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Jules Levanti ’25 becomes Elon’s first N.C. Space Grant Undergraduate Research Scholar
Jules Levanti ’25 started her collegiate journey studying finance – not even thinking about undergraduate research, let alone studying the universe. But three years later, Levanti is the first Elon University student to be named an Undergraduate Research Scholar by North Carolina Space Grant to further her research on dwarf galaxies.
Thai officials visit Twins museum during Bunker reunion
It’s one of the social highlights of the year in Mount Airy, one with an international flair. Every year the Bunker family — descendants of Eng and Chang Bunker, the famous Siamese Twins who settled in Surry County in 1839 — hold a reunion in Mount Airy. Often among those attending are officials from the embassy of the Kingdom of Thailand, which was known as Siam at the time the...
Concert series brings 2 shows to Mount Airy
The Surry Arts Council Summer Concert Series will showcase two performances this week at the Blackmon Amphitheatre. On Thursday Liquid Pleasure is scheduled to perform in a concert slated to begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening, the Main Event Band will be on the stage for a performance at 7:30. Costs for the concerts are $17, or a concert series summer pass. Those attending the shows are encouraged to take a lounge chair or blanket. Coolers and outside drink are not permitted. Concessions will be on sale. To purchase tickets or a summer pass, call 336-786-7998.
Woman dies after being hit by car in Burlington, driver faces felony charges
BURLINGTON, N.C. — The Burlington Police Department said a woman was fatally hit by a car on S. Church St. and Glendale Ave on the morning of July 23. The car left the scene. When Alamance County EMS and Burlington Fire arrived on the scene, they pronounced the woman...
Two Extraordinary Lives Showcased at Siamese Twins Museum
MOUNT AIRY, NC – Journey through the conjoined lives of Eng and Chang Bunker, for whom the term “Siamese twins” originated, at the newly opened Siamese Twins Museum. The museum spotlights the extraordinary tale of two brothers born in 1811 in Siam (now Thailand) who were connected at the chest by a band of cartilage. They were discovered in their teens by a British merchant and an American sea captain who took them across the world as a paid attraction for a curious public.
Elon Law scholar cited by The Assembly & Slate
An Elon Law scholar who specializes in intellectual property recently spoke with a North Carolina news organization about a popular type of beach shade for a story since republished in a national online magazine. Professor David S. Levine was quoted in “Shibumi Has Taken Over N.C. Beaches. Next, The World,”...
More money sought for streetscape plan
Despite already accumulating nearly $1.8 million toward streetscape improvements in downtown Mount Airy, city officials are eyeing up to $850,000 more for the project. The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 last Thursday night to seek that potential sum from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). “July 30 is the deadline for this,” City Manager Darren Lewis said regarding applying for the ARC grant. ...
Local centenarian celebrated by city
Turning 100 is itself a special occasion, and a Mount Airy man’s reaching of that milestone became even more monumental through a new city government program. Not only did everyone assembled in the Municipal Building last Thursday night sing “Happy Birthday” to William Pendleton, he also was serenaded with “The Marines’ Hymn.” It was rendered by members of the local Marine Corps League in recognition of Pendleton’s service with that...
Thomasville City Schools implement clear bag policy
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Beginning this August, for the 2024-2025 school year, Thomasville City Schools will begin a clear bag policy at all after-school athletic and extracurricular school events. Only clear plastic/vinyl bags will be permitted. The primary objective of clear bag implementation is to increase safety and security for...
Arrests made in drug bust at the Relax Inn in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Just before 4 a.m. Tuesday, several Greensboro police officers were spotted at the Relax Inn off US-29. As a result of numerous overdoses in the area, they arrested five people in connection with trafficking and selling drugs out of the Relax Inn on McKnight Mill Road.
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...
ABSS to start school year $2.4 million in the hole
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — Alamance-Burlington School System said it's going into this school year more than $2 million dollars in the red. It comes after a year clouded by financial struggles. WFMY News 2's Nixon Norman learned about the plan moving forward. One of the biggest decisions Monday: ABSS's...
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 […]
‘Feel like I’m dreaming’: Greensboro mom speaks out after son dies in crash
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Otisha Andrews can’t believe her son Brandon Bowie Jr. is gone. Brandon, whose nickname was BJ, had just turned 14 on July 4. Andrews says he went to church often and loved to write music. “Including his rapping lyrics into his journal that my mom gave him. My mom told him […]
Kwon's sweet new food truck: Get the scoop on the menu and grand opening in Fayetteville
Kwon’s Kitchen Korean Fusion has been a mainstay of the Fayetteville food scene since the truck gained traction with locals in 2021. Now, owner Vanessa McKoy — better known as "Chef Kwon" — is launching a second food truck exclusively offering her best-selling sweets. Kwons Treats food...
Nano Preemie Born at Just 24 Weeks Gets Guard of Honor as They Graduate From NICU
A baby born at just 24 weeks and weighing one pound, six ounces – and who was so small her ‘nano preemie’ diapers fitted a Barbie doll – was finally able to go home after a 111-day NICU journey. The post Nano Preemie Born at Just 24 Weeks Gets Guard of Honor as They Graduate From NICU appeared first on Happilynews.com.
Local teen is Nashville bound
ASHEBORO — He’s talented with clean-cut good looks and the hint of stardom. And he’s very young. L.G. Hoover has wowed audiences all around Asheboro with his renditions of Nashville favorites. Now he has the attention of a couple of guys representing a “major record label.”
2nd suspect arrested in shooting death of Lumberton 23-year-old
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — A second suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting death that occurred late last month near Lumberton. Robeson County deputies said they arrested and charged 22-year-old Nalyjah Alford of Fairmont on Monday on charges of first-degree murder, discharging a firearm into occupied property, assault with a deadly weapon with a minor present and felony conspiracy.
$1B titanium plant, 450 jobs lured to Fayetteville with taxpayer aid
A titanium manufacturer plans to invest more than $850 million in a reclamation facility in Fayetteville — a project that would bring hundreds of high-paying jobs to Cumberland County over the next several years, state commerce officials said Tuesday. The North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Economic Investment Committee approved...
Rockingham County woman waits months for insurance claim to be paid | 2 Wants to Know
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. — Ever wonder how many car accidents happen every day in the United States? The answer is around 16,000. This means on most days there are about 16,000 insurance claims filed. One of those many claims filed on one of those days was by Anne Wellman’s...
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