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Annual fishing tournament honors former Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier employee
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - When Marc Morrison arrived at Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier Saturday, he only had one rod with him. He soon made sure to buy another one. The pier was hosting the 5th annual Donnie Wood’s Flounder Fishing Tournament, and with $10 entry fees per rod, Morrison, a friend of Wood’s, wanted to ensure he was helping support a good cause. Half of the proceeds from the event went to the Celebrate Recovery Outreach Association, which helps people struggling with substance abuse and other problems.
Guardian Angels: Iredell Health System employees recognized for making a difference
Did someone have a positive impact on you while you were visiting Iredell Memorial Hospital? The Guardian Angel Program is a great way to recognize top-notch care while supporting families in your community. Here are a few remarks from patients who chose to recognize a staff member who made an...
“Peculiar odors” may persist following J&J Snack Foods fire in Holly Ridge
HOLLY RIDGE, N.C. (WNCT) – People living in the area near the J&J Snack Foods facility may continue to experience strong odors following a fire at the facility last Monday. That fire caused significant structural damage, according the Holly Ridge Fire Department. In a Facebook post from the department Saturday, officials said the building is […]
Traveling Monstrance makes visit to Williamston
The towns of Williamston, Colerain and Windsor were graced this past weekend by a Traveling Monstrance sponsored by Williamston’s Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The religious procession was held in conjunction with the Diocese of Raleigh’s Centennial Celebration that began in January 2024. The event was held in Windsor on Friday, Aug. 16, in Williamston on Aug. 17 and in Colerain at the migrant farm on Sunday, Aug. 18. The goal...
Amazing Lorenzo Sonego wins the Winston. HIGHLIGHTS – SALEM OPEN RESULTS
Lorenzo Sonego grounds Alex Michelsen 6-0 6-3 in the final in Salem Open on Saturday after playing an impressive match to win his 5th career title, the 2nd of this season. The match lasted 1 hour and 3 minutes. This is the first time that Sonego conquered this tournament. His most significant achievement in this event so far was reaching the 3rd round. Here you can see when his history at this event.
Third annual Fame Preservation Group barbecue moves group closer to Old Lutheran Cemetery historical marker
SALISBURY — The Fame Preservation Group hosted its third annual barbecue fundraiser on Saturday, raising over $2,200 to place a historical marker near the Old Lutheran Cemetery. The group raised a similar amount the prior year in order to install a stone marker at the cemetery, which contains a large, unmarked gravesite of Confederate veterans, but […] The post Third annual Fame Preservation Group barbecue moves group closer to Old Lutheran Cemetery historical marker appeared first on Salisbury Post.
2024 Season Preview: James Kenan football program looks to take steps forward
The James Kenan football program finished fourth in the conference in 2023, and they haven’t won the conference title since 2015; however, the Tigers are looking to make history this year and capture the 2024 conference title. In order to do that though, head coach Tim Grady said he knows that his team will have to defeat top powerhouses East Duplin and Wallace-Rose Hill. “Our goal is always to try...
Durham Public Schools: Menus for Aug. 26-30
Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice. Turkey ham and cheese croissant. Fruit and yogurt parfait with grahams. Pre-K: Fruit and yogurt. Fruit choice. Aug. 29. Fruited bread slice. Mandarin oranges. Aug. 30. Sausage biscuit. Hash brown rounds. Lunch.
Funding solidified for Pilot Mountain SRO
The Town of Pilot Mountain on Monday requested Surry County Board of Commissioner to fully fund the salary of a school resource officer at Pilot Mountain Elementary, a request the board unanimously approved. The school district and board of education members in attendance reiterated there was no coverage gap at the middle school in the current school year; a deputy on site is being paid for by the school board at an hourly rate. ...
The Wake Forest Getting Off the Field Process
Getting off the field on third down. Along with not giving up explosive plays, it is a primary theme for Dave Clawson this season. That puts the onus on every position of the defense. But the defensive line is going to have to be a starting point in the Wake Forest “getting off the field” process.
Vikings Fall to Falcons 34-7 to Open 2024 Season
The Kinston High Vikings hosted and lost to the South Central Falcons 34-7 on Friday night in Kinston, NC, to open their 2024 season. This was a rematch of last year’s opener, and for the second consecutive year, the Vikings found themselves on the wrong side of the scoreboard.
Keener, East Surry take down Robbinsville in 1st game under Caleb Pardue
The Caleb Pardue era at East Surry has started on a successful note. The Cardinals defeated Robbinsville in a tight 21-19 ballgame to open up the season in Pilot Mountain. In addition to the game being the first under Pardue, it was the first game for the Cardinals on their beautiful new turf field.
Wildcats shutout Vikings in season-opening victory
HUNTERSVILLE – A stifling defensive effort set the tone for the Lake Norman Wildcats in a season-opening 23-0 victory versus the North Meck Vikings. “They were flying around like their hair was on fire, baby,” Lake Norman head coach Jonathan Oliphant said. “(Defensive coordinator Dave Johnson) and the rest of the defensive staff does a great job. They play like they’re coached; tough, gritty and mean, and those coaches do a great job of instilling that passion in our players.”
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