tuesday for Christmas, and well. Affected industrial locations will been canceled, with that service to re- on Jan. 2 in observance of the New be serviced instead on Tuesday, when sume on Jan. 9. Year’s holiday. Judge rejects GOP lawmaker’s voting rights lawsuit RALEIGH (AP) A federal voting procedures. 2006 revision of the Voting liam J Barber, II, the state judge in Washington has re- U.S. Attorney General Rights Act. NAACP leader. “Fourteen jected a lawsuit iled by a Eric Holder exercised that “This Court declines to states have already passed conservative North Carolina authority to nullify an effort overturn that careful, well- voter suppression laws that legislator seeking to over- by LaRoque’s group, Kinston supported judgment,” Bates limit access to the polls and turn a key section of the Vot- Citizens for Non-Partisan ruled. disproportionately impact ing Rights Act of 1965. Voting, to amend the city’s LaRoque’s lawyers imme- minorities, poor people, Rep. Stephen A. LaRoque, charter to remove party af- diately iled notice he plans young people, students and a Republican, and four other iliation from the ballot in to appeal. He could not im- the elderly. Minority vot- Kinston men iled a lawsuit municipal elections. A ma- mediately be reached for ing power is under attack last year claiming that Sec- jority of Kinston residents comment. through redistricting plans tion 5 of the landmark civil are black and the group com- In a statement, the presi- that marginalize minority rights law is unconstitu- plained that straight-ticket dent of the North Carolina voters, packing them into a tional. The section requires voting favors Democrats. NAACP praised the court’s few segregated districts so jurisdictions with a past his- U.S. District Court Judge ruling, calling it “a stand for their inluence is muted. We www.mtairynews.com tory of racial discrimination John D. Bates rejected the justice and equality.” applaud the Court for recog- to seek pre-approval from complaint, citing long estab- “Voting rights are under nizing the importance of the the U.S. Justice Department lished legal precedents that attack across the coun- Voting Rights Act in protect- before making changes in underpin the most recent try,” said the Rev. Dr. Wil- ing the right to vote.” Lake From Page 1 situation even better. Funding for a portion protecting Surry County’s key waterways — the of the transactional costs Mitchell, Fisher and Ara- associated with the Seal rat rivers — to more than project was made avail- 9,000 acres. able by North Carolina’s Conservancy officials Clean Water Management say the easement from Fund. 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Josh Armstrong/The News “It’s probably been as good as it was last year,” said Phil Marsh, describing sales for his store, Something Diferent on Main. Marsh is also the director of the Downtown Business Association. Sales From Page 1 also has proven beneicial talk about Main Street and have been affected. for downtown shops. how nice everyone is down Representatives for other Sponsored by American “We get a lot of people here,” she continued, “and major retailers, including Express, the nationwide Vote Now! from out of town who trade how convenient it is to shop Walmart and Belk, declined event allowed customers with us,” said Phil Marsh, and ind unique gifts. to comment on recent sales, to save 20 percent on each owner of Something Dif- “I said, ‘That’s why you citing busy schedules due to mtairynews.com purchase. ferent on Main, “from Win- need to shop downtown the season. “Small Business Satur- ston, Raleigh, and different more!’” No matter where one day was amazing,” said places.” However, Hiatt did have shops, many local stores Amy Slate, owner of Scar- Appreciative of the tour- complimentary words for have one request: “Support NEW IMAGE WEIGHT LOSS let Begonias. “Probably 70 local small businesses,” said percent of my customers ists, some businesses also one local retailer: JC Pen- Mount Airy Offi ce Elkin Offi ce expressed a desire for more ney. Slate. “Local dollars go a 1008 Old Rockford St. Darryl Rhyne, MD 660 Parkwood Medical Park came in saying, ‘I’m here for (336) 719-0400 Kimberly Phillips, PA-C (336) 526-4300 local customers. “I think we have good, long way.” Small Business Saturday.’ It “If you know we’ve got encouraged people to go “We get a lot of support friendly service that we try OVER 4 YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE from the local people,” said to offer every customer,” good merchandise, and to local small businesses, we’ve got reasonable prices,” crossing the threshold if, Marsh, “but I would say said JC Penney manager, Consultation with a licensed provider to a lot of them shop out of John Tsaklis, who also not- said Hull, “support us. for no other reason, just to “People need to be aware, discuss available weight loss options. town.” ed the store’s competitive Monthly visits to monitor progress. see what they have and buy if they want these stores in even something small like a “I don’t think enough lo- prices. 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“Were it left to me to decide Gary Lawrence, publisher whether we should have a gov- [email protected] ernment without newspapers, or newspapers without a govern-The Mount Airy News John Peters, editor ment, I should not hesitate a [email protected] Printed on recycled moment to prefer the latter.” www.mtairynews.com/opinion Wendy Byerly Wood, associate editor — Thomas Jefferson newspaper [email protected] 319 N. Renfro St. Phone: (336) 786-4141 Mount Airy, NC 27030 Opinion Fax: (336) 789-2816 Editorial Unfortunately, criminals don’t observe holidays We’ve been recognizing The Grinch gets a bad rap Walmart before crimes we tend There was a case report- various groups and agen- for terrible things that hap- discovering that to see around ed by a Connecticut televi- cies as they’ve helped out pen around Christmastime, her money was these parts, sion station in which some- others less fortunate in the but at least the despicable missing. This only with great- one stole a vehicle loaded community make sure they character in the Dr. Seuss individual, Terry er frequency with gifts and then wrapped have a wonderful Christ- tale recognizes the error of Oliver, forked this month. it around a telephone pole. mas. This Thumbs Up his ways in the end and be- over $75, but Of course, In another, a man who’d goes out to everyone in the comes good. since the gesture stealing from recently undergone eye county and surrounding That’s much more than came to light he crowded stores surgery was robbed of cash area who did anything to I can say for the criminals has received a is common while recuperating in his who always do their part