07/18/11 In a little more than two weeks, the federal government won't have enough money to meet all of its financial obligations. House Republicans meantime are preparing to vote this week to allow the government to borrow more money as long as Congress approves a balanced budget constitutional amendment. The longer it takes to strike a deal older Americans who rely on government benefits are growing ...
07/18/11 The most important thing in college football is the retention of great players via the NFL draft and graduation. What SEC teams were hardest hit by these two things? It tells us what team are best suited to duke it out in the rigorous SEC. It is a huge indicator of who will be a conference and national contender in each season. It could tell us who the sixth straight BCS National Champion could ...
07/18/11 Every once in a while an NFL team will baffle the experts with either an improbable season, or a shockingly bad season that most people never saw coming. Just looking at the past four years we have some very good examples of these phenomena. The Miami Dolphins went 1 - 15 in 2007 and then made the playoffs with a 11 - 5 record in 2008. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers went 3 - 13 in 2009 and then ...
07/18/11 BY TIM BOOTH The Associated Press SEATTLE -- Cameron Maybin looked up, saw a full count on the scoreboard and figured like everyone else in the ballpark that he should be headed to first base.
07/16/11 The Hickory Crawdads got 13 hits and scored two runs in the second, third, fourth and fifth innings to roll to an 8-1 victory on Saturday at Delmarva.
07/15/11 Editor's note: To report scores and highlights, team representatives may e-mail to dwsports [at] thedailyworld [dot] com, fax to 533-6039 or phone 537-3924 or 537-3926. Those who leave information on voice mail are asked to provide a contact number. District 10-11 At Elma Saturday Chehalis 29,...
07/14/11 SINSHEIM, Germany (AP) -- The U.S. advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup, routing Colombia 3-0 on Saturday behind goals from Heather O'Reilly, Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd. The scoreline could have been even worse for Colombia, which is playing in its first World Cup. The...
07/13/11 It wasn't all that long ago when New Orleans super chef Paul Prudhomme came up with his famous blackened redfish and seafood lovers everywhere loved the dish. So many people clamored for the blackened taste delight that Prudhomme eventually begged people to try other fish species prepared the same way ...
07/09/11 Flag Football Camp set for special needs kids Community Connections is hosting a flag football camp Tuesday-Thursday at the University of Central Arkansas Pepsi Center. read more
07/09/11 The Humane Society 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 7215 Sallie Mood Drive. Volunteers are need for a variety of positions and programs. For information, call 912-354-9515. Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Volunteers needed to assist at the construction site. Must be older than 18. Training and tools will be provided. For information on ...
07/09/11 WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Petra Kvitova won her first Grand Slam title Saturday by defeating Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-4 at Wimbledon, finishing with an ace and dropping to her knees in disbelief. Kvitova was playing in her first major final, but it was three-time Grand Slam champion Sharapova who...
07/09/11 CARSON, Calif. (AP) -- Brian Perk stopped a penalty kick in his Major League Soccer debut to help the Los Angeles Galaxy secure a 0-0 draw against the Seattle Sounders on Monday night.
07/08/11 Charley Walters of the Pioneer Press: "It'll be interesting whether Timberwolves small forward Michael Beasley's recent ticketing for allegedly having marijuana in his car and speeding, coupled with the Wolves' drafting last month of small forward Derrick Williams, will make Beasley expendable once the NBA lockout is resolved. The problem now for the Wolves is that they probably won't be able to ...
07/03/11 Palmetto Animal League 7-11 a.m. July 9, Palmetto Animal League, 56 Riverwalk Blvd., Okatie, S.C. Volunteers are needed to help with installing 60 tons of stone in dog pens, digging trenches and installing plastic pipe. Experienced contractors would be great, but anyone is welcome to help. Wheelbarrows, shovels and rakes are needed. To volunteer or for information, email tcurry ...
07/02/11 As most citizens celebrate Independence Day with family barbecues, fireworks and vacation time, Tiffin native Craig Adams and his crews are to be doing their usual duties at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan.
07/02/11 A summertime treat sure to show up on most picnic tables this Fourth of July is South Carolina watermelon - juicy, sweet slices of perfection.
07/01/11 Southeast Valley communities vary in how they regulate fireworks use over Fourth of July.
06/30/11 Chief Donald Rodgers, elected four years ago to lead the Catawba Indian Nation, has abruptly dropped
06/30/11 In a stunning political development for the York County-based Indian tribe that has weathered political turmoil for years, Catawba Chief Donald Rodgers has abruptly decided not to seek another term in tribal elections this month.
06/30/11 Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- South Carolinians preparing for the holiday weekend have lots of local events to choose from when it comes to celebrating our nation's independence. | 
