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Randleman seeks hotel to pair with growth
RANDLEMAN – The need for overnight accommodations and more meeting space might be reaching higher levels in Randleman, particularly after May’s announcement that Ross Stores is planning to build a distribution center in the city. “We have been talking to developers trying to get a hotel here,” said...
Elon earns two CASE Circle of Excellence Awards for communications projects
Elon University recently received two CASE Circle of Excellence Awards for communications projects that highlighted innovation at the university and helped recruit prospective students. The winning entries from the Office of University Communications were among a pool of more than 4,200 entries submitted by 600 institutions in 28 countries. Bronze,...
House member, for second time in three days, tenders resignation
(The Center Square) – For the second time this week, a member has resigned from the North Carolina House of Representatives. Rep. Ashton Wheeler Clemmons, D-Guilford, is leaving for a position in the UNC System. A specific date to leave was not given, pending her replacement. She was a candidate for reelection this fall. On Monday, Lincoln County Republican Jason Saine said Aug. 12 would be his final day. ...
Man who admitted to killing Elon University student in Myrtle Beach crash avoids jail time
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A man who admitted to causing an accident resulting in the death of an Elon University student in Myrtle Beach last year will not serve jail time. Jason Sauro pleaded guilty to a charge of first-degree assault and battery, according to NBC affiliate WMBF. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison. However, a judge suspended that sentence to five years of probation. This means that if Sauro fails to adhere to the conditions of his probation, he could potentially serve active time behind bars.
The IRC says it will continue its 24/7 services amid financial concerns
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Interactive Resource Center is drafting a short term plan for improvements. IRC Board Chair Jim King said it desperately needs city council to approve their plan to get $600,000. If not, he told us the center could be in the red in less than two...
Greensboro community remembers three teens killed in crash
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The Greensboro community is heartbroken over the loss of three teenagers who just graduated eighth grade. “I thought that was some of the most ridiculous news I have ever heard in my life to die like that at that age,” said Latashia Barnes-Smith who works at Hairston Middle School. Kenyan Saxton and […]
What's the Latest With 3-Star WR Jaire Richburg? We Asked, He Answered...
Jaire Richburg is a 6-foot-3, 180-pound Class of 2026 wide receiver of East Forsyth High School in Kernersville, NC. And the 3-star, who is ranked No. 20 in the state, catches passes from 4-star Class of 2025 pro-style quarterback and North Carolina commit Bryce Baker. Baker's teammate was on campus...
City Leaders Trying To Figure Out How To Clean Up Contaminated Bingham Park
The Greensboro City Council will meet to discuss what can be done to eventually reopen the contaminated and closed Bingham Park in order to make it safe for parkgoers again. The soil in the park was discovered to be badly contaminated and now the big question for City Council members is how to dispose of all that chemical lacked soil.
Thousands without power after storm hits Rowan County
SALISBURY — Thousands were without power after a storm with strong winds hit Rowan County on Thursday afternoon, causing damage to power lines throughout the area. The Duke Energy power outage map showed approximately 4,000 buildings that were without power at approximately 5:15 p.m., mostly in and around Salisbury. The website stated at approximately 5:45 […] The post Thousands without power after storm hits Rowan County appeared first on Salisbury Post.
SHP: Man dies in Hamlet crash after running from troopers
HAMLET — A Scotland County man died from a weekend wreck after reportedly leading troopers on a brief chase. According to the N.C. State Highway Patrol, 26-year-old Stephon Ramon La-vonn Bennett of Laurel Hill, was pulled over just before 2 a.m. on suspicion of driving while impaired. The trooper...
Familiar face takes the lead at L.J. Bell Elementary
Richmond County Schools is excited to announce Meredith Norwood as the new principal of L.J. Bell Elementary School. Norwood has served as the assistant principal at L.J. Bell for the past three years. Norwood began her career in Education as a second-grade teacher at Walter Bickett Elementary School in Union...
Missing Endangered Alert issued for woman in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons has issued a Missing Endangered Alert for Kayla Marie McCryndle. Fayetteville Police Department officers are asking citizens to be on the lookout for McCryndle, who has a cognitive impairment. Investigators say she is a 22-year-old black woman, who...
Mooresville man charged with statutory rape following MPD investigation
A Mooresville man has been charged with sexually assaulting a teenager following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. The MPD announced the arrest of Erick Mauricio Guevara, 27, in a news release Thursday afternoon. The MPD opened an investigation on Tuesday after receiving a report of a possible sexual...
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