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Gov. Hunt Commutes Carter's Sentence; Committee Calls for Moratorium

In the final days of his administration, Gov. Jim Hunt did something that he has only done once before during his 16 years in office - halted an execution. Hunt took Marcus Carter Jr. off death row Tuesday and commuted his sentence to life in prison without parole. Convicted in 1992 of the 1989 murder and attempted rape of Amelia Lewis of Goldsboro, Carter was scheduled to be executed by lethal injection at 2 a.m.

Be Most Thankful for Small Things

Go back in time to Sunday night about 1 a.m., and here I sit. My column is written, but I don't like it. But who cares; we can all be thankful to leave this hell-bent palace called UNC. Yes, we're all thankful. Blah. Blah. Blah. And why do I feel compelled to have a central theme when all I want to do is ramble? Then I realize the beauty of writing this column. I can say precisely whatever the hell I want to. How could life be any more grand? (If I got paid.) Sunday it snowed. I woke up, not having gone to church since about 1997, but it was like God was saying hello.

Laycock Makes Most Of Chance

Matt Laycock knows how to use his time wisely. The redshirt junior's playing time had been limited to 20 minutes a game due to knee and hamstring injuries during his first three years at North Carolina. This year, the midfielder has only made seven appearances. But that didn't stop him from making an impact when his team needed him on Sunday. Laycock scored two goals to rally the Tar Heels from a 2-0 deficit and send the game into overtime.

Dilbert 11/22/00

Lottery Could Prove Unlucky For N.C. Poor

When Election Day was over, lottery supporters might have thought they hit the jackpot. Mike Easley was elected N.C. governor after having a lottery as one of his major platform planks.

Rural Counties Surprise N.C. With Highest Support for Bond

The four N.C. counties in which the Higher Education Facilities Improvement Bonds referendum passed by the largest margin might not be the counties you would guess. They are not the counties that will benefit most directly from the bond - they are small and rural and they contain no universities or community colleges. Hertford, Bertie, Martin and Scotland counties all garnered 86 percent approval for the bond - the highest approval rate in the state.

Service Program Kicks Off 2nd Year

In its second year of existence, Project Uniting and Nurturing our Community hopes to expand what was initially a single day of community service into a monthly program. Last year, more than 500 students, faculty and staff participated in more than 85 projects around Chapel Hill and Orange County during the service day.

Torbush Deserved More Time to Rebuild Program

Some people are upset because a great man was fired as North Carolina's football coach Monday. Indeed, the fate Carl Torbush met was sad. No coach was more genuine or fair than he was in his three years at the helm. From a personal standpoint, he deserved better. But that's not what this column is about. Life isn't fair, and college football is a business. Everyone, including Torbush, knows that. If you don't win, some little guy in a suit asks you to leave. But UNC's little guy, Director of Athletics Dick Baddour, shouldn't have been so quick on the trigger.

Brown Delivers in Tar Heels' Blowout Win

The North Carolina women's basketball team faced one major question as it opened its season last week. Everyone wanted to know if sophomore Coretta Brown could be an effective point guard. Brown's answer? A resounding yes. She scored 17 points and handed out a school-record 16 assists in the Tar Heels' 101-33 home-opening victory against North Carolina A&T on Tuesday night. "I've been telling people all along that Coretta is a great player," UNC coach Sylvia Hatchell said. "Our unproven point guard has proven herself now.

Donnan, Walker Take Names Out of Hat

North Carolina Director of Athletics Dick Baddour is convinced he has an attractive football program to sell. But Baddour's task of finding a new coach might just be a little tougher than planned. One day after Carl Torbush was fired as UNC's coach, Northwestern coach Randy Walker and Georgia coach Jim Donnan said they weren't interested in the job. Walker, who was an assistant coach at UNC from 1978-87, released a statement that said he would remain the Wildcats' coach. "I am not interested in the coaching job at North Carolina or any other coaching position," Walker said in th

Students Give Tickets to Kids in Hospital, Poverty

Some UNC students want to give local children struggling with poverty or illness the opportunity to experience the excitement of North Carolina basketball games. On Tuesday, the Helping Heels, a UNC service group, completed its effort to collect UNC vs. Buffalo men's basketball tickets that will be donated to children from underprivileged families or those coping with medical problems. "This is our first year and our first event," said Michael Songer, Helping Heels co-president.

