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More Americans having to choose between food and energy bills
Charlotte, N.C. — During the heat dome that blanketed much of the Southeast in June, Stacey Freeman used window units to cool her poorly insulated mobile home in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Over the winter, the 44-year-old mom relied on space heaters.In both instances, her energy bills reached hundreds of dollars a month."Sometimes I have to choose whether I'm going to pay the light bill," Freeman said, "or do I pay all the rent or buy food or not let my son do a sport?"As a regional field organizer for PowerUp NC, Freeman's job is to help people properly weatherize their...
ENC credit expert breaks down concerns for citizens following social security breach
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN)—A class action lawsuit has sparked a viral claim that the social security numbers of all U.S. citizens were leaked as part of a data breach this year. According to the National Cybersecurity Alliance, 2.9 billion records were reportedly stolen in a massive data theft. Diana Harris,...
Man shot by Nash County deputies fired pistol outside home, sheriff says
A man was shot by deputies Monday morning near Reges Store Road in Nashville. Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone said deputies were trying to arrest James Brehein, 52, after they were called to the home for a domestic situation. Two deputies shot the man after he came from around the...
PHOTOS: Trip Rogers Band rocks Hamlet’s Main Street Park in Boxcar Concert Series
HAMLET — The Trip Rogers Band made its first appearance in the Boxcar Concert Series on Aug. 23. The three-piece band took the stage at Main Street Park with a set list featuring mostly classic rock, with renditions of tunes from Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Van Morrison, Tom Petty and The Band.
Mural pays tribute to musician and Wilson native Lee Fields
A Chapel Hill artist hopes a new mural of soul singer Lee Fields will cause people to learn more about the Wilson native. The 12-foot by 12-foot mural of Fields is Scott Nurkin’s 25th of a musical personality. It is located on the side of the Wilson Economic Development Council building at 108 Barnes St. in downtown Wilson. Nurkin, 49, […] The post Mural pays tribute to musician and Wilson native Lee Fields first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Local man overturns Escalade, arrested at scene
A local man was arrested after crashing the Escalade he was driving near Eastwood. According to N.C. Highway Patrol, the man was driving west on Juniper Lake Road near Highway 15-501 when he lost control of the vehicle, crossed the road, hit an embankment, collided with two tree and landed on the driver’s side.
Guardian Angels: Iredell Health System employees recognized for making a difference
Did someone have a positive impact on you while you were visiting Iredell Memorial Hospital? The Guardian Angel Program is a great way to recognize top-notch care while supporting families in your community. Here are a few remarks from patients who chose to recognize a staff member who made an...
Waterworks exhibition brings masterpieces of modern, contemporary art to Salisbury
SALISBURY — The wait is nearly over as the Waterworks Visual Arts Center prepares for the yearlong exhibition of paintings and sculptures from the private collection of the late New York philanthropists Julian and Josie Robertson. “Never Before Seen…Modern Masterpieces” will include 40 works by 28 leading European modernists, including such greats as Kandinsky, Monet, […] The post Waterworks exhibition brings masterpieces of modern, contemporary art to Salisbury appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Holy Grind Coffee House opens North Hills location
SALISBURY — The Holy Grind Coffee House has just announced the grand opening of its newest location in the North Hills Christian School, a unique space designed to foster peace, love and meaningful connections. Rooted in Christian values, The Holy Grind offers a welcoming coffee house environment where students, teachers and parents can experience high-quality […] The post Holy Grind Coffee House opens North Hills location appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Former Salisbury resident publishes book
SALISBURY — Former Salisburian Richard “Gene” Dukes recently published a book. Bio of “The Forgotten Son” is now available on Amazon. The book takes place during and after the Vietnam War era, a time of successes and failures. According to the summary on Amazon, “Hugh Thornwell went through that struggle in Vietnam, and although not […] The post Former Salisbury resident publishes book appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Four people arrested during massive drug bust in Vance County
Heroin, cocaine, marijuana and more recovered from massive drug bust in Vance County. Authorities arrested and charged multiple people after a massive drug bust at a home in Vance County. According to the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, deputies, with assistance from the Henderson Police Department and North Carolina State Bureau...
2024 Season Preview: James Kenan football program looks to take steps forward
The James Kenan football program finished fourth in the conference in 2023, and they haven’t won the conference title since 2015; however, the Tigers are looking to make history this year and capture the 2024 conference title. In order to do that though, head coach Tim Grady said he knows that his team will have to defeat top powerhouses East Duplin and Wallace-Rose Hill. “Our goal is always to try...
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