Month: October 2013
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Box Score: Birmingham-Southern defeats Berry by a 42-0 margin
Tyson Beacham tossed a pair of touchdown passes to Michael Cowan for a pair of touchdowns as Birmingham-Southern defeated Berry by a 42-0 margin. Birmingham-Southern (4-3) jumped to a 7-0 first quarter lead behind a seven-yard run from Issac Nichols with 13:19 to go in the first quarter. Berry (1-7) then looked like it might…
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Mercer Runs Over Campbell 38-31 for First Road Win
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Mercer University marched into Barker-Lane Stadium and knocked off Campbell 38-31 to capture the program’s first road victory in 74 years. The Bears (7-1, 3-1) continue to shock the Pioneer Football League as they keep pace with the conference leaders and hand the Camels (1-7, 0-5) their sixth straight loss and…
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Georgia moving statue of controversial politician Thomas E. Watson
ATLANTA — The state of Georgia is moving the statue of a controversial politician from the grounds of the capitol to a nearby park, giving Georgians an opportunity to rethink a time in the state’s history. Officials contend the move is part of a plan to renovate the steps of the historic state capitol, according…
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Johnson to Introduce Act to Allow Americans to Keep Their Health Care
Senator Ron Johnson will file legislation next week titled the “If You Like Your Health Plan, You Can Keep It Act.” Johnson said today: “One of the most important promises made by President Obama and Democrat congressional leadership to promote the Affordable Care Act was that Americans who were satisfied with their health plans could…
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Ohio, N.C. team up to defend Wright Brothers legacy
State legislators from Ohio and North Carolina on Thursday defended the legacy of the Wright Brothers against a claim by the state of Connecticut that the first flight took place in the Nutmeg State. Ohio State Rep. Richard Perales and North Carolina State Sen. Bill Cook, linked by a Skype connection, spoke from historically significant…
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Deal: Southwire to create 375 jobs in west Georgia
ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Southwire, a leading manufacturer of wire and cable used in the distribution of electricity, will expand its presence in Carroll County, creating 375 jobs and investing $95 million into the project over the next four years. “Southwire continues to expand its presence within Georgia,” said Deal.…
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D3 recap: Centre, Hendrix, DePauw win in week seven
Heath Haden threw for 270 yards and a touchdown too as Centre College exploded for 27 points in the second half to defeat Sewanee: The University of the South by a 34-17 margin at Farris Stadium in Danville, Ky. Trailing 10-7 at halftime, Centre (5-1) scored 20 points in the third quarter to wrestle the…
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Hendrix defeats Berry, 30-17
Tanner Frye threw for 229 yards and three touchdowns as Hendrix College defeated Berry College by a 30-17 margin. Hendrix (3-3) picked off Berry (1-6) four times to stymie the Vikings. Berry closed the gap to 23-17 with 12:27 remaining in the fourth quarter, but could not manage to pull any closer. Berry, which has…
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Deal: Parkdale Mills to create 210 jobs in Rabun County
Gov. Nathan Deal announced that Parkdale Mills, the country’s largest manufacturer of spun yarn, will expand its production plants in Rabun Gap, creating 210 new jobs and investing $85 million. “When a successful Georgia operation like Parkdale Mills decides to expand its facility and its employment roster, it’s a win for all concerned, especially for…
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Hendrix defeats Berry in battle of upstart programs
In a battle of upstart programs, Hendrix (3-3) picked off Berry (1-6) four times to stymie the Vikings.