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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...
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...
19-year-old accused in shooting of Sgt. Dale Nix charged with assaulting fellow inmate
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — One of the suspects charged in the shooting death of a Greensboro police officer is facing new charges. According to warrants, Jamere Justice Foster was charged with assault inflicting serious injury, assault with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor conspiracy on Monday. Documents state that he assaulted another man with a sock […]
Disney on Ice announces NC stops this year
Disney on Ice will stop in two North Carolina cities this holiday season. The all-new show will include fan-favorite stories from Frozen 2, Wish, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Moana and Disney's newest film, Wish. In the show, Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy have become DJs, remixing Disney tunes...
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.
Troutman ABC Store posts another banner year with sales topping $3.33 million
Troutman ABC Board Chair Layton Getsinger reported another record-breaking year for the Troutman ABC Store during last week’s town council meeting. Getsinger said budgeted revenue for 2023-2024 was $3,007,000, with actual sales reaching $3,331,412, an increase of 3.9 percent. Actual sales for 2022-2023 were $3,207,665. The store’s profit for...
Another hot day ahead, with a chance for rain the Triad
(WGHP) — A Heat Advisory will be in effect from noon to 8 pm for Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Montgomery, and Randolph counties today. Heat indices will be between 104 and 107 for an extended period this afternoon. No matter where you live, protect yourself and your loved ones from the heat and humidity today. We are going […]
Mooresville’s Mayor says there’s ‘no way’ to stop the growth, instead says they’ll slow it
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - Following more complaints from residents in Mooresville and in the surrounding areas, the mayor of Mooresville shared updates about how the Town of Mooresville is addressing the area’s growing pains. “Eventually a piece of land is going to become something right? It is so what...
Montia Shardae School of Esthetics: First private and black-owned esthetics school in Fayetteville
The beauty industry is booming! A quick scroll on social media or a stroll down the street will bring to mind dozens of salons, from hair to skin. Estheticians are in high demand. The skin is a multi-billion dollar business, from makeup to facials to waxing. Local esthetician and industry veteran Montia Shardea has taken the past two years to pivot into a role she feels was the most logical step: school owner. Located at 2620 Bragg Blvd, Suite W, The Montia Shardea School of Esthetics is not only the first private esthetics school in Fayetteville but also the first black-owned, a title she doesn’t hold lightly.
Dr. Rich Castillo named founding dean of the UNCP School of Optometry
PEMBROKE — During a special called meeting on July 9, the Board of Trustees named Dr. Rich Castillo the founding dean of the School of Optometry at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The announcement comes two months after UNCP received unanimous approval from the UNC System Board of Governors to establish a Doctor of Optometry program.
‘He set the standard’: State title-winning Westover coach Gene Arrington remembered
Former state title-winning Westover girls basketball coach GeneArrington died this past weekend after years of health issues, and the passing of the Wolverines legend has the entire city mourning the loss, according to Westover High School principal Dr. Vernon Lowery. Born in Greene County and raised in Alexandria, Virginia, Arrington...
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