gift basket from at this time apartment. help out someone else this displays allow families to Christmas season no matter to spoil someone’s holiday. a meat center as well, since Studies have shown that enjoy the cold weather and This year has been no ex- from his com- thieves are more domestic-abuse inci- how big or small the giv- holidays together. ing, even a penny or two in ception. pany, plus a gift aware there are dents and violent crimes ***** Perhaps the most Grin- certiicate to a only X-number also occur during the a Salvation Army red kettle To people in the commu- Tom Joyce helps make a difference or ch-like act I’m aware of sporting-goods of shoplift- Christmas-New Year’s pe- nity who have donated to occurred on Dec. 3, when store presented ing days left riod because of heightened one can of food can make the United Fund of Surry someone stole the wal- by co-workers. before Christ- emotions. a meal for someone who campaign. While there are let of Tammy Bruner Wall The overall goodwill this mas. Based on one report, Headlines for many sto- otherwise would have none. many, many food drives, toy while she was shopping at “Christmas Angel” has gen- an estimated $1.8 billion ries about the darker side of Or just helping carry some- drives and funding drives Walmart in Mount Airy. erated is, as they say, “price- in merchandise will have the holiday season were lib- one’s bags to their car. to help people in the area Not only did it contain less.” There is a tremen- been shoplifted by the time eral in their use of references ***** during the holiday season, money and other resources dous lesson to be learned Christmas Day arrives Sun- as to how the Grinch had sto- To those who have deco- the United Fund of Surry Wall was depending on to here about how spreading day. len or otherwise loused up rated for the season and is there to help agencies in get her and a 12-year-old good karma can return re- But then again, maybe someone’s Christmas. Again, allowed others to freely the area year-round. This son through the month, but wards that are many-fold. more opportunities for at least HE had the decency enjoy the lights and music. week the nonproit, which funds she was going to use Another Grinch-related wrongdoing present them- to return all the presents and Not only do kids enjoy the keeps all of its monies local, for presents. incident concerns a “secret selves simply because decorations stolen from his holiday lights, but adults, reached 70 percent of its So the culprit in effect shopper” scam some local people are under the false neighbors the Whos after too, and these spectacular campaign goal. robbed Tammy Wall of her residents were exposed to impression that everyone seeing that they were able to Christmas. In the spirit of this month. It claimed to is full of goodness during celebrate the holiday without karma, I wish in the short offer consumers a chance the holidays. Yeah, tell that those supericial elements. Notable Quotes term for that person to to earn compensation while to the parking-lot muggers However, it consistently consume a box of choco- visiting major stores, but and purse-snatchers. amazes me how humans, I look at life as a gift of God. Now that he wants it back I late-covered cherries, all of actually was an attempt Crime wasn’t a phenom- who presumably represent a have no right to complain. which most likely are pack- to separate innocent folks enon conined to our region more-advanced species than Joyce Cary aged before World War I, from their money. of the country, with news grinches, generally possess and encounter the usual Hmmm. Being forced to reports from elsewhere just enough intelligence to gastronomic effects. take a bath in rancid egg- documenting cases suggest- be deceptive, devious, thiev- Write your representatives In the long term, I hope nog (not the spiked variety) ing that Christmas seems ing, conniving and, at times, that person is in a position would be too good for the to generate a special brand dangerous — but not enough Dobson Commissioners some day of losing a wallet instigators of this scheme, of meanness. This includ- to make the world a better Mayor Ricky K. Draughn, P.O. Box 1021, Dobson, NC in a life-or-death situation. just one of many get-rich- ed numerous incidents of place. 27017, 356-8201 (business), 356-4462 (home) At least in Tammy Wall’s quick scams that have sur- wrapped Christmas pres- Tom Joyce is a staff re- case, a “Christmas An- faced. ents being stolen from un- porter for The Mount Airy Lana Brendle, 223 Windsor Park Drive, P.O. Box 796, gel” came to her rescue by Then there were all the derneath trees, even from News. He can be reached at 356-9091 (business), 356-8508 (home) paying for the groceries usual break-in, larceny, one family with a disabled 719-1924 or tjoyce@heart- John D. Lawson, 423 S. Main St., 356-8555 she was going to buy at credit-card and other child. landpublications.com. Wayne Atkins, P.O. Box 351, 356-8962 Todd Dockery, 106 Saddle Brook Drive, Dobson, 27017, Yes Virginia, America does have a political center 356-2233 Yes, Virginia, America building broad center exists of political history. Sen. Jo- Mount Airy Commissioners Does Have a Political Center political coali- as certainly as seph McCarthy was inished Mayor Deborah Cochran, P.O. Box 70, 710-0485 Independent’s Eye by Joe tions were con- thought, analy- when he alienated the cen- Gandelman sidered strengths sis, and balance ter. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Steve Yokeley, 132 Greystone Lane, 710-0472; syokeley@ “DEAR COLUMNIST: I and virtues — still exist. Alas: eloquence and protests won mountairy.org am 8 years old. not weaknesses how dreary the center. The noisy 1960s Dean Brown, 380 Folly Farms Road, 789-1979 (home) “Some of my little friends and sins. and dangerous anti-war protests angered say there is no political cen- All minds, Vir- American poli- the center and helped elect Jon Cawley, 508 Country Club Road, 786-7657 ter in America. ginia, are little tics would be Richard Nixon. Democratic Pilot Mountain Commissioners “Papa says ‘If you see it in (don’t tell that to if there was no Sen. George McGovern was Mayor Earl Sheppard, 817 Sunset Drive, 368-4958 THAT CAGLE COLUMN Newt Gingrich). center. It’d be too extreme for the center. it’s so.’ Political minds as dreary as if Ronald Reagan won by reas- Carolyn S. Boyles, 135 Lynchburg Road, 368-2556 “Please tell me the truth: used to try and there were no suring the electorate’s cen- Linda Needham, 508 W. Main St., 368-5908 is there a political center in go beyond im- Virginias. ter. Bill Clinton successfully Andrew French, 604 W. Main St., 368-9003 America?” mediate, tactical The center’s veered right after losing the “P.S. My friends say there considerations existence is center. And the winning Surry County Commissioners are no elves. Is that true? for scoring po- Joe Gandelman profusely docu- candidate in 2012 must cap- Chairman R.F. “Buck” Golding, Lowgap, 352-3200 “P.S.S. And Last year AF- litical points, Syndicated mented in his- ture the center. Columnist (home); 919-667-5715 (cell); [email protected] TER Santa left the Christ- but today’s po- torical detail Those on the left and mas gifts some grey-haired litical battles are by John Avlon right ridicule the center as Vice Chairman Garry Scearce, Mt. 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Jef Linville, Staf Reporter SATURDAY, (336) 719-1920 Josh Armstrong, Staf Reporter DECEMBER 24, 2011 (336) 719-1921 SPORTS [email protected] Creed wins title, ive Hounds place Jef Linville Staf Reporter

