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Thursday Today’s weather Sports What’s inside: Contact us Classified Ads ...... 5B Main number: 276-2311 75 High Comics...... 4B Subscription/Delivery Going Bowling: Community Calendar. . . 3A concerns ...... Ext. 18 22 Obituaries...... 2A Classifieds...... Ext. 10 2012 BCS Bowl Service Directory ...... 6B Announcements. . Ext. 15 December Sports ...... 1B Missing your paper? Your TV ...... 2B Call Ext. 18 by 10 a.m. 2011 59 Low Preview see page 1B The Voice of Scotland County | Established 1882 | www.LaurinburgExchange.com | 50 Cents Laurinburg gets tractor store Chain retailer to locate in old KMart Scott Witten with a retailer, that’s a good thing. Editor The Laurinburg store will be the company’s 48th North Carolina location. Construction is underway on a new Tractor Tractor Supply Company is the largest retail farm Supply Company store in Laurinburg. and ranch supply store chain in the United States The store is expected to open in February and and has been operating in North Carolina since employ up to 17 people. 1994, company officials said. The Laurinburg Tractor Supply store will be The 24,620-square-foot store will include sales housed in the former K-Mart space at 1690 South floor and support service space. A fenced exterior Main St. space will be used for storage and displaying items “I think it is great news,” Mayor Tommy Parker such as fencing, sprayers and livestock equipment. said of the planned openiing. “Any time that our res- The contractor for the project, Marco Contractors, idents have a chance to shop locally and we increase Mary Katherine Murphy | Laurinburg Exchange the sale tax revenue and we can build a partnership See TRACTOR | 2A Tractor Supply Company is expected to open in February. Serving those that served Maxton Learning Center gets high marks Ali Rocket Special to The Exchanage

Maxton’s 21st Century Community Learning Center, an after-school tutor- ing program, met all the requirements during a recent compliance review from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Hugh Montgomery, interim town man- ager, told the Board of Commissioners about the center’s clean bill of health at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday. Montgomery said there are about 40 programs like the one in Maxton throughout the state and only 10 per- cent of those met every threshold by the state DPI, which is required to Mary Katherine Murphy | Laurinburg Exchange monitor the effectiveness of the pro- DAV Chapter 17 Commander Ella Hines (left) presents a plaque of recognition to Jayme Rios-Aimalefoa, kitchen manager at the Laurinburg Golden grams. Corral, as the restaurant's employees look on. The center works to increase end-of- course test scores and offers tutoring in math, science and reading. Disabled American Veterans Students enrolled in the program are provided transportation from their Chapter 17 presents award school to the resource center, which is located next to the police station Mary Katherine Murphy on North Florence Street, and then [email protected] transported home after three hours Staff reporter of after-school tutoring that includes a snack. Parents are also encouraged Laurinburg’s Golden Corral was recognized on Wednesday to participate and take advantage of for something other than the quality of its food. learning opportunities there. Ella Hines, Commander of Disabled American Veterans Also Tuesday, Mayor Gladys Dean Chapter 17, presented a plaque to Golden Corral employees told the board that she, Commissioner in recognition of their service to community veterans. Ray Oxendine and members of the DAV Chapter 17 is based in Hoke County, but since Scotland Parks and Events Committee met with County does not have its own DAV chapter, the group serves county Commissioners Noah Woods the Laurinburg area. and Hubert Sealey about the use of the Golden Corral partners with DAV Chapter 17 in putting on old Townsend Middle School gymna- its annual military appreciation night, held this year on Nov. sium. 14. “We got word of mouth that it was “For two weeks before Military Appreciation Monday, we going to be used for storage,” Oxendine had a goal to be here every day to collect donations to help Mary Katherine Murphy | Laurinburg Exchange Ella Hines presents a certificate and a Golden Corral gift card to See SERVING | 2A Alice Baldwin for her father, World War II veteran Dewey Dockery. See MAXTON |2A Instructor, students ‘give back’ John Lentz with the winner getting a “I decided to contribute [email protected] free bottle of perfume from to the United Way both in Staff Reporter Belk in Rockingham, where Richmond County with the he works his second job.” Belk staff and to the United Scotland High School The winner of the contest Way of Scotland County English instructor Dan was Scotland High School through my three English English teaches juniors and senior Nakkiah Jackson, who classes at Scotland High seniors correct grammar, brought in 60 cans. School. I thought it would be sentence structure and com- “The overall total was 360 a great way for my students position. But he also has a cans,” Alexander said. “We to give back in a meaningful desire to assist others less used library carts to move way.” fortunate, and his example the cans to my car, and I Michele Hollifield of the has led to a considerable took them to Church and Rockingham Belk store said donation of goods from his Community Services where the staff was happy to assist students to a local nonprofit they will be used for their in the cross community agency designed to give to Christmas Cheer program.” effort. those in need. English said that he was “Dan orchestrated the “Dan wanted to help out pleased to have the opportu- event and made arrange- the United Way, so he asked nity to help. ments to give free fragranc- his kids to bring in canned “Dec. 16 was ‘National es to the contest winners,” goods,” said United Way of Happy Day,’ the idea being Hollifield said. Scotland County Executive to make as many people as “I think it was a good John Lentz | Laurinburg Exchange Director Barbara Alexander. happy as possible,” English Scotland County High School instructor Dan English encouraged his students to donate “He made it a competition said. See GIVE BACK | 2A cans of food items to Church Community Services. Some 360 cans were collected. Page 2a The Laurinburg Exchange www.LaurinburgExchange.com Thursday, December 22, 2011 Obituaries Betty Jean Sweatt Brown Services entrusted to Richard Boles Funeral Service. Betty Jean Sweatt Brown, age 75, of McColl, S.C. passed away on Tuesday, Mr. Silas Fields Dec. 20, 2011 at her home. Mr. Silas Fields, 77, of 602 Memory Lane, Laurinburg died on Monday, Dec. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, 2011 at the 19, 2011 at his home. Richard Boles Funeral Service Chapel. Interment will be at a later date in A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, 2011 at Galilee Oregon. United Methodist Church in Laurinburg. The Rev. Dr. Jesse Brunson will offici- Betty was born June 23, 1936 in Marlboro County, S.C., daughter of the ate. Burial will follow at Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be late Steven and Florence Sweatt. She was the beloved wife to the late Hershel from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at McPhatter Funeral Home in Laurel Brown, Sr. Betty was a devoted homemaker that loved gardening and sewing. Hill. She was also preceded in death by a grandchild, Chadwick O’Neill Brown. He is survived by his wife Marsha Fields of the home, three sons: Michael Surviving are her children, sons Hershel Brown, Jr. and wife Peggy of Fields and Richard Fields of Laurinburg and Ronnis Fields of Detroit, Mich., Pendleton, Ore., Darrell Brown and wife Sandra of Laurinburg, Harold “Shane” daughter Geraldine Wise of Columbia, S.C., sisters Juanita Pemberton and Brown of Myrtle Pointe, Ore.; her daughters, Terry Turner and husband Don Willow McNeal of Laurinburg, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchil- of Laurinburg, Florence “Elaine” Brown of McColl, Angela Dean and husband dren. Danny of Myrtle Pointe, a sister, Yvonne Nolan of Bennettsville, S.C. and many In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Galilee United Methodist Church. grandchildren and great-grandchildren. McPhatter Funeral home is serving the family. Tractor From page 1A Ind. of Warrendale, Pa., businesses. began construction on The company offers Dec. 12. A completion merchandise for the date has been tentative- health, care, growth ly set for late February and containment of 