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National Fried Chicken Day is July 6: Check out the deals!
GREENSBORO, N.C. — How do you like your fried chicken? Some out there only eat it hot, but what about that cold picnic chicken, or having cold fried chicken for breakfast?. However you eat it, you can get a deal on it on July 6, National Fried Chicken Day. USA Today made a complete list of deals and with all of them, you can't cash by simply going to the restaurant, you need to have the app or order online.
Concord man charged with indecent liberties arrested after standoff with US Marshals
STATESVILLE, N.C. — A Concord man was arrested in Rowan County after new evidence identified him as the suspect in a child sex abuse investigation in Statesville, police said. Statesville police were notified of possible abuse involving a young child in December 2019. After interviewing the victim and collecting...
2 have life-threatening injuries after head-on crash in Liberty on Shiloh Road near Ramseur Julian Road, troopers say
LIBERTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Two people were left with life-threatening injuries after a head-on crash in Liberty on Wednesday, according to an NC State Highway Patrol news release. At 6:52 p.m., troopers responded to a crash on Shiloh Road near Ramseur Julian Road in Randolph County. A 38-year-old Asheboro man was going north on Shiloh […]
Man found dead on the side of the road in Mount Airy
MOUNT AIRY, N.C. — A man was found dead on the side of the road on Thursday in Mount Airy. The Surry County Sheriff's Office received a call around 12:24 p.m. regarding a man lying on the side of the road not breathing. When arriving on the scene, deputies found him with an apparent gunshot wound.
Ex-inmate seeks to help Mount Airy youth
It wasn’t that long ago that Robert Gwyn was sitting behind bars serving a lengthy prison sentence, and he now wants to keep others from taking the same path. “When I was younger, I was getting into trouble,” recalled Gwyn, who was born and raised in Mount Airy and is now 44. As an older and wiser man, he has mounted efforts to do just the opposite and prevent crime...
Backyard Flames in Greensboro serves delicious dogs and more
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — If you’re looking for Big Will’s famous hot dogs, chili cheese fries, cheesesteaks and more, check out Backyard Flames in Greensboro. FOX8’s Chris Weaver stopped by to taste the dishes that keep customers coming. Backyard Flames is the owner Will Pettiford’s way of giving back to the community. In 2014, he […]
8th Annual King City Pow Wow Returns To North Carolina
Calling all culture enthusiasts! The energetic and vibrant King City Pow Wow returns to King, North Carolina for its 8th year on Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th, 2024. This free event offers a chance to immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Native American cultures through dance, music, and community.
Crowds celebrate freedom on Fourth
Yes, it was hot, which only made the great American melting pot sizzle as folks from throughout the community assembled for a like-minded goal. “It’s just a birthday party for our freedom,” Josh Dillon of Mount Airy said Thursday as he sat along North Main Street awaiting the annual Fourth of July Parade through the downtown section with hundreds of others. “It’s just celebrating what America’s all about,” added Dillon,...
From the editor: Fayetteville Observer journalists win NC Press Association awards
Let’s kick off July with some good news, shall we?. Each year, The Fayetteville Observer submits its best work for consideration by the North Carolina Press Association, and this year, we will be bringing home six awards. The Observer competes in Division E, which includes daily newspapers across the...
Daughter charged with killing her 74-year-old mother on Fourth of July in Kernersville
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — A daughter has been accused of killing her mother on the Fourth of July and is now in custody, according to the Kernersville Police Department. At around 3:26 p.m. on Thursday, officers came to a home on the 7400 block of Buckview Court after getting a report of a domestic disturbance. […]
SportsWeek: Spartans track and field sending big contingent to Jr. Olympics
The Carolina Spartans AAU track and field team was back in action last week in the Region 25 Qualifier event held in Monroe, and the outcome was memorable. The Spartans sped their way to the AAU National Junior Olympics by way of 11 individual athletes and six relay teams all qualifying for the event to be held July 27-Aug. 3 at North Carolina A&T. On the boys’ side, 13-year-old Joshua...
HBCU ‘Fit Check’ Queen Highlights Fashion-Forward Looks On The Yard
As "Fit Checks" grow across the HBCU community, its impact on the culture cannot be underestimated. The “Fit Check” queen is highlighting the fashions made famous on HBCU campuses. Jeskell “Skell” Creecy detailed her journey to becoming an online sensation. Creecy, a Winston-Salem State alumna, started...
Madison police lieutenant gives 22-year-old son ‘the ultimate gift of life’ through kidney transplant
REIDSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — Last summer, 22-year-old Gabriel Patterson, of Reidsville, found out that he was in complete kidney failure, and the wait for a new kidney could have been up to 10 years. “My biggest mistake was that I didn’t get yearly physicals in college. … If I was more frequently getting physicals this […]
Mebane’s backroom dealing both illegal and unnecessary
We continue to shake our head in disbelief at the lengths some public officials will go to conceal information from the public they supposedly serve. On Monday night, Mebane mayor Ed Hooks took the unprecedented step during a public meeting (while conducting a public hearing, no less) to halt a long procession of public speakers on a proposed rezoning and annexation of 84 acres along Buckhorn Road – while the public comment period was in progress – so that he and other city officials could meet with the attorneys for the developer and seller, ostensibly to work out a possible solution to delay the eviction of vendors at the Buckhorn flea market. (There were two public hearings on side-by-side projects, totaling 134 acres.)
AGA’s Priest moving on; will head Carolinas Golf Association
HOOVER – The Alabama Golf Association is searching for a new leader. The AGA announced Tuesday that Andy Priest will be stepping down as executive director in November. He has headed the Alabama association for nine years. Priest will to assume the same position with the Carolinas Golf Association...
Project Timberlake Yard of the Month winner named
The Project Timberlake Community Organization is made up of neighbors and friends who want to enhance the quality of life in the community where they live, off Northeast Pine Street in Mount Airy. Tuesday the organization recognized Emagine Carter of 278 Gaylon Street as its Yard of the Month for July. Carter will receive a six-month subscription to the Mount Airy News and have a sign proclaiming her winning yard. Project Timberlake Community Organization officers have been holding the Yard of the Month contest for several years in an attempt to build community pride. The group said additional participation in the organization is always welcome.
Construction of $2 million shell building to get underway
Significant construction of a $2 million shell building at the Richmond County Highway 74 Industrial Park will soon get underway. During Tuesday’s Richmond County Commission meeting, County Manager Bryan Land said building construction should get underway soon as contractors put the finishing touches on groundwork for the future facility.
Coffee for a cause: New business offers more than a cup of Joe
It’s a Friday morning and the third day Hope Hub has been open. A steady stream of hospital staff at Atrium Health Cleveland comes through the doors, ordering smoothies, coffee and other beverages to jumpstart the day. Not only do they serve up iced and hot beverages, but a portion of the proceeds...
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