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Charlotte: A Crime And Justice Story Plus Increasing Retention In N.C. Colleges
WFAE Executive Editor, Ely Portillo updated More to the Story on the story, "Charlotte Is Failing To Bring Down Traffic Deaths," when he visited our program in August. This included details of the City's Vision Zero plan. Ely also covered, "To Increase Retention, North Carolina's Historically Black Colleges and Universities are Hiring Student Success Coaches."
Former Carolina Panthers Stars Luke Kuechly, Greg Olsen, And Jonathan Stewart On Same Middle School Coaching Staff
While the Carolina Panthers are a down-on-their-luck franchise right now, it wasn’ that long ago that the franchise was playing in a Super Bowl following the 2015 season, ultimately losing to the Denver Broncos. The Panthers had as good of a roster as anyone and went 15-1 that season. Now, three of the best players […] The post Former Carolina Panthers Stars Luke Kuechly, Greg Olsen, And Jonathan Stewart On Same Middle School Coaching Staff appeared first on BroBible.
Prep Football Roundup: Eastern Randolph breaks late tie to defeat Asheboro
RAMSEUR – Lucas Smith ran for two touchdowns and 131 yards as Eastern Randolph repelled visiting Asheboro 33-21 in Friday night’s non-conference game. The Wildcats broke a 21-21 tie in the fourth quarter. Eastern Randolph’s Julian Brooks returned a fumble 40 yards for a touchdown for the game’s...
This week’s varsity prep, HPU sports schedule
Varsity Sports Schedules subject to change by schools T.W. Andrews Monday – Football at High Point Central, 5 Tuesday – Volleyball at Morehead, 7 Wednesday – Boys soccer vs. Northeast Guilford Thursday – Volleyball vs. West Stokes, 6 Friday – Boys soccer at NCLA, 7; football vs. Thomasville, 7 Saturday – no events High Point Central Monday – Football vs. T.W. Andrews, 5 Tuesday – Cross-country ...
High Point Men’s Soccer Ties Ranked VCU 1-1 in Fierce Match
The High Point University men's soccer team earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw against No. 14 VCU in Richmond, VA. High Point scored first through Ross Johnstone in the 71st minute, but VCU equalized via an olímpico goal from Castillo Gerardo in the 84th minute. This marks High Point's second draw this season, with a record of 0-1-2. Head Coach Zach Haines praised his team's overall performance and resilience following past games.
Temperature drop could create ‘false fall’ in Piedmont Triad next week
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — A nice, quiet day in the Triad to start off the holiday weekend. Temperatures in the 70s after 8 p.m. Saturday evening with mostly cloudy skies overnight. We’ll wake up Sunday morning to partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 70s. Afternoon temperatures reach the mid-80s before a line […]
2 injured in shooting on Pecan Avenue in Winston-Salem, police say
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — The Winston-Salem Police Department is investigating after two people were shot Saturday. According to a news release, WSPD officers responded to a shooting at the Grand at Union Cross apartment complex on Pecan Avenue in Kernersville. Two victims with non-life-threatening injuries left the scene and were first taken to an urgent […]
High Point Theater Gets Well-Travelled New Director
The High Point Theater is a very active institution and one that’s in the center circle of cultural activities for the county’s second-largest city. Now, that important institution has a new director calling the shots. On Friday, August 30, High Point City Manager Tasha Logan Ford announced that...
Burton’s future clearing up: ‘I think I’ll be a race car driver next year’
There’s light at the end of the tunnel for impending free agent Harrison Burton, after last Saturday’s dramatic victory at Daytona International Speedway launched him into the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. Burton won’t return to the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford in 2025, but delivering the...
Older woman with dementia scammed out of $25,000; Asheboro officers looking for suspects
ASHEBORO, N.C. — An older woman with dementia was scammed out of $25,000, according to officers with the Asheboro Police Department. Police said they spoke to the woman's daughter-in-law, who said she does not remember the details perfectly, but said the elderly woman had been trying to get support with her phone and got in contact with a scammer through a fake number online.