LEXINGTON — North Surry placed half its wrestlers in the top eight at the King of the Mat Tourna- ment that inished Friday. The two-day event at North Davidson High School featured some of the best wrestlers from North and South Carolina. North Surry Coach Eric Jessup said he looked around the gym at one Austin McMillian Austin Riggs point and tried to count inals, Creed had to beat the toughest draw as his how many wrestlers he Jackson Dowless, Lake 182 weight included Jesse recognized from the state Norman, ranked 10th in 4A Doyle, Wheatmore, which tournament in Greensboro division. Creed edged him many consider the in- last spring. He said he gave 3-2 to face Cody Leler, est wrestler regardless of up after 30, and that didn’t West Wilkes, in the inals. weight class. Leler inished second in Before he could reach Jef Linville/The News include the great South North Surry’s Zach Creed, right, locks up with East Surry’s Greg UpChurch. Wrestling the excel- Carolina wrestlers with the state last year and was the inals, however, he had the top seed in the bracket. to beat the second-ranked lent local 220-pound athletes prepared Creed for the King of the Mat tournament. Creed took whom he was not familiar. irst place in his weight class. On the irst day, 10 Grey- Creed pinned him in the wrestler in 4A, Alex hounds competed. Three second period. Brunsman, Parkland. Despite his pulled mus- works hard and doesn’t try ed, as Riggs is closing in on advanced to the semiinals, In the semiinals of 195, Younger was winning the cle, Younger was winning to draw attention to him- the century mark. while four were still alive Riggs faced off with Jona- match 7-5 late in the second in that match until he got self. Brannock, McMillian in the consolation bracket. than Schavey, who inished period, noted Jessup, “and caught on his back and Creed wrestled much and Austin Collins also At the end, Zach Creed second in South Carolina’s then he got caught in one pinned in the second pe- better than he has in the have a high number of took the top spot for the state tournament last Feb- of those famous Parkland riod to inish sixth. past couple of weeks, said wins and possibly could 220-pound class. Austin ruary. Schavey won an 8-4 cradles and got stuck.” Slate started the day with the coach. reach 100 by the end of the McMillian, 120, and Aus- decision, knocking Riggs That put Younger in the a 3-1 decision over West “He was moving on the season. tin Riggs, 195, inished into the consolation brack- consolation bracket with a Wilkes’ Hayden Sutphin, bottom really well,” he Reach Jeff Linville at jl- fourth. et. chance to still inish third. ranked third in the state said. “He’s still not scor- inville@heartlandpublica- Logan Younger, 182, On Thursday, McMillian Unfortunately, the next for 1A. Then he dropped ing as much from his feet tions.com or at 719-1920. fell 5-2 to Aaron Knight, of match was less than an his next two matches to as I’d like, but he’s also Team Standings who came into the semi- Place Points School inals undefeated on the 4A school T.C. Roberson. hour after the Brunsman inish eighth. not getting scored on.” He In the consolation matches, defeat, and Younger’s 1. 172 Parkland season, suffered a pulled Tristen Brannock and said Creed’s escapes and 2. 167 Upper Perkiomen muscle in his shoulder and he didn’t have it any easier. shoulder was hurting too Austin Rozier each lost scrambles were great from 3. 137.5 Jay M Robinson He faced Drew Turner, the badly to wrestle. their irst match of the day the mat. 4. 121 T C Roberson inished sixth. Levi Slate, 5. 100.5 West Wilkes 170, went 1-2 on the day to top-ranked 4A wrestler in Jessup said the coaches and were knocked out. Jes- Jessup also noted that the state. put ice on his shoulder to 6. 100 North Rowan inish eighth. sup pointed out that both this week saw Creed win 7. 99 Southern Alamance By the second day, every McMillian beat Turner, reduce pain and swelling, losses came to a wrestler his 100th career match, 8. 95 Dudley but then lost a close 4-3 but Logan wasn’t ready to 9. 85.5 North Surry single match is against a ranked ifth in his division. joining Younger in current decision in the third-place go yet. That injury default 10. 85 Lake Norman very good opponent, Jes- As for his champion, Hounds at that milestone. match to inish fourth. knocked him down to the 10. 85 Rock Hill sup said. Jessup said that Creed is They should soon have 18. 60 Ashe County Younger might have had ifth-place match. In order to reach the a humble young man who company, too, Jessup add- 28. 41.5 West Stokes SCC baseball team helps food drive Staf Report families in the area.The to unload boxes, sort food in need in our own com- tor Mark Tucker. coaches to partner with athletes distributed more items and deliver the food munity.” “Coach Lowe and all of them again next year,” add- DOBSON — As families than 250 boxes under the to individuals in the com- The sheriff’s ofice about his players were right in ed Lowe. celebrate Christmas Eve to- direction of Sheriff Gra- munity. 