NRC Votes To Suspend Decision

Lingering questions surrounding the expansion of a local nuclear power plant have caused the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to suspend a December ruling made by a division within the federal agency.The full five-member commission ordered Wednesday that Carolina Power & Light Co. could not begin storing nuclear waste at its Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant until the commission's staff answers a list of undisclosed questions.The ruling temporarily suspends a decision made Dec.

Airmen Combat Isolation, Apathy

They might be decorated war heroes, but the Tuskegee Airmen were not fully recognized by their own country, a panel of former airmen told an awestruck audience of about 80 Shaw University students and alumni Thursday night.The black division of the Army Air Corps was established during World War II, when the U.S. forces were still segregated. "When we came back from World War II, we didn't have a parade down Fifth Avenue," said retired Army 1st Lt. Wilson Eagleson. "We were ignored.

Web Sites Give Insight Into UNC Elections

Student body candidates stretched their limits of campaigning to the virtual realm.Candidates provided in-depth Web sites describing their ideas for campus improvement as well as revealing their personal sides, but candidates and students gave differing opinions on the impact the sites had on the election outcome and voter turnout.All the candidates' Web sites featured detailed descriptions of their platforms and attempted to show their personalities with a variety of features including pictures, favorite Web sites and biographical information.

Orchestrating a Campaign

Campaign managers Matt Jones and Tim Nelson -- of the Young and Johnson teams, respectively -- have spent the past few weeks on the campaign trial that spans across the walkways of UNC and has been filled with everything from fliers and Pit-sits to forums and platforms.And even though when all is said and done, it will be Johnson or Young with the spot in student government, both Jones and Nelson said they loved the ride on which student government elections has taken them, and both give their jobs ringing endorsements.Matt JonesThis summer senior Matt Jones has plans to say "I do."

Wrestling Drops Final Match of Season to State

The North Carolina wrestling team lost its regular season finale 19-16 to N.C. State on Thursday night at Carmichael Auditorium.The Tar Heels finish the regular season at 8-5, 4-1 in the ACC, while the Wolfpack is 10-7, 3-1. A 13-4 major decision by N.C.

Candidate Apologizes For Supporter's Actions\

TO THE EDITOR:I greatly appreciate the support that I have received from many individuals and campus groups throughout this election. My campaign has been a success because of the hard work and dedication of these people.I have had many individuals working very diligently on various tasks to achieve our goal of winning this election. Everyone on my staff is well aware of the rules and regulations that every election must uphold to retain the integrity of the organization at hand.

Test at ECHHS Dance To Discourage Drinking

Before students at East Chapel Hill High School enter tonight's Valentine's Day dance, they will have to pass a test that has nothing to do with academics.School officials have decided to make each student entering the dance take a breathalyzer test to ensure they have not consumed any alcohol before arriving.The new policy stems from an incident at the school's prom two years ago when 20 to 30 students arrived drunk in vans with hired drivers. As punishment, these students were not allowed to attend the prom and were suspended from school for five days.

Peppers, Forte Say No Thanks

Julius Peppers and Joseph Forte have a simple message for voters who elected them to Student Congress on Tuesday.Thanks, but no thanks.The two North Carolina men's basketball players cited other commitments Thursday afternoon as reasons why they would be unable to participate in student government."I would want to do it," said Forte, who found out Thursday morning while surfing the Internet that he had earned a seat in District 18.

Sports\Briefs

Women's Swimming Takes Lead in ACCsCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- The North Carolina women's swimming and diving team took the lead after one day of competition at the ACC Championships at Virginia on Thursday.The defending ACC champion Tar Heels, No. 8 in the nation, lead all teams with 247 points, followed by Virginia in second place with 210 points. Maryland is third with 153 points, while Florida State is fourth with 139 points.North Carolina finished second in the 200-yard freestyle relay to Maryland in 1:31.74.

Napster Not as Evil as Labels, Courts Insist

While the major players in the record industry are celebrating a U.S. Court of Appeals ruling in California that would shut down Napster, locally, music stores don't see it as a file-sharing devil. And they shouldn't because it's debatable that the industry even has a problem, and, if it does, it's not Napster's fault.

