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N.C. Coaches Association announces coaches for 2025 all-star games
The N.C. Coaches Association has released the names of the coaches who will lead teams in the 2025 East-West All-Star Games and the Carolinas Classic. The Carolinas Classic, which features some of North Carolina's top senior boys & girls basketball players and their counterparts from South Carolina, will be played in March 2025, though an exact date has not been announced.
Stanly County Sheriff’s Report – July 25, 2024
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following: • Greene, Michael Nelson (W /M/42) Arrest on chrg of 1) Driving While Impaired (M), 2) Reckless Drvg-wanton Disregard (M), 3) Reckless Driving To Endanger (M), 4) Dwlr Impaired Rev (M), and 5) Fail Maintain Lane Control (i) (M), at 126 S Third Street, Albemarle, NC, on 7/25/2024. • […] The post Stanly County Sheriff’s Report – July 25, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Movie by the Lake: Ghostbusters Frozen Empire – Oct. 18
Aberdeen Lake Park is hosting a “Move by the Lake” night in October, featuring Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Concessions will be available for purchase. Rain dates will be the same time, the following day. *Movie listed may be impacted by changing release dates and are subject to change.*. Admission:...
Caribou Coffee grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration – Aug. 16
Caribou Coffee is celebrating its grand opening on August 16, starting at 11 a.m. Coffee enthusiasts are welcome to join the fun at 9745 US 15 501 Hwy in Pinehurst, in the same plaza as Hickory Tavern. “Join us as we celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Caribou...
Pint Sized Petting Zoo – Sept. 15
The Pint Sized Petting Zoo is returning to Rec Room in Southern Pines!. Meet Charlie the Mini Highland Cow and all his little friends from the Pint Sized Pasture. Sept. 15 from 12 – 3 p.m. This is a free event and kid friendly. Via Rec Room Southern Pines.
Dolley Madison photo sold for thousands just one artifact of the former First Lady’s life
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Sotheby’s made a big deal out of this little image of Dolley Madison when they auctioned it off recently, but down at the Greensboro History Museum, old photos of Madison are, well, old hat. The museum is home to a small chest that holds some of Madison’s personal effects. “Inside that chest were daguerreotypes, […]
Food news: See what Fayetteville restaurants and food trucks opened or closed this summer
June and July brought several openings and closings in the Fayetteville-area food scene. Two mall food court stands closed in Fayetteville and a burger drive-thru in Spring Lake served its last meal. A new restaurant and bar opened on Bragg Boulevard in Fayetteville, two food trucks made their debut, and a hot dog stand moved into a brick-and-mortar restaurant on Raeford Road. ...
UNC Pembroke receives $950K undergraduate research grant
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — The University of North Carolina Pembroke has been awarded a $950,000 grant for the REACH program. The grant is awarded by the Mellon Foundation, which has funded the program since 2019. REACH stands for Research Engagement Action Community Humanities. Funding supports research site visits...
Fayetteville pedestrian killed late Thursday was struck by 2 cars; one driver still sought
Police are searching for the driver of a white Ford Explorer — one of two vehicles that struck and killed a pedestrian late Thursday at the intersection of Cliffdale and Bunce roads, according to officials. Allan L. Gockel, 53, died after being struck about 9:50 p.m. while he attempted to cross Cliffdale Road outside of a crosswalk, the Fayetteville Police Department said. ...
Summer Jubilee returns to High Point for a celebration with school supply giveaways
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Parents and students in High Point have an opportunity to get school supplies while having fun with different activities at the Summer Jubilee. The city of High Point is partnering up with other organizations for a celebration and backpack giveaway on Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at Truist Point Stadium.
Democrats more flush in six Council of State races
(The Center Square) – With 103 days to Nov. 5, Democrats are out-fundraising Republicans in the top state-wide elections across North Carolina. These races, often called the Council of State election races, include the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, commissioners of agriculture, insurance, and labor, the secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, and superintendent of public instruction. […]
N.C. museum has something for every baseball fan
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The North Carolina Baseball Museum, located at the Historic Flemming Stadium in Wilson, includes displays about the incredibly talented players hailing from the Old North Sate. The idea came about at a traditional Hot Stove banquet before the museum was built in 2002. To...
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