20 years ago began the the middle of the assembly The Surry baseball team day, local college baseball ham Atkinson. “I think it helps our team project which has assisted line as the donation boxes inished this year’s season players can smile, knowing “We could not have the members to realize that numerous needy families were prepared,” Tucker as Region X runners-up they took an active part in success we do without the we sometimes take simple in the central Surry Coun- said. “It really is a mean- the Season of Giving. help of the Surry athletic things — like a good meal ty area. ingful experience … to par- while posting an over- On a recent Saturday, teams,” said Atkinson. “We — for granted,” said Coach “I truly appreciate all of ticipate in delivering the all record of 39-17. The the SCC team assisted really appreciate their as- Jamie Lowe. “This is our our student-athletes and food to families who are Knights open the 2012 sea- the Surry County Sheriff’s sistance with this project.” fourth year of assisting, coaches assisting Sheriff truly in need.” son on Feb. 4 at Spartan- Ofice in organizing and Starting at 8 a.m., 35 and each year it gives us a Atkinson and his staff,” “Sheriff Atkinson asked burg Methodist College in delivering food for needy players and coaches helped great feeling to help those noted SCC athletic direc- that the SCC athletes and South Carolina. Former Bear wins national punting competition Jef Linville located. Punters generally stand said in this charting session, he Unlike the typical soccer-style Guy asked if Hull would be Staf Reporter back 14 to 15 yards to have time had a hang time of 5.12 on a 48- kicker, Hull used the throwback ready to play next fall because to get the ball off; this distance yard punt, but that didn’t count style of kicking straight on, noted he looked like he is ready to step CHARLOTTE — A record-set- doesn’t count toward the punter’s toward his inal results. Holder, who suggested that Hull right in and help a team. ting kicker from Mount Airy has total like it does for a placekicker While game conditions cer- develop punting skills, too. Hull said absolutely. He is tak- won a punting competition for a on a ield goal try. tainly play a big part, Tyler’s lon- Those straight-on mechanics ing transfer classes now at Surry national camp. Coming in second for Charlotte gest kick compares favorably with might have been to blame when Community College to better The Ray Guy/Prokicker.com was Jordan Roach, Fork Union NFL punters. he dislocated his knee on a kickoff prepare him for matriculating. He kicking championship featured Military Academy in Virginia. He While Carolina Panthers punter and required surgery in 2009. could enter a school as a junior, about 200 participants nation- had the longest punt in the na- Jason Baker often has to angle After taking the year off to re- but still have three years of eligi- wide vying for the punting title. tion at 60 yards and the longest punts or kick short to avoid the cover, Hull went to Guilford Col- bility left for football. Taking irst place was Tyler Hull, hang time of any one punt at 4.88. end zone, Baker also frequently lege to punt in 2010. The place- In order to maximize his expo- who kicked for the Granite Bears However, he wasn’t as consistent- gets the chance to boom long kicker was hurt, and Hull had to sure, he entered two other com- on their state championship team ly good as Tyler. Roach inished ones, yet his longest punt all sea- do all three kicking jobs. petitions. At one he inished sev- in 2008. seventh in the nation. son is 56 yards. Four other NFL At irst he was timid about enth; at the other camp sponsored Organizers held four kicking There were only about 25 punt- punters have a season long of 55 placekicking, but his knee felt by Nike, he won irst place there, competitions over a month’s time. and organizer Chris Taylor now Charlotte was the irst Nov. 12-13, ers at Wingate, Hull said, and it yards or less. ine, he said. Now he has to get was the irst of the four events, so His former coach, Kelly Holder, the attention of scouts so that he has him ranked seventh in the na- followed in order by Dallas, Phoe- tion out of more than 100 punters. nix and Tampa. he didn’t really have a good feel was pleased to hear of Hull’s suc- can try to earn a scholarship. for how well he would stack up cess. The Prokicker camps and com- Hull said he has received calls Punting was one of three activi- from scouts from Wake Forest and ties at Wingate University; place- with the competition. The amazing thing is that he petitions are geared to getting Not only that, but that day at didn’t punt at all in high school, players on coaches’ radars. Pres- UCLA seeking more information. kickers and longsnappers also had He hopes these inquiries turn into competitions. Tyler posted the Wingate, the punters were facing Holder noted. Hull only kicked ently, there are 707 alumni on col- a head wind. At times the wind ield goals and kickoffs. lege rosters and 18 alumni/staff a future home. best punting numbers in Char- Reach Jeff Linville at jlin- lotte, then after the rest of the was light, but at other times, the He did those jobs well, setting active on NFL teams. breeze picked up. a school record for the most extra “Kickers, punters and long [email protected] events were held, he also was tops or at 719-1920. overall. Hull said that Roach boomed points and total kicking points in snappers had a tremendous op- Prokicker Results He was consistently the best one punt very high, but then the a season. portunity to go ‘head to head’ in Name AvePunt Long HangTime Long punter as he was irst in average wind caught it and knocked it In the 2008 season, Hull made competition, train with the most 1 Hull, Tyler 44.60 55.00 4.17 4.62 down for only 19 yards. Hull tried 94 point-afters and eight ields talented athletes in the country, 2 Madrigal, Christian 44.80 50.00 4.10 4.58 hang time (4.17 seconds) and sec- 3 Ringle, Matthew 40.30 49.00 4.05 4.46 ond by just two-tenths of a yard in to drive the ball a little lower than goals for 118 total points. That and prove who is the best,” said 4 Melanson, Michael 39.80 51.00 3.98 4.41 average distance (44.6 yards). normal to minimize the wind ef- makes him the second-highest Ray Guy, a member of the NFL 5 Madrigal, Christian 36.40 54.00 3.96 4.59 Like in a real game, the distance fect. ranked kicker in the state record All-Time Team. 6 Denkins, Tyler 37.90 45.00 3.80 4.42 wasn’t measured from where they In order to seed the punters, books. Tyler Lewis, Albemarle, Getting to talk to Guy was the 7 Roach, Jordan 39.60 60.00 3.71 4.88 8 Gardner, James 35.90 48.00 3.63 4.41 kicked the ball, but from where organizers had all of them punt a had 130 points in both the 2001 highlight of the competition for 9 Gollnick, Robert 37.00 44.00 3.54 4.32 the “line of scrimmage” would be few balls, then ranked them. Hull and 2002 seasons. Hull. 10 Marr, Josh 35.10 46.00 3.60 4.27 Panthers’ LB Senn channeling Sam Mills CHARLOTTE (AP) — to play like this it’s going to as a restricted free agent last fumble in a 28-13 win. that these guys can play, and vera said. “And I think he has Jordan Senn is quietly making be hard to justify not having year. He’ll be an unrestricted He will be back in the start- play well, when called upon. a lot of football savvy and he’s a name for himself with the him on the ield,” Rivera said. free agent this offseason, but ing lineup Saturday when the That is what Jordan has done. a great athlete, so that’s a good Panthers despite not having “Shoot, he could come back the Panthers have already said Panthers (5-9) host