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Research funding hits new $1.21B milestone
The numbers are in, and research at Carolina continues to grow. This is the fifth year in a row that research awards have topped $1 billion, funding research projects and experiments for federal agencies, industry partners and nonprofit organizations. “These new award totals are a testament to the dedication of...
Nancy Pelosi to NC Democrats: ‘What comes next is very important for our country’
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi told North Carolina Democrats on Saturday that elections were “not about rewarding you for what you have done,” but “about what you’re going to do next.” As Pelosi blasted former President Donald Trump — addressing him just as “what’s his name” — and Republicans, she lauded the state’s […] The post Nancy Pelosi to NC Democrats: ‘What comes next is very important for our country’ appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Arrests made in drug bust at the Relax Inn in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Just before 4 a.m. Tuesday, several Greensboro police officers were spotted at the Relax Inn off US-29. As a result of numerous overdoses in the area, they arrested five people in connection with trafficking and selling drugs out of the Relax Inn on McKnight Mill Road.
Hacks for a Smooth Move Back to Campus
Coeds everywhere are busy preparing to move back to campus in August. It feels like an overwhelming process for many, but UNC Greensboro is here to help. The staff at Housing and Residence Life (HRL) has advice to remove students’ summer stress with move-in hacks and tips. “At HRL,...
Danville Man and Keeling Woman Arrested for Illegal Video Gaming Operation in Ruffin, NC
A Danville man and a Keeling woman were among three people arrested following search warrants executed at an illegal video gaming operation in Ruffin, NC. On Thursday the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office and the Caswell County Sheriff’s Office, along with assistance from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, executed a search warrant at 9900 US 29 Business in Ruffin, N.C. .
[Southpoint Spotlight] Durham Coffee Shop’s Lesser-Known Location
An alert reader let me know about a possible new coffee shop and bakery in South Durham – and when I went to check it out, I discovered it wasn’t new. Not exactly. New-ish? Sure. It opened in May. The shop in the SouthCourt building at 3211 Shannon Rd., No. 106, is a new Durham location of Joe Van Gogh.
UNC immediately offers first Duke basketball recruit in Class of 2026
One of the first prospects that the Duke basketball team targeted in the Class of 2026 was Jordan Smith Jr. and the connections between the 5-star recruit and blue blood program were not hard to find. He stars at Paul VI High School (Va.), a school that has seen the...
Durham man accused of trying to fraudulently obtain over $6K in insurance scheme, officials say
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – A Durham man is accused of trying to fraudulently obtain more than $6,700 from an insurance company after he was involved in a car crash, the North Carolina Department of Insurance announced Monday. According to special agents with the N.C. Department of Insurance Criminal Investigations...
Duke Unveils Renovated Locker Room in Yoh Football Center
DURHAM, N.C. – The Duke football program unveiled its renovated locker room in the Yoh Football Center on Monday. "The student-athlete experience here at Duke is one of the best nationally and these renovations only emphasize that," Duke head coach Manny Diaz said. "The upgrades will give our current and future Blue Devils a player-friendly experience, while adding to their overall development while here at Duke. There are a lot of people to thank that made this project come to life, particularly Nina King and our Starting 11 group. They understand our goals for this program and have fully supported us in that journey. We're excited about the future of Duke football."
Tuesday hotter and humid with temps near 90 after severe storm
Following a severe thunderstorm Monday afternoon, Tuesday will be hotter with feels-like temperatures around 100.Actual temperatures will reach near 90. There is a chance of scattered showers and storms in the afternoon, likely continuing overnight.Monday's storm brought flash flooding to some areas, including a service road alongside 15-501 in Durham. The driver of a white truck crashed into a hole in the ground while trying to cut the corner and avoid the flooded part of the service road.The chance for severe storms became a reality Monday afternoon in central North Carolina.Dangerously, the crashed truck rested on top of a natural...
Guilford County approves $565,000 incentive package for minority-owned plastics company
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners approved a financial incentive package of over half a million dollars last week for Core Technology Molding Corporation. The minority-owned company is a plastic injection molding business based out of Greensboro. The expansion is expected to bring a capital investment of nearly $28 million...
U.S. 21 Road Market planned for July 26-28
Old quilts, vintage toys, and antique glassware are just a few of the treasures shoppers can find during the annual Take-a-Break from the Interstate 3-day Road Market. This year’s event is planned for Friday through Sunday, July 26-28. The 100-mile long yard sale begins in Harmony, and extends up Hwy 21, including Business Hwy 21 in Jonesville and Elkin, all the way to Wytheville, Virginia. In Elkin, Bridge St. is Business Hwy 21 so residents can set up along Bridge St. as long as they...
Staying safe outdoors during the summer
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — School is out, summer is here, and in the FOX8 House Call, we want to keep your family safe. Dr. Meg Alden, a pediatrician with Novant Health Forsyth Pediatrics at Union Cross, talks about ways to stay healthy while spending more time outdoors in the sun.
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