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Elkin Wet Lightning pick up two more wins
On a very hot and steamy evening, Tuesday, July 9, EWL hosted the Wytheville Waves at Elkin City Pools. The hot temperatures did not slow down the fast racing in the pool. Elkin took the win 966 to 511. In the girls 10 & under 50 meter freestyle event, Makaila Schosser (43.17) and Ester Dickerson (48.13) picked up the 2nd and 3rd place finishes. Harper Richardson (54.84), Annabelle Lowder (57.24), Iselle Westra (1:08.27), Wiley Stille (1:11.26), Adelynn Manigault (1:19.56), Inezleigh Westra (1:19.62) and Addie Long...
3 teenagers killed in wrong-way crash following high-speed chase in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Three teenagers are dead after a driver suspected of being impaired crashed into a Greensboro Police Department patrol vehicle in a high-speed chase on Wednesday morning. At around 2:15 a.m. on Wednesday, a GPD officer spotted a vehicle going the wrong way on West Market Street at East Lake Drive and […]
Two charged with common law robbery in Thomasvile
On July 7, 2024, at 12:56 a.m., police responded to a report of a common law robbery at Thomasville Inn. The victim informed officers that while visiting with a friend, he was accosted by two individuals in his room. A bald Hispanic male, accompanied by a black male, forcibly took the victim's cell phone.
The City of Greensboro is giving partial property tax refunds. How to apply to get your money
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro homeowners, don't miss the opportunity to get a partial refund on your property taxes. If your 2023 property taxes were higher than your 2021 property taxes, you could get a check for the difference, but you must apply before the money runs out. "These funds...
3 shows on Blackmon stage this week
The Surry Arts Council Summer Concert Series will showcase three performances this week at the Blackmon Amphitheatre. On Thursday the Legacy Motown Revue is scheduled to perform in a concert to begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening, Too Much Sylvia will be on the stage for a performance at 7:30. On Saturday the Holiday Band will entertain weekend visitors with a 7:30 p.m. show. Costs for the concerts are $17, or a concert series summer pass. Those attending the shows are encouraged to take a lounge chair or blanket. Coolers and outside drink are not permitted. Concessions will be on sale. To purchase tickets or a summer pass, call 336-786-7998.
Walgreens picks Ramseur for new store
RAMSEUR – A Walgreens store is coming to Ramseur. MCM Partners, a private investment firm, has closed on the financing for a $1.54 million private credit loan to build a free-standing, small format, Walgreens in the Randolph County town. “We’re going to be doing a lot of these stores...
HPPD: Police searching for armed robbery suspect in High Point
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Police are searching for an at-large robbery suspect in High Point on Tuesday, July 16, the High Point Police Department confirmed. Police were called at around 7:12 p.m. in reference to an armed robbery on the 1300 block of Dartmouth Avenue. Police said they found...
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!
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...
Three-Day Wedding Celebration Near The Blue Ridge Mountains
Morgan and Drew opted for a romantic and intimate wedding experience amongst the Blue Ridge mountains together with a handful of family and friends. Instead of spending all of their budget on only a couple hours, these two extended their wedding to a 3-day adventure. Get all the details below.
Bladenboro Rotary Club 57th Annual Awards & Recognition Banquet
On Monday, July 15th, the Bladenboro Rotary Club held their 57th Annual Awards & Recognition Banquet. Six outstanding Seniors at West Bladen High School were honored for their excellence in academics and community service. Kevin Miguel Rivera and Violet Grace Allen were awarded the J. W. & Martha Black Memorial...
Prominent Asheville broker listed unpermitted Airbnbs, raising NCREC ethics questions
ASHEVILLE - One of the area's largest short-term rental management agencies, and its prominent broker-in-charge, were the managers of several unpermitted downtown Airbnbs that are now at the center of a heated legal dispute. The North Carolina Real Estate Commission has now warned against the practice of listing rentals that violate city laws while also raising ethical concerns over the management of STRs. Towns Property Management, owned by local entrepreneur Brandon Towns, is one of the largest...
Canton rezones site of former Pactiv Evergreen mill
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — In the aftermath of the Pactiv Evergreen mill closure in Canton, town leaders have rezoned the site and it is no longer designated for heavy industry. The new zoning creates a general business and light industrial section. The new designation also lifts a year-long moratorium on development.
Montia Shardae School of Esthetics: First private and black-owned esthetics school in Fayetteville
The beauty industry is booming! A quick scroll on social media or a stroll down the street will bring to mind dozens of salons, from hair to skin. Estheticians are in high demand. The skin is a multi-billion dollar business, from makeup to facials to waxing. Local esthetician and industry veteran Montia Shardea has taken the past two years to pivot into a role she feels was the most logical step: school owner. Located at 2620 Bragg Blvd, Suite W, The Montia Shardea School of Esthetics is not only the first private esthetics school in Fayetteville but also the first black-owned, a title she doesn’t hold lightly.
Gibson Park & Pool Party features ribbon-cutting for new playground equipment
COLUMBUS—On Saturday afternoon, Polk County Parks & Rec. and the Spartanburg YMCA held the Gibson Park & Pool Party to celebrate Parks and Recreation Month. The event featured the ribbon-cutting for a brand-new playground at Gibson Park. The long-anticipated playground equipment, chosen by the community in a vote this spring, was finally unveiled after three […] The post Gibson Park & Pool Party features ribbon-cutting for new playground equipment appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
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