2012. horses, livestock and Tractor Supply pets including Purina Company operates and Nutrena brand more than 1,000 stores feeds; agricultural in 44 states. Tractor products; and tools and Supply Company stores hardware. In addition, are focused on supply- the company sells light ing the lifestyle needs truck equipment, work of recreational farm- clothing and a line ers and ranchers. The of seasonal products company also serves including lawn and gar- the maintenance needs den power equipment of tradesmen and small products. Maxton From page 1A said. “But the commissioners said they had never received any communication from the school board that that was its intention.” The town board has asked the school board to relinquish the gym to the town for recreational use. Scott Witten | Laurinburg Exchange Dean said the town would continue to work with Bill Peele, city planner, code enforcement officer and building inspector takes a bow after being honored by the Mayor Tommy Parker, the county commissioners, the school board and the Laurinburg City Council and Gov. Bev. Perdue. Peele will retire at the end of the month after 31 years of service to the city. the county recreation department to make that happen. The swearing in of a new mayor and three new town board members did not happen Tuesday because of an appeal of the Nov. 8 election. In other business, the board: City employees recognized n Heard a report from Commissioner Oxendine about the the town’s annual senior dinner, which Scott Witten Terry, Consumer Billing, 30 years;John Evans, took place Saturday. More than 150 seniors were Editor Police, 25 years; Eric Deese, Water/Sewer, 15 Laurinburg recognized more than 20 employees years;Brian Morrison,Electric, 15 years;Randy fed and took home baskets filled with fruit, juice, this week for their service to the city. water and soup. Strickland, Garage, 15 years; Phillip Johnson, n Employees were presented pins by Mayor Tommy Water/Sewer, 15 years; Tim Tippett, Sanitation, Heard from the town’s attorney that the Parker. 15 years; Lisa Howell, Police, 15 years;Chris Queheel Fire Department has not responded “We have some really fine employees,” Parker Strickland, Police, 15 years;Mary McNeill, Finance, to the contract the town sent to it last month. said. “The fact that so many have worked here for 15 years;Tim Maynor, Water/Sewer, 15 years;Patrick The board offered the department a contract for so long shows that the city is good place work and Barton,Sanitation, 10 years;Joey Hunt, Street, 10 $45,000 for one year — almost double what it was that the employees are dedicated to providing con- years; Terrence Ellison, Street, 10 years;Daniel paying previously. sistent, quality service.” Campbell, Police, 10 years;Jeremy White, Police, In previous years, employee service recognition 5 years;Jane Patterson, Police, 5 years;Mitchell were presented at the employee Christmas party. Mishue, Electric, 5 years;Robert Smith, Electric, 5 Serving But city workers voted not to have a party this years; Cynthia Leggette, Consumer Billing, 5 years. year. Employees were recognized at Tuesday’s City Parker also presented plaques to long-term city From page 1A Council meeting. Workers with at least five years of employees Dee Hammond, city clerk for 26 years, disabled veterans and The DAV took employment received pins. and Bill Peele, city planner, code enforcement offi- their families,” Hines the opportunity on Those employees were: cer and building inspector for 31 years. Hammond said. Wednesday to present Robert Ellis, Water Treatment, 30 years; Linda and Peele each plan to retire on Dec. 31. The Laurinburg Golden a little bit of Christmas Corral has hosted mili- cheer to three Scotland tary appreciation night County veterans and for 11 years. More than their families. 1,100 veterans received a “We also take care of free dinner at this year’s the spouses of deceased RCC registrar retiring Military Appreciation veterans,” said Hines. Monday. Staff report “These families were tors recognized her gift for The DAV also serves nominated, and we assist technology and included “I didn’t know what to expect when the needs of area veterans them based upon the After 30 years in her in a group of employ- on an individual basis. education, Richmond those ninth graders arrived on cam- severity of their need and ees learning how to oper- “They helped with the level of morale it will Community College ate Radio Shack TRS-80s. pus, but I am so proud of those my father early on, and bring to their family.” Registrar Wanda Watts is “Instead of typing the they’ve helped a lot with young people. I’ve already worked The DAV also recog- retiring in December. library’s overdue list each disabled veterans around nized the service of U.S. For the past 10 years, week, I put the list on a with their college liaisons to make town, painting the house Army veteran James she has served as col- computer floppy disk and or putting up a ramp – sure they are ready to go.” Wallace, World War II lege registrar and put it in the com- they haven’t forgotten been at the hub of puter each week about them,” said Alice veteran Dewey Dockery, and recently deceased numerous registra- to update it. It —Wanda Watts Baldwin, daughter of a tions and gradua- U.S. Army veteran Fred saved lots of time. RCC Registrar World War II veteran. tions making sure That started my “We help in emergency Marion Barfield with cer- processes run effi- nical and then a commu- lege high schools complete situations for disabled tificates of recognition part-time teach- nity college. We became their associate degrees. ciently. ing career. I was veterans – about a month and Golden Corral gift more technology-oriented, “I didn’t know what to A gradu- chosen because I ago we held a ramp-build- cards. which was the going thing expect when those ninth ate of what was was putting into ing project for a disabled “It’s an honor for us RCC’s Executive at that time. Students were graders arrived on cam- veteran,” said Hines. “We to receive this recogni- practice what I’d not interested in enroll- Secretary pro- WATTS pus, but I am so proud of just went to Red Springs tion on our father’s learned in the ing in vocational courses, gram; she began those young people. I’ve Assisted Living and held behalf,” said Lesia Pierce, classroom. It was which declined. We’ve her career filling already worked with their a Christmas party for the Barfield’s daughter. interesting having the come full circle today and two roles: one as a library college liasons to make disabled veterans there.” “We’re just happy.” secretarial instructors I’d find the college putting assistant and another as a studied under in my class- sure they are on target and those programs back on ready to go,” she said. secretary in the job place- room learning the soft- the roster because people She leaves behind big Give back ment office. She served as ware so they could teach it recognize the value of From page 1A administrative assistant next,” said Watts. them and see the need is shoes to fill. She has to the vice president for When asked about the there,” said Watts. rejoiced with students cause, and it created an “We are currently at student services for eight greatest changes she has As the college has completing all require- opportunity to reach out 78 percent of our goal years. After earning her witnessed at RCC, she grown, so have the num- ments for graduation and to another community. It of $200,000, and would bachelor’s degree from credited RCC President ber of graduates. A decade cried with those who have was a great experience.” be most happy to receive Gardner-Webb University, Joe Grimsley with hav- ago, around 150 students fallen short. A registrar’s According to anything your business or she spent several years ing a tremendous impact would qualify for gradu- role is important on a col- Alexander, the United agency would care to con- working as a coordinator on the future of what was ation. Last year, there lege campus. Way of Scotland County tribute.” with internship, job place- then Richmond Technical were 280 graduates. She Watt’s plans to enjoy her is still in need of dona- To make a donation or ment, and childcare pro- Institute. anticipates over 300 gradu- grandchildren and take tions. for information contact grams. “He spurred the transi- ates in May as the charter time to travel during her “It is not to late to Alexander at 276-6064 Early on, administra- tion to becoming a tech- classes of the early col- retirement. make a donation to get a or visit the United Way tax deduction for 2011,” offices at 1603-A Medical she said. Drive in Laurinburg.

