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Mooresville Firefighters Battle Intense Blaze on Timber Road, Community Urged to Stay Clear
Emergency crews in Mooresville were called into action on a July afternoon as a large fire erupted along Timber Road. The blaze, that began at approximately 12:15 pm between Mecklenburg Hwy and Timber Road, sent heavy smoke billowing into the sky, visible for miles around, according to a report by WBTV.
Greensboro firefighter demonstrates how to use fireworks correctly
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Fourth of July is coming up! You know what that means: grilling, pools and lots of loud, explosive, dangerous fireworks. 2 Wants to Know spoke to Greensboro Fire Department Fire and Life Safety Educator Matt Groseclose. Check out his demonstration of lighting a sparkler in...
Fourth Creek Musik celebrates move to new space in Forest Heights Shopping Center (Photos)
Gina Terry has been providing musical education to children in the Statesville area since 2004. For 20 years, she utilized space at First Presbyterian Church. Now, she has her own studio in the Forest Heights Shopping Center. “It’s convenient with good parking and good business neighbors,” Terry said of her...
Holiday Forecast: Sunny skies at Myrtle Beach, Outer Banks; thunderstorm chances in NC
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — While Western North Carolina and the Upstate battle heat, humidity and scattered thunderstorms for the Fourth of July and beyond, beachgoers from Myrtle Beach to the Outer Banks can enjoy dry conditions for much of their vacation. Myrtle Beach should be under a ridge of...
Mooresville Spinners, Statesville Owls sit atop SCBL standings
MOORESVILLE – With Independence Day in the rearview mirror, the Mooresville Spinners are set for a mad dash to the finish with sights set on winning a fourth consecutive Southern Collegiate Baseball League (SCBL) championship. Homegrown stars. This year’s Spinners squad is loaded with local talent, including several players...
Family seeking assistance in locating Salisbury woman
SALISBURY — Family and friends of a Salisbury woman who has been missing for over a month are looking for the public’s help in locating her. Queona Lareese Hood, who also goes by “Keke,” has been missing since late May and was reported by family and friends to the Salisbury Police Department as a missing […] The post Family seeking assistance in locating Salisbury woman appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Low turnout, costs cited for possible Mooresville charter change eliminating primaries
MOORESVILLE – In 2017, four people filed as candidates to run for mayor in Mooresville while the race for one at-large seat on the six-member town board attracted five hopefuls and competition for the Ward 3 seat on the board attracted multiple candidates. Based on town charter rules established...
Shelby Fire & Rescue rated among the best in the state
Shelby Fire and Rescue recently earned one of the highest insurance ratings in the state, landing it among the top 30 departments across North Carolina. It was recently announced at a city council meeting that Shelby Fire and Rescue received an Insurance Services Office Class 1 rating. According to a...
La Pantera 97.3 FM brings new beat to Asheville radio scene
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Music … it’s all around us. But something has been missing from the Asheville music scene. That will change Wednesday morning, when Asheville Media Group launches the city’s newest radio station: La Pantera 97.3 FM. Why a Regional Mexican radio station?. “We...
102-year-old fighter pilot to receive WWII medal of honor from France
A 102-year-old Hendersonville man will soon receive one of France’s highest honors for his service as a fighter pilot during World War II. WWII P-47 pilot Ed Cottrell of Brevard will be bestowed with the French Legion de l’honneur Medal on July 9 at a public ceremony in Brevard. Other American recipients include General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Douglas MacArthur.
6th annual Lumbee Film Festival adds a second screening of the highly anticipated Lumbeeland
Pembroke, NC- The 6th annual Lumbee Film Festival is returning to Pembroke, North Carolina, with 19 original films directed by Indigenous filmmakers and festival alumni. This year’s festival takes place July 5 & 6 during the 2024 Lumbee Homecoming at the University of North Carolina Pembroke. Festivities kick off Friday night at 7:30 p.m. at James A. Thomas Hall with the premiere of the highly-anticipated, locally-made narrative short, Lumbeeland. Due to high demand, a second screening has been added to the festival lineup, screening again on Saturday, July 6 at 1 p.m.
Kress Rooftop Lounge celebrates fresh rebrand with ribbon cutting; Grand opening celebration planned for July 4
The team at Kress Rooftop Lounge, formerly known as Hay Street Kitchen and Rooftop, gathered with the downtown Fayetteville community and the Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce on July 1, 2024 for a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome in a new name and future restaurant addition to the downtown area.
Fans Can Pay Their Respects at Lizzy Musi's Memorial Service Via a Live Broadcast
Fans of Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings were devastated when one of the show's fan-favorite racers, Lizzy Musi, passed away at just 33 years old. Her unexpected death was announced by her father, Pat Musi, on social media. "Surrounded by her family, in the comfort of her own home, Lizzy was called to heaven," the post read. "At this time, the family would like to have time to process, [grieve], and make arrangements in peace."Now that some time has passed, many fans are wondering whether a public funeral will be held for Lizzy where they can share their condolences and...
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