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Woman tells of life with dwarf sisters: ‘People thought I was adopted’
An average-height woman said everyone assumes she is adopted - because all three of her sisters have dwarfism. Madilyn Mazur, 29, is the third born of four siblings - but is the only one who doesn't have dwarfism. Her parents, who don't have dwarfism, had Madilyn's two older sisters, Laci...
Laurel Hill’s Rodriguez-Gonzalez awarded $5K Perdue Scholarship
LAUREL HILL — Adrieliz Marie Rodriguez-Gonzalez, daughter of Eric Rodriguez-Hernandez and Eva M. Gonzalez-Vega of Laurel Hill, was awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the charitable giving partner of Perdue Farms. Rodriguez-Gonzalez received one of 15 scholarships given this year to children...
Fayetteville sues Stadium View Apartments, parking garage developers
The city of Fayetteville is suing the developer of a downtown project for allegedly breaching contract to build a mixed-use hotel, office and apartment building and completing a parking garage, according to a lawsuit filed last week. The July 12 lawsuit filed by the city in Cumberland County Superior Court against Hay Street Development Pad LLC and PCH Development Co. LLC and its registered agent Roderick Anthony Dowling Jr., states the developers were supposed to have the...
Corry keeps USF2000 title hopes alive with Toronto victory
Pabst Racing’s Sam Corry did exactly what he needed to do in Saturday afternoon’s opening leg of the USF2000 Continental Tire Grand Prix of Toronto. The 16-year-old from Cornelius, N.C., overtook his championship leading teammate and polesitter Max Garcia soon after a restart a little over midway through the 20-lap race and remained out front when a multi-car accident ensured that the race would finish under a full-course caution.
Power Outtage Affecting Parts of Harrisburg
2:40 P.M. UPDATE: Duke Energy crews are currently on-site working diligently to restore power. The initial investigation indicates a telecommunications line hanging below the minimum height requirement became entangled with a passing concrete truck, causing the downed power pole and subsequent outages. We anticipate services to be fully restored by...
Security cameras installed along Mount Holly greenway
MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. (WBTV) - Five security cameras have been installed along the RiverHawk Greenway in Mount Holly. According to a city spokesperson, the cameras were installed after numerous residents raised questions about greenway safety at recent city council meetings. Greenway safety has been a topic WBTV has discussed several...
A fire severely damages the historic First Baptist Dallas church sanctuary
A fire all but destroyed the historic church sanctuary at First Baptist Dallas, sending smoke billowing over the city but causing no deaths or injuries, Dallas firefighters said. The fire in the Texas Historic Landmark, a Victorian-style red brick church built in 1890, was reported about 6:30 p.m. Friday, and...
Sheppard, Dillard Relish Family Time During World of Outlaws Summer Stretch
CONCORD, NC (July 19, 2024) – Amid a grueling season with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models, Brandon Sheppard and Cade Dillard kept their families by their side during the summertime set of events. The two drivers sit comfortably inside the top four in Series points,...
Pitt Community College names its first woman president
WINTERVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - An Eastern Carolina community college has named its first ever woman to serve as its president. Pitt Community College says that the State Board of Community Colleges approved Dr. Maria Pharr to be named next president of the college. Pharr has been the president of South...
Isabella Strahan Announces She Is Cancer-Free!
Isabella Strahan shared a special YouTube vlog this week, revealing she is cancer-free!. Strahan, the daughter of Michael Strahan and his ex, Jean Muggli, had a malignant brain tumor removed in October, and has since undergone radiation, chemotherapy, and multiple brain surgeries. The 19-year-old posted two new videos this week....
'Deserted streets, angry locals and lies - inside the real RNC Donald Trump didn't want you to see'
At the RNC, delegates, politicians, guests, and speakers gathered to hand Donald Trump and his new cohort JD Vance, their party's nomination in a grand celebration with custom outfits and lots of bedazzled hats - with the conservative group behind project 2025 setting the Republican agenda in the background
South Piedmont reaches 100% pass rate on nursing exam
MONROE – All 17 of South Piedmont Community College’s most recent nursing class have passed the National Council Licensure Examination, the required exam to become Registered Nurse. The results extend South Piedmont’s long tradition of 100% pass rates on the exam. In addition to passing the NCLEX-RN,...
1969 Chevrolet COPO Camaro Set to Star at Mecum Auction
Featuring a matching numbers 427/425 HP V-8 engine and a rich racing heritage. One of the most revered muscle cars in automotive history, the 1969 Chevrolet COPO Camaro, will be crossing the auction block at the Mecum Auction in Harrisburg on Saturday, July 27th, 2024. This COPO Certified masterpiece is sure to attract considerable attention from collectors and enthusiasts alike, thanks to its impeccable pedigree and outstanding condition.
Impact of major tech outage felt in many places across Eastern NC
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Flights, government services, hospitals and more were impacted by a technology outage Friday morning. Multiple services and agencies spent hours in limbo as they tried to figure out how to get back up and running. The CEO of cybersecurity company Crowdstrike said that the issue came from an update for Windows […]
1 sickened in NC, dozens fall ill from listeria possibly linked to deli meat in multiple states
One person from North Carolina is sick in a multi-state Listeria outbreak possibly connected to deli meat, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.The CDC said many people in the outbreak reported eating meat sliced at deli counters prior to getting sick. Twenty-eight people have been infected in 12 states, including North Carolina. All were hospitalized.One person died in Illinois and one died in New Jersey.The CDC said most people who became ill ate deli-sliced turkey and liverwurst from supermarkets and grocery store delis.The agency could not yet pinpoint which meat was the source of the outbreak.SEE ALSO:...
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