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Nancy Pelosi speaks at NC Democratic Party Unity dinner as division over Biden grows
At the Unity Dinner, an easy passing of the torch with Governor Roy Cooper eager to support his potential successor Josh Stein, and candidates down the ballot. It all comes as national Democrats are eager to flip North Carolina blue."They are all in on North Carolina," Cooper said."So let's use our power and together we will build a North Carolina that is safer stronger and more prosperous for everybody," Stein said.But the question over Biden passing the torch still looms large.Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been part of those discussions but today, she was speaking to the crowd highlighting the...
PCC Notes: Next NC Scholarship making college affordable for state residents
WINTERVILLE — A new financial aid program has made higher education more affordable for North Carolina residents, and there’s still time for prospective Pitt Community College students to apply for funding for the upcoming fall semester. Announced earlier this year, the Next NC Scholarship helps most North Carolinians from households with an adjusted gross income equal to or less than $80,000 pursue a higher education by fully covering tuition and fees at PCC and other public colleges in the state. ...
Dentists stress child's dental health during summer
As summer kicks into full gear, North Carolina dentists stressed the importance of maintaining children’s dental health. Dr. Miranda Kalaskey, a dentist in Raleigh and member of the North Carolina Dental Society, said with more outdoor activities and changing routines, dental care can often be neglected, leading to cavities and dental trauma. Her advice is for parents to keep up with preventive care and encourage healthier eating habits. “Try to...
Four-star DL, Georgia recruiting target Bryce Davis announces commitment
Four-star defensive line recruit Bryce Davis has committed to the Clemson football over Georgia, Duke and North Carolina. Davis’ commitment to the Clemson Tigers is a massive win for the head coach Dabo Swinney, who currently has the No. 9 recruiting class in the class of 2025. Overall, Clemson has 14 commitments in the 2025 cycle. Bryce Davis plays high school football for Grimsley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina. Davis is the No. 59 overall recruit and No. 8 defensive lineman in the 2025 recruiting cycle. The four-star is the third-ranked player in North Carolina, per 247Sports. The Grimsley star is a...
NNPA Pres. Ben Chavis to receive the 2024 Alston/Jones Award
This Saturday, July 20, Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., president of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, will receive the Alston/Jones Award during the International Civil Rights Center and Museum Gala (ICRCM). This award, named for the museum’s two founders, Guilford County Commissioner Melvin “Skip” Alston and former state Rep. Earl F. Jones, will mark the high point of formal recognition honoring significant contributors to the advancement of civil rights at the gala when the museum and the community commemorate the racial integration of the landmark F.W. Woolworth’s lunch counter in the summer of 1960.
Man shot, killed in Greensboro at apartment on West Cornwallis Drive, police say
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A man is dead after a fatal shooting in Greensboro on Friday, according to a Greensboro Police Department news release. Around 10 a.m., Greensboro police were told someone who had been shot arrived at Greensboro Fire Station 5 on Westover Terrace. The victim said he had been shot at an apartment […]
Greensboro College welcomes new Chief of Security – Pamelia McAdoo-Rogers
Retired Greensboro Police Department Captain, Pamelia McAdoo-Rogers has been named the new Director of Public Safety and Security at Greensboro College. McAdoo-Rogers assumed the role on June 1, 2024. Founded in 1838, located in downtown Greensboro, the liberal arts college enrolls about 1,000 students from 29 states and territories, the...
Greensboro Volleyball Earns AVCA Team Academic Award
Greensboro, NC – The Greensboro Volleyball team has been named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award list. Teams named to this list maintained a team GPA of 3.3-4.0 during the 2023-2024 academic year. According to the ACVA, “More than 1,400 collegiate and high school volleyball programs maintained a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or 4.1 on a 5.0 scale), to earn the award for their classroom excellence during the recently completed academic year.” For full details, click here.
'I really want a family that loves me': 15-year-old boy living in a group home is awaiting adoption
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A teenage boy who has lived in a group home for several years is in need of a nurturing family to adopt him. Fifteen-year-old Aiden describes himself as kind, polite and respectful. “It’s important to be kind because you never know what people are going through,”...
14-year-old Ollie Ferguson's difficult journey has brought him through the Triad
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Rob and Ollie Ferguson are on their annual father-son trip to North Carolina this weekend to make his racing debut at Bowman Gray Stadium. The Canadian native was diagnosed with bone marrow cancer at the age of 4. After fighting for his life, Ollie started racing at 9 years old, and his love for the track never went away.
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 […]
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