Tampa Each week he’s stepped up combination.” the size, speed or quickness of next year and be the starter.” they’d like him back in the Bay (4-10). Granted, it took and made plays and been very What isn’t good is his size. most NFL linebackers. That’s pretty big news for a fold. the Panthers a while to get to consistent. He’s put himself NFL scouts tend to look at In fact, the fourth-year line- guy who’s been told through- It’s easy to see why. Senn on the depth chart. position to make plays.” his physical stature and think backer is playing so well in out his football career he’s too Since taking over ive The Panthers went through Last week, Senn forced there’s no way he can hold the irst starting opportunity small to be an every down games ago as the team’s three other linebackers on the Arian Foster’s fumble on the up against offensive linemen of his career that coach Ron player in the NFL. starting weak side lineback- weak side before turning to second play of the game, when they get to the second Rivera said he’s considering The 5-foot-11, 224-pound er Senn has been stellar. He’s Senn. Later, he intercepted T.J. level of the defense. It’s the making him a full-time starter Senn has long been touted for coming off his best game “We only keep 53 guys and Yates’ pass to keep the mo- main reason why he went to next season. his solid special teams play, last week against the Tex- the guys that are on this roster mentum on Carolina’s side. Portland State rather than a “He’s become one of those which is the primary reason ans, registering 14 tackles, we keep for a reason,” Rivera “I think he’s a very smart more prominent school and guys where if he continues the Panthers re-signed him an interception and a forced said. “We do tend to believe and talented young man,” Ri- why he went undrafted. A6

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Jacquelene Bigar’s HOROSCOPE HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ZITS Dec. 24, 2011: HHHH You wake up acting like Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman This year your birthday falls on a 5-year-old getting ready to greet a New Moon, creating a new begin- Christmas. Every so often, the child ning in an area of your life. This lunar in you emerges. What perfect timing! position bestows charisma and cre- Even those who might be perpetual ativity. Others admire your dynamic Scrooges find themselves grinning at energy and willingness to transform as your optimism. Tonight: Loving every needed. If you are single, you have a moment. slew of admirers and would-be suitors. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Decide what type of relationship you HHH Approach a situation with want, then choose. The world really is more understanding than many oth- your oyster! If you are attached, make ers. You understand what is needed sure to keep the balance between at this point; be determined to give you as a couple. You could be a little just that. You might be overwhelmed too me-oriented. CAPRICORN reads by everything that is going on and through your defenses. landing in your lap. This, too, will The Stars Show the Kind of Day pass. Tonight: What would anyone do THE FAMILY CIRCUS Youll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; without you? 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) CONCEPTIS SUDOKU ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHHH You might be very happy Bil Keane HHHH You might not be as open at the thought of the upcoming holiday. by Dave Green as others would like. Your organiza- Or you could be overwhelmed and/ tional abilities come out. When you or tired of the celebration. Still, seeing assume the role of leader, no one people you care about who are not worries. Everything will work out per- readily available creates a warm feel- fectly. You could be jolted by news or ing. Dont forget about that neighbor, another persons insight. Tonight: Opt too! Tonight: You know what to do. for a new beginning. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH Last-minute errands or a HHHHH Keep reaching out for forgotten gift could have you running, distant friends you want to wish holi- whether you like it or not. Though day cheer. News that heads in your many of you have your day well direction indicates a faulty assump- planned, you still can break out to call tion. Really, it isnt all that serious someone or invite a loved one over yet. Tonight: Put on some music and who might be alone. Tonight: Dont go break out the eggnog. overboard. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Deal with one other person HHHHH You glide through the directly, and then another person, day, perhaps the result of excellent and then one more. Those contacts planning, but also because you dont DENNIS THE MENACE — especially with people you say “hi” have too many expectations. You and “bye” to, but no more — mean recognize a new beginning in a key Hank Ketchum a lot. You might need to pitch in and relationship in your life. Dont hesitate help someone at the last minute. to jump on it. Tonight: Flex with a Make it your pleasure. Tonight: A little change. more tame than usual. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH A general feeling of malaise HHHHH Others request your or concern permeates your mood. talents and companionship. Though If you havent connected with a key a sudden change could toss plans person, dont stand on ceremony to the wayside, you accomplish a lot — make it so. Dont force yourself; quite quickly. Ask fewer questions, be sensitive to those around you. and focus on helping others instru- Tonight: How about some eggnog? ment their ideas. Good feelings mark PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) these exchanges. Tonight: The only HHHHH Zero in on the moment. answer is “yes.” At the last minute, you could opt to LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) invite friends over, or join friends at HHH You emanate joy nearly some point in the day. Someone you everywhere, yet suddenly you become have counted on keeps changing his very practical. Some will be relieved to or her mind. You cannot stop the pro- see that side of you emerge, but oth- cess, so you might as well go with it. ers will wonder where the playful Leo Tonight: Seize the moment. has gone. You will be perpetually making adjustments right now. Tonight: Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet Giving 100 percent of yourself. at www.jacquelinebigar.com.

