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Property owners in Greensboro want trash dumping issues fixed
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — One street leading into downtown continues to be a problem spot since it is littered with trash. It’s been five days since city leaders and a team of 30 people went to East Washington Street after getting several complaints. Nearby business owners say days later, the problems still remain. A […]
Mebane City Council approves annex of truck facility to replace flea market
MEBANE, N.C. (WGHP) — Hundreds of small business owners packed into a Mebane City Council meeting to voice their opinion on the annexation and closure of a place where they make a living. The Buckhorn Flea Market located off exit 157 on Interstate-40 closed on Sunday after 40 years of serving the community. R+L Carriers, […]
New livestock arena in Stanly close to opening
It has been 14 years or more in the making, but Stanly County citizens will soon be able to enjoy agricultural events at the new livestock arena. More than a place for farm-related events, the new arena features an air-conditioned exhibit area which can seat approximately 180 people. Additional fencing was recently approved by county […] The post New livestock arena in Stanly close to opening appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Heart's Greensboro concert postponed after lead singer reveals health concerns
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The rock band HEART announced the postponement of all remaining shows on their headlining Royal Flush Tour due to the lead singer's recent health concerns. In a public statement, Wilson said "I underwent an operation to remove something that, as it turns out, was cancerous. The...
Scotland County Schools Board of Education to challenge $200K funding cut
LAURINBURG —The Scotland County Schools Board of Education is pushing back on a funding cut in the Scotland County Board of Commissioners’ most recently approved spending plan for the 2024-25 fiscal year. In a special meeting held on Friday — just three days after commissioners voted 4-2 to...
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.
Strike at the Wind! returns to Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center for six shows
Strike at the Wind! returns this summer to the Dial Amphitheater at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center for six shows. The legendary play, which chronicles the life of Henry Berry Lowrie, will be performed July 18-20 and July 25-27. The amphitheater has undergone significant upgrades, including new stadium seating, walkways, lighting and a stage.
In Memoriam: Clyde Wall, WWII vet and longtime American Legion member
Editor’s Note: This article was first published in The Yadkin Ripple on May 12, 2021. It is being republished in this edition in memory of Caswell Clyde Wall who passed away on June 27. EAST BEND — They’re often called “the Greatest Generation” and none of that generation are more celebrated than those who fought during World War II. One of that generation was recently honored during a meeting of American Legion Post 336. Clyde Wall served with the 10th Mountain Division from 1944 to...
‘Freedom is not free’: East Bend hosts 34th annual God and Country Celebration
EAST BEND — On Saturday, hundreds gathered in the town of East Bend, most donning red, white, and blue, to celebrate Independence Day at the 34th annual God and Country Celebration. The East Bend God and Country Foundation puts on the event every year on the Saturday before July 4. Volunteers organize the celebration and pay for it through fundraisers — not tax dollars. This year’s festivities included a parade, a midday celebration, an evening service and fireworks. ...
Greenhouse renovations underway at Mitchell's
KING — Construction of a state-of-the-art greenhouse at Mitchell’s Nursery & Greenhouse in King started in June and is scheduled for completion by early fall, aiming to align with the arrival of the holiday season and the nursery’s celebrated display of poinsettias. The facility, designed to be...
Transportation Secretary Breaks Ground on New Winston-Salem Trail
Pete Buttigieg, secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, was among those on hand Tuesday to break ground on a new multi-use trail in Winston-Salem. The shovels were out to turn the first dirt on the Salem Parkway path, a 1.3-mile bike-and-pedestrian urban trail linking Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist to Truist Field and surrounding neighborhoods.
NC governor shows support for President Biden after White House meeting
North Carolina's Gov. Roy Cooper participated virtually in a White House meeting Wednesday with other Democratic governors across the country and President Joe Biden, according to the governor's office. The meeting, confirmed by the White House, comes after a group of Democratic governors talked on Monday about concerns over the current president's...
What-A-Burger #13 in N. Carolina Fires Back in Suit Versus Whataburger in Texas
Whataburger is a Texas born and bred burger chain that has gained a huge following throughout its 50 plus years. A few years ago, Whataburger decided to sell so they could have the opportunity to spread their burger goodness across the country. That prompted many in Texas to turn against the burger giant. The company now has plans to expand into the Carolinas where a similarly named burger joint exists, What-A-Burger #13. Whataburger has talked with this restaurant before and believed they breached their agreement and violated their trademark.
As temperatures rise, your medications could be exacerbating heat-related symptoms
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Many of us rely on a variety of medications on a day-to-day basis, but during the summer months, some of those medications can make heat-related symptoms even worse. "Any time we are dealing with heat, the biggest factors are overheating and dehydration," said Novant Health physician...
Rabid fox attacks 2 in Winston-Salem near Old Salem, Forsyth County health officials say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A fox near Old Salem tested positive for rabies after attacking two people near Old Salem last week, according to the Forsyth County Department of Public Health. The attacks happened on June 27. One of the victims was working in the area at the William C. Sims Sr. Neighborhood Center and […]
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