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The Rains Helped Where They Fell; More on the Way
The rains last weekend did bring some improvements to parts of North and South Carolina. For details, we now turn to assistant state climatologist Corey Davis from the state climate office of North Carolina, and some areas like my Franklin County in North Carolina saw some pretty heavy rains, and some other areas got even more. What’s the result of that that you’re seeing, Corey?
Conference | Memory and Meaning in Southern Silver
Online and in-person, Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts, Winston-Salem, NC, 20–21 September 2024. Silver and memory are deeply linked as individuals often commission pieces to mark significant moments in their lives and then pass those objects along to future generations. Please plan to join us on September 20th and 21st as we delve into the lives of southern silver makers and patrons who used silver to create memory and meaning in the early American South.
NCDOT: More I-40 weekend closures expected this summer amidst ongoing project
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The North Carolina Department of Transportation has shut down part of I-40 for yet another weekend. NCDOT says that crews will continue to work between I-26 and Hendersonville Road. But many want to know: how much longer?. This is not the first time the interstate...
Rodgers will attend Youth Voice
For the first time since its inception, a Martin County Boys and Girls Club member will be attending the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Youth Voice 2024. South Creek Middle School student and Robersonville Boys and Girls Club member Nieenma Rodgers will be participating in the 117th Annual NCACC Conference on Aug. 8-10 in Forsyth County. Commissioners Emily Biggs, Ronnie Smith and Chair Dempsey Bond will be attending...
One dead, another injured in West Cornwallis Drive shooting in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A man is dead and another person was injured after a shooting on West Cornwallis Drive in Greensboro Friday morning. Greensboro police said a person arrived at the Greensboro Fire Station 5 at 1401 Westover Terrace suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The man said he...
AkzoNobel’s new wood coatings are made right in High Point
HIGH POINT – AkzoNobel has launched a new set of finishes that are made in High Point, a distinction the company says sets it apart from its competitors. “Following the impacts of COVID-19, we observed that there were supply chain issues for our customers in North America not being able to obtain the product,” said Chris Bradford, global marketing director. “Therefore, we took note of that important lesson, and we decided to bring it to the industry here. We are proud to be able to say that we are developing this new product line at our High Point site for our U.S. based customers.”
Revs Walk Off Rockers to Win Seventh Straight
(July 18, 2024 – York, Pa.): The York Revolution and High Point Rockers played a marathon afternoon of baseball on Camp Day at WellSpan Park, with York taking game one in extras, 2-1 on a walk off infield single from Colton Welker in the bottom of the 11th for the Revs’ seventh consecutive win. Game two was a different story, as York could not rebound from High Point’s big first inning and fell short of the sweep in a 7-3 decision.
Hello Neighbor: Artist Al Jones
Davidson County resident Al Jones has a personality and a story that is as complex and detailed as one of her works of art. Growing up on the southside of Winston-Salem, her current life and style are a complete juxtaposition from her upbringing. Originally hailing from Bluefield, West Virginia, she...
2024 NCAAF Cheat Sheet: Wake Forest Demon Deacons Stats & Odds
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons took a big step back in 2023, finishing 4-8 (1-7 ACC) to snap a string of seven consecutive bowl appearances under head coach Dave Clawson. That has significantly lowered expectations for this season, in which the Demon Deacons opened as +25000 longshots to win the new-look ACC.
City Of Greensboro To Use AI To Photograph The Contents Of Your Garbage
On Tuesday, July 16, the Greensboro City Council accepted a $50,000 grant from the NC Department of Environmental Quality for what may seem like an innocuous program to many, but one that might be very alarming to privacy advocates. The city is installing artificial intelligence software and hardware on some...
What to know about CrowdStrike outage effects in WNC: Mission Hospital, county, FedEx, airport
A massive IT outage led to chaos in airports this morning, causing many cancellations and delays in Western North Carolina - and thousands more across the planet. Other industries, from banks to hospitals, also suffered from the outage. The IT outage is linked to cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, which is used...
Third Saturday in October designated Great Trails State Day
Recently passed legislation encourages North Carolina residents to get moving on trail systems across the Tar Heel state. The third Saturday in October will be North Carolina’s Great Trails State Day, thanks to the N.C. General Assembly’s 2024 Farm Bill. The bill recently passed unanimously in both the N.C. House and Senate. It became law with Gov. Roy Cooper’s signature. This year, Great Trails State Day will occur on Oct. 19. ...
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