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8 Saturday, December 24, 2011 The Mount Airy News, Mount Airy, N.C. www.mtairynews.com Make sure to not put manager’s job at risk Dear Annie: I’ve begun can be risky be- the bedroom, are still making friends. I ask how you can alleviate If we have to say it again, to develop strong feelings cause if things and after he worry that she would be- her discomfort when your you will be asked to leave.” for one of my managers at don’t work out, left, she would have the same way if I were boyfriend drops by. I had to do this, and Dear Annie: work. She is beautiful both you still have to snidely imply to bring other people over. “Aunt Jane” the people involved either inside and out and fun to be around this that we should I want to be sensitive to wrote about her “rude, un- changed or stopped com- be around. When I am near person every hang out some- her preferences, but if she likable” sister-in-law and her, I behave properly, but day — or quit where else. had it her way, I’d probably her likewise ill-mannered ing around. We are better inside, my heart is going your job. The A couple of be unwelcome in my own children. She said she off without them. — A For- pitter-pat. choice is yours. times, she left apartment. didn’t want to create a mer Aunt Jane I want to do the honor- Dear Annie: in a huff during What should I do when problem, but there already Annie’s Mailbox is writ- able thing and keep our My roommate, his visit, only her behavior becomes is a problem because no- ten by Kathy Mitchell and relationship strictly profes- “Jennifer,” and to return later unacceptable? — Nine body will take a stand to Marcy Sugar, longtime sional, but I don’t want to I began sharing and ignore me Months Left on the Lease stop this behavior. editors of the Ann Land- a one-bedroom for the rest of Dear Nine Months: miss an opportunity. There Here’s my advice: She ers column. Please e-mail are certain things she apartment a the night. Jennifer is not being par- should talk to her siblings your questions to annies- does around me that come few months ago. My boyfriend ticularly accommodating, and make sure her brother across as lirting, but it’s The problem is a nice guy, but this is a one-bedroom passes it along to his angry [email protected], or possible I am misreading is her behavior Annie’s Mailbox and we take apartment, and when you wife, saying, “We’ve put write to: Annie’s Mailbox, her. What should I do? — when my boy- Advice pains not to have a guest over, she feels up with this rude behav- c/o Creators Syndicate, Hopelessly Smitten friend visits. Columnists show affection crowded out. It would help ior long enough, and we’re 5777 W. Century Blvd., Dear Smitten: Is this Each time, I in public. He if she periodically enter- not going to tolerate it. Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA woman in a position of have politely never stays too tained friends as well, but We expect basic courtesy 90045. To ind out more authority over you? If so, asked whether she minded long or comes over at odd she doesn’t, so she reacts from her and her children, about Annie’s Mailbox his coming over. She re- hours. Most importantly, any relationship could put poorly to yours. One so- and we won’t allow them and read features by other her job in jeopardy, and plies that it’s ine with her. he visits less than once a lution would be to invite to belittle people we love Creators Syndicate writers we recommend you keep My boyfriend and I would week. over a couple of new peo- in front of us.” When this it strictly business until sit in the living room chat- Annie, am I wrong to feel ple and do something to- behavior rears its head at and cartoonists, visit the one of you leaves the com- ting and watching TV for entitled to visits from my gether. Another is to see the next function, you say, Creators Syndicate Web pany. Otherwise, the usual a couple of hours. Nothing boyfriend in my own apart- your boyfriend at his place. “We really want to have a page at www.creators.com. caveats apply. Forming per- else. Jennifer would point- ment? Jennifer and I are But you also should dis- loving family, but we won’t COPYRIGHT 2011 sonal relationships at work edly sequester herself in both new to the area and cuss this with Jennifer and put up with this anymore. CREATORS.COM Melanie Amaro wins Golden Corral Teach your children about the ‘The X Factor’ greatest Christmas gift of all: Jesus Introducing LOS ANGELES (AP) then reinstated to the con- Melanie Amaro has “The X test, was awarded the grand Dear Dr. Gra- ken -- because our “new” Factor.” prize: a $5 million recording ham: I know we His gift is eter- The powerful 19-year-old contract and a starring role in won’t avoid the nal. Jesus Christ vocalist from Sunrise, Fla., a Pepsi commercial. usual excitement was God’s Son, won the Fox talent competi- “Oh my God. Oh my God. that happens in sent from heav- Chocolate Wunderfall tion Thursday over soulful Oh my God,” Amaro repeat- our house on en to save us 30-year-old singer Josh Kra- ed after host Steve Jones an- Christmas morn- from our sins. a waterfall of pure chocolate pleasure jcik of Wooster, Ohio. nounced her as the champion. ing, but what When we put Amaro, who was mentored Despite continued prod- can we do to our faith and by judge Simon Cowell and ding from Jones, an overly help our children trust in Him, He was at one point eliminated emotional Amaro couldn’t understand the promises us the Mon. Night - Kids Night quite formulate words when Fresh Looks in true meaning gift of eternal Children under 12 - $1.99 she was revealed to have cap- of Christmas? -- life. This, the Duvet Covers tured the most viewer votes, Mrs. B.W. Bible says, is 2 children per adult • 4-8 pm and she struggled through Dear Mrs. “an inheritance WEBB INTERIORS tears to reprise Beyonce’s B.W.: Billy Graham “Listen,” the soaring ballad It’s not nec- that can never 119 W. Lebanon Street essarily wrong to Spiritual perish, spoil or 786-8745 that Amaro crooned at her audition. let them be excit- Columnist fade -- kept in Tues. Night - Senior Night ed about Christ- heaven for you” $7.99 w/ Beverage • 4-8 pm 2/$2.00 mas; I still re- (1 Peter 1:4). Sausage Biscuits...... member our own children’s Your day might unfold dif- $3.89 excitement as they gathered ferently -- but whatever hap- 2226 Rockford Street Sausage Breakfast Plate...... around the Christmas tree pens, ask God to help you Mount Airy, NC Chicken Tenders Plate w/Fries...... $4.99 and impatiently waited for remind your children why we Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9:30pm their turn to open another celebrate Christmas. Then Fri. 11am-10pm Sat. 7:30am-10pm present. 