The big slosh: Florence begins days of rain, wind on coast

By JONATHAN DREW, Associated Press

WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — The big slosh has begun, and the consequences could be disastrous.

Hurricane Florence's leading edge battered the Carolina coast Thursday, bending trees and shooting frothy sea water over streets on the Outer Banks, as the hulking storm closed in with 105 mph (165 kph) winds for a drenching siege that could last all weekend.

2. The big slosh: Florence begins days of rain, wind on coast - Friday, September 14, 2018

The big slosh: Florence begins days of rain, wind on coast

By JONATHAN DREW, Associated Press

WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — The big slosh has begun, and the consequences could be disastrous.

Hurricane Florence's leading edge battered the Carolina coast Thursday, bending trees and shooting frothy sea water over streets on the Outer Banks, as the hulking storm closed in with 105 mph (165 kph) winds for a drenching siege that could last all weekend.

3. Three Incumbents Unopposed at August Primary Ballot Deadline - Monday, April 9, 2018

Three incumbent Democratic state House members in the Shelby County delegation to the Tennessee Legislature were effectively re-elected Thursday, April 5, at the noon deadline for candidates in the Aug. 2 state and federal primaries to file their qualifying petitions.

4. Three Incumbents Unopposed at August Primary Ballot Filing Deadline - Friday, April 6, 2018

Three incumbent Democratic state House members in the Shelby County delegation to the Tennessee Legislature were effectively re-elected Thursday, April 5, at the noon deadline for candidates in the Aug. 2 state and federal primaries to file their qualifying petitions.

5. NCAA 'Reluctantly' Agrees to Let North Carolina Host Events - Wednesday, April 5, 2017

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) – The NCAA has "reluctantly" agreed to consider North Carolina as a host for championship events again after the state rolled back a law that limited protections for LGBT people.

6. Harris Files Ford Challenge at Deadline - Thursday, April 3, 2014

Memphis City Council member Lee Harris is challenging Democratic state Sen. Ophelia Ford in the August primary for District 29, the Senate seat held by a member of the Ford family since 1975.

7. Barrett’s Business Has Races Covered From Start to Finish - Saturday, November 30, 2013

For Brent Barrett of Start2Finish Events, small-business ownership is a marathon, not a sprint.

The racing events management and production service, begun in 2004, has grown out of Barrett’s custom-printed apparel business, Bluff City Sports, and RacesOnline.com, the events calendar and registration portal of the footrace world.

8. Ady Joins Ballet Memphis as Ballet Master - Wednesday, July 24, 2013

James Ady has joined Ballet Memphis as ballet master. In his new role, Ady will teach morning technique classes, assist with community outreach programs, and rehearse and coach dancers for upcoming performances.

9. New District Lines Lead to New Races - Monday, April 9, 2012

“This time I waited to be sure,” Ian Randolph said just before the Thursday, April 5, deadline for candidates to file in the Aug. 2 elections.

10. Cohen-Hart in Congressional Race at Filing Deadline - Friday, April 6, 2012

The chairman of the countywide school board, Billy Orgel, was effectively elected to his District 7 school board seat without opposition at the Thursday, April 5, filing deadline for candidates on the Aug. 2 primary and general election ballot in Shelby County.

11. Events - Thursday, February 23, 2012

CSI Memphis Chapter will meet Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Agricenter International Banquet Hall, 7777 Walnut Grove Road. The social will begin at 5:30 p.m., dinner will be from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the program will start at 7 p.m. Greg Maxted, executive director of the Harahan Bridge Project, will speak. Cost is $25. For reservations, contact Charlotte Cooper at charlotte.c@comcast.net or 377-8063.

12. Events - Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Cannon Wright Blount certified public accounting firm will continue its series of seminars about QuickBooks accounting software Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the firm, 756 Ridge Lake Blvd. Each two-hour class costs $75. Seating is limited. To reserve a place, visit www.cannonwrightblount.com/resources, and for more information, call Debbie Bossé or Cathy Russell at 685-7500.

13. Events - Tuesday, February 21, 2012

The Better Business Bureau Breakfast Series will continue Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the BBB, 3693 Tyndale Drive. Lori Turner-Wilson of RedRover Sales & Marketing will discuss reaching and keeping customers through generational marketing. Cost is free for BBB-accredited businesses and $10 for guests. To register, contact Susan Harris at 757-8617 or sharris@bbbmidsouth.org.

14. Events - Monday, February 20, 2012

The Better Business Bureau Breakfast Series will continue Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the BBB, 3693 Tyndale Drive. Lori Turner-Wilson of RedRover Sales & Marketing will discuss reaching and keeping customers through generational marketing. Cost is free for BBB-accredited businesses and $10 for guests. To register, contact Susan Harris at 757-8617 or sharris@bbbmidsouth.org.

15. Events - Tuesday, November 15, 2011

The Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South will hold its breakfast series with Dotty Summerfield Guisti of Summerfield Associates Inc., speaking on “The Power of Networking” Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the BBB, 3693 Tyndale Drive. Cost is free for BBB-accredited businesses and $10 for guests.

16. Events - Monday, November 14, 2011

Rhodes College will present “‘The Death and Life of Great American Cities’: Fifty Years Later” Monday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Blount Auditorium on campus. The free event will feature a panel discussion of Jane Jacobs’ 1961 book “The Death and Life of Great American Cities.” A reception will follow. For more information, email jacksonj@rhodes.edu.

17. Waiting For The Tip - Monday, October 31, 2011

Great seasons end.

Great cities endure.

That’s not just one of the Memphis Grizzlies’ new marketing slogans. Capitalizing on last season’s success and building an enduring franchise are aspirations for the organization as it copes with the reality of the NBA lockout and the ongoing dry spell of professional hometown hoops.

18. BofA's CEO Lewis Subpoenaed by Cuomo - Monday, February 23, 2009

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Bank of America Corp. Chief Executive Ken Lewis has received a subpoena from the New York state attorney general's office in connection with Merrill Lynch's payment of employee bonuses before the companies combined on Jan. 1.

19. BofA CEO Lewis Says Nationalization is 'Absurd' - Monday, February 9, 2009

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Bank of America Corp. Chief Executive Ken Lewis capped off a week of defending his bank and his role in it on Friday by firing back against rumors that his company could be in danger of nationalization.

20. New Uptown Townhouse ProjectTargets St. Jude Employees - Friday, February 16, 2007

Developer James Rasberry wants to turn North Main into more than just a street.

Rasberry - who's created upscale condominiums in the Cooper-Young area, developed scores of Downtown
spaces, renovated, converted and built from the ground up many others - is part of a development team that's bringing new townhouses to a previously forlorn stretch of the Uptown neighborhood.

21. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, October 8, 2003
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WMC Forecaster Wins Speech Communicator Award Dave Brown, senior weather forecaster for WMC-TV 5, was named Tennessee Speech Communicator of the Year by the Tennessee Communicator Association. Brown, who has worked for WMC for 26 year...

22. Archived Article: Wages (lead) - Friday, November 17, 2000
Good Earning Power and Affordable Living Make Memphis A Great Place to Live Memphis scores high for wages, housing By MARY DANDO The Daily News News flash for all Memphians not only is it the city of good abode, it is also one of the most affordable...

23. Archived Article: Real Review - Tuesday, November 2, 1999
By KATHLEEN BURT CCC to get plan for Main Street rehab By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News The Center City Commission should be presented with a workable plan by March to rehabilitate Main Street between Gayoso and Adams Avenue after a firm was selected...