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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.
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.
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s wife speaks at pregnancy center that offers ‘abortion pill reversal’
RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — Abortion has remained a hot topic in the 2024 North Carolina election cycle, particularly after state lawmakers overrode the governor’s veto in order to pass a law restricting abortions in the state. Democrat Attorney General Josh Stein has run numerous ads attacking his opponent, Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, and heavily […]
North Carolina City Among the Hottest in America This Year
If you feel like it’s extra hot outside, that’s because it’s hotter than normal this summer. In fact, this summer is one of the hottest in America ever, including in one North Carolina city. So, make sure to hydrate and stay cool this summer, being getting overheated is no joke.
No state budget this year means Medicaid could run low
NC Medicaid costs fluctuate each year. The state Department of Health and Human Services forecasts how costs might change and asks the legislature for funding adjustments based on those predictions. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, the department asked for almost half a billion dollars extra to meet higher costs —...
Motorcyclists rev up for a cause: 17th annual Ride for Angels
DAVIDSON, N.C. — The Hospice of Davidson County is preparing for its 17th annual Ride for Angels at Denton Farm Park this coming Saturday. Learn more by watching our interview on The Local Vibe, above!. Proceeds of the 75-mile ride ensure that every individual in our community has access...
Check out this new Shelby food truck
There's a new food truck in town, and it's bringing loaded baked potatoes packed with fresh ingredients and flavors. Matthew Swint Smith and Greg Steven Wilson were playing music and jamming together with some mutual friends last winter, when the two reconnected after first meeting in Boy Scouts when they were 8-years-old.
Chilling testimony alleges murder suspect asked others for help disposing of High Point University student’s body
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — The trial of a man accused of killing a High Point University student in 2021 before fleeing to Tennessee has begun. Michael Cadogan is accused of killing Gianna Delgado, who was 19 and attending High Point University at the time. Cadogan was 24 at the time of the killing. Authorities […]
Burlington’s ‘veteran’ catcher selected by Reds
Ryan McCrystal has been on rosters for baseball games in Burlington probably as often as anybody across the past few years. Now, he’s a draftee of the Cincinnati Reds. McCrystal has played four consecutive summers in Burlington, beginning with a high school state championship series and then parts of three seasons with the Burlington Sock Puppets. The catcher from East Carolina was a ninth-round pick of the Cincinnati Reds in this week’s baseball amateur draft.
Burlington pulls out of county’s planned 9-1-1 center
A celebrated example of interjurisdictional cooperation seems to have unraveled this week as Burlington’s municipal leaders abruptly bowed out of a partnership with Alamance County to set up a consolidated 9-1-1 center. The city effectively slammed the receiver on this joint venture on Monday when city manager Craig Honeycutt...
Sheriff's office warns of phone scam targeting Cumberland County residents
The Sheriff's Office is warning the public of a phone scam targeting Cumberland County residents. The sheriff's office said citizens are receiving phone calls from callers impersonating law enforcement officers claiming to be Sergeant Hamlett. The caller says they have legal papers and must call back immediately. When calling the number back the impersonator has the voicemail set up to reflect the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. The number calling citizens is 910-479-5277.
Atrium Health earns Joint Commission gold seal for spine surgery
Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health Pineville recently earned the Joint Commission's gold seal of approval for advanced certification in spine surgery. Twenty-three hospitals in the U.S. currently hold this designation, three of which are under Atrium Health's network, according to a July 18 news release. The Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center was recertified in 2023, while Atrium Health Cabarrus received its certification in 2022.
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