Lawsonville ladies prove friendship can remain strong through every season of life
LAWSONVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — Friendships are like seasons. In the spring of their early years, Kate Taylor Thomas, Margaret Stevens Lawson and Clara Bennett Nelson were all grade school friends at Lawsonville School. “18 people were in our class,” said Thomas, who was a member of the first graduating class in 1948. “I wrote the history […]
Grand opening celebration held for Salisbury’s Northeast Digestive Center
SALISBURY — It was a day to celebrate. An Aug. 29 special grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony were held to mark the opening of Northeast Digestive Health Center’s newest location at 510 Corporate Circle, Salisbury. While they officially opened their doors Aug. 19 and are seeing patients at the clinic, the ribbon-cutting was held […] The post Grand opening celebration held for Salisbury’s Northeast Digestive Center appeared first on Salisbury Post.
No. 23 Richmond thumps No. 25 Butler for 1st win of the Brad Denson era
ROCKINGHAM, N.C. — The first win of the Brad Denson era came after a bit of a delay, but it was as sweet as Denson imagined. The Raiders, No. 23 in the HighSchoolOT Statewide Top 25, took down No. 25 Butler by a score or 26-7 on Saturday night. The game was delayed due to lightning storms on Friday night.
A.C. Reynolds scores game's final 24 points, runs away from Shelby
SHELBY, N.C. — A.C. Reynolds' two-day journey at Shelby finished the way it started –– red hot. The Rockets built up an early three-score lead on Friday night. After the Golden Lions trimmed it to six points early into Saturday's resumption, Reynolds ran away with the final 24 scored to win its first game of the season 51-21.
Sandwich chain closes Fayetteville store after nearly a decade in business
The Fayetteville outpost of a national sandwich chain recently closed. On Wednesday, a handwritten sign on the door of the Which Wich Superior Sandwiches in the Marketfair Mall shopping center stated that the restaurant had closed its doors for good. Located at 1916 Skibo Road since 2015, the former Fayetteville location is no...
Fatal two-vehicle collision in Lumberton claims lives on NC 72
LUMBERTON, N.C. (WPDE) — A two-vehicle collision in Lumberton led to multiple fatalities Friday night. It happened just after 11:00 p.m. on NC 72 near SR 2207 (Popes Crossing Road). A Nissan Sentra traveling westbound crossed the centerline, became sideways in the roadway, and was struck by a Chevy...
‘We’re never out of the game’: Terry Sanford football goes on furious rally at Scotland
After a hectic Friday night of Week 2 football due to the disturbance of NC weather, Friday Night Lights turned into Saturday kickoffs after games were postponed. Terry Sanford travelled to Scotland High School for a highly-anticipated match, and the results showed after a combined 83-point showdown by both teams with the Bulldogs' halted comeback resulting in a 42-41 loss to the Fighting Scots. ...
Longtime local store saying 'sew long'
After selling and servicing thousands of sewing machines over the years from their store in downtown Mount Airy, Sue Shrader and Timmesa Wishart this week found themselves down to just one. Effective today, the mother-daughter partners are closing Creative Sewing Machines at 247 N. Main St., a one-of-a-kind business operating locally since 1997 after originating in Tazewell, Virginia, in 1983. “My mom is 77 years old,” Wishart said of the...
Meals on Wheels Rowan moves into ‘Forever Home’
SALISBURY — Meals on Wheels Rowan moved into its newly renovated offices at 720 Grove Street in mid-July. The building, which had sat vacant for several years, was formerly known as Salisbury Children’s Clinic and most recently housed the Novant Hospice office. Renovations began in August 2023. Graham Roofing installed a new roof on the […] The post Meals on Wheels Rowan moves into ‘Forever Home’ appeared first on Salisbury Post.
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