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‘Be a Hero’ Comic Con returns to Lincolnton
LINCOLNTON – Who you gonna call? Heroes, like the staff and volunteers with Communities in Schools of Lincoln County (CIS) – superheroes tasked with assisting local middle school students to stay in school and achieve in life. With the theme of the movie, “Ghostbusters” – celebrating a 40th...
Statesville gymnastic coach chosen as judge for 2024 Olympics
STATESVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - Ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games, a gymnastics coach in Statesville was chosen as one of 36 judges for the women’s gymnastic events in Paris, France. “When I was a kid, I remember watching…and watching everybody on TV. I was like, I want to be...
SHP: Man dies in Hamlet crash after running from troopers
HAMLET — A Scotland County man died from a weekend wreck after reportedly leading troopers on a brief chase. According to the N.C. State Highway Patrol, 26-year-old Stephon Ramon La-vonn Bennett of Laurel Hill, was pulled over just before 2 a.m. on suspicion of driving while impaired. The trooper...
Mooresville man charged with statutory rape following MPD investigation
A Mooresville man has been charged with sexually assaulting a teenager following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. The MPD announced the arrest of Erick Mauricio Guevara, 27, in a news release Thursday afternoon. The MPD opened an investigation on Tuesday after receiving a report of a possible sexual...
PHOTOS: Block party celebration marks 20th year for Main Street barber shop
MOORESVILLE – Family, friends, customers and fellow downtown business operators congregated along the 100 block of North Main Street on July 14 to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of Main Street Barber & Hair Styling at 103 N. Main. Owners Eric Simelton and Charlie Wilson hosted the afternoon Block...
Monroe City Council censures mayor & takes away some duties
MONROE – The Monroe City Council not only censured Mayor Robert Burns on July 9 but also stripped him of his ability to issue proclamations and appoint citizens to committees. Members Gary Anderson, Surluta Anthony, James Kerr, Franco McGee and Julie Thompson were in the majority for three separate...
Waste Pro driver earns promotion after long drives
MONROE – Arica Allen has shone incredible drive at Waste Pro, recently earning a promotion to lead driver. Arica answered the call when the Charlotte-based company needed drivers in Buncombe County. For the past nine months, she committed to a 2.5-hour drive from her home in Monroe to Waste Pro’s Asheville Division.
Fayetteville restaurant owner says mall booted her from food court spot to make way for chain
Cross Creek Mall welcomed two Fayetteville-owned restaurants to the food court late last year, but the two eateries disappeared nearly as quickly as they arrived. SimLo’s Jerk Hut, a sister restaurant to SimLo’s Island Cafe on Boone Trail Extension, and Manhattan Deli, a longtime Fayetteville staple with three area locations, opened mall stands in December.
Pinewild home destroyed in fire
A home in the Pinewild community in Pinehurst was destroyed in a fire on Thursday evening. The fire was reported shortly before 8:30 p.m. when a 911 caller indicated that flames had erupted in the garage on Lasswade Drive and quickly grew out of control. Fire departments from across the...
Yadkin County’s first Starbucks is under construction, set to open in November
Grande Pink Drinks and venti Pumpkin Spice Lattes are coming to Yadkinville. Construction on Yadkin County’s first Starbucks began at the beginning of the year, and a Starbucks spokesperson said the new location is expected to open in November. Yadkinville Town Manager Mike Koser said an official opening date has not yet been set. The Yadkinville Starbucks, which sits between Bojangles and Maple St., will feature a drive through and...
Ashe Democrats see strong turnout at Christmas in July
WEST JEFFERSON — The Ashe County Democratic Party (ACDP) had a strong turnout of volunteers and visitors at its booth during the Christmas in July Festival in West Jefferson. The festival was a big success for the community with sunny weather and a large crowd that enjoyed live Blue Grass and Country music, classic and ethnic foods, and homemade crafts. Approximately 100 people visited the ACDP booth to show their support, meet candidates, purchase T-shirts and other merchandise, and obtain information about the upcoming election. ...
Exclusive: John-Paul Miller speaks about wife Mica Miller’s death
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Child development center in Greensboro closing due to lack of funds
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A child development center is giving families two weeks to look into other arrangements as the center prepares to close its doors. Alamance Child Development Center’s Board of Directors President Roger Wood said they had three weeks to make this decision. He said closing was the last thing they wanted to do. […]
Pop Warner youth football program among SRA’s new offerings this fall
STOKESDALE – Like its counterparts in Oak Ridge and Summerfield, Stokesdale Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit funded through player registration fees and individual and business donations and sponsorships. Besides using the soccer fields at the Town of Stokesdale’s park behind Town Hall on Angel Pardue...
Robeson County educator loses weight to improve health for his students
Heart disease remains a leading cause of death for Black men, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Educator Glenn Sutton decided to take control of his health to be a better influence for his students in Robeson County.Sutton has a passion for helping young people and has decades of experience in high schools and now works at Parkton Elementary School. He is the ISS coordinator and works double duty driving the school bus routes in the morning and afternoon."He is one of the most positive people I have ever met. He not only makes sure that he...
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