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Public meetings next step toward expanded Mooresville waste treatment capacity
MOORESVILLE – A monumental municipal investment vital to the town’s future wastewater management needs is looming on the horizon, with public meetings planned later this year to keep residents and neighboring communities informed about town intentions. During the town board’s agenda briefing session the last day of July,...
Tone-setters: Farmer, Norman lead by example at key positions
MOORESVILLE – A new voice is calling the shots on the Mooresville sideline this fall, but the team’s on-field leadership is entrenched with the return of junior quarterback Brody Norman and senior linebacker Jamari Farmer, the reigning Greater Metro 4A Conference Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year, respectively.
Locomotive No. 12 to Undergo Major Restoration
One of Tweetsie Railroad’s historic steam locomotives, the 107-year-old No. 12, will be out of service for several months for major restoration. Guests can expect a few changes in the in the originally released schedule for Railroad Heritage Weekend. Locomotive No. 190 will run on Saturday and Sunday featuring...
8-year-old boy found dead after going missing from Wilkes County home
RONDA, N.C. (WGHP) — A boy reported missing on Tuesday has been found dead, according to officials. According to Wilkes County EMS, they were searching for 8-year-old Zachariah “Zach” Walker, who left his Ronda home. According to EMS officials, he was found dead just after noon in a pond near his home. “Wilkes County Sheriff’s […]
Cumberland County Animal Services says rabies case confirmed in raccoon
Cumberland County officials are warning the public to protect their pets against rabies after the North Carolina Public Health Lab confirmed a case of rabies off Strickland Bridge Road, a news release said. Cumberland County Animal Services said a resident reported their dog was in a fight with a raccoon in the 6200 block of Withers Drive on Saturday, the release said. The dog killed the raccoon during the fight and did not sustain any injuries, according...
Taxman cometh: Creekside Cinemas given 60 days to pay
Surry County Tax Administrator brought an armload of business before the board of county commissioners during its lengthy Monday night meeting. She gained approval to move ahead on foreclosure sales of a dozen properties and to establish a period for Creekside Cinemas to pay its back taxes before proceeding with foreclosure. “We have worked with this account for several years” on collecting delinquent taxes from the owner of Creekside Cinemas, FirstRun LLC, on the property at 605 E. Bluemont Rd., Mount Airy, where the movie...
Caesars Virginia to host hiring event at Greensboro Coliseum
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Have you been searching for a job? Caesars Virginia is looking to fill hundreds of openings. There will be a hiring event at the Greensboro Coliseum on Thursday, August 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Interested applicants should head to the Terrace Building. The casino...
Hope Mills Shrine Club’s 3rd Annual Car Truck and Bike Show Coming August 31
Car enthusiasts, it’s almost time for the Hope Mills Shrine Club’s 3rd Annual Car Truck and Bike Show. On Saturday, August 31, 2024, come and show off your car, your truck and your bike. This event will be held at the Hope Mills Shrine Club located at 4461...
Blue Ridge Pride takes place September 21
Blue Ridge Pride is set to make its return to Asheville on September 21, bringing a Pride celebration back to western North Carolina. This year’s festival promises to be a lively and inclusive event, with a lineup of diverse performers, including musicians, drag artists and dancers. The festival’s parade — a highlight of the event — will feature colorful floats, marching bands and community groups, all showcasing their support for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility.
Maxton man with history of arrests sentenced on federal drug and guns charges
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WMBF) - A Maxon man is going to prison after pleading guilty to federal drug and gun charges in April. A judge sentenced Lloyd Kinston Locklear Jr. to 240 months or 20 years in prison for distributing cocaine, possessing with the intent to distribute five grams or more of methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm by a felon, according to a Wednesday news release from the Department of Justice.
Statesville Pride Alliance to host Murder Mystery Dinner
The Statesville Pride Alliance will host a murder mystery dinner with the Historic Sharpe House on Sunday, August 25. The dinner event, which starts at 6 p.m. at the Statesville Civic Center, will feature a great mystery presented by the Charlotte Murder Mystery Company. Keith Rhyne, site director for the...
Debate heating up over tracking temperatures of mail-order medications
As periods of extreme heat become more common in North Carolina and across the country, and global heat records keep getting shattered, public policymakers are paying more attention to the impact of climate change on health. The National Integrated Heat Health Information System released the first National Heat Strategy earlier...
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