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Retired Rowan County judge leads NC Sentencing Commission as host for national conference
RALEIGH — Under the leadership of retired Rowan County Chief District Court Judge Charlie Brown, the North Carolina Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission will host the National Association of Sentencing Commissions’ Conference (NASC) in Raleigh. “This is the first time that North Carolina has served as host state of the NASC conference,” said Brown, chairman […] The post Retired Rowan County judge leads NC Sentencing Commission as host for national conference appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Michael Wood promoted to Stone Mountain State Park Superintendent
RALEIGH — The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced that Michael Wood is the new park superintendent at Stone Mountain State Park in Wilkes and Alleghany counties. Wood succeeds Jeff Jones, who retired earlier this year. Park superintendents lead operations and administration at a park and have wide-ranging responsibilities that include staffing, training, law enforcement, planning, resource management, interpretation and education, and visitor services. A native of Wilkes County,...
Yadkin County man charged with indecent liberties, sheriff’s office says
YADKIN COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A Yadkin County man is facing child sex crime charges, according to the Yadkin County Sheriff’s Office. On June 18, deputies got a report of sexual offenses involving a child. An investigation was launched and Hurley “Duane” Clonch, 54, of East Bend, was charged with five counts of indecent liberties […]
Yadkin County Schools' proposed arts cuts spur turmoil over theater teaching position
Denny Key, the principal at Forbush High School, believes you can’t have school without the arts. But earlier this year, Yadkin County Schools central office administrators proposed cuts to arts programs during allotment meetings with Key — and there was notable ambiguity surrounding who would teach theater arts classes at Forbush and Starmount high schools. Starmount High School has not employed a full-time theatre arts teacher since 2017, Kelsi Jester,...
Sign up now for Davie 4-H camp
Get those little green thumbs and curious minds ready, the Youth Gardening Program from July 30-Aug. 1, daily from 9 a.m. to noon and run by the Davie County Master Gardeners, is part of the Davie 4-H Summer Fun learning programs. Limited spots are still available. This year, young explorers aged 8-13 will journey through […] The post Sign up now for Davie 4-H camp appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Mebane woman wins $1 million from scratch-off
MEBANE, N.C. — Trenon Holman of Mebane tried her luck with a $50 scratch-off ticket from a Quick Mart and won big. The NC Education Lottery just announced Holman is the winner of their $1 million prize. When collecting her winnings, she was given to choice tor receive the...
Join us as we explore the shores of High Rock Lake on My Town Monday
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — When you think about High Rock Lake, usually you think about boating and fishing. However, there is so much more to the area than just being on the water. On this week’s edition of My Town Monday, FOX8’s Chris Weaver explores all the things you can do off the water […]
Thomasville City Schools begin clear bag policy in August
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Thomasville City Schools will implement a clear bag policy starting in August for the 2024-2025 school year. In continued efforts to enhance safety and security, only clear plastic/vinyl bags will be permitted. The district said the main objective of the clear bag policy is to increase...
AutoZone robbed on S. Main Street in Graham, police say
GRAHAM, N.C. — An AutoZone Auto Parts in Graham was robbed Sunday night, according to police. Officers arrived at the S. Main Street location. Employees said the suspect entered the store, displayed a firearm and demanded money. The suspect ran away from the scene heading northwest from the store....
1 dead, 1 in hospital after shooting on East Market Street in Greensboro, police
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A man is dead after a shooting in Greensboro on Monday, and another man is in the hospital, according to a Greensboro Police Department news release. At around 1:07 a.m., Greensboro officers responded to a reported shooting in the area of Laurel Street and East Market Street. Arriving officers found a […]
Making the cut: Longtime Fort Liberty barber to be inducted into National Hall of Fame
FORT LIBERTY — Nestled in the back room of the 18th Airborne Corps headquarters, Travis Bell’s barbershop walls are filled with photos and autographs. Aside from a photo of the late NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr., the photos aren’t of professional athletes, Hollywood actors and actresses or Grammy singers, but are of some of the nation’s top soldiers who have served at the former Fort Bragg, now Fort Liberty.
Adult and pet displaced after Winston-Salem water main break, firefighters say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — An adult and a pet are displaced after a water main break that started on Sunday, July 21, according to the Winston-Salem Fire Department. The area remains closed Monday morning. The water main break happened on the 400 block of W. Acadia Ave. Luckily, no one...
Smoke on the Mountain returns July 26-27
GALAX, Va. (WDBJ) - Smoke on the Mountain, the annual barbecue competition, is back for its 19th year. The event features street vendors, food trucks, activities and a barbecue contest. Mike Stevens and Jason Baumgardner, co-chairs of the Twin County Chamber of Commerce, speak with 7@four about this event. The...
New Amazon facility opens in Fayetteville
The giant new Amazon Fulfillment Center near Fort Liberty is starting to show signs of life. The new Amazon facility opened in June in Fayetteville at 6309 Bragg Blvd. The 1.3 million-square-foot-facility located in the Military Business Park was supposed to open in 2023, but a representative from Amazon told WRAL News the delay won't stop the company in its plans to hire 1,000 employees at the site.
Kenneth Black Cemetery Dedication honors the American Revolution
The Moore County Historical Association (MCHA) hosted the Kenneth Black Cemetery Dedication July 20 off Morganton Road in Southern Pines. The dedication stems from the Tory War of 1781 during the American Revolution, when patriots battled royalists for freedom from Britain. In July 1781, Kenneth Black, a farmer loyal to...
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