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Global TransPark breaks ground on facility slated for incoming FRCE workload
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. — Leaders and stakeholders from Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) and the North Carolina Global TransPark gathered at the Kinston facility June 25 to celebrate breaking ground for a new aviation maintenance complex set to house the depot’s incoming military aircraft workload.
Local experts weigh in as dengue cases surge across country, rise in NC
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — There is a public health emergency in the United States as cases of dengue fever soar. The World Health Organization defines dengue as a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to humans, most common in tropical and subtropical climates. As of May, there have been...
2 have life-threatening injuries after head-on crash in Liberty on Shiloh Road near Ramseur Julian Road, troopers say
LIBERTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Two people were left with life-threatening injuries after a head-on crash in Liberty on Wednesday, according to an NC State Highway Patrol news release. At 6:52 p.m., troopers responded to a crash on Shiloh Road near Ramseur Julian Road in Randolph County. A 38-year-old Asheboro man was going north on Shiloh […]
Austin wins historic Miss Stanly Fire Queen competition
Despite temperatures hovering around triple digits, seven contestants along with their friends, families and Oakboro Fourth of July attendees filled the stage area July 4 for the 66th Miss Stanly County Fire Queen Pageant. This year’s pageant was different in that all seven contestants representing Stanly fire departments had never been in a pageant before […] The post Austin wins historic Miss Stanly Fire Queen competition appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Video: Crews battle fire at home near High Rock Lake in Davidson County; patient airlifted
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Crews are currently at the scene of a structure fire in Davidson County. Authorities have confirmed they are responding to a fire on the 4100 block of Old Mountain Road, near High Rock Lake. A firefighter at the scene tells FOX8 that a person in the home was airlifted to […]
Davidson County Local Food Network and Thomasville Farmers Market announce launch of a new pop-up farmers market
The Davidson County Local Food Network and the Thomasville Farmers Market are excited to announce the launch of a new pop-up farmers market at the Senior Services Congregate Center in Thomasville. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to improve access to fresh and locally grown farm produce for...
Albemarle Police Reports – July 1-4, 2024
Albemarle Police Department reports the following: • Bramhan, Jameyeka Ja`najma (B F, 32) Arrest on chrg of Simple Assault (M), at 126 S Third St, Albemarle, on 07/01/2024. • Wardell, Adam Lee (W M, 40) Arrest on chrg of Fta – Release Order (M), at 126 S Third St, Albemarle, on 07/01/2024. Moon, Prince Davon (B […] The post Albemarle Police Reports – July 1-4, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Mount Airy man shot, killed; police investigating on Mount Herman Church Road
MOUNT AIRY, N.C. (WGHP) — The Surry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged homicide that was discovered Thursday. According to a press release from SCSO, officers arrived at Mount Herman Church Road around 12:24 p.m after receiving a call about a person laying on the side of the road, unresponsive and not breathing. There, […]
Mebane flea market closes after 41 years, forcing community of immigrant vendors to relocate
This will be the first weekend in several decades that the Buckhorn Jockey Lot and Flea Market in Mebane won't be bustling with lively crowds of patrons and hundreds of vendors. The Buckhorn flea market — known in Spanish by many as "La Pulga de Mebane" — was an economic...
Community pulls together to help volunteer firefighter injured in wreck
Firefighters and emergency services personnel are often referred to as a brotherhood, and that community is once again coming together to help one of its own. Nick Barringer, 20, was in a head-on collision near the intersection of St. Martin Road and Efird Road shortly after 6 p.m. June 1. Responders from Endy Volunteer Fire […] The post Community pulls together to help volunteer firefighter injured in wreck appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Backyard Flames in Greensboro serves delicious dogs and more
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — If you’re looking for Big Will’s famous hot dogs, chili cheese fries, cheesesteaks and more, check out Backyard Flames in Greensboro. FOX8’s Chris Weaver stopped by to taste the dishes that keep customers coming. Backyard Flames is the owner Will Pettiford’s way of giving back to the community. In 2014, he […]
Delayed streetscape should enhance Asheboro’s infrastructure
ASHEBORO – The streetscape project in downtown Asheboro is still in the works, something that officials said should improve efficiency and spruce up an area of the social and business district. Trevor Nuttall, Asheboro’s community development director, said a state grant is assisting with the project, much of which...
Daughter charged with killing her 74-year-old mother on Fourth of July in Kernersville
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — A daughter has been accused of killing her mother on the Fourth of July and is now in custody, according to the Kernersville Police Department. At around 3:26 p.m. on Thursday, officers came to a home on the 7400 block of Buckview Court after getting a report of a domestic disturbance. […]
From the editor: Fayetteville Observer journalists win NC Press Association awards
Let’s kick off July with some good news, shall we?. Each year, The Fayetteville Observer submits its best work for consideration by the North Carolina Press Association, and this year, we will be bringing home six awards. The Observer competes in Division E, which includes daily newspapers across the...
Couple brings safari filled with exotic animals to Boiling Springs
The small herd of wildebeests stick to the shady trees at the edge of the pasture while a pair of ostriches, a long-horned cow and an American bison all vie for attention - and snacks - from the group of kids on the wagon pulled by a tractor. Meg and...
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