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17-Year-Old From North Carolina Becomes One Of The Youngest Pilots In The U.S.
Ryan Garner made history by becoming one of the youngest pilots in the country. The 17-year-old from Indian Trail, N.C. recently obtained his private pilot license. Garner is also the first Black pilot to receive the distinction at Goose Creek Airport.
Dudley High’s Le’Ezra Brown named Gatorade North Carolina Boys Track and Field Player of the Year
CHICAGO — In its 39th year of honoring the nation’s most elite high school athletes, Gatorade recently announced that Le’Ezra Brown of Dudley High School is the 2023-24 Gatorade North Carolina Boys Track & Field Player of the Year. Brown is the first Gatorade North Carolina Boys Track & Field Player of the Year to be chosen from Dudley High School.
Man in custody after car wash robbery in Burlington
BURLINGTON, N.C. — A man is behind bars after a car wash was robbed in Burlington Friday. Burlington police said they responded to the Auto Bell Carwash at 3420 S. Church Street in regards to a robbery around 4 p.m. Investigators said officers saw the suspect's car a short...
Lumberton theater seeks regional talent for Christmas show
LUMBERTON — The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in downtown Lumberton will hold auditions for its 13th Annual “Robeson County Christmas Show” original production. Directed by the theater’s resident artist, Kendrix Singletary, the show is a “heart-warming,” holiday musical revue for the entire family. The show features a regional cast of singers and dancers, including a youth ensemble, the “Civettes,” and featured vocalists. The show has become one of the most popular Christmas events in the region, and has been featured on UNC-TV’s “Carolina Weekend.”
West Rowan grad retires from Air Force to join aerospace company
HILTON HEAD, S.C. — Colonel Justin Chandler, who hails from Salisbury, and graduated from West Rowan High School recently retired from his post with the U.S. Air Force for a job at an aerospace company called ThinkOrbital. “I will be transitioning to become the vice president of government relations and strategic partnerships,” Chandler said in […] The post West Rowan grad retires from Air Force to join aerospace company appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Exclusive: John-Paul Miller speaks about wife Mica Miller’s death
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Grimsley 4-star DE Bryce Davis commits to Clemson over Duke
Clemson has added another top rising senior defensive lineman from North Carolina. After receiving a commitment from Southern Durham 4-star defensive tackle Isaiah Campbell in January, Grimsley 4-star edge rusher Bryce Davis announced his pledge to the Tigers on Saturday. Davis and Grimsley held a commitment ceremony in the high school's auditorium.
Tree falls on Townsend Trail creek crossing, bridge closed until further notice
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro Parks and Recreation has announced their Townsend Trail creek crossing (1/2 mile from the Bryan Park Soccer Complex) is closed until further notice. A tree fell on the bridge, blocking the path and damaging parts of the crossing. Greensboro Parks and Recreation said the bridge...
Educator calls for change after crash kills 3 Greensboro teens
GREENSBORO — “They’re funny kids. Boys, you know how teenage boys can be.”. Latashia Barnes-Smith places a green balloon at the site of the Wednesday morning crash that took the lives of three Greensboro teens. “To symbolize life,” she says. “But if we could just come...
The IRC says it will continue its 24/7 services amid financial concerns
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Interactive Resource Center is drafting a short term plan for improvements. IRC Board Chair Jim King said it desperately needs city council to approve their plan to get $600,000. If not, he told us the center could be in the red in less than two...
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