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Third Saturday in October designated Great Trails State Day
Recently passed legislation encourages North Carolina residents to get moving on trail systems across the Tar Heel state. The third Saturday in October will be North Carolina’s Great Trails State Day, thanks to the N.C. General Assembly’s 2024 Farm Bill. The bill recently passed unanimously in both the N.C. House and Senate. It became law with Gov. Roy Cooper’s signature. This year, Great Trails State Day will occur on Oct. 19. ...
Before key hearings in North Carolina, Duke Energy makes tiny concessions to big gas ambitions
Before pivotal hearings that begin Monday, Duke Energy has made a few small concessions to its plans for a giant fossil fuel buildout in North Carolina, winning over the once-skeptical state-sanctioned ratepayer advocate. Duke’s proposed settlement with Public Staff and Walmart needs approval from the state’s Utilities Commission to take...
Local News Roundup: RFK Jr. will be on the NC ballot; Stein outpaces Robinson in political contributions; change in Checkers ownership
The North Carolina State Board of Elections voted Tuesday to allow one third-party presidential candidate on the November ballot, but denied another. Pending any court challenges, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will appear on the ballot, but Cornel West will not. Attorney General Josh Stein has raised more than double the...
'Stakes couldn't be higher': Former Congressman David Price weighs in on Biden's bid for reelection
As a growing number of sitting Democrats call for President Biden to step aside in his bid for re-election over concerns about his fitness for office, a longtime Democratic Congressman from North Carolina is weighing in.David Price represented parts of the Triangle on Capitol Hill for more than 30 years, leaving office in 2022."I've been in politics a long, long time, and I've never seen a decision or more critical or important than this one," Price said about who the Democratic nominee will be in the fall.Though President Joe Biden has been clear that he intends to stay in the...
Honored fallen heroes, rescue of symbolic freedom stirs RNC emotion
(The Center Square) – Sacrifices were too many, and the least the fraternity brothers on a North Carolina campus could do, he said, was keep Old Glory flying. And so, they did. In an emotional back-to-back segment of the Republican National Convention on Wednesday night, the tears for lives lost among 13 families were followed by song and inspiration from country music artist Brian Kelley performing with the Holy Redeemer...
‘Be a Hero’ Comic Con returns to Lincolnton
LINCOLNTON – Who you gonna call? Heroes, like the staff and volunteers with Communities in Schools of Lincoln County (CIS) – superheroes tasked with assisting local middle school students to stay in school and achieve in life. With the theme of the movie, “Ghostbusters” – celebrating a 40th...
Lake Norman to Gain New Public Swim Beach as Lincoln County and Duke Energy Launch Beatty’s Ford Project
Lincoln County has teamed up with Duke Energy to break ground on the Beatty’s Ford Swim Beach Project, which is set to enhance public recreation on Lake Norman. Located at the end of Unity Church Road in Denver, the construction of Beatty's Ford Beach is making strides towards providing a public swim area, marked by a range of new features aimed at boosting leisure and access.
Overturned car blocks I-77 over Lake Norman
DAVIDSON, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — An overturned car was blocking both general purpose lanes on Interstate 77 over Lake Norman Friday afternoon. According to the N.C. Department of Transportation, the incident occurred on I-77 South around 4:10 p.m. July 19 just north of Exit 30. The scene was cleared by 5:20 p.m. During the […]
Charlotte home prices climb to a new record, even as sales plunge
Home sales in the Charlotte region plunged again last month, falling more than 18% in June compared with the same month last year, continuing a months-long slide. But data released Thursday shows the average price for homes kept rising. Those prices went up, rising on average 7.9%. That means the...
Cleveland man faces charges for indecent liberties with an 8-year-old
SALISBURY — One man was charged with taking indecent liberties with a child after deputies said that the eight-year-old victim told their family about the abuse. Terence Nigel Bevan, 76, of Cleveland, was arrested on July 14 on suspicion of sexual abuse involving the child. Deputies began to investigate after the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office received […] The post Cleveland man faces charges for indecent liberties with an 8-year-old appeared first on Salisbury Post.
ELBA, rotary club begin Denver Christmas Parade preparations
DENVER – With the weather being somewhat warm lately, we thought it might be worthwhile to share information on a somewhat cooler subject for everyone, even though it seems a little early being only the middle of summer. East Lincoln Betterment Association (ELBA) has been working hard to not only support the Denver Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting for our children, but to grow the community participation to ensure the local tradition carries on for the benefit of future generations.
Hello Neighbor: Artist Al Jones
Davidson County resident Al Jones has a personality and a story that is as complex and detailed as one of her works of art. Growing up on the southside of Winston-Salem, her current life and style are a complete juxtaposition from her upbringing. Originally hailing from Bluefield, West Virginia, she...
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