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World-class beer arrives in Littleton
Timber Waters Brewing Company Front House Manager Emily Rogers flashed an ear-to-ear smile when Brewmaster Kyle Rakosky snapped the scissors to cut the ribbon Friday afternoon to signal the official opening of Littleton’s newest business. “When I got here in October we were still going through the construction phase,”...
Wendell woman dies after car crashes and catches fire on I-40 eastbound
One person is dead after a fiery car crash Saturday morning on Interstate 40.It happened at 10:30 a.m. near the mile marker 359 in Sampson County.Investigators said a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox going eastbound tried to merge into the left lane and struck the right front quarter panel of a 2020 Mazda SUV.After the collision, the driver of the Equinox lost control and veered into the median, striking a median cable and a bridge piling. The vehicle then burst into flames.The Highway Patrol said the driver died at the scene. She was identified as Micheala Venters Capps, 33, of Wendell.The driver of the Mazda, a 36-year-old Wilmington woman, was not injured.The Highway Patrol said reckless driving and speed were believed to be factors. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts.Both eastbound lanes and one westbound lane were closed temporarily. All traffic was diverted at Exit 355 to Highway 403.
MCNC to Kick Off Middle-Mile Broadband Expansion Project With $19M in Funds
Next week, MCNC will host a groundbreaking celebration in Sanford, North Carolina, to kick off its HERO middle-mile broadband expansion. The High-Speed Economies for Rural Opportunity (HERO) project is expected to add 209 miles of middle-mile fiber to MCNC’s 4,536-mile network when it is completed in 2025. According to...
RFK Jr. sues North Carolina elections board over ballot
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is suing the North Carolina State Board of Elections in an attempt to remove his name from the state’s ballot after he withdrew from battleground state ballots. The lawsuit, filed in Wake County Superior Court on Friday, comes after the board denied his request to be removed from the general election…
Robinson faces challenges in NC governor race amid controversies, may impact Trump
North Carolina conservatives who gathered recently over coffee and pancakes at the Olympic Family Restaurant to support Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson knew about some of the controversial things he has said previously, but they were inclined to be forgiving."He's a good speaker. He made some mistakes in his past," said Allan Jones, a 59-year-old truck driver, at the campaign event near his home in Colfax, about 90 miles (145 kilometers) west of Raleigh. "Haven't we all? Did we learn from them? Let's go forward."Robinson, a favorite of former President Donald Trump, is the party's nominee for governor in the...
Some parts of western North Carolina to see higher utility bills
This report is made possible through a partnership between BPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Residents in Avery, Burke, Cherokee, Clay, McDowell and Watauga counties may see their power bills increase – again. The Tennessee Valley Authority, which serves portions of seven southeastern states, just announced a 5.25% rate increase for all wholesale […]
In North Carolina, Democrats counting on young voters
For several months, Yampiere Lugo has been going door to door, urging young people in North Carolina to vote in November. "North Carolina is going to have something to say in November," said Zach Finley, the president of the Young Democrats of North Carolina.
Governor Cooper visits Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
RALEIGH: On Thursday, Governor Roy Cooper visited Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro where he met with base leadership and joined officials on a tour of the base including the 333 Fighter Generation Squadron of F-15E Strike Eagles. The Governor was joined by North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary Grier Martin, Colonel Morgan Lohse Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Commander and other base leadership as he learned about current base operations and opportunities for the state to partner with Seymour Johnson Air Force Base to better support our military.
Union Pines intercepts Northwood 7 times in shutout victory, 2nd most in state history
Union Pines High School's football team continued its hot start to the season with a 35-0 shutout victory over Northwood. The Vikings, who are now led by former Richmond coach Bryan Till, are off to their first 2-0 start since 2015. The team has outscored its first two opponents by a combined margin of 77-0.
Former Summerfield Charter Academy employee charged with peeping, indecent liberties, sheriff says
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A Summerfield Charter Academy employee was recently arrested for sex crimes, the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office reports. According to a news release, Michael David Evans, 40, of Summerfield, was arrested Saturday and charged with: He was taken to the Guilford County Detention Center and issued a $200,000 secured bond. His […]
Older woman with dementia scammed out of $25,000; Asheboro officers looking for suspects
ASHEBORO, N.C. — An older woman with dementia was scammed out of $25,000, according to officers with the Asheboro Police Department. Police said they spoke to the woman's daughter-in-law, who said she does not remember the details perfectly, but said the elderly woman had been trying to get support with her phone and got in contact with a scammer through a fake number online.
Sawyer Chapman-Mays scores 4 touchdowns as Alexander Central dominates Wilkes Central
TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — Alexander Central junior running back Sawyer Chapman-Mays carried his team to a convincing 54-14 win over Wilkes Central on Friday night. Chapman-Mays rushed for 69 yards and four touchdowns on 10 carries, leading the Cougars to their Week 2 win. Early in the first quarter, Chapman-Mays...
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