'79 Carolina Graduate Thanks Torbush, Wishes Him Best in the Future

TO THE EDITOR: Dear Coach Torbush, Please accept my sincere thanks for representing my alma mater with true class and dignity. I have been very proud of being a fan of Carl Torbush-coached teams and will continue to be a fan of those teams wherever you may land. I am sure that this change will be a positive one for you and your family. You should not feel bad for the players, coaches and fans who have supported you. We have been lucky to learn from your leadership and example. You and your family deserve the best in a supportive environment. Lonnie Buff Class of 1979

Viewpoints Column About American Habits Insulting to DTH Readers

TO THE EDITOR: Kirsty Carter's point of view column ("America Is, Like, Different From the Rest of the World" Nov. 20) was appalling and hurtful for me to read. I have never been to Zimbabwe, and I do not profess to understand its customs and societal norms. But based on what you think is "wrong" with America, I will not be visiting your country anytime soon. Apparently Zimbabwe is a place where politeness is nonexistent. Kirsty certainly seems surprised that we are polite to her here. Also, the argument about whether your vote counts or not is flat-out wrong.

UNC Will Not Offer Abortion Pill

Health officials at universities up and down the East Coast - including UNC - say they will not provide students with access to the controversial RU-486 abortion pill due to safety concerns. The survey, conducted by the American Life League, an anti-abortion group, found that at least 30 universities did not plan to offer RU-486 in their campus health clinics partly due to the required surgical procedure. Scott Weinberg, ALL media director, said the survey results prove that college health officials do not think the pill is safe enough to prescribe. "Colleges are admitting that it is

UNC Land Tract Needs Cleaning Before Buildup

By Ben Gatling Staff Writer The University has begun planning new construction in earnest as it prepares to put to use the more than $500 million it will receive from the higher education bond referendum. But the University has some cleaning to do before it can begin work on the Horace Williams tract. The UNC-owned property, which houses many of Chapel Hill's municipal services, includes a former chemical waste dump and a former municipal landfill. UNC is investigating the possibility of creating a research park on the Horace Williams tract similar to N.C.

Police to Check For Seat Belt Use, Drunken Drivers

As thousands of people hit the roads this Thanksgiving holiday, law enforcement officials nationwide are beefing up traffic checkpoints to catch drunken drivers and enforce seat belt laws. In North Carolina, the Booze It & Lose It program, which aims to catch drunken drivers, will extend its efforts to include unbelted children as well. Local law enforcement agencies plan to set up hundreds of checkpoints throughout the weekend along many major state roadways. Jill Lucas, public information officer for the Governor's Highway Safety program, said the effort is aimed at keeping child

Town Wants Road Fixed by End of November

By Amanda Wilson Staff Writer Local officials are hoping road construction will be completed by the end of this month, easing headaches for some Piney Mountain Road residents. The road was washed out on July 24 when a record amount of rainfall fell on the area.

CHHS to Be Heard at N.Y. Parade

A group of local high school students spent their lunch periods learning to sing with their mouths full. But they didn't seem to mind. That's because the students, taking part in the almost 100-member Chapel Hill High School choral group, left Tuesday for New York to perform for an audience of millions at this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. And last Friday afternoon's rehearsal was just one of many that took a bite out of lunch break for both the students and choral director Ann Huff. "The kids are quick learners, and they'll get it right," she said.

N.C. Supports Democrats Locally, Republicans Nationally

N.C. voters straddled party lines once again this election, as Republican presidential candidate George W. Bush ran away with the state's 14 electoral votes while Democratic candidates continued to dominate state and local elections. Bush won North Carolina by a clear margin over Democratic candidate Al Gore. But Mike Easley and Beverly Perdue, both Democrats, won the positions of governor and lieutenant governor, respectively. The same scenario occurred in 1996 when Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole won in North Carolina but Gov.

Curry Plays in Exhibition Victory

The North Carolina men's basketball team defeated the EA Sports/California All-Stars 88-65 on Tuesday at Carmichael Auditorium. UNC center Brendan Haywood scored 18 points and had 17 rebounds, and Joseph Forte finished with 19 points and seven boards. Forte had seven of UNC's 22 turnovers. Junior forward Jason Capel was sick and missed the game. Ronald Curry played three minutes at point guard, and Julius Peppers dressed but did not play.