HART Training

The North Carolina Helio-Aquatic Rescue Team (NCHART) conducted training at Crowders Mountain State Park on Thursday February 24, 2011. U.S. Army National Guard Blackhawk helicopters lowered rescuers to a "survivor" on the cliff face simulating the rescue of a rock climber from the David's Castle area and Practice Wall on top of Crowders Mountain.

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All County Band

Connie Weeks conducts the second of two middle school bands in the 2011 All County Band Concert at Ashbrook on Saturday February 12, 2011. Weeks is a band director at Asheville Middle School in Asheville, NC. 

Stanley Middle School trombonist James Goode dozes off while waiting for the concert to start.

Basketball Action

Belmont Abbey's Shayla Jackson, left, makes a shot past the block of Pfeiffer's Christina Harvey during the game in the Wheeler Center on Saturday January 22, 2011.

Night shift newspaper photographers shoot a lot of basketball this time of year. Here are some highlights from the past few weeks.

Highland Tech's Derrick Shuda, right, blocks as Lincolnton's Michael Cunningham attempts a shot during the game at Highland Tech on Friday January 21, 2011.

Lincolnton's Jessica McCleave, from left, Chelsea Slentz and Katie Reeder celebrate after defeating Highland Tech with only seconds on the clock in overtime at Highland Tech on Friday January 21, 2011.

Ashbrook's Justin Byrd drives jumps to take a shot past South Point payers, from left, Quintin Reeves, Patrick Truesdale and Taylor Williams during the game at Ashbrook on Friday January 28, 2011.

South Point's Quinton Reeves, left, blocks a shot by Crest's Demarrio Mintz as Crest's Jonathan Bullard looks on during the game at South Point on Friday February 11, 2011.