CAA Race Hinges on Board's Decision

The outcome of the race for Carolina Athletic Association president still weighs in the balance today, as Board of Elections members investigate alleged campaign violations by recently declared winner Reid Chaney.After a three-hour hearing Thursday night, Board of Elections members delayed making a decision on charges that Chaney and his campaign staff slandered opponent Michael Songer and violated student government elections laws.Charges were brought to the Board of Elections on Thursday night after Chairman Jeremy Tuchmayer declared Chaney the winner of the race when 27 write-in votes

Police Roundup 02/16/01

CityThursday, Feb. 15Carrboro police arrested Ottieree LaChaiel Farrington, 38, of 316 Vickers Road in Pittsboro, at 3:09 p.m.Reports state Farrington attempted to pay for $5 worth of gasoline at The Pantry at 500 Jones Ferry Road with a counterfeit $100 bill.Farrington was detained at a routine traffic stop after her description was released to police, reports state.She was charged with one felony count of obtaining property by false pretenses. She was released on a written promise to appear in court. Her court date was scheduled for Feb.

Online Shopping Aims To Help State Budget

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Night Stops UNC, Gophers

Hitting and runs came at a premium Thursday afternoon, but with senior ace Radara McHugh on the mound, the North Carolina softball team could feel comfortable. Minnesota challenged McHugh in a double-header at Finley Field, and McHugh was up to the challenge. In the first game, McHugh squared off with Gopher pitcher Piper Marten, and McHugh outdueled Marten to lead the Tar Heels to a 1-0 victory."I thought Radara McHugh pitched a great first game," UNC coach Donna Papa said.McHugh struck out seven in a dominating performance.

Forum Explores U.S. Class Differences

Students and faculty disclosed their personal trials with social class and economic status in an open atmosphere Thursday evening.During "A Night of Class," a forum which is part of the Living With Compassion Series, participants tackled major issues often overlooked by society. The event drew a modest crowd but eager audience participation.Forum speakers said they became aware of economic differences at young ages by associating with their school peers.

`Marisol' Uses Humor to Critique Society

"I just wanted to say thank you for spending your Valentine's Day with us, proving that your real love is the theater," Director Jules Odendahl told her small cast Wednesday night during Company Carolina's first full technical rehearsal of "Marisol."It turns out Valentine's Day rehearsal stretched into Valentine's late night, then to early Thursday morning."This is just going to take some time and patience, that's what we need tonight," said Odendahl, who has been waiting to do the play for several years.And patience she got, as the show's star, Grace Gon

Renowned Peabody Trio Brings Classical Flair to UNC

Roll over, Beethoven, and give Tchaikovsky the news. Classical music is outdated, right? Not so, says Seth Knopp, pianist for the internationally renowned and award-winning Peabody Trio, which performs at 8 p.m. Friday in the Hill Hall Auditorium.The trio, which formed in 1987 and won the Naumberg Foundation's Chamber Music Award in 1989, is a firm believer in the timeless power of classical music."Music reveals what words cannot," Knopp said. "Words are around but not exact.

ECHHS: \Class Rank Should Go

East Chapel Hill High School administrators are awaiting a decision from the state that would allow the school to drop class rank from students' transcripts.ECHHS principal David Thaden said class rank is not a good indicator of the students' abilities because many ECHHS pupils are being disqualified from competitive colleges because the quality of the school system is so high."We have a strong suspicion that the kids from the bottom half of the top third of the class are dropped from the initial stages of the college admission process," Thaden said.

Pursuit of Dream Leads Keldorf on Long Path Back Home

Chris Keldorf invested a lot of years in the pursuit of his dream.The path wasn't always a quick or smooth one, but it had its scenic stops along the way, including a renovated Kenan Stadium. The NFL possibilities for the former North Carolina quarterback seemed endless coming into his senior season in 1997.The 26-year-old Keldorf finally arrived as a professional last July. But standing on the sidelines inside the Hartford Civic Center wearing No. 15 for the New England Seawolves of the Arena Football League wasn't quite what Keldorf originally had in mind.