Thursday, October 18, 2007

Friday, Oct. 19

J.R. Munoz-McNally is talking to a local twentysomething who recently hiked the Appalachian Trail -- by himself.

Donna Swicegood has the verdict from the rape/assault trail for tomorrow's paper, as well as a story about a candlelight vigil held in remembrance of the victims of child abuse.

Chyna Broadnax continues coverage of the United Way campaign.

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Wednesday, Oct. 17

Donna Swicegood reports from the courthouse as the victim of a brutal rape and assault is scheduled to take the stand. Donna is also following a fatal wreck that last night claimed at least one person's life.

Chyna Broadnax has talked with several students who attest to JROTC's influence on their schoolwork and at home.

J.R. Munoz-McNally has a feature about an elderly Statesville woman who lost her husband, house and dog and was helped into a new place by strangers.

Friday, October 12, 2007

Weekend of Oct. 13-15

Here's what's in the works for the Saturday, Sunday and Monday editions of the R&L:


Bethany Fuller has a multimedia report on textile mills in Iredell County. Read about the past, present and future of the industry, then go to our Web site where IMD content producer Jess Norman has put together a photo gallery featuring O.C. Stonestreet's commentary.

Bethany will also have the latest on a new flying service operating out of the Statesville Regional Airport.

J.R. Munoz-McNally traveled to Greenville, S.C., with the Statesville Chamber of Commerce to figure out why the group is looking to Greenville as a model for our city.

Donna Swicegood is researching what happens to the millions of dollars seized during traffic stops, house raids and the like. She also has an update on Derek Poole, a local firefighter who was injured in a wreck.

Chyna Broadnax will have a story on hospice workers, why they go into the line of work they do and how they cope with loss.

Chyna will also let you know this weekend where to find pumpkins for Halloween this year.

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Friday, Oct. 12

Bethany Fuller has a feature on a skate shop set to open in downtown and the boy who helped fuel the business with ideas.

Donna Swicegood investigates the safety -- or lack thereof -- of the intersection of U.S. Highway 70 and Triplett Road.

Jim McNally is going to the Town of Troutman Board meeting.

Chyna Broadnax reports on school administrators, teachers and staff who will be working at McDonald's to raise money for their schools.

Thursday, October 4, 2007

Friday, Oct. 5

Bethany Fuller has breaking news about a gun found at East Iredell Middle School.

J.R. Munoz-McNally will update readers on the city council election races in Wards 3 and 6, and also turn a story about N.C. governor hopeful Richard Moore, who made a stop in Statesville on Thursday.

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Thursday, Oct. 4

Bethany Fuller is working on a story about an N.C. biodiesel plant owner who wants to open his facility to Snow Creek Road residents and anyone else interested.

Chyna Broadnax has the latest on United Way's fundraising campaign.

Jim McNally is researching the feasibility of getting a skateboarding park in Statesville.