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World's largest rubber duck to touch down at Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe's 40th birthday
GREENSBORO, N.C. — What's quacking? The world's largest rubber duck is headed to Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe for its first-ever appearance in North Carolina. In celebration of the park's 40th birthday celebration, the fun will begin this Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21. At more than 61...
Busta’s Person of the Week: Vanessa Ferguson performs on big stage despite the pain
In 2005, I was the emcee for Triad Idol at the Carolina Theatre in Greensboro. That was the night I heard one of the most beautiful, sweet, yet powerful singers ever. She sang Lauryn Hill’s rendition of Roberta Flack’s classic, “Killing me softly.” Afterward, she received a roaring standing ovation. “Thank you,” she said softly, with gratitude as she bowed to the audience.
Missing Endangered Alert issued for woman in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons has issued a Missing Endangered Alert for Kayla Marie McCryndle. Fayetteville Police Department officers are asking citizens to be on the lookout for McCryndle, who has a cognitive impairment. Investigators say she is a 22-year-old black woman, who...
Country music supergroup to kick off this year’s Performing Arts Series at the Cole
HAMLET — Country music supergroup Diamond Rio will be kicking off the 2024-2025 Performing Arts Series at the Cole Auditorium on Friday, Oct. 18. “We are excited to get another show season underway, and we couldn’t think of a better way to start than with a Grammy-award-winning country music group like Diamond Rio,” said Cole Auditorium Director Joey Bennett.
Surry Old-Time Fiddlers Convention scrapped
DOBSON — An annual event that had the goal of helping to preserve the traditional music of this region has itself become history. The Surry Old-Time Fiddlers Convention held in Dobson no longer will be a showcase for the lively style of fiddle and banjo sounds popularized by string bands in the southern U.S. before the 1940s. “Unfortunately,” said local tourism official Travis Frye, “it will not be taking place...
All blood is needed, and these blood types are especially 'super'
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Be someone's superhero and donate blood! The WFMY News 2 annual Summer Blood Drive is happening Wednesday, July 24. Wes Hayes with the American Red Cross joined 2 Wants To Know to answer your questions ahead of the event, including what blood types are especially valuable.
City Of Greensboro To Use AI To Photograph The Contents Of Your Garbage
On Tuesday, July 16, the Greensboro City Council accepted a $50,000 grant from the NC Department of Environmental Quality for what may seem like an innocuous program to many, but one that might be very alarming to privacy advocates. The city is installing artificial intelligence software and hardware on some...
Political shift in the Carolinas as GOP surges post RNC, but that’s not the whole story, experts say
There has been a seeming sea change on the political front in the last few weeks, and it's not gone unnoticed for political scientists and strategists in the Carolinas.
This Charlotte Mother Starts Her Day At 1:30 am To Make a Better Life For the Family
This Charlotte mother and Diva gets up at 1:30 am every morning to start her day and works til 5:30 pm. She’s all about taking care of family. And that’s why I’m honoring MELISSA BRIGGS as Diva of the Day. Her daughter, Diamond, says she never complains and tries to hide her fatigue, but she knows better. We are celebrating the ‘Woman Power’ in Melissa! Congratulations!
Vest Dispute Splits Charlotte Police Chief and Officers at Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
A dispute has risen within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) concerning the kind of protective vests worn by officers during their deployment at the Republican National Convention (RNC) held in Milwaukee this week. Images released showcase nearly a hundred CMPD officers donning "outer carrier vests" which Chief Johnny Jennings had previously criticized for their "military-style appearance," as reported by Spectrum Local News.
Drug bust in Lenoir nets three arrests, police say
LENOIR, N.C. (WBTV) - Three people were arrested Tuesday after a drug bust in Lenoir, according to the Lenoir Police Department. According to police, investigators with the Lenoir Police Department, Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office ICE Unit, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation have been investigating the sale and distribution of meth within the city limits of Lenoir and Caldwell County.
Mother of missing Gaston County woman: 'My baby girl's never going to come back'
One recent night, Kelly Krueger reportedly left the Stanley home she shared with her father without her phone, keys or medication and walked into the darkness. Nobody has seen or heard from her since. That's what Krueger's boyfriend told law enforcement and Krueger's family after Krueger disappeared, said Krueger's mother, Melanie Mathews. Krueger...
Salisbury Academy awarded as a ‘Green Ribbon School’ in nation’s capital
Salisbury Academy News Service Salisbury Academy, a 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School, was honored in a ceremony on July 10, in Washington, D.C. The school was recognized for its innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and costs, promote better health and ensure effective sustainability and environmental education. Nominated for the award by […] The post Salisbury Academy awarded as a ‘Green Ribbon School’ in nation’s capital appeared first on Salisbury Post.
North Carolina HBCU gets seventh $1 million gift this year
The school is revitalizing two historic residence halls, its Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management facility and is renovating its dining facility. The post North Carolina HBCU gets seventh $1 million gift this year appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
National Night Out Thomasville to be held on August 6
This year marks the 40th birthday of National Night Out with area law-enforcement and the local community gathering to commemorate the event by hosting numerous events throughout Davidson County. National Night Out was founded in August of 1984 by Matt Perskin to enhance the relationship between law enforcement and citizens...
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