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Dec. Winter Wonderland - native plants. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at community college, on-the-job-training, and Sports Shooting Club meets the third CommunityScotland County NAACP Scotland Place Calendar on Turnpike Road and is work experience slots. Eligible individuals Saturday of every month. For more informa- will hold its Annual open to the public. should contact the 276-4260, or at 303 N. tion, call the Scotland County Extension Winter Wonderland event Main St. office at 277-2422. from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the National Guard GED classes - Wagram Recreation Center Sewing Club - Scotland County 4-H 22 Armory. All are invited Ongoing will host free GED classes on Tuesdays Sewing Club meets the second Saturday of to help bring Christmas cheer to the less and Thursdays from 9am to 1pm. Wagram each month from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and the fortunate youth in Scotland County. Domestic Violence Volunteers - The Recreation Center is providing the space. fourth Friday of each month from 5:30 p.m. Join us as we join efforts to bring some Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center of These classes are provided by Richmond - 9 p.m. at the Museum of Scotland County. Christmas cheer to the less fortunate Scotland County will hold volunteer training Community College. You can also brush-up For more information, call the Scotland youth in Scotland County. Please make on Jan. 14, 21, and 28 for those who wish in math, reading and spelling. Call 910-266- County Extension office at 277-2422. plans to attend. NSAD-Sisters By Choice to support the program. Those interested in 8146 or 910-369-0686 for information. Community Christmas Cheer - National registering to be trained should call 276-5505 Museum of Scotland County/Rebound Sons and Daughters Sisters by Choice will before Jan. 4. WARM Program – Laurinburg has a Book Exchange - Hours of operation: be giving away free toys at 610 E. Church program that allows electricity and/or water Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., St. from 3-5pm. There is a limited amount Food drive - For the month of November, customers to assist people in need. The Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., fourth Friday of and toys will be distributed on a first the OneMain Financial branch at 1333 money collected through the WARM pro- each month 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. come, first serve basis. All are invited! If Scotland Crossing in Laurinburg will be col- gram assists families, during the months of you would like to make donations contact lecting non-perishable food to help feed those November through March, who are not able Oak Grove reunion - The second annual Head Coordinator Sharon Armstrong at in need throughout the community. The col- to pay all of their electric/water bill, with a reunion of the Oak Grove School will be held 280-3369. lected food will be donated to Northview portion of what they owe. Drop by the city on Oct. 1 at Breath of Fresh Air, formerly Harvest Ministries in time to be distributed 910-276-1521 and ask them to round off Adams Fish Camp on Johns Mill Road. The Pembroke High to local residents before the holidays. your bill or add a monthly amount like $5 to event is being planned by the original Oak Dec. School Reunion - The your bill or make a donation directly to the Grove Elementary School Class Reunion Pembroke High School Christmas Cheer - Christmas Cheer is get- program. Distribution of the funds collected Committee. The reunion begins at 4;30 p.m. class of 1966 will celebrate ting ready to help Scotland County families is handled by Church Community Services. Tickets for the event are $60 for couples their 45th reunion at 5:30 celebrate Christmas. They needs help with: and $35 for singles. The deadline to regis- p.m. at Sheff’s Restaurant Children’s new clothing, coats, and shoes; U.S. Army Museum - The National ter for the event is Sept. 4. All funds col- 30 in Pembroke, NC. For teen and adult clothing; household items Museum of the U.S. Army is expected to open lected are accounted for and are available for more information, call Sue at (910) 521-0648. like – linens, kitchen items, dish sets, towels; on June 14, 2015, outside of Washington, review upon request. For information on the canned goods. Closer to Christmas, the D.C. To support or learn more about this event, contact Marie Locklear at 277-0359, Jan. Beekeepers meeting - The group will need collards, greens, hams and project, visit www.armyhistory.org. Woodrow Cooper at 910-318-3478, or Cathy Scotland County Beekeepers turkeys. The Church Community Services Chavis-Wright at 276-9674. Association will hold their building is at 108 Gill St., in Laurinburg. The Diabetes Support- The Community monthly meeting at Cooperative number is 910-277-0026. Diabetes Support Group Program meets Bingo Monday- Each Monday night there Extension on Cronly Street at every third Tuesday of the month from 5:30 will be Bingo at St. Mary Catholic Church on 6:30 p.m. with dinner and a GED classes - Jerusalem United to 6:30 at the Staff Development Center of South Main Street. Bingo begins at 6:45 p.m. 3 speaker. Go to the back of the Methodist Church is offering free GED Class Scotland Memorial Hospital. For informa- Popcorn, sodas, candy and donuts (when they building. All beekeepers and persons inter- to adults. The classes may also offer an tion, contact: Kathie Cox, Health Educator/ are available) are sold at this event. Money ested in beekeeping are invited to attend. opportunity to improve reading, math and Healthy Carolinians Coordinator at 277- awards are presented to the person(s) having writing skills. Classes are on Tuesdays and 2440. Bingo for each game. You are invited to come, Jan. Annual Community Thursdays from 2:30-5:30pm. The church is enjoy playing and having a great time with Meeting - Scotland Health Care off 15/501 South intersection of Jerusalem Student suspension - For those who have your friends and new acquaintances. System invites community mem- and Johns roads, Laurinburg. Call 910-384- a child who has been suspended or expelled bers to the Annual Community 1261 with any questions. from school, Scots For Youth and Project Grief Support Group - Hospice of Meeting. The event is held from T.R.U.S.T. may be able to help. They will Scotland County sponsors a Grief Support 6 to 7:30 pm in the WR Dulin Free Wi-Fi- The Wagram Recreation cen- provide a place for them to go that provides: Group on the first and third Tuesday of each 5 Conference Center. ter is now providing free Wi-Fi. Classroom counseling, mentoring community service, month at 5:30 p.m. in the Hospice confer- space is available during center hours; transportation, behavior intervention and ence room. This group is open to anyone Dec. Garden club meet- Tuesday-Friday 9am- 7pm and Saturday 8am- a safe and structured environment. If you who has experienced the loss of a loved one. ing - Scotland Place 5pm. People are encouraged to bring their have a child between the ages of 10-16 that No preregistration is required. A Men’s Grief Garden Club will hold laptops and iPads to check e-mails, complete has been suspended, call 276-5477 or come Group will also begin meeting on Thursdays their monthly meet- homework, or browse the world wide web. by Main Street at 140-B North Main Street at noon. Registration is required or this ing of persons inter- Scotland County JobLink - Funds beside Scotland Drug. group. For more information or to register ested in gardening. Jep are available at the Employment Security for the Men’s Grief Group contact Tanya 30 Whitlock will speak on JobLink-Scotland for vocational training: Shooting Club - Scotland County 4-H Williams at 276-7176. New FAA rules to help end flying while sleepy WASHINGTON (AP) — The government told pas- senger airlines Wednesday they'll have to do more to ensure pilots aren't too tired to fly, nearly three years Transportation after the deadly western New York crash of a regional Secretary Ray airliner flown by two exhausted pilots. LaHood, speaks to The Federal Aviation Administration's update of air- reporters during a line pilot work rules, some of which dated to the 1960s, news conference reflects a better understanding of the need for rest and at the Department how night shifts and traveling through time zones can of Transportation increase errors. in Washington, "This is a big deal," Transportation Secretary Ray Wednesday LaHood said. "This is as far as our government has ever announcing a gone" to protect the traveling public from pilot fatigue. sweeping final rule Carriers have two years to adapt to the new rules. that overhauls The FAA estimated the cost to industry at $297 mil- commercial pas- lion over 10 years, a fraction of the $2 billion a year senger airline pilots that an airline trade association had estimated the draft scheduling to ensure proposal released by FAA over a year ago would cost. pilots have a longer The airline industry had opposed the draft rule as too opportunity to rest costly for the safety benefits it would achieve. But FAA before they enter the officials made substantial changes to the final rule to cockpit. lower the cost. Several expensive reporting and train- ing requirements were eliminated. Manuel Balce Ceneta Safety advocates have been urging FAA for over two | AP Photo decades to update pilot work rules, but previous efforts stalled after airlines and pilots unions were unable to agree on changes. Those efforts were revived after the National Transportation Safety Board Chairman dents a year and an average of six deaths a year, FAA February 2009 crash near Buffalo that killed 50 people. Deborah Hersman, while calling the new rule "a huge officials predict. They should also improve pilots' Families of the dead have lobbied relentlessly for more improvement," also expressed dismay that cargo opera- health, officials said. stringent regulations to fight pilot fatigue. tions weren't included. Jean Medina, a spokeswoman for the Airlines for The rules would limit the maximum time a pilot "A tired pilot is a tired pilot, whether there are 10 America trade association, said the group is reviewing can be scheduled to be on duty — including wait time paying customers on board or 100, whether the payload the new requirements. "We support changes to the rule before flights and administrative duties — to between is passengers or pallets," she said. that are science-based and that will improve safety," she nine and 14 hours. The total depends on the time of LaHood said he plans to invite top officials from wrote in an email. day pilots begin their first flight and the number of time cargo airlines to meet with him next month so that he Researchers say fatigue, much like alcohol, can zones crossed. can urge them to voluntarily follow the new rules. impair a pilot's performance by slowing reflexes and The maximum amount of time pilots can be sched- The charter airlines that transport nearly 90 percent eroding judgment. uled to fly is limited to eight or nine hours, and pilots of U.S. troops around the world had also lobbied heavily The changes replace "rules that were dangerously would get a minimum of 10 hours to rest between duty for an exemption to the new rules, saying military mis- obsolete and completely ineffective," said Bill Voss, periods, a two-hour increase over the old rules. The sions could be jeopardized. But FAA officials rejected president of the Flight Safety Foundation in Alexandria, minimum amount of time off between work weeks will those pleas. Va. "The rule applies fatigue science in a way that be increased 25 percent, and there will be new limits on The rules will prevent about one and a half acci- makes sense." how many hours per month pilots can fly. Pilots flying overnight would be allowed fewer hours than pilots fly- ing during the day. But cargo carriers — which do much of their flying Licensed The Laurinburg Exchange overnight when people naturally crave sleep — are exempted from the new rules. The FAA said forcing cargo carriers to reduce the number of hours their pilots can fly would be too costly when compared with the safety benefits. GOLD The Laurinburg Exchange Imposing the rules on cargo airlines like Federal Express or United Parcel Service would have added will be closed for the Christmas another $214 million to the cost, FAA officials said. 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Guest view Chewing their CUDS Cattle, sheep, and other herd animals asserts its freedom of the press, or that nother view lack the ability to chew, swallow, and “the Sierra Club” has concerns about A digest their food the way we do. They fracking, or that “the General Assembly” regurgitate solids from their stomach in will return to Raleigh in early January to the form of a cud, to be further chewed vote on Gov. Perdue’s veto of the Racial Payroll tax and broken down before digestion. Justice Act is never to say that a build- Similarly, left-wing politicians, activ- ing, a printing press, a stack of paper, or ists, and other herd animals seem to lack a section of the state constitution can do Robert Romano the ability to swallow and digest the idea anything of these things. They are inani- One can fault House Republicans for many was declaring, in effect, that it has already that human beings don’t lose their free- mate objects or abstractions. They can- things, but opposing an extension of the voted on this piece of legislation, and that speech rights when they form corporate not take actions. In every case, the clear payroll tax cut and another extension of both houses now need to hash out their dif- businesses. meaning of the terms is that some person unemployment benefits is not one of them. ferences. Rather than accepting this basic prin- or group of persons is speaking or acting. Whether one agrees with the issue or not, But that has not stopped Barack Obama, ciple of equal rights under the law and Critics of Citizens United, and more the fact is, the House has already passed or his ever-faithful media allies, from trum- moving on with their political lives, generally of the idea that the First extensions of both of these items. At a cost of peting what amounts to a deliberate false- these ruminants keep regurgitating Amendment is at odds with limits $180 billion, those extensions would last for hood. their anti-business talking points on political expression, have gotten the duration of calendar year 2012. Leaving aside Obama’s campaign narra- and mouthing them endlessly. so fixated on the term “fictitious” Yet, to read the headlines, and to listen tive, there are other reasons to consider the It’s a phenomenon I’ll call CUDS that they miss the term “person.” to the White House’s talking points, House House’s position. – for Citizens United Derangement Of course there is no person named Republicans are intransigently opposed to “The House is taking a stand. We believe Syndrome. General Electric. But the actual the plan, and just want to stick it to the all Americans deserve certainty. We want a While the U.S. Supreme Court’s human beings to whom we refer “middle class” on Christmas. How dare they! yearlong extension of the payroll-tax cut,” 2010 decision in favor of protect- Guest when we say “General Electric” “Obama Says Payroll Tax Cut Blocked said House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, ing the political speech of cor- Columnist have just as much right to lead and by ‘Faction’ in House,” blared one headline. explaining his position. porate leaders and shareholders John Hood speak on behalf of their organiza- “House Republicans reject 2-month payroll Which, whether one agrees with extend- was a momentous one, it did not tions as do those who lead or speak tax cut,” declared another. “House rejects ing the tax cut or not, is not unreasonable. represent some major break with on behalf of the New York Times, payroll tax cut, jobless benefits,” still another Businesses have to prepare their accounting past precedent regarding the legal status the Sierra Club, or any other institution stated. offices for whatever the new law is going to of corporations. For decades, courts have that derives its resources from voluntary There’s only one problem. It’s just not true. be. And a two-month patch just does not cut properly viewed corporations as ficti- exchange. It’s a talking point. Not news. Not even the mustard when it comes to tax law. tious persons for the purpose of describ- But don’t expect the liberal herd to remotely factual. Really, the only reason for Senate Majority ing collective actions and adjudicating stop chewing their CUDS anytime soon. What is true is that the House and Senate Leader Harry Reid and his merry band of disputes. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and have not yet agreed on the details of that Senators have to remain on vacation is keep What would truly be weird is if courts nearly two dozens Democrats in the U.S. legislation. While the House has passed a up the mirage of Obama’s dishonest talking didn’t do this, because the underlying House have proposed a constitutional 12-month extension, the Senate has merely point. For, if Senate negotiators were to concept is familiar and undeniable. amendment to reverse Citizens United kicked the can down the road for 2 months. return to Washington to engage in the confer- When talking about organized groups and strip the leaders of business corpora- Usually when that happens, as anyone who ence committee and actually try to deal with or social institutions, we all use verbal tions of their rights. has passed a basic lesson on civics could tell the issue, Reid would be forced to admit the shorthands such as General Electric, the Naturally, the amendment’s authors you, there’s a conference committee, wherein truth, that Republicans have actually passed National Football League, the Catholic attempt to protect non-business corpo- the House and Senate will work out their dif- legislation extending the payroll tax cut. Church, or the White House. When you rations and media companies from the ferences. Heck, it’s even in the Constitution. So, if come January, you’re looking for hear these terms, your mind doesn’t new restrictions – since what they really After all, the House is under no more somebody to blame for why your taxes went conjure up images of talking light bulbs, dislike are messages delivered by conser- obligation to pass the Senate version of the up, you might look to Senators who preferred self-propelled footballs, dancing rosary vatives, not messages delivered by cor- extension than the Senate is to pass the to pretend, with the help of the mainstream beads, or a giant White House striding porations – but as several lawyers have House version. Which is why the framers media, there was no such thing as a confer- down Pennsylvania Avenue on columned already explained at some length, their envisioned a conference committee. ence committee. legs. attempts wouldn’t work. And, that is exactly what the House has In the meantime, just go to conference, What is obviously meant, and what Of course this fascist amendment voted for. Harry. You’re the one who’s wasting time. the audience hears, is the “corporate would never become law, but if it did it By a vote of 229 to 193, the House voted executives at GE,” the “commissioner of would imperil many of the constitutional in the affirmative on a “Motion to Go to Romano is the senior editor of Americans the NFL,” the “Pope and other church protections of liberty that Americans Conference”. Not even on the Senate bill. It for Limited Government. leaders,” or “the president and his aides.” take for granted. Human beings have used such names to As the CUDS case demonstrates, we refer to institutional leaders and collec- should never take liberty for granted. It Another view tive action since at least the early days has enemies. They may be dimwitted or of ancient Egypt, when people referred daffy, but they can still be dangerous. to their kings as “the Big House,” or Pharaoh. Hood is president of the John Locke Justice done To say that “the New York Times” Foundation. The News & Observer Eve Marie Carson was everything a par- police to the January 2008 murder of Duke Correction ent hopes for, and the kind of devoted friend University student Abhijit Mahato, a crime In Saturday’s 1A story on the proposed Century Care of Laurinburg. The story every student at UNC-Chapel Hill hoped to in which he has been charged. should have referred to the facility as a