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Changes coming to security at North Carolina campaign rallies: 'Heighten level of preparedness'
State law enforcement agencies are on high alert following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. With North Carolina being a swing state, heightened security measures will be in place for future political visits.Those security measures are not a concern for Richard Barber."It's terrible, but I don't think it will deter anyone from going to rallies," Barber said. "Seems like it's a tragedy to bring everybody together, sad to say."Kelvin Allen is a President Biden supporter. He is worried that undecided voters will now have more empathy for President Trump at the ballot box. He plans to continue attending...
Three Rivers Land Trust protects 167 acres in Davidson County
New housing developments, restaurants and shopping malls dot the landscape in the Wallburg area of Davidson County. However, for those traveling the busy roads between Winston-Salem and High Point, a 167-acre tract of forested land will remain unblemished by development thanks to the family that owns it. The Grubbs family wanted to honor their late […] The post Three Rivers Land Trust protects 167 acres in Davidson County appeared first on Salisbury Post.
FOX8 learns how to make award-winning wine
SURRY COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Last week, FOX8 took a look at the process of harvesting and growing grapes. On this week’s Teach Me Tuesday, FOX8’s Madison Forsey learns how to use those grapes to make award-winning wine from instructors at Surry Community College.
7 Statesville smoke shops caught selling weed, counterfeit items
IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. — A month-long investigation in Iredell County resulted in search warrants served at a group of smoke and vape shops in the area. On Tuesday, the Iredell County Sheriff's Office said it searched seven shops on Friday, July 10. Investigators said they had evidence the shops were selling products labeled as hemp or CBD that had THC levels higher than that allowed by state law. Further, investigators said they got complaints that the shops were selling the items to school-aged children.
Forbush theater arts teaching position in limbo after Yadkin County Schools considered arts cuts
Denny Key, the principal at Forbush High School, believes you can’t have school without the arts. But earlier this year, Yadkin County Schools central office administrators proposed cuts to arts programs during allotment meetings with Key — and there was notable ambiguity surrounding who would teach theater arts classes at Forbush and Starmount high schools. Starmount High School has not employed a full-time theatre arts teacher since 2017, Kelsi Jester,...
Leonard Buildings re-branding itself
As a major Surry County employer that has been in business since 1963, one could argue that Leonard Buildings and Truck Accessories was due for a name change. It is now known as Leonard Truck Outfitters as part of an image overhaul that was announced Monday. “Officially, we are relaunching our brand,” Mark Sewall, the company’s senior director of marketing, told employees gathered at Leonard’s corporate office on West Independence...
Expect thunderstorms in Piedmont Triad
(WGHP) — Over the next seven days, scattered showers and thunderstorms will become common. It will be hot and muggy on Wednesday with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Highs on Wednesday will be in the lower 90s. The chance of rain is 60%. A cold front will slow down and stall across the Piedmont on Thursday. Scattered showers […]
United States Veteran Receives New HVAC System
WALLKILL – Uneven heating, a temperamental water heater, and no air conditioning – Victor Bailey’s move to his first Hudson Valley home wasn’t all sunshine and roses. Still, as a U.S. Army Veteran with a family of five kids, Bailey simply couldn’t afford to make the upgrades to the home he purchased in the Hamlet of Wallkill three years ago.
Trial underway for man accused of killing High Point University student
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Michael Cadogan is accused of killing his girlfriend, 19-year-old Gianna Delgado, in June 2021. Now her family says they are hoping to get closure and answers, with Day 1 of the trial wrapping up Tuesday. Cadogan was arrested in Carter County, Tennessee, in 2021, after...
High Point officers search for suspect after chase, crash, police department says
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Officers with the High Point Police Department are on the scene of a crash searching for a suspect. FOX8 is told a call reporting a stolen Dodge Challenger and armed robbery came in at 7:12 p.m. Officers were reportedly chasing the Challenger when it crashed, and the suspect ran away. […]
Gov. Roy Cooper visits Greensboro College; discusses funding public education
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Gov. Roy Cooper visited the North Carolina Governor’s School Western Campus at Greensboro College on Tuesday. Cooper visited classrooms where students were taking courses in their specialization, including chorus, math, social science and orchestra. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Governor’s...
Burlington residents to vote on bond referendum for $68.5 million to cover several large projects on November ballot
BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — People will have a chance to weigh in on a bond referendum this November in Burlington. It’s all up to voters to determine if a number of priority projects will be funded. Two bond referendum questions encompass six anticipated projects in the city of Burlington. If they were to be approved by […]
The City of Greensboro is giving partial property tax refunds. How to apply to get your money
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro homeowners, don't miss the opportunity to get a partial refund on your property taxes. If your 2023 property taxes were higher than your 2021 property taxes, you could get a check for the difference, but you must apply before the money runs out. "These funds...
East Surry wins 6th straight Conference Cup
East Surry was recently named the 2023-24 Wells Fargo Conference Cup winner for the Foothills 2A Conference (FH2A). The Cardinals have won a Conference Cup each of the past six school years. East captured the Northwest 1A Conference Cup for the 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years, then won the FH2A Conference Cup in 2021-22, 2022-23 and now 2023-24. The Wells Fargo Conference Cup awards points based on a school’s...
City of Statesville imposes new water restrictions in response to worsening drought conditions
The City of Statesville has issued new restrictions in an effort to promote water conservation in response to worsening drought conditions. The Statesville area is now under a Stage D2 Severe Drought condition. The drought condition is determined by the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). This follows the recent...
Woman charged for shooting at 2 people following argument at Burlington bar, police say
BURLINGTON, N.C. — Burlington police met with two victims who came to the police department shortly after midnight Tuesday to report a shooting. The two victims reported that they were in an altercation with another couple at a bar on Harden Street and after leaving, encountered the couple while driving.
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