Raising Renee screens Friday at 2 p.m. in Fletcher Hall. Beverly McIver lays something heavy on you in the opening minute of Raising Renee, a film about her family, her painting and the lines of force that cross between them. It’s an uncomfortable truth that McIver tells, squirming a bit onscreen, begging the question “Why?” […]
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Canes rout Thrashers, eye playoff clinch tonight
And the 82-game NHL season comes down to one game for the Cardiac Canes. File photo by Rob RoweCam Ward’s bid for his second straight shutout was spoiled in the final minute, but the Canes didn’t care as their 6-1 drubbing of the Thrashers put them on the verge of the postseason. After chewing up […]
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Canes control own playoff destiny as Rangers stumble
Remind me to send the Atlanta Thrashers a big fruit basket. That is, so long as the Canes beat them tonight. File photo by Peggy BooneEric Staal, seen here in an earlier game, has his playoff face on. Tear up all of yesterday’s playoff scenarios and toss them in the trash. After the New York […]
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Canes not done yet, dump Red Wings 3-0
RBC CENTER, RALEIGH—If they can just get in, then anything can happen. File photo by Peggy BooneJeff Skinner’s 30th goal paced the Canes in a 3-0 shutout of Detroit. Skinner, seen here in an earlier game with the Islanders, is the seventh youngest to hit the plateau in the history of the game. That’s the […]
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Chapel Hill restaurateur Andrea Reusing’s new culinary treasure map, Cooking in the Moment
Cooking in the Moment: A Year of Seasonal Recipes By Andrea Reusing Clarkson Potter; 271 pp. Andrea Reusing has numerous book-related events throughout the Triangle in April. See Related Events below, and visit Random House’s website for a complete list. Whether you buy your salmon farm-raised from Whole Foods, flash-frozen or even canned from Kroger, […]
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Canes edge closer to playoff line with comeback win on Long Island
FSN SOUTH (TV)—It was the kind of goal that Cam Ward just doesn’t give up. File photo by Peggy BooneJussi Jokinen started the scoring on Long Island last night for the Canes, who defeated the Islanders 4-2. Jesse Joensuu’s quick wrist shot beat the Hurricanes’ goaltender blocker side midway through the first period, setting off […]
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Canes shatter Habs 6-2; Sabres also win
RBC CENTER, RALEIGH—Whether or not the Hurricanes make the playoffs this season, this will be known as the season Jeff Skinner came to Raleigh. Photo by D. L. AndersonTuomo Ruutu shattered two sections of glass in Carolina’s 6-2 rout of Montreal. The rookie’s pair of first-period goals—giving him 29 on the year thus far—paced Carolina […]
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Canes top Caps in SO; Sabres fall
FSN SOUTH (TV)—Down a goal, and with their playoff chances hanging in the balance, the Hurricanes took the ice for the third period in Washington last night needing someone to step up and make a play. File photo by Peggy BooneSkinner, winner, chicken dinner! The rookie’s third period goal and shootout tally keyed the Canes’ […]
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Canes take flickering playoff hopes to DC
Five points back, seven games remaining. This is what the Carolina Hurricanes’ season has come to. File photo by Peggy BooneJeff Skinner, seen here earlier this year against the Islanders, has raised his game in recent weeks. Will it be enough to push the Canes into the playoffs? If the Canes can’t string together a […]
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Canes keep pace in East with comeback win over Sens
RBC CENTER, RALEIGH—How many times do you hit the snooze button before you get up in the morning? File photo by Rob RoweCam Ward’s 36 saves allowed Carolina to overcome another slow start and beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Tuesday night. The Hurricanes hit the button twice, falling behind the Ottawa Senators 2-0 and […]