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More reel time for Independent Picture House
Charlotte’s hub for indie films expands with a new, larger theater and more space for community gatherings. Earlier this year, Independent Picture House executive director Brad Ritter was just beginning to plan a two-year anniversary celebration of Charlotte’s only independent theater dedicated to art-house films. Instead, he found...
Paris Olympics | Here's how Erika Connolly, U.S. women did during 4 x 100-meter freestyle relay heat and final
PARIS, France — The 2024 Olympic Games have begun! The Opening Ceremony in Paris officially started the games on Friday, and WCNC Charlotte is tracking several competitors with Carolina connections. One such athlete is Erika Connolly, née Brown. Originally from California, this swimmer went to Hough High School in...
Lower rain chances this weekend
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A pattern change in the weather as we head into the weekend, which means lower rain/storm chances and humidity!. This weekend, we will see some drier air working into the area. This will help clear out the cloud cover and lower our rain chances. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s with just some isolated rain/storm chances.
Developer David Couch discusses Villages of Summerfield Farms project
SUMMERFIELD, N.C. (WGHP) — For the first time since David Couch’s property was de-annexed from the town of Summerfield, FOX8 sat down to speak with the developer. “We are extremely respectful of the past here at Summerfield Farms and focused on the future,” Couch said. It’s been an eight-year battle to use his property to […]
Warriors steal Brandon Miller from Hornets in 5-Year NBA Re-Draft
The Bleacher Report staff recently conducted a five-year NBA re-draft, and the Charlotte Hornets weren’t able to keep their core together, as Brandon Miller was picked 18th overall by the Golden State Warriors. The order of the draft was based on every team’s regular-season record over the course of...
A cut above the rest: Fort Liberty's 84-year-old barber to be inducted into national hall of fame
A Lumberton man who has dedicated his life to cutting soldiers' hair at Fort Liberty is being recognized by the National Barber Hall of Fame this fall.Over the course of almost 60 years, Travis Bell said he's given haircuts to about 16,000 soldiers at Fort Liberty. About 100 of them have been four-star generals."They've just all been good to me," Bell said.The 84-year-old's longevity in running the XVIII Airborne's barbershop at Fort Liberty is why he's getting inducted into the National Barber Museum and Hall of Fame in September. He spoke fondly of the clients pictured on his walls--including Defense...
Court records: Madison Board of Elections director's blood alcohol was .14; limit is .08
MARSHALL - Court records have revealed new information in Madison County Board of Elections Director Jacob Ray's DWI arrest. Ray, 30, of Marshall, was arrested by North Carolina State Highway Patrol shortly after 10:45 p.m. July 13 after he ran off the side of the road and down an embankment along Walnut...
FSU makes major move towards gaining Big Ten invite
Conference realignment won't see any teams break away from the ACC anytime soon, with the August 15 deadline to announce intentions of leaving likely to come and go without action, but FSU clearly has plans to join the Big Ten. James Clark, the Provost and Executive Vice President of Florida...
‘It’s amazing’: Community steps up to replace stolen gear for West Caldwell High School football team
LENOIR, N.C. (WBTV) - When listing the things most necessary to play football, a helmet is probably at the top of the list. Community support might be a close second. When the West Caldwell Warriors take to the field for their first game on August 23, they’ll have both. However, not without a few hiccups.
Rev. Al Sharpton Visits International Civil Rights Museum
The International Civil Rights Center and Museum in downtown Greensboro got a special guest on Thursday, July 25. Nationally known civil rights advocate Al Sharpton – a good friend of the museum’s co-founder Skip Alston, who’s also the chairman of the Guilford County Board of Commissioners – was in Greensboro for an event at the Koury Convention Center, and, when Sharpton said he wanted to check out the museum, Alston was all ears and very accommodating.
Some Fayetteville First-Time Homebuying Gets a Boost with City’s Homebuying HERO Program
A thrilling new program is coming to Fayetteville that will help ease the strain of homebuying. First-time buyers can now enroll in the Homebuying Education and Readiness Opportunity Program (HERO). How HERO Helps Homebuyers. According to a news release from the City of Fayetteville’s official website, the Homebuying HERO Program...
'It's time to pour into my family': George Stackhouse retires after 22 years with Westover
Changes are being made in Westover’s athletic department as one of Cumberland County's longest-tenured coaches is retiring. Boys basketball coach George Stackhouse is retiring this season after 22 years at Westover and 33 years overall as a coach, a run that’s included multiple conference titles and a state championship in 2020 behind UNC signee D’Marco Dunn. ...
'Into the Woods' on stage this weekend
The Surry Arts Players Community Theatre will be performing "Into The Woods" directed by Tyler Matanick this weekend. There will be a Saturday evening performance at 7 o'clock and a Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. "James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece and a rare modern classic," organizers of the production said. "The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching." ...
Wayne Brothers Companies Names Isaiah Wayne as New President
Isaiah Wayne to Lead Wayne Brothers, Inc. as New President, Continuing the Legacy of Excellence and Innovation. CHARLOTTE, NC, July 27, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Wayne Brothers Companies, a leading Design-Build Specialty Contractor, is pleased to announce Isaiah Wayne as its new President. He succeeds his father, Keith Wayne, who will continue serving as Wayne Brothers's CEO, ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining the company's stability.
Social Media Detectives will see through the smoke
The Mount Airy Library and the Surry County Office of Substance Abuse Recovery will present informative sessions to teach children in third through fifth grade how to understand the meanings of media messages and advertisements as part of the Media Detective program. The free camp runs at the Mount Airy Library from August 5 to August 9 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Media Detective classes are activity-based, media literacy education, alcohol and tobacco use prevention programs that engage children in the third through fifth...
History on Tap opens up first school for Black students in Salisbury to the public
SALISBURY — The first Black grade school in Salisbury has been closed to the public for more than two decades, but on Thursday the Historic Salisbury Foundation opened up the Lincoln School as part of its History on Tap event series. While the foundation does not own the school, which is located off of South […] The post History on Tap opens up first school for Black students in Salisbury to the public appeared first on Salisbury Post.
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