skilled nursing care facility rather than have. The theme of her 22-year-old life had Both Atwater and Lovette were probation- an assisted living facility. already been decided by the Morehead-Cain ers, and neither received adequate oversight scholar from Athens, Ga. from the state. Officials say the probation She was about giving back, about helping system has been improved, but Atwater and the less fortunate. Her career, in medicine or Lovette apparently were tragic examples of Public Meetings perhaps some other kind of public service how it could fail. The state must continue work or both, would have been glorious to work on this issue and on others, such as WAGRAM TOWN BOARD indeed, a testament to the positive impact ways to intervene in the lives of wayward Meets first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Wagram town hall.For more informa- one individual can have on the world. young people before they turn to violence. tion, call 369-2776. And then, in the early morning of March For the family of Eve Carson, the punish- 5, 2008, in Chapel Hill, cruel happenstance ment given to those convicted of her murder put her unintentionally in the path of two means little in the larger scheme of their EAST LAURINBURG BOARD OF individuals, DeMario Atwater and Laurence grief, which will last a lifetime. Their dignity, Lovette Jr., who were everything she was their grace and their strength throughout COMMISSIONERS not. On probation, they’d long been in trou- these last three and a half years have been Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Muncipal/Community Building on ble. That morning, they were looking for inspiring. And the memory of their daughter Third Street. For more information, call 276-4992. someone to rob out of pure greed in lives is honored in Chapel Hill by a scholarship that appeared to have no moral center, no and a garden and a legacy of gentility and purpose. generosity so evident in a remarkable young So they robbed Eve Carson, terrorized her, woman. killed her and left her body in the street. Even now, after several years and the grad- Now another phase of the case has ended. uation of Carson’s classmates to professional Lovette, just 17 at the time of the killing, will endeavors, the impression she made still is spend the rest of his life in prison following acutely felt. One UNC-CH trustee who knew his conviction yesterday. Atwater already her said, “She was so wonderful. Everything had pleaded guilty and also will do life that was said, all the praise, was true.” Published Tuesday through Saturday without parole. (Lovette is apparently going Because of the memorials, her story will to appeal.) Their sentences were deserved. continue to be known, to be told. Those of 211 W. Cronly St. Member It could be said that the murder of Carson, Atwater and Lovette will fade to oblivion as P.O. Box 805 •  a merican newspaper publishers association student body president at the time, has they remain silenced by prison walls. Laurinburg, N.C. 28353-0459 resulted in the loss of three lives. But make The state’s duty is justice, not revenge. Phone: (910) 276-2311 • associated press • north carolina press Association no mistake. Despite the hardships Atwater That duty was done here, although no pun- Fax: (910) 276-3815 and Lovette may have endured in their young ishment will bring Eve Carson back, or lives, sympathy is hard to find. They took compensate her family or restore the spirits the publisher reserves the right to reject any material submitted for publication. a life. And Lovette also was connected by of those who will miss her forever. 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This class is The Cheraw Arts Commission is also recommended for former value supported by the SC Arts Commission palette students to refresh skills. which receives support from the The workshop will be held at National Endowment of the Arts the Cheraw Police Department and the United Way of Chesterfield Contributed photo Community room - 258 Second Street County. Charleston artist, Joyce Hall, will return to Cheraw on February 24-26 for a three day workshop. Census shows N.C. has 5th largest population growth RALEIGH (AP) — At a Wednesday's figures, which challenge to a growing state time when U.S. population were estimates for population not only in terms of jobs, growth is at its most sluggish growth between April 1, 2010 Quinterno said. It also puts since World War II, North and July 1, 2011, showed the pressure on public services. Carolina still managed to be overall national rate at rough- As more children are born, one of the few states with ly .92 percent, an addition schools need to accom- a significant number of new of about 2.8 million people modate them; more drivers residents, according to data or so. More than half that mean more cars on roads and released Wednesday by the growth was concentrated in bridges; and in an economic Census Bureau. five states, including North downturn, more people means The state's increase of about Carolina. more demands for services 121,000 people was the fifth- "The good news is that like Medicaid. largest overall in the coun- North Carolina remains an "There are good things try, and while it's a sign that extraordinarily attractive about having a growing popu- North Carolina is a still place place to live and raise a fam- lation, but it makes coming people want to raise a family ily and do business," said out of a recession more chal- in or move to, growth during Ferrel Guillory, director of lenging," he said. a lingering economic slump the Program on Public Life As the pressure increases on brings its own challenges. at the University of North public services, though, state "Every month people move Carolina at Chapel Hill. "The here, every month more peo- bad news, or the challenge it and local governments have ple become old enough to presents to us, is we've lost a harder time funding them work or graduate from college a lot of jobs in a hurry and at existing levels, let alone and enter the work force," so we've got a steep climb in expanding them. Funding cuts said John Quinterno of Chapel order to stay healthy." are required to keep budgets Hill-based South by North The state's unemployment balanced, but can risk the Strategies, Ltd., a research rate currently stands at 10 very things that make North firm specializing in economic percent, according to fig- Carolina a desirable place to and social policy. "The faster ures released Tuesday by the live, like higher education, your working-age population state Employment Security Guillory said. grows, the faster you have to Commission. 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The male and female whooping cranes spotted this month near Hayesville, in far-western North Carolina, are among no more than 550 of the species left in the wild, the Charlotte Observer reported Wednesday. They're part of an eastern North American flock that saw chicks raised in captivity relearn migration routes by following ultralight aircraft. Since the rare birds were first spotted in North Carolina, at least two other people have reported the birds, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said. Like all members of the 100-bird eastern flock, the cranes wear identifying leg bands. Whether the pair stays in North Carolina will depend on their finding suitable habitat and solitude, biologists said. Any eager birdwatchers should stay at least 600 feet away and remain concealed from the birds, experts said. "There are definitely concerns about people getting close to the birds," Gary Peeples of the Fish and Wildlife office in Asheville said by email. 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There are no more than 550 left in the wild and this is the first time these rare fly north in the spring. birds will be spending winter in western North Carolina. Autism-friendly Santas a hit at malls, parties HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — centers would otherwise be closed, Visiting the mall to share Christmas including the 23 shopping malls of wishes with Santa has never been part Glimcher Realty Trust, based in of Ben Borre's childhood, a sad but Columbus, Ohio. necessary concession to the autism A recent autism-friendly Santa visit that would make the noise, lights and at its Northtown Mall in Blaine, Minn., crowds an unbearable torment for the just outside of Minneapolis, drew 55 10-year-old. children despite poor weather, and Now, though, a growing number of last year drew more than 100. "sensitive" Santas in shopping cen- Linda Sell, Northtown's marketing ters, at community parties and else- director, said the two-hour window on where are giving Ben and others a a recent Sunday morning was devoid chance to meet the big guy in autism- of lines and the bustle of a regular friendly settings — and providing Santa visit. Instead, children could families a chance to capture elusive play and color nearby or walk in a Christmas photos and memories that safe, contained area until their num- families of typical children may take ber was called. for granted. Sell said they also turned off the Ohio-based Glimcher Realty Trust Christmas music, dimmed the lights, recently started offering sensitive sent maintenance workers and other Santa sessions in its two dozen malls potential distractions away, and asked nationwide, and several service orga- parents to fill out a form in advance to nizations and autism family groups give Santa the heads up on the boys' have recruited low-key Kris Kringles Darlene Borre | AP Photo and girls' wish lists. who adjust their demeanor to the spe- Ben Borre, 10, of West Hartford, Conn., with an autism-friendly Santa Claus, Ray Lepak of Manchester, "Some kids will sit next to Santa. cial needs of their young guests. Conn., who is also Ben's grandfather. For families of many children on the autism spectrum, a visit with Some will want to stand a little farther "Every parent dreads the noise and Santa Claus at Christmas can be nearly impossible — unless they're visiting one of the "sensitive" Santas. away and look at him, or sit in the chaos of the mall Santa scene, but this chair next to him, or have mom or dad isn't even dreading. It's just literally autism-friendly Santa for local fami- ons to them to come closer. Many next to him," Sell