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Kenneth Black Cemetery Dedication honors the American Revolution
The Moore County Historical Association (MCHA) hosted the Kenneth Black Cemetery Dedication July 20 off Morganton Road in Southern Pines. The dedication stems from the Tory War of 1781 during the American Revolution, when patriots battled royalists for freedom from Britain. In July 1781, Kenneth Black, a farmer loyal to...
Robeson County man serving life for murder approved for parole in 2027
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A Robeson County man convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison in 1975 has been approved for parole, North Carolina officials said on Monday. Leroy Richardson, 71, is scheduled to be released on July 11, 2027, according to the North Carolina Post Release Supervision & Parole Commission. […]
Catawba Indian Nation provides grants to benefit local nonprofits
Three local nonprofits will be receiving thousands of dollars in grant money from the Catawba Indian Nation through funds generated by the Two King's Casino in Kings Mountain. The board of directors of the Catawba Indian Nation Foundation approved its first slate of grants at a June board meeting. A total of $800,000 in grants were allocated for 2024. ...
Mica Miller’s Pastor Husband John-Paul Miller Breaks Silence on Her Death at 30
Months after Mica Miller’s body was discovered at Lumber River State Park in Lumberton, North Carolina, her pastor husband, John-Paul Miller, has broken his silence. While appearing on Banfield Tonight with NewNation over the weekend, John-Paul addressed his wife’s death. He previously told his parish that Mica died by suicide one day after her body was discovered.
Davidson man beats the odds and wins Cash 5 jackpot
DAVIDSON, N.C. (WBTV) - A Davidson man turned $1 into $240,760 after winning a Cash 5 jackpot Friday night. Scott Hill bought his lucky Quick Pick ticket from the Harris Teeter Fuel on Griffith Street. After taxes, his winning came out to be $172,145. [Lincoln County man wins $10M lottery...
Raleigh man celebrates $150,000 Powerball win
A Raleigh man won a $150,000 prize through the North Carolina Education Lottery after trying his luck on a $3 Powerball ticket. William Farr bought a lucky Quick Pick ticket from Quality Mart on Chapel Hill Road in Raleigh. He matched the numbers on four white balls and the red...
Durham man accused of trying to fraudulently obtain over $6K in insurance scheme, officials say
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – A Durham man is accused of trying to fraudulently obtain more than $6,700 from an insurance company after he was involved in a car crash, the North Carolina Department of Insurance announced Monday. According to special agents with the N.C. Department of Insurance Criminal Investigations...
Five-star and nation’s No. 1 TE Kendre Harrison visiting Oregon this weekend
Reidsville (NC) High On3 Industry five-star and the nation’s No. 1 tight end in the 2026 class Kendre Harrison says he’ll visit Oregon this weekend. “Everything,” Harrison said when asked what excites him about the Ducks. He is the No. 6 overall prospect in the rising junior class. “The opportunity to go to Oregon is […] The post Five-star and nation’s No. 1 TE Kendre Harrison visiting Oregon this weekend appeared first on On3.
Tuesday hotter and humid with temps near 90 after severe storm
Following a severe thunderstorm Monday afternoon, Tuesday will be hotter with feels-like temperatures around 100.Actual temperatures will reach near 90. There is a chance of scattered showers and storms in the afternoon, likely continuing overnight.Monday's storm brought flash flooding to some areas, including a service road alongside 15-501 in Durham. The driver of a white truck crashed into a hole in the ground while trying to cut the corner and avoid the flooded part of the service road.Dangerously, the crashed truck rested on top of a natural gas line. Because of that, emergency crews had to take extra precautions when...
1 dead, 1 in hospital after shooting on East Market Street in Greensboro, police
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A man is dead after a shooting in Greensboro on Monday, and another man is in the hospital, according to a Greensboro Police Department news release. At around 1:07 a.m., Greensboro officers responded to a reported shooting in the area of Laurel Street and East Market Street. Arriving officers found a […]
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