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Mike Parker: Parker family reunion comes to Kinston
At the beginning of July, members of the extended Parker family converged on Kinston for our biennial Parker Family Reunion. When John, my brother, and I were growing up, our huge family gathered at a city park in Roanoke, Virginia, for what was then the Parker-Brown Reunion. That reunion was named for the descendants of my great-grandparents, Peter Parker and Judia Brown Parker.
New mainstay of downtown Asheboro
ASHEBORO — Steen Family Produce has become a local source of fruits, vegetables and a myriad of farm products from the Carolinas. Timothy Steen and his daughter, Macie Sheehan, moved their merchandise into a former gas station at 226 S. Fayetteville St. about a year and a half ago. Since then, the business has become a fixture in downtown Asheboro.
The ‘drone guy’ gave us a new way to look at Randolph County
ASHEBORO — I’m heart-broken to reveal that my cousin, my childhood buddy and my lifelong friend, Tom Allen, has died. Most people in the Asheboro area knew him as the “drone guy.” Tom was kind of a pioneer around here in flying drones. In fact, I...
Toby Keith corn maze coming this fall
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A corn maze company is honoring the late country legend Toby Keith. Hubb’s Farm launched a 15-acre corn maze. The maze design will incorporate live zinnias to form an image inspired by Keith’s famous song, “Red Solo Cup.” The maze will also feature his likeness, complete with a cowboy hat.
Renown former girls basketball coach passes
ASHEBORO — It has been stated the true worth of a person’s life can be measured by those he lifted around him. Whether it be in the classroom or on an athletic field, it’s easy to see the importance Jeff Stutts played in the lives of all those he taught and coached at Jordan-Matthews and Asheboro high schools.
One current, three former ZooKeepers taken in draft
The Asheboro ZooKeepers finished the season strong but missed out on the post-season. Here’s a look back at last week’s local sports action and news. *Zach Evans was selected by the San Diego Padres in the ninth round of the Major League draft. *Three former Asheboro players were...
Former RHS star takes on Trail Blazing task
WINSTON-SALEM — Building a collegiate sports program from the ground up is a daunting task. There are endless i’s to dot and t’s to cross well before any student-athlete can step on a court or field. Randleman High School graduate Shelly (Whitaker) Barnes is undertaking that massive...
Kentucky enters race for new UNC basketball target
The North Carolina Tar Heels recently offered 2026 prospect Caleb Holt, adding him to their recruiting board last week. The small forward is among the top prospects overall in the 2026 class and will be a priority for many programs, including UNC. But now, another blueblood program is getting involved as well. Kentucky became the latest program to offer Holt, joining the recruitment and upping their pursuit of him. Holt took to Twitter to announce that he had received an offer from Kentucky. They join Duke, North Carolina, Alabama, Kansas, Auburn, and Tennessee among the programs that have officially offered him so far. Blessed...
What to know about paid parental leave laws in North Carolina
Paid family leave is still not mandated in North Carolina, but new laws across the country are expanding access to benefits for expecting and new parents. The big picture: The U.S. offers 12 weeks of job-protected, unpaid family leave for some employees, but doesn't have a paid federal parental leave policy.
UNC virologist raises awareness of potential bird flu infections after rise in cases in Colorado
NC health officials closing monitoring latest strain of avian flu. Colorado continues to lead the nation in human infections of bird flu. Since 2022, 14 cases of bird flu in humans have been reported in the United States. Since April 1, four people have contracted the virus after exposure to dairy cows, while 10 cases since April 28, 2022, came after exposure to poultry. Colorado has 10 cases in total.
Novant $320M merger proposal given one more stamp of finality
(The Center Square) – Another stamp of finality, this one from a federal court, has been given to Novant Health’s proposed $320 million merger with Lake Norman regional Medical Center and Davis Regional Psychiatric Hospital. The injunction sought by the Federal Trade Commission had already been granted June 18, and in response Novant said it […]
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