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Another Successful Chit, Chat & Chew Held
Anderson Brothers Bank hosted the “Chit, Chat & Chew” event on Thursday, July 13th at the City of Dillon Visitor Center, situated at 106 S. Railroad Ave. The event, held from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., featured a delightful array of food catered by Edna’s Kitchen, including hotdogs, hamburgers, chili, slaw, and banana pudding. Attendees also enjoyed beverages served by Tom’s Travelin’ Coffee Truck.
4-H Teen Civic Engagement Summer Camp Held In Dillon
The SC State 1890 Extension Pee Dee hosted Civic Engagement Camp at Brandi’s Banquet Hall July 15-19th. This gave rising 8th-12th graders an opportunity to learn more on civic affairs, the importance of giving back to the community, build decision-making skills, and developing a sense of understanding and confidence.
Exclusive: John-Paul Miller speaks about wife Mica Miller’s death
This article mentions suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, resources or someone to talk to, you can find it at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website or by calling 800-273-8255. People are available to talk 24/7. NewsNation will air a special edition of “Banfield” Friday at 10/9c...
Two of 100 counties escaping North Carolina drought
(The Center Square) – Agricultural damaging drought continues in North Carolina, though rain in the past week has helped. Still, Columbus County in the southeast and Yadkin in the northwest are listed in extreme drought, according to the state’s Drought Management Advisory Council. Severe drought grips all or parts of 26 other counties spread across the state and 49 more have moderate drought. That’s 77 of 100, and 21 of...
Veterans Sought for Orange Heart Medals
Local Vietnam veteran Mike Creen is on a mission to recognize all veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange. Agent Orange was a defoliant used to destroy or reduce the jungle canopy in Vietnam to lessen cover for the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong. The herbicide is a dioxin, with long lasting effects ranging from cancer and heart problems to birth defects.
Global tech outage disrupts Western North Carolina flights, services and businesses
This is a developing story and will be updated. This story was last updated at 6 p.m. on Friday. Flights and some businesses across Western North Carolina were thrown into chaos Friday as a software malfunction crashed computer systems across the globe. Over 1,700 flights have been canceled across the United States and 911 phone lines are down in some states and major cities including Alaska and Philadelphia.
Cross-partisan commission on the future of NC elections presents findings
SALISBURY — The Commission on the Future of NC Elections convened its second all-commission meeting at Catawba College on Monday to present findings on the safety and security of the North Carolina election system and recommendations for improvements. The findings showed North Carolina elections are currently administered securely and professionally, with slight improvements recommended, a finding that is […] The post Cross-partisan commission on the future of NC elections presents findings appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Roy Cooper should be Kamala Harris’s running mate if Biden drops out: Former DNC chairman
The former chairman of the Democratic National Committee said Vice President Kamala Harris should lead his party’s ticket with Gov. Roy Cooper (D-NC) by her side should President Joe Biden end his reelection bid. Howard Dean floated the hypothetical Harris-Cooper ticket during an interview on Thursday. “If the president decides not to run … I […]
Lucky for Life ticket sold in Wake County wins $25,000 a year for life in Monday drawing
KNIGHTDALE, N.C. (WNCN) — A Lucky for Life ticket sold in Wake County this week has proved to be very fortunate indeed. According to the North Carolina Education Lottery, a ticket purchased in Knightdale won the prize of $25,000 a year for life in Monday night’s Lucky for Life drawing. The slip was bought at Poor Boy General Store and Grill located at 5804 Poor Boy Farm Rd.
NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson announces his retirement after nearly 15 years in the role
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Another chancellor in North Carolina’s public university system has announced plans to step down — this time at the state’s largest university by enrollment. North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson declared his retirement plans at the university’s trustees meeting Thursday, capping...
FSU fires back at an ACC petition
TALLAHASSEE — Florida State University late Wednesday urged an appeals court to reject an attempt by the Atlantic Coast Conference to put on hold a lawsuit filed by FSU as a two-state legal battle continues over issues such as sports media rights. Attorneys for FSU filed a 21-page document...
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