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Weapons threat sends North Surry into lockdown
When a notice hits social media or parents get a notification call or text alerts about a security event at one of the area’s public schools, it creates an uneasy mix level of anxiety for the community. Such was the case Tuesday morning when a security alert was sent from North Surry High School, stating a tip came in about a potential weapon on campus. No such weapon was ever found, according to school officials. ...
Under Friday night lights, new turf fields impress
As though opening night of the 2024 high school football season was not enough excitement on its own, ribbon cutting ceremonies for new artificial turf football fields were held at East Surry High and Surry Central high schools Friday night. After a multi-county, multi-district agreement brought costs down significantly, it was a deal almost too good to pass up for Surry County Schools to upgrade the football fields and renovate existing tracks surrounding the fields at a fraction of previous quoted prices. ...
Juvenile victim found with gunshot wound in Burlington
BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — A juvenile victim was shot in Burlington, and police are looking for answers. At 8:18 p.m. on Monday, police responded to a report of a shooting on the 700 block of Shawnee Drive. At the scene, officers found a juvenile victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The child was taken to […]
High Point University Hitting On All Cylinders, Welcomes Record Number Of Students In Year 100
One might say that High Point University is growing like weeds; however, weeds are very unattractive and High Point University is anything but that. Still, the concept of very rapid growth is quite applicable: The university has been growing at a staggering rate over the years in terms of programs added, student body enrollment, impact on the community, and the number of buildings – you name it.
Ashe County resident wins third annual Above & Beyond Award
ROARING GAP — On Saturday, Aug. 10, the third annual 5th District Republican Party chose the winner of the District Above & Beyond recipient at their volunteer banquet in Roaring Gap. North Carolina’s 5th District consists of 10 counties: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Caldwell, Guilford, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, and Wilkes. Jack Simms is the Chairman of the 5th District Republican Party. Each County was represented by an exceptional person chosen by their Republican Party as someone who’s activities represented the volunteer spirt of going Above & Beyond. ...
Lincoln Newton adds another summer CGA title
Lincoln Newton of Wallburg continued his winning summer, posting a 6-under-par 134 total Sunday to win the Mimosa Hills Junior Invitational in Morganton by one stroke over James Rhodes of Columbia, South Carolina. Newton shot 68 in the final round at Mimosa Hills Country Club, including a birdie on No....
Northmarq Brokers $55 Million Sale of Braxton at Lake Norman in Charlotte Suburb
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Northmarq has brokered the sale of Braxton at Lake Norman, a 232-unit community located at 118 Plantation Creek Drive in the Charlotte suburb of Mooresville. Inwood Holdings LLC purchased the property from Passive Investing for $55 million. Andrea Howard, Caylor Mark, John Currin, Allan Lynch, Jeff...
Turning hotels into apartments. Another project planned in Fayetteville.
The same developer that converted the former Bordeaux Motor Inn and Holiday Inn Bordeaux at 1707 Owen Drive into apartment-style living space has similar plans to convert another former motel into a living space, according to city records. The Fayetteville City Council unanimously approved a resolution at its Aug. 12 meeting for GoodHomes Inc. to be issued private activity bonds not to exceed $80 million by the Public Finance Authority. ...
Notice of Available Housing Funds for Lower Income Households
The Sanford/Lee County Community Development Department is accepting applications for housing rehabilitation or reconstruction housing assistance. Lee County is applying to the N.C. Department of Commerce for a 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-NR Project for $950,000 from the department’s Rural Economic Development Division community development funds. If granted, the funds will be used to assist 4 to 6 housing units with needed rehab, repair, or replacement. Read notice of funds here.
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16-year-old charged with murder in Laurinburg shooting, ATV crash
LAURINBURG, N.C. (WBTW) — A 16-year-old has been charged with murder in connection with last week’s shooting and ATV crash in Laurinburg, police said on Monday. The teenager was taken to a juvenile detention facility. The charge is in the death of Zahquan Thyzee Stewart, who police said was shot and suffered injuries in an […]
Livingstone College Receives $8 Million Donation, Totaling $25 Million in Nine Months
As students returned to campus, Dr. Anthony Davis, the 13th president of Livingstone College, announced an additional $8 million donation from an anonymous benefactor. This brings the total contributions to a remarkable $25 million over the past nine months. That total includes a $10 million donation received last month as well as multiple $1 million donations received throughout the year, including during events like the college’s homecoming and the 145th Founder’s Day program.
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office searching for 28-year-old man for questioning in Fayetteville homicide
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is currently searching for a 28-year-old man wanted for questioning in connection with a homicide. Authorities are looking for Zachary Michael Locklear, from Autryville, in relation to the murder of 40-year-old Jossiel Rodriguez-Perez. Rodriguez-Perez was killed on Nov. 27 at the 3000 block of Smith...
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