said. un-doable for us," said Darlene Borre lies after seeing what his daughter's steer clear but watch him, either curi- For a child on the autism spectrum, of West Hartford, Ben's mother. family was experiencing. ously or warily, while others remain sometimes the smallest item or ges- Ben, a nonverbal fourth-grader, is "Just because a family has a child disinterested. ture can spark a connection — such among the up to 1.5 million Americans with special needs doesn't mean they "You'll see them watch Santa out of as the Northtown Mall Santa's gold living with autism spectrum disorders don't want all the same memories that the corner of their eye, then little by watch and the tiny Christmas train that can include delays or disabili- everyone else does," Borre said. "We little they'll come closer, then walk that rotates inside of it, for instance, ties in communication, behavior and all want those same holiday joyful away as if you're not there, and come or Ray Lepak's time as a swing-push- socialization. They can range from moments; it just has to be approached back in a bit," Lepak said. "It's really ing Santa at the Connecticut park. mild difficulties to significant impair- differently." about following their lead and com- For many families, those small ments that make it difficult for those Ben's sister, 4-year-old Lila, who municating on their terms." moments captured in pictures and children to interact with others. does not have autism, and is get- Some will give him a high five; the memories are a holiday gift of their Many children with autism are espe- ting wise to the fact that Santa and braver ones might sit on his lap. At own: a chance to go beyond the con- cially sensitive to loud noises, jan- Grandpa bear a suspicious resem- the recent gathering, one child had straints of autism and experience a gling music, crowds and unpredictable blance. But she's not letting on to no interest at all in Santa until he Christmas tradition with their chil- situations, and some parents say the Ben, and visiting the autism-friendly realized that the big guy in the bright dren that might not otherwise be idea that they could wait patiently in Santa is giving the Borres a chance to red suit was willing to push him on a possible. a long line to see Santa is laughable share a family experience they other- swing — and those fleeting moments "It's so hard on some of these fami- at best. wise might be denied. were enough for the boy's family to lies trying to take some of the kids The Borres tried without success Lepak, 69, of Manchester recently snap pictures. out," Lepak said. 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AP Photo AP Photo Alabama and LSU will square off on Jan. 9 in the BCS National Championship game, naming college The Clemson Tigers will take on West Virginia in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 4, as the Tigers look for their football’s top team this season. first BCS Bowl victory in school history. Going Bowling: 2012 BCS Bowl Preview Matt Smith an early season loss to LSU kept the look to give the ACC just their sec- ing the season with 10 wins. Sports Editor Crimson Tide from a perfect SEC ond ever BCS Bowl win, but have record. The Tigers edged Alabama 9-6 to go through the Mountaineers Sugar Bowl The following is a preview on the in a field goal shootout earlier this first. Clemson captured the ACC 2012 College Football BCS Bowl con- year, but hopefully both teams will be Championship with a regular season The Matchup: Michigan (10-2) vs. tests: more than willing to air it out in col- ending victory over Virginia Tech, Virginia Tech (11-2) lege football’s final game of the year. while West Virginia backed their way When: Jan. 3, 8:30 p.m., ESPN The Prediction: It’s hard to beat into the Big East’s automatic BCS Why you should care: With both BCS National a team twice in one season, but the Bowl berth after finishing the regu- SEC BCS selections in the title game, Tigers pull it out. No matter who wins, lar season in a three-way tie with the Sugar Bow selected Michigan Championship Game however, the Southeastern Conference Louisville and Cincinnati. Clemson State and Virginia Tech, two peren- will capture their sixth consecutive is a team that can be a dangerous nial college football powerhouses. The The Matchup: LSU (13-0) vs. BCS National Championship, continu- threat on offense when focused, while Wolverines have had their most suc- Alabama (11-1) ing their dominant reign over the the Mountaineers’ passing offense is cessful season to date under head When: Jan. 9, 8:30 p.m., ESPN sport for the last decade. coach Brady Hoke and feature one of Why you should care: In a rematch ranked in the top-10 of the nation. the top playmakers under center in nobody, but the BCS, wanted to The Prediction: As much as I would Denard Robinson. The Hokies finished see, the LSU Tigers will take on the love a win for the ACC, these types of Orange Bowl with seven wins in the ACC, falling in Alabama Crimson Tide for college games are ones that the conference the leagues’ title game to Clemson. football’s national championship. The The Matchup: Clemson (10-3) vs. always loses. Put an ACC team on the sport’s top-2 ranked teams will square West Virginia (9-3) big stage, and it always falters. The Virginia Tech continued their impres- off in New Orleans, La., as Alabama When: Jan. 4, 8 p.m., ESPN Mountaineers will steal a game many sive ACC dominance with their bread looks for revenge over the Tigers after Why you should care: The Tigers do not think they should win, finish- See PREVIEW | 2B Keeping it Local Current Bowl Results Independence Bowl Charlotte, N.C. New Mexico Bowl North Carolina (7-5) vs. Missouri (7-5) 8 p.m., ESPN Temple 37, Wyoming 15 Dec. 26, 2011 Music City Bowl Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Shreveport, La. Mississippi State (6-6) vs. Ohio 24, Utah State 23 5 p.m., ESPN2 Wake Forest (6-6) New Orleans Bowl Belk Bowl Dec. 30, 2011 La.-Lafayette 32, San Diego State 30 Louisville (7-5) vs. N.C. State (7-5) Nashville, Tenn. Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl Dec. 27, 2011 6:40 p.m., ESPN Marshall 20, Florida Int. 10 Fighting Scots trade turf for ice Matt Smith Sports Editor

The Scotland High School varsity football team traded the friendly confines of the field Tuesday, Dec. 20, for a different play- ing surface. The Fighting Scots made the short trek to Fayetteville, N.C., for the Fayetteville FireAntz’s hockey team’s home contest against the Augusta Riverhawks, taking center ice during the first intermission to be honored for their 2011 4-A state championship. Scotland players and coaches filled the red carpet during the break between the first and second periods, taking in cheers from the large Scotland crowd that traveled to the game. The Fighting Scots varsity cheerleaders also performed during intermission, dazzling FireAntz’s fans with a high-flying routine Matt Smith | Laurinburg Exchange before the football team took the ice. Members of the Fighting Scots 2011 varsity football team were honored by the Fayetteville FireAntz hockey team on Tuesday, Dec. 20, during the FireAntz’s contest against the Augusta Riverhawks. Scotland finished the season with a See ICE | 2B perfect 15-0 record, capturing the 4-A state title over Porter Ridge on Dec. 3. FSU’s Banner goes Holiday Review: back-to-back Staff report Olive. Banner fin- ished with a double- Lady Scots struggle HAMPTON, Va. - double of 13 points Tashama Banner has and a team-high 10 gone back- rebounds to to-back. go with four to start the season For the steals, which Matt Smith Defensively, Scotland has held third time led all play- Sports Editor their opponents to just 50 points a this season ers. contest, but a lack of production on and for the In earning When Scotland women’s varsi- the offensive end of the floor has second time her second ty basketball head coach David left the Lady Scots searching for an in as many Newcomer Johnson began the 2011-2012 sea- answer to their scoring woes. weeks, the a w a r d son, he knew he would be in for an Scotland junior Jonissa Monley Fayetteville last week, interesting year. leads the team in scoring, totaling State senior BANNER Banner led With so many upperclassmen just over 11 points a game, but a guard was the Lady returning this season, Johnson difficult start to the year has left named as the Broncos (6-3) to believed his squad would be ready the team struggling to find their CIAA’s Newcomer an emphatic vic- out of the gate, but so far, the Lady identity. of the Week on tory on the road at Scots have struggled to find consis- Wednesday. Alderson-Broaddus tency this year. Slow start Banner, a trans- with an all-around fer from UNC A team that prides itself on With their first two games of performance that Matt Smith | Laurinburg Exchange Greensboro, had tough, relentless defense has car- the season against Whiteville and featured 15 points, The Scotland High School women’s varsity another sterling ried that trait into 2011, but so far, Marlboro cancelled, the Lady Scots a game-high six basketball team has gotten off to a rocky all-around effort the results haven’t been apparent, started the season off against a assists to go with six as Scotland sits 1-4 through their start this year, holding a 1-4 record after their in Monday night’s first five games of the season. See REVIEW | 2B first five games. tight loss to Mt. See BANNER | 2B