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However, some day Parkway, Charlotte, N.C., HollyScoop ABC World News < The Sound of Music +++ (1965, Musical) Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker, Julie Andrews. A nun becomes a governess to a widower's children. Numb3rs "Money for Nothing" Don (you might point out) that 28201; call 1-(877) 2-GRA- WXLV 10 7 45 45 With David Muir and the FBI search for hijackers. gift might break or be lost, HAM, or visit the Web site for 5:30 To Be Announced Zola Levitt It's Supernatural The Jewish Jesus Sessions Voice of Hope Dr. Larry Bates Health and Gospel Legends WLXI 61 8 61 or they’ll grow tired of it. the Billy Graham Evangelistic Presents With Sid Roth Nutrition It’s probably happened with Association: www.billygra- WFMY News 2 at CBS Saturday Wheel of Fortune Panthers Huddle Bloods "My Funny Valentine" A young 48 Hours Mystery Featured crime stories are examined from all angles. WFMY News 2 at :35 Chelsea Square WFMY 2 9 2 2 something they got last 6:00pm Evening News Weekend girl is kidnapped and held for ransom. 11:00pm (N) ham.org. 4:15 NFL Football Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys The OT Terra Nova "Nightfall" A crashing Terra Nova "Proof" Maddy's life is in Fox 8 News :45 FOX 8 Sports Hell's Kitchen The remaining five chefs Christmas. WGHP 8 10 8 8 Site: Cowboys Stadium -- Arlington, Texas (L) meteor wreaks havoc on the colony. danger when she uncovers a secret. compete to prove themselves. But remind them that (c)2011 BILLY GRAHAM WXII 12 News @ 6 NBC Nightly News Entertainment Tonight Weekend < It's a Wonderful Life ++++ (1946, Drama) Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, James Stewart. An angel rekindles a WXII 12 News at Christmas Eve God’s Christmas gift to us DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE WXII 12 11 12 12 p.m. banker's love for life. 11 p.m. Mass never grows old or gets bro- MEDIA SERVICES, INC. The Big Bang Two and a Half 2½Men "Walnuts The Big Bang Ring of Honor Wrestling The Unit "Whiplash" The unit hunts House of Payne Meet the Browns House Payne "Oh The Browns "Meet WMYV 6 15 48 48 Theory Men and Demerol" Theory down Sam after he attacks Bridget. "Meet the Liar" Christmas Payne" the Adoption" 5:00 < 12 Wishes of Christmas (2010, Monk Monk investigates the murder of Monk "Mr. Monk Meets His Dad" Monk Monk shoots a man dressed as Psych Gus's parents are accused of Psych "Christmas Joy" Shawn and Gus WGPX 9 16 16 NOW Fable) a poisoned cop. Monk's estranged father comes to town. Santa Claus. murder. are duped by conmen at Christmas. FAM 18 Rudolph's Shiny New Year Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town The Year Without a Santa Claus < Home Alone 2: Lost in New York ++ (1992, Comedy) Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Macaulay Culkin. Movie 180 311 OPEN (located at) HSN 20 Happy Holidays From HSN Happy Holidays From HSN Happy Holidays From HSN Happy Holidays From HSN Happy Holidays From HSN Happy Holidays From HSN 222 240 QVC 21 4:00 Warmest Wishes for a Joyous Holiday 226 408 CNBC 23 Paid Program Paid Program Money in Motion Made Millions American Greed: Scam The Suze Orman Show Debt Do Us Part Debt Do Us Part American Greed: Scam 208 355 NICK 24 Victorious iCarly < Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh +++ ('08) Josh Peck, Drake Bell. Big Time Rush That '70s Show That '70s Show Friends Friends 170 299 Locally Owned & Operated CNN 25 The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer Anderson Cooper 360 CNN on the Frontliners A Piers Morgan Christmas After Jesus: 1st An exploration of the early history of Christianity. 200 202 LIFE 26 < Home for the Holidays +++ ('05) Lucia Walters, Joey Roche, Sean Young. < Undercover Christmas ('03, Com/Dra) Tyne Daly, Shawn Christian, Jami Gertz. < A Diva's Christmas Carol ++ ('00) John Taylor, Vanessa L. Williams. 108 252 (336) 786-4107 Buy a 100# A&E 27 Dog the Bounty Hunter Dog the Bounty Hunter Dog the Bounty Hunter Dog the Bounty Hunter Bounty Hunter "Dead of Night" Bounty Hunter Bounty Hunter 118 265 Cylinder $99.95 DISC 29 Sons of Guns Sons of Guns "Oh My God, a Cannon!" Sons of Guns "Tommy Gun/ Machete" Guns "Honey, I Blew Up the USS Kidd!" Guns "Movie Gun/ Leopard Gun" Guns "Honey, I Blew Up the USS Kidd!" 182 278 •Propane Tank Reﬁ lls TBS 30 Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory < A Christmas Story +++ ('83) Darren McGavin, Peter Billingsley. < A Christmas Story +++ ('83) Darren McGavin, Peter Billingsley. 139 247 BET 31 BET Hip Hop Awards BET Awards Kevin Hart hosts; Chris Brown and Jill Scott perform. 124 329 Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri – 8 to 5 • Wed & Sat - 8 to 12 ESPN2 32 NBA Basketball Playoffs Miami Heat vs. Dallas Mavericks NFL PrimeTime SportsCenter SportsCenter SportsCenter Year Quarterback 144 209 814 Forrest Dr. • Mount Airy, NC 27030 ESPN 33 SportsCenter SportsCenter NCAA Football Hawaii Bowl Nevada vs. University of Southern Mississippi Site: Aloha Stadium -- Honolulu, Hawaii (L) SportsCenter 140 206 BRAV 34 Housewives NJ "Belly Up and Up" Housewives/NewJersey "Black as Ink" Housewives NJ "Singing in the Pain" Housewives NJ "Get to the Punta!" Wives NJ "An Inconvenient Truce" Wives NJ "Portrait of an Italian Family" 129 273 < Lonesome Dove: Return ++ (1989, Adventure) Tommy Lee Jones, Danny < American Outlaws + (2001, Western) Scott Caan, Timothy Dalton, Colin Hell on Wheels "Revelations" Lily < American Outlaws + ('01) Scott AMC 35 130 254 Glover, Robert Duvall. Farrell. A crooked baron is stealing land. confronts the family of her late husband. Caan, Timothy Dalton, Colin Farrell. USA 36 NCIS "Family" NCIS "Leap of Faith" NCIS "Heartland" NCIS "Road Kill" NCIS "Silent Night" NCIS "Sub Rosa" 105 242 CMT 37 5:00 < Because of Winn-Dixie ++ ('05) Jeff Daniels, AnnaSophia Robb. < Unlikely Angel +++ (1996, Comedy) Roddy McDowall, Brian Kerwin, Dolly Parton. < Fireproof ++ (2008, Drama) Erin Bethea, Kirk Cameron. 166 327 COM 38 4:55 < National Lampoon's Van Wi... :55 Tosh.O :25 Tosh.O Tosh.O Tosh.O Tosh.O Tosh.O The Comedy Central Roast "Charlie Sheen" Comedy...Roast 107 249 VH1 39 5:00 < The Temptations ++ ('98) DB Woodside, Terron Brooks. A biography of the musical group The Temptations. VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul Pays tribute to the great cities of soul music. Top 40 of 2011 "Hour 1" 162 335 MTV 40 Teen Mom 2 "Intensive Care" Teen Mom 2 Ridiculousness Ridiculousness Ridiculousness Ridiculousness Ridiculousness Bam Present "Where the #$&% is Santa?" Bam and crew look for Santa's home. 160 331 CSPAN 41 2:00 WA Week Communicators Washington This Week 210 350 SYFY 42 4:00 < Outlander < Red Planet ++ (2000, Sci-Fi) Val Kilmer, Tom Sizemore, Carrie-Anne Moss. < The Fifth Element +++ (1997, Sci-Fi) Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman, Bruce Willis. < Batman Forever 122 244 NICKJR 44 Fresh Beat Band Backyardigans Dino Dan Ni Hao, Kai-lan Go, Diego, Go! Blue's Clues Bubble Guppies Olivia Yo Gabba Gabba Yo Gabba Gabba Upside Show Upside Show 169 298 FXSS 46 WPT Poker World Championships WPT Poker Hollywood Open WPT Poker Hollywood Open WPT Poker WPT Poker WPT Poker World Championship 420 646 SPIKE 47 4:15 < Jaws 2 +++ Roy Scheider. :05 < Jaws ++++ (1975, Horror) Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw, Roy Scheider. A great white shark terrorizes a beachtown. :25 < Jaws ++++ ('75) Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Scheider. 