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North Carolina Wildlife Officers Lauded for Lifesaving Response to Child's Injury at Lake Norman
Two North Carolina Wildlife officers, identified as Officer Eric Burkhalter and Sergeant Brandon Lyon, are being acknowledged for their prompt assistance to a 3-year-old girl who sustained a serious leg injury at Lake Norman. The incident occurred around 6:20 p.m. last July 5, while the officers were on boat patrol near McCrary Creek. Approached by a distressed family, the officers found the mother cradling her daughter, who had a severe laceration on her leg. QC News reports that Burkhalter, who had received Tactical Combat Casualty Care training while serving in the U.S. military, managed to promptly apply a tourniquet to stem the bleeding.
Bermuda Run ‘in the catbird’s seat’ with Blue Heron Trail: Davie County Recreation and Parks director gives overview, including future plans
BERMUDA RUN — During his presentation at last Tuesday night’s Bermuda Run Town Council meeting, Paul Moore, the director of Davie County Recreation and Parks, singled out the town for one significant component that fits perfectly into the county’s overall plan of connectivity. “You guys are in the catbird’s seat here because you have the […] The post Bermuda Run ‘in the catbird’s seat’ with Blue Heron Trail: Davie County Recreation and Parks director gives overview, including future plans appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Confederate monument that once stood in Winston-Salem now on display in Valor Memorial Park
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. — The Confederate monument that once stood in Winston-Salem is now back on display, but in another part of the Triad. The statue is now at Valor Memorial Park in Davidson County. Crews put it up a few weeks ago. The monument used to stand outside...
NC smoke shops busted for selling items that contained higher THC levels than legally allowed, police say
IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. — An investigation in Iredell County, North Carolina, revealed that several smoke and vape shops in Statesville were selling items that contained higher THC levels than are legally allowed. Authorities said the monthlong investigation ended Friday, July 12. During the investigation, authorities said they executed search...
Wilmington resolution supports state legislation holding GenX and PFAS manufacturers financially accountable
In April, House Reps. Ted Davis (R-New Hanover) and Frank Iller (R-Brunswick) of Southeastern NC introducedNC House Bill 864 — named an Act to Protect the Citizens of North Carolina From Drinking Water Contaminated by GenX and Other PFAS Compounds. This bill would essentially allow the NC Department of...
Burlington Police Department named the 2024 North Carolina Law Enforcement Agency of the Year
BURLINGTON, N.C. — The Burlington Police Department was named the 2024 North Carolina Law Enforcement Agency of the Year. The recognition happened during the annual North Carolina Police Executives Association conference in Wilmington. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The honor is given to agencies...
Home off Oak Brook Drive heavily damaged by fire (Photos)
Personnel for South Iredell Fire – Rescue along with Mooresville, Shepherds, Mount Mourne and Atwell fire departments responded to a structure fire off Oak Brook Drive near Mooresville on Wednesday morning. After being dispatched about 9:30 a.m., arriving units were met with heavy smoke coming from the one-story structure.
Friendship to have vacation Bible school
Friendship Methodist Church, 24696 N.C. Highway 73, Albemarle, will have vacation Bible school for rising kindergarten through fifth grade students 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 27. There will be singing, lessons, crafts, pizza, snacks and inflatable and outdoor games. The post Friendship to have vacation Bible school appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Fayetteville woman wins trip to Panama on LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Ashley Hodgson turned her love of LIVE with Kelly and Mark into a free trip to Panama!On the July 17th episode, Hodgson was selected as the contestant of Stump Mark, which is a game they regularly play on the show. In the game, the contestant gives two statements: one is true and the other is false. Mark then has to guess which one is true.Hodgson's two statements were:I've been to Walt Disney World more than 100 timesI'm getting my PhD with my momMark correctly guessed that Hodgson and her 72-year-old mother were getting their PhDs.So unfortunately, Hodgson didn't win that game, but she did win the next one: Sun-sational Travel Trivia.In that game, she correctly answered a trivia question about the previous day's show.For getting that question correctly, Hodgson won a trip for two to the Los Establos Boutique Resort in Panama. She'll be staying there 8 days and 7 nights in a premium suite with other paid for amenities. The entire trip is valued at $8,000.Congratulations, Ashley!
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