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Everett Withers and butter winning combi- the college ranks with a loss, has led North nation, winning games with as Oklahoma State’s offensive Carolina to a 7-5 defense and in the trenches, firepower will prove to be record during his setting themselves up for too much for the Cardinal season as interim their fourth BCS Bowl game to handle. Stanford’s 76th coach of the Tar in five seasons. ranked pass defense won’t be Heels. The Prediction: The enough to stop the Cowboys, Hokies pride themselves on as they look to punch their Gerry Broome | defense and the run game, first 12-win season in school AP Photo but so does Michigan. The history. two teams are eerily similar, both boasting top-35 rushing offenses and rush defenses. Rose Bowl With Robinson at quarter- The Matchup: Wisconsin back, no lead is safe against (11-2) vs. Oregon (11-2) Michigan. The Wolverines When: Jan. 2, 5 p.m., ESPN will squeak out a win, giv- Why you should care: The ing Michigan their first BCS Rose Bowl features a pair of Bowl win since 2000. teams who have been atop the college football world for the past half-decade, this time, North Carolina's Withers Fiesta Bowl matching up the Badgers The Matchup: Oklahoma and the Ducks. Former N.C. State (11-1) vs. Sanford (11- State quarterback, and cur- 1) rent Wisconsin signal caller, When: Jan. 2, 8:30 p.m., ESPN Russell Wilson, looks to give headed to Ohio State Why you should care: the Badgers their first Rose Bowl win since 2000. The CHAPEL HILL (AP) — North Carolina inter- He will be a great fit for this staff and I think Oklahoma State competes im coach Everett Withers is heading to Ohio he and Luke (Fickell) are going to work well in their first ever BCS Bowl Ducks’ potent offensive attack State to become Urban Meyer's co-defensive together as the co-coordinators of our defense." game, while the Cardinal will look to slow down the coordinator and assistant head coach. Withers has been a college coach for 17 return for their second Badgers after averaging close Withers acknowledged he was a candidate to years and has also worked seven seasons in the straight BCS trip. Oklahoma to 300 yards on the ground join the Meyer's new staff last week and con- National Football League, including six years State earned the bid by this season. Oregon running firmed it was a done deal Wednesday. (2001-06) as defensive backs coach with the capturing their first out- back LaMichael James has "We've known each other for a couple years," Tennessee Titans under Jeff Fisher. right conference title since rushed for 1,646 yards this Withers said of Meyer. "A few years ago we He led North Carolina to a 7-5 record this 1948. Cowboys’ quarterback year, scoring 17 times. talked when the Florida defensive coordinator season after taking over in July for Butch Davis, Brandon Weeden highlights The Prediction: Oregon job came open. So we've got a little bit of a past who was fired amid an NCAA investigation. an offense that is second in has stunned opponents the and I'm looking forward to the future with coach Withers will coach the Tar Heels through their the nation in passing, while last few seasons with their Meyer." Independence Bowl against Missouri on Dec. Stanford quarterback Andrew team speed. That won’t A few hours later, Ohio State announced that it 26, and soon after head to Columbus to start his Luck looks to solidify a gaudy change this bowl season. had hired Withers. new job. college career with a victory Oregon will be one of the "Everett is extremely well respected across the North Carolina hired Larry Fedora away from over OSU. fastest teams the Badgers country," Meyer said in a statement. "I've known Southern Mississippi to be the Heels coach The Prediction: Luck’s have faced this season, rush- about him for a number of years and followed his after the Golden Eagles play in the Hawaii Bowl luck has run out. The ing their way to a BCS Bowl progress as a college and NFL assistant coach. against Nevada on Dec. 24. Heisman runner-up will leave win in 2012. Ice From page 1B The celebration completed a day that saw the Fighting Scots earn national honors earlier that morning after MaxPreps recognized the team with the Army National Guard nation- al ranking trophy for finishing as one of the nation’s top-50 varsity football teams in the country. “I thought it was a great experience for our young men,” Scotland head coach Chip Williams said. “They’ve worked so hard and are very deserv- ing. It was great to go out there and see them on center ice with all the applause. This is my first hockey game FireAntz’s wing Chris and it has been a lot of fun. We cer- Rebernik sent a shot tainly thank the FireAntz and the city to the goal against the of Fayetteville for hosting us.” Augusta Riverhawks. Along with receiving a standing ova- tion during intermission, linebacker Matt Smith | Red Covington was chosen to take Laurinburg Exchange on the FireAntz’s goalkeeper for a one-on-one shot opportunity. While Covington’s tackling may be just a bit better than his slap shot, the Scotland senior was still rewarded with an autographed hockey stick. “It was fun,” Covington said. “I said before the shot I was going to make it. I guess I’m a natural. This experi- ence was real fun. I’m glad I came and I know a lot of the other players were too.” Despite their best efforts, the Fighting Scots tuned out not to be the good luck charm the FireAntz needed, the Fighting Scots on hand. an…effort Scotland County puts into Carolina 4-A state title with a 42-16 as the Fayetteville squad fell 4-3 to the “Any time you see a team that does their sports, from the cheerleaders, victory over Porter Ridge on Dec. 3 Riverhawks after holding a two-goal that kind of a job where a county to the band and even the color guard. at BB&T Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. lead late in the third period. gets out behind their high school like The Scots’ crowd has been fantastic. The Fighting Scots went a perfect Even with the loss, FireAntz’s Scotland County did, it just makes That’s what Scotland County is known 15-0 during the regular season, claim- Assistant General Manager Dean sense for us to want to help recognize for.” ing their first conference champion- Russell said he was pleased to have that team,” Russell said. “I know what Scotland captured the North ship since 2001. Review From page 1B savvy Pine Forest team, who took on ing at the top with his offense. game of the season. Scotland’s defen- test at 45-45 late in the fourth quarter, the Scots in their road season opener. “Right now, we’re just struggling sive tenacity held the Lady Bulldogs Scotland surrendered a 7-2 run to While Scotland prepared to take on offensively,” Johnson said. “We have to just 13 points in the first half. close the game, dropping their fourth the Lady Trojans in their first game of to step it up and get out of this slump. Scotland’s Ariel Ratcliff and Monley decision of the year. the year, Pine Forest already had six I told the team in the locker room combined for 20 points in the victory, The Lady Scots will have one final games under its belt, ending the Lady that when we’re getting those kinds of giving Johnson hope that the Lady chance to turn their slow start into Scots’ hopes of notching their first (offensive) numbers from our leaders, Scots’ early hiccups were over. a tale of success before returning win of the year in their season opener it’s not enough. “When those two (Ariel and Jonissa) home to continue non-conference with a 61-51 road loss. are playing well, we have a chance to “We didn’t play bad defensively, but action, hitting the road this week for The Lady Scots then dropped back- win every ball game,” Johnson said. hopefully, they’ll respond well and get the Shootout by the Sea Christmas to-back games against Southern Lee, it together,” he said. “We need our “When those two are playing hard, Tournament in Little River, S.C. falling 51-44 in their home opener on leaders right now.” we’re playing well as a ball club.” Dec. 7, before dropping a 53-38 road With its first win of the season Bringing home the hardware from decision to the Lady Cavaliers five under its belt, the Lady Scots closed the eight-team event was an early sea- days later. Turning it around the opening third of their season at son goal for Johnson, and with a team With the rough start to the year, The Lady Scots seemed to break home against Pine Forest, welcoming fighting to keep its head above water, Johnson said his team has slowly been out of their early season slump in the Lady Trojans back for a rematch of a tournament trophy could turn out trying to find the consistency they their fourth game of the year, besting their season opener. to be just the early Christmas present need to turn the season around start- Marlboro 39-33 in their second home Despite battling back to tie the con- the Lady Scots need.

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She Leading scorer Akysia www.laurinburgexchange.com ranks third on the team Resper has also garnered in scoring with 8.4 points the nod this season. Thursday, December 22, 2011 The Laurinburg Exchange www.LaurinburgExchange.com Page 3b McCoy's concussion prompts NFL changes BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns suspension he served in Pittsburgh's quarterback Colt McCoy still hasn't loss to San Francisco on Monday. shaken symptoms from a concussion Harrison returned to practice on sustained nearly two weeks ago, one Wednesday and delivered another that has reformed the NFL's game- shot on the Browns. He believes they day procedures on head injuries. should be disciplined for their han- McCoy was not cleared to practice dling of McCoy. again on Wednesday, keeping him "If he was hurt so bad I don't sidelined since he was illegally blast- know why they let him back in the ed in the face mask by Pittsburgh's next two plays later," Harrison said. James Harrison on Dec. 8. Browns "Something should be done to them coach Pat Shurmur said McCoy was I would think. I got a game, what evaluated by team doctors and did "a should they get?" little physical activity" as he contin- ues to recover. League spokesman Greg Aiello said McCoy has not been seen at the the Browns will not be penalized for team's training facility this week. their handling of McCoy's injury. The second-year QB, who has dis- The Steelers will finish the regular played immense toughness while season at Cleveland on Jan. 1. being roughed up all season, will miss Shurmur was vague when he was his second straight game Saturday at asked if McCoy had visited any spe- Baltimore. Backup Seneca Wallace cialists on head trauma. Tight end will start against the Ravens, Benjamin Watson sought outside although Shurmur has not made that medical advice last week after suffer- announcement official. ing his third concussion since July. Wallace doesn't know Cleveland's The Browns, who have had eight plans beyond this week. players sustain concussions, placed "I just get ready," he said. "Colt him on injured reserve Friday. started the season, he should fin- "You can't say he hasn't seen one," ish the season as the starter if he's Shurmur said. "He's been evaluat- healthy. All