168 262 TLC 48 Crazy Christmas Lights Tiaras "Southern Celebrity Glitzmas" This is Justin Bieber My Big Fat Gypsy Christmas DC Cupcakes Cake Boss This is Justin Bieber 183 280 TNT 49 4:15 < Sahara < Men in Black II ++ ('02) Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith. < Forrest Gump +++ (1994, Comedy/Drama) Sally Field, Gary Sinise, Tom Hanks. :45 < War of the Worlds ++ ('05) Tom Cruise. 138 245 MSNBC 50 Lockup "Return to Valley State" Lockup "Return to Pelican Bay" Lockup Lockup "Wabash: Close Quarters" Lockup "Wabash: Da Future" (N) Lockup "Inside Holman" 209 356 HIST 51 Swamp People "Hot Pursuit" Swamp People "Dark Waters" Swamp People "Deadly Skies" Swamp People "Rising Sons" Swamp People "Full Moon Fever" Swamp People "It's Personal" 120 269 < Meet Me in St. Louis ++++ (1944, Musical) Margaret O'Brien, Mary Astor, < Miracle on 34th Street +++ (1947, Family) Natalie Wood, John Payne, < Margie +++ (1946, Comedy) A woman reminisces about her childhood. TCM 57 132 256 Judy Garland. A family prepares to move from St. Louis to New York. Maureen O'Hara. A man claims to be the real Kris Kringle. FX 58 < Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs +++ ('09) Eunice Cho. < Alvin and the Chipmunks ++ ('07) David Cross, Jason Lee. < Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs +++ ('09) Eunice Cho. 137 248 FOXN 59 America's News HQ Fox Report Weekend Huckabee Justice With Judge Jeanine Geraldo at Large Journal Edit. Fox News Watch 205 360 TOON 60 MAD Adventure Time < Shrek +++ ('01, Ani) Voices of Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers. The Oblongs King of the Hill King of the Hill Family Guy The Boondocks Stroker and Hoop 176 296 HALL 62 < The Christmas Card ++ ('06, Dra) John Newton, Alice Evans, Edward Asner. < A Christmas Wish ('10) Aline Andrade, Danielle Chuchran, Kristy Swanson. < November Christmas +++ ('10) Sarah Paulson, Sam Elliott, John Corbett. 185 312 ANPL 63 Planet Earth "Caves" Planet Earth "Great Plains" Planet Earth "Deep Ocean" Planet Earth "Forests" Planet Earth "Fresh Water" Planet Earth "Forests" 184 282 INSP 68 Int'l Fellowship Feed the Children Gaither "Christmas in the Country" < The Christmas Box +++ ('95) Annette O'Toole, Richard Thomas. < The Man Who Saved Christmas ++ ('02) Kelly Rowan, Jason Alexander. 259 364 HGTV 69 White House Christmas 2011 Celebrity Holiday Homes Celebrity Holiday Homes Design on a Dime High Low Project Dina's Party Donna Decorates House Hunters House Hunters 112 229 SS 71 In My Own Words In My Own Words The Journey The Journey The Journey "Talor Battle" The Journey The Journey Inside the Orange Xterra USA Championship 437 649 E! 72 Kourtney & Kim "True Colors" The Kardashians "Kendall's Sweet 16" < Evan Almighty ++ ('07, Com) Morgan Freeman, Lauren Graham, Steve Carell. Scouted "Amy and Jillian" Fashion Police Chelsea Lately 114 236 TVL 73 A. Griffith Show A. Griffith Show Hot in Cleveland Hot in Cleveland Hot in Cleveland Hot in Cleveland Loves Ray Loves Ray Loves Ray Loves Ray King of Queens King of Queens 106 301 WE 74 5:30 < You've Got Mail ++ ('98, Rom) Tom Hanks, Greg Kinnear, Meg Ryan. < Beauty Shop ++ (2005, Comedy) Alicia Silverstone, Andie MacDowell, Queen Latifah. < Beauty Shop ++ ('05) Alicia Silverstone, Queen Latifah. 128 260 VH1C 76 5:00 < Rock Star ++ ('01) Mark Wahlberg. Rolling Stones (N) < Pink Floyd: The Wall +++ ('82) James Laurenson, Bob Geldof. Metal Evolution That Metal Show "Axl Rose" 163 337 WGN 77 Law & Order: C.I. "Weeping Willow" America's Funniest Home Videos America's Funniest Home Videos America's Funniest Home Videos America's Funniest Home Videos 30 Rock Scrubs 239 307 STYLE 357 Sex and the City Sex and the City Sex and the City < Sleepless in Seattle ++ (1993, Romance) Meg Ryan, Ross Malinger, Tom Hanks. < Uptown Girls ++ ('03) Dakota Fanning, Marley Shelton, Brittany Murphy. 115 235 < Big +++ (1988, Comedy) Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia, Tom Hanks. A boy < Miracle on 34th Street +++ (1994, Drama) Elizabeth Perkins, Mara Wilson, < Jingle All the Way ++ (1996, Comedy) Sinbad, Phil Hartman, Arnold FMC 630 133 258 awakens as a full-grown man. Lord Richard Attenborough. A man proves he is the real Kris Kringle. Schwarzenegger. A father searches for a last minute Christmas gift. CSN Talkin Football "Bowl Preview" NCAA Football Alabama vs. Florida NCAA Football Tennessee vs. Alabama 642 PREMIUM CHANNELS DISN 19 :55 So Random! /:20 < Beethoven's Christmas Adventure Curtis Armstrong. < Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas! ('11) Bridgit Mendler. Shake It Up So Random! Austin and Ally Austin and Ally Shake It Up 172 290 ENC 635 :15 < K-9 ++ (1989, Comedy) Mel Harris, Kevin Tighe, James Belushi. < Daddy Day Care ++ ('03) Steve Zahn, Eddie Murphy. :35 < Little Giants ++ ('94, Com) Ed O'Neill, Shawna Waldron, Rick Moranis. < Anaconda ++ 340 526 WEST 641 5:50 < The Cowboy and the Indians :05 Dead Man's Gun < The Ballad of Josie +++ ('67) Peter Graves, Doris Day. :45 < Foxfire ++ ('55, Drama) Jeff Chandler, Jane Russell. :20 < The Big Gundown Lee Van Cleef. 342 529 HBO 700 :15 < Charlie St. Cloud (2010, Fantasy) Charlie Tahan, Amanda Crew, Zac Efron. < Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules Zachary Gordon. :45 < The Blind Side +++ (2009, Sport) Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron, Sandra Bullock. 300 501 MAX 715 5:45 < Half Baked ++ :05 < Air America ++ ('90, Act) Robert Downey Jr., Nancy Travis, Mel Gibson. Strike Back < Hereafter ++ ('10, Dra) Cécile De France, Bryce Dallas Howard, Matt Damon. 310 512 SHOW 728 5:30 Dexter Homeland "Marine One" < The Company Men ++ ('10) Chris Cooper, Tommy Lee Jones, Ben Affleck. < The Switch ++ (2010, Comedy/Drama) Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman. 318 537 TMC 745 5:30 < The Janky Promoters Ice Cube. < How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days ++ ('03) Matthew McConaughey. < Scream ++ (1996, Horror) Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Neve Campbell. < Scream 2 ++ ('97) Neve Campbell. 327 544 STARZ 750 :15 < Are We There Yet? ++ (2005, Comedy) Nia Long, Jay Mohr, Ice Cube. < Toy Story 3 +++ ('10, Animated) Tim Allen, Tom Hanks. :45 < Salt +++ (2010, Action) Liev Schreiber, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Angelina Jolie. < You Again ++ 350 520