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Surry Sports Hall of Fame, Ring of Honor nominations open
Surry County Parks and Recreation recently announced it is accepting nominations for the Surry County Sports Hall of Fame as well as the Ring of Honor. The period of nomination to recognize both individual and team achievement in sport is open through 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9. The Hall of Fame and Ring of Honor has celebrated some of the best and most memorable athletes, coaches, teams, and supporters in Surry County since 2006. The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals for outstanding achievements in...
Cricket comes to Salisbury for fundraiser
LAKEVILLE, Conn. — The Salisbury Cricket Club played a charity match at Community Field in Lakeville Saturday, June 29. The match was a fundraiser for the Salisbury Volunteer Ambulance Service. Club founder David Shillingford said most of the players are expatriates of the British Commonwealth, with two Americans included.
Graves of heroes: Bob Timberlake honors ancestors who fought at Battle of Guilford Courthouse
LEXINGTON, N.C. — Living in the Triad, we know Greensboro is named for General Nathanael Greene who led American revolutionary troops at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. But there are other people who helped organize that battle who we should also know. One of whom is the ancestor of Bob Timberlake, the famous artist from Lexington. Ahead of the Forth of July Bob sat down with WFMY News 2's Ben Briscoe to help honor the people who fought for our freedom in our neck of the woods.
Elkin Wet Lightning wins big over Reeves Rapids
ELKIN — Elkin Wet Lightning Swim Team hosted the Reeves Rapids of Mount Airy on Saturday, June 29. EWL, a much larger team than their friends from the Reeves Community Center of Mount Airy, sailed to an easy win. In the first event of the day, the rigorous 100-meter IM event, where the swimmer must swim one lap of each of the four swim strokes, Elkin established dominance early. In the girls 8 & under age group, Carter Allgood, 7 years old, took a 2nd...
Carowinds under new ownership with closing of merger
Sandusky, Ohio-based Cedar Fair — parent to Charlotte amusement park Carowinds — and Arlington, Texas-based Six Flags have completed their merger of equals. The combined company is now operating under Six Flags Entertainment Corp.
Charlotte working to address rise in panhandlers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — From intersections to sidewalks, panhandlers are setting up in Charlotte in search of help. It’s a complex issue that’s leading to frustration for some who say the act puts their safety at risk. Fred Royer lives in Uptown and says he now wears a...
Overwhelmed Carolina Panthers player could be cut before Week 1
Dave Canales wanted increased competition for places across the board during his first offseason as head coach. The Carolina Panthers made vast alterations to their playing personnel in pursuit of achieving this feat. The urgency was already high after such a disappointing campaign in 2023. It's through the roof now.
All that jazz: June concert held free for the public
Songs of multiple genres, including jazz, pop, swing and several patriotic pieces, were all a part of the Jazz in June concert offered on the afternoon of June 29. The love for jazz music is what brought the people out as one attendee noted, and Charles Goldman echoed that sentiment as he said, “We like […] The post All that jazz: June concert held free for the public appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Taylorsville Man Facing Caldwell County Charges
36-year-old Anthony Steven Wine of Taylorsville was arrested on Sunday, June 30th by Caldwell County Sheriff’s Deputies. He was charged with felony assault by strangulation and misdemeanor counts of assault inflicting serious injury and assault on a female. Wine was jailed under no bond in the Caldwell County Detention Center. As of this report, no court date was listed.
Overturned plane reported in Davidson County
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) –A plane overturned in Davidson County on Tuesday night. State troopers responded to the Fly High Lexington/Davidson County Executive Airport on Aviation Way. No injuries have been reported at this time. Only one person was in the plane, but their condition is currently unknown. The cause of the plane overturning is […]
Man arrested after allegedly killing 2 dogs, deputies seize 12 more
LEXINGTON, N.C. — A man was arrested for allegedly killing two dogs in Lexington on July 1, according to the Davidson County Sheriff's Office (DCSO). Deputies said they were called to the home on 1st Circle for two dogs that were found dead on the front porch. Twelve other...
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