the other stuff will take ed just like Ben, by all the proper care of itself." people. They're all doctors. No real The Browns are being extra care- difference." ful in their treatment of McCoy. It Gene J. Puskar | AP Photo Browns Pro Bowl tackle Joe was their failure to check him for a Trainers tend to Cleveland Browns quarterback Colt McCoy after he was hit by Pittsburgh Steelers Thomas believes adding a trainer as concussion on the field or sideline outside linebacker James Harrison in the fourth quarter of the NFL football game in Pittsburgh. McCoy an observer is a good thing. at Heinz Field that prompted the injured his hand and was wobbled by a hit from Harrison during the Steelers' 14-3 win. Two other "Anything they can do to protect league to institute a policy of hav- Browns sustained concussions in the Browns' 21st loss in 23 games against their AFC North rival. player safety is always a positive," ing an independent certified trainer, Thomas said. "Is it perfect? I don't paid by the NFL, in the press box at personnel to use their cell phones McCoy wasn't tested for a con- games to monitor for head injuries know. Maybe. Is it better than noth- during games to get information to cussion until after the loss to the ing? I think so." and help identify players who need to help any injured player, not just those Steelers, and was sent back into the be tested. The league's medical staff and with head injuries. In a statement game after missing just two plays. The league said the trainer will Players Association had input into not diagnose or prescribe treatment announcing the changes, the league The Browns said McCoy wasn't the changes following their meet- and can't order players be removed stressed the importance of communi- showing symptoms of a concussion ing with the Browns last week to from a game. The trainer will be in cation between coaching and medical so they didn't test him. Also, team discuss McCoy's post-injury treat- a booth upstairs with access to video staffs and urged that "concussions doctors were treating other play- ment. Commissioner Roger Goodell replay and direct communication to continue to be managed in a con- ers and didn't see the impact from took part in the talks via teleconfer- the medical staffs of both teams. servative and medically appropriate Harrison's vicious hit, which earned ence as did Browns president Mike Also, the league will allow medical way." the Steelers' linebacker a one-game Holmgren. Jets' Burress looking for multiple TDs vs. Giants

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Plaxico Burress had touchdown performance against San Diego in October. But plenty of memorable moments in four seasons with the New this game is extra-special for Burress, who'll face his former York Giants. Well, he's planning to add another on Saturday teammates in the regular season for the first time — and — against them this time, as a member of the Jets. with both the Jets (8-6) and Giants (7-7) needing wins to "I definitely want to get in the end zone once, maybe maintain pace in their playoff races. twice, maybe three or four," Burress said Wednesday. "I'm "From a personal standpoint and more from what we going to try and play lights-out football. My goal is to go need as a team," Burress said, "if we want to get into the out and play the best game I've played to date this season." playoffs and make the run that we believe that we can, we That's saying a lot, considering Burress had a three- need to go out and play our best football." 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He made 9 of 15 shots and finished with 10 47 HISTORY Big Shrimpin' Big Shrimpin' Swamp People Big Shrimpin' Modern Marvels Big Shrimpin' 120 269 rebounds, part of UNC's 49-34 advantage on the glass. 48 A&E The First 48 "Twist of Fate" The First 48 "Life Snatched" The First 48 Beyond Scared Straight Beyond Scared Straight The First 48 118 265 J'Covan Brown was one of three players with 16 points for 49 BRAVO Top Chef "Tribute Dinner" Housewives Atlanta Beverly Hills "Uninvited" Beverly Hills / Beverly Hills Beverly Hills "Uninvited" Housewives Atlanta 129 273 Texas (9-3), which shot just 35 percent and never recovered 50 AMC  A Christmas Carol ('84) +++ A League of Their Own (1992, Comedy) Tom Hanks, Geena Davis. +++ A League of Their Own ('92) Geena Davis. 130 254 from a slow start. It was a far more focused performance by 51 TCM  Since You Went Away ++++ The Thin Man ('34) Myrna Loy. +++ After the Thin Man ('36) William Powell. +++ Another Thin Man ('39) 132 256 North Carolina after looking flat and disinterested during 52 LIFETIME Project Accessory Project Accessory Accessory "Bugging Out" Accessory "Finale" (N) Project Accessory "Finale" Project Accessory 108 252 Monday night's 50-point win against Nicholls State. The Tar 53 MNT Highway to Heaven Starsky and Hutch Police Story The Saint "The Scorpion" Da Vinci's Inquest Cold Case Files Heels showed just enough spark in the second half of that one 54 HALLMARK  Lucky Christmas ('11) Christmas Magic ('11, Dra) Paul McGillion, Lindy Booth. The Town Christmas Forgot ('10) Lauren Holly. Gift of the Magi ('10) 185 312 to talk coach Roy Williams out of an early morning practice 55 INSPIRATION The Waltons ++ The Christmas Secret ('00) Richard Thomas. Inspiration Enjoying Life Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman The Big Valley 56 FX Met-Mother Met-Mother Two and Half Two and Half Two and Half Two and Half The League The League The League The League Sunny The League 137 248 the next day, while Williams said he didn't do a good job of 57 TV LAND Married Married Married Married Loves Ray Loves Ray Loves Ray Loves Ray King-Queens King-Queens King-Queens King-Queens 106 301 getting his team ready to play. 58 E! E! News (N) E! News The Soup After Lately The Kardashians C. Lately (N) E! News C. Lately 114 236 The Tar Heels looked ready this time around — perhaps 59 COMEDY  30 Rock 30 Rock Futurama Futurama Futurama Workaholics Workaholics Daily Show Colbert Tosh.O Tosh.O 107 249 partly due to what happened in last year's meeting. 60 SYFY  +++ The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian ('08) +++ Batman Forever (1995, Action) Jim Carrey, Val Kilmer. ++ The Brothers Grimm ('05) 122 244 The Longhorns had beaten North Carolina in each of the 61 MTV MADE Ridiculous Ridiculous BeavisButt BeavisButt BeavisButt Good Vibes BeavisButt Ridiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous 160 331 previous two Decembers. Last year, Cory Joseph hit a turn- 62 VH1 Love and Hip-Hop VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul T.I. and Tiny VH1 Rock Docs Love and Hip-Hop 162 335 around jumper with 1.4 seconds left to help Texas win 78-76 63 BET  106 & Park (L) Reed Reed Reed The Game ++ Honey (2003, Drama) Lil' Romeo, Jessica Alba. The Wendy Williams Show 124 329 in Greensboro, about an hour west of Chapel Hill. Two years 64 CMT Larry's Christmas Christmas Luau +++ Blue Collar Comedy Tour ('03) Jeff Foxworthy. Dukes 166 327 ago, the Longhorns won 103-90 in Cowboys Stadium. 66 SPIKE Jail Jail Jail Jail Impact Wrestling (N) The Stranger ('10) Steve ' Stonecold' Austin. 168 262 In fact, Texas had won the past four meetings dating to 67 CSPAN  House of Represent. Key Capitol Hill Hearings Key Capitol Hill Hearings 210 350 1995, including a 78-75 win over the Tar Heels in the second 69 TBN Movie The Potter's Touch Joel Osteen J. Prince BHouston Jesus of Nazareth 260 round of the 2004 NCAA tournament to end Williams' first 70 OWN The Rosie Show 48 Hours: Hard Evidence 48 Hours: Hard Evidence 48 Hours: Hard Evidence Dr. Phil 48 Hours: Hard Evidence 179 279 season with his alma mater. 71 STYLE Glam Fairy Glam Fairy "Fran-Tastic" Glam Fairy Glam Fairy How Do I Look? America's Next Top Model 115 235 72  Christmas on Chestnu... The Road to Christmas ('06) Jennifer Grey. 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But I yet, regardless of what the numbers are, es for 703 yards for San Francisco. Palmer and Jason Campbell this season. feel like the game slowed down for him, but he's still working. But I think the sky's But there are still some of the lapses He has caught 51 of 91 balls thrown his he gets very relaxed out there and he's the limit for him if he continues to work that plagued him his first two seasons, way, 56 percent, up from a horrid 33.3 growing into his own as an NFL receiver." like he is." including a fumble that killed a potential percent his first two seasons. The next step for Heyward-Bey is to The Raiders have attempted 15 deep scoring drive and a late dropped pass The difference in Heyward-Bey's per- use that game-breaking speed that helped passes in his direction this season with against the Lions. formance this season has been starkly him become such a high pick to become a the only completion coming in a Week 4 "I've seen steady progress," coach Hue obvious to his opponents. Perhaps his deep threat in the passing game. loss to New England. Jackson said. "I told you guys at some point in time it was going to just go this lowest moment as a rookie came against Most of Heyward-Bey's success this Palmer said part of the problem is way, because the guy works extremely Kansas City, when he allowed a pass to season has come on short and intermedi- that opponents fear his speed so much hard. He's a talented player. Last game, bounce off his hands, fall to his knees and ate routes, where he can use his size to that they play off Heyward-Bey. Palmer he was very close to being the player deflect right to Mike Brown for a game- create space and then has the ability to believes that connecting on more of the of the game, if you don't fumble it. sealing interception with the Raiders run after the catch. shorter routes should open up the deep Obviously he had a sensational game, so driving for the winning score. Deep balls have been a different case as ball. something he's got to continue to work "He looks more confident in himself he struggles to get open down the field "Everybody knows he can run," Palmer on. But he's getting closer, he's working and in his hands," Chiefs cornerback despite his speed and still has trouble said. "He's not going to sneak up on any- hard, he's gotten better and his numbers Brandon Flowers said. 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