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Suspect in Lavonia Antique Market Theft Still at Large
Lavonia Police continue to search for a suspect caught on surveillance camera at the Lavonia Antique Market. Chief Shane Edmisten said the suspect is believed to have stolen a collection of knives valued at over $500 last Thursday. Police have asked for help on their social media page. The surveillance...
Celebration of Quilts shows years of tradition and craft at show in Anderson, what to know
Creativity in quilting comes in many shapes. The beginnings came from early American settlers, who had a task of necessity, taking scraps of existing material and creating blankets that are today considered works of art history. Quilts come in different forms, like a whole piece of cloth quilt or patchwork, and ones with...
Weatherman pitches candidacy to Wilson County voters
Lieutenant governor candidate Hal Weatherman joined the Wilson County Republican Party for its monthly social on Tuesday, touting self-reliance, technical education and hard work as the keys to unlock a more prosperous North Carolina. “I want to free people of their dependencies,” Weatherman said. “You can’t do that unless you’re self-sufficient, and you can’t do that as a society unless […] The post Weatherman pitches candidacy to Wilson County voters first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline an asset to thousands in North Carolina as it marks 2 years of existence
It's a different day for Scott Huler who was raised to believe that it was not OK to talk about your feelings. He refused to raise his sons that way."Emotions were considered a feminine thing, and I'm a boy," Huler said. "I'm not supposed to have emotions, and it's very standard for a 60s upbringing. I hated that. I knew it was wrong as a little kid."Huler, 65, spoke with ABC11 in downtown Durham. He said his sons are emotionally sound as a result of the changes he's implemented over the years. Mental health experts believe more people feel like...
Charlotte-Area Chefs Compete in NCRLA Chef Showdown
The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) held the semifinal round of its annual Chef Showdown culinary competition on Monday at Central Piedmont Community College in Uptown. The eighth season of the competition kicked off in March, with more than 70 chefs taking part in the first round. The...
Stein's fundraising doubles Robinson in North Carolina governor’s race
(The Center Square) – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein raised more than double the amount of money for his campaign than Republican candidate Mark Robinson in the most recent period, promising a heated race for the governor’s mansion in North Carolina. Stein ended the second fundraising quarter with $15.9 million in the bank, while Robinson has $6.6 million, according to campaign finance documents. The race for governor in North Carolina...
STATE: NCDHHS announces $11M investment in family-based behavioral health services for children with complex needs
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced an $11 million investment in treatment services designed to keep children who have complex behavioral health needs in homes and communities, and out of inappropriate boarding. The department is partnering with Rapid Resources for Families to expand access to family-based therapeutic programs, enabling […] The post STATE: NCDHHS announces $11M investment in family-based behavioral health services for children with complex needs appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Hot Car Deaths: The death of an NC toddler is being told to warn parents & push for more safety regulations
GREENSBORO, N.C. — June. July. August. According to Kids and Car Safety.org These months are considered the most dangerous months for families when it comes to the risk of hot car deaths. Already at least 10 children's deaths in the US are confirmed hot car deaths, another three are...
‘Couldn’t sleep’: North Carolina woman wins $343,099, plans Vegas trip
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Carletta Woodall, of Parkton, put $1 on a digital lottery game on Thursday night and won $343,099, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. “I couldn’t sleep after that,” she said. Woodall won the top-level “Epic jackpot” in the Bison Bonanza game, which is a digital instant game featuring […]
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