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Several counties in ENC approved for state funding toward water projects
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Governor Roy Cooper released his list of communities that will receive more than $253 million in grants for drinking water and wastewater projects. Several towns, cities and counties on the list reside in ENC. “Strong water and wastewater systems are vital for safe drinking water and economic development,” said Governor Cooper. […]
Softballer is first ever female from Rowan County to win NCHSAA Player of the Year
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A softball player from Rowan County who became the first-ever athlete in the area to be named the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Player of the Year was honored this week. Emma Clark recently graduated from West Rowan High School and will head to Tennessee in the […]
North Carolina City Among the Hottest in America This Year
If you feel like it’s extra hot outside, that’s because it’s hotter than normal this summer. In fact, experts say that this summer is one of the hottest in America ever, including in one North Carolina city. So, make sure to hydrate and stay cool this summer, being getting overheated is no joke.
Kate Goodwin wants to heal child care
Mornings at Durham Bulls Athletic Park tend to be a quiet time, but if you listen closely, from behind the iconic snorting bull sign above left field, you can hear tiny shrieks of joy and delight. These are from the students of Kate’s Korner Learning Center, and they’re the primary...
Elon earns two CASE Circle of Excellence Awards for communications projects
Elon University recently received two CASE Circle of Excellence Awards for communications projects that highlighted innovation at the university and helped recruit prospective students. The winning entries from the Office of University Communications were among a pool of more than 4,200 entries submitted by 600 institutions in 28 countries. Bronze,...
Cheltenham grad, Duke University senior named student-athlete of the year, ACC Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Co-Scholar Athlete of the Year
Brianna Smith, a 2020 graduate of Cheltenham High School a current track star at Duke University, has been selected as Duke’s senior female student-athlete of the year, the university announced today. She was also named the ACC Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Co-Scholar Athlete of the Year in recognition...
Western alum plays on winning team in East-West All-Star Game
Trinity Robinson of Western Alamance was on the winning team for the North Carolina East-West Game for girls’ soccer this week. The West edged the East 1-0 on Tuesday night at Jamieson Stadium on the Greensboro Grimsley campus. The only goal was scored about two minutes into the game...
Chapel Hill seeks public comment for future plans of coal ash site
A new draft agreement on how to move forward with coal ash contamination at a Chapel Hill site is now available for public comment until July 30. The site at 828 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard contains coal ash, the toxic byproduct of burning coal. Currently, the property is the headquarters of Chapel Hill's police department.
Chapel Hill man appears in court facing murder charge
A Chapel Hill man charged with murder appeared in court on Thursday for the first time since his arrest. Mario Thompson is charged with first-degree murder and two counts of discharging a weapon into an occupied dwelling. At 1:04 a.m. Wednesday, the Chapel Hill Police Department responded to a shooting...
Durham Public Schools: Menus for July 22-26
Durham year-round schools are back in session next week. Here’s what students can expect to find on the menu in cafeterias throughout the district from July 22 to July 26. Pre-K: Blueberry muffins. Chilled peaches. July 23. Turkey ham and cheese croissant. Applesauce. July 24. Fruit and yogurt parfait...
Elon decides to continue temporary road closure to settle fracas over contentious street connection
Elon’s town council has decided not to reopen a controversial road connection between one of the town’s established subdivisions and a brand new development that’s under construction on an adjacent parcel in Gibsonville. During a special-called meeting on Tuesday, the council unanimously agreed to continue its two-year-long...
What’s the Latest With 3-Star WR Jaire Richburg? We Asked, He Answered…
Jaire Richburg is a 6-foot-3, 180-pound Class of 2026 wide receiver of East Forsyth High School in Kernersville, NC. And the 3-star, who is ranked No. 20 in the state, catches passes from 4-star Class of 2025 pro-style quarterback and North Carolina commit Bryce Baker. Baker’s teammate was on campus in November for Carolina’s 47-45 double-overtime thriller over Duke. He finally earned a UNC offer three months later in Feb. Since then, Richburg has been to Chapel Hill on several occasions, and Tar Heels’ coaches have returned the favor. Richburg was on campus April 2 for spring practice, June 12…
Duke Athletics and Capitol Broadcasting Announce Multi-Year Extension
DURHAM, N.C. - Duke University Athletics and Learfield's Blue Devil Sports Properties have signed a multi-year extension with Capitol Broadcasting to continue as the long-standing radio home of Duke Athletics. WRAL News+, heard in Raleigh on 99.3-FM and in Durham on 96.5-FM, and The Buzz, available on 620-AM and 104.5-FM...
Man who admitted to killing Elon University student in Myrtle Beach crash avoids jail time
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A man who admitted to causing an accident resulting in the death of an Elon University student in Myrtle Beach last year will not serve jail time. Jason Sauro pleaded guilty to a charge of first-degree assault and battery, according to NBC affiliate WMBF. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison. However, a judge suspended that sentence to five years of probation. This means that if Sauro fails to adhere to the conditions of his probation, he could potentially serve active time behind bars.
How much public drinking is enough?
Our thanks to Alamance County’s commissioners this week for not joining the rush to expand the consumption of beer and wine in public places. The commissioners were uniformly disinterested in a proposed ordinance that would have changed county policy to permit beer and wine sales at special events on the premises of county-owned facilities like Cedarock Park.
Two of 100 counties escaping North Carolina drought
(The Center Square) – Agricultural damaging drought continues in North Carolina, though rain in the past week has helped. Still, Columbus County in the southeast and Yadkin in the northwest are listed in extreme drought, according to the state’s Drought Management Advisory Council. Severe drought grips all or parts of 26 other counties spread across the state and 49 more have moderate drought. That’s 77 of 100, and 21 of...
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