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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Wednesday Morning Coffee - Library board hears complaints on firing, no cell phone use in Wilkes schools and more lottery coming your way
by BooneWeb Blogger
(posted: 8/19/09)
Glancing at some Wednesday morning headlines as cheating explained.  1 comment » 

Library board discusses personnel dispute. 'A group calling itself "Concerned Library Supporters" presented a statement to the local library board saying they had "high praise" for Blake.'  comment » 

Concealed carry handgun permits on the rise. 'In 2007, the Watauga County Sheriff's Office issued 182 permits. There were 270 permits issued in 2008. Thus far in 2009, the numbers have shown an increase.'  comment » 

New rules in Wilkes schools concerning cell phones, etc. 'While it's okay to possess cell phones and the like on campus, there is no location on school grounds or in any school building where it is allowed to use the devices.'  comment » 

Lottery sees green in vending. 'The machines are intended to help extend the lottery's presence into chain stores that have been reluctant to sell tickets. Stores such as CVS, Dollar General and Wal-Mart do not currently sell lottery tickets.'  comment » 

DNA evidence can be fabricated, scientists show. 'They also showed that if they had access to a DNA profile in a database, they could construct a sample of DNA to match that profile without obtaining any tissue from that person.'  comment » 

AppFan Photo of the Day. 'Found via twitter, a Food Lion coke vendor loves App State.'  comment » 

Meet a Mountaineer: Brett Irvin. 'ALL-TIME DEBUT: As a redshirt freshman, started the first college game he ever played - at Michigan. Completed 72 snaps while protecting AE.'  comment » 

The year of the NC quarterback. 'Word is, just about every NC program has a big dog of which to be proud.'  comment »