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Peter Lamb and the Wolves – Sept. 15
Jazz enthusiasts and community supporters, mark your calendars for a night of nostalgia and philanthropy. Vision 4 Moore is hosting the second event of the 2024 Cooper Ford Concert Series, featuring the acclaimed ensemble Peter Lamb and the Wolves. This event promises an enchanting evening reminiscent of the golden age of jazz, set in the historic Pinehurst Fair Barn on September 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Obituary for Dewey Ronald Caldwell
Dewey Ronald Caldwell, 87, passed away peacefully at First Health Hospice House in Pinehurst on Friday, August 23, 2024 after a brief illness. He was born on June 20, 1937 to his parents Lillie and Len Caldwell in Buffalo, SC. He was also preceded in death by his oldest brother, Len Caldwell Jr.
MCHS cross country has begun as they hit the trails
The Montgomery Central High School cross-country team recently had to cancel a match because the trail was not ready for competition at MCHS according to Coach Seth Dunlap. The August 20 meeting at MCHS was scheduled with Jordan Matthews and will be rescheduled at a later date. Coach Dunlap says...
Albemarle football opens season with home loss to Asheboro
The Albemarle football team opened its 2024 season at home Friday night against another team with an “A” on their helmets, the Asheboro Blue Comets. Albemarle went down early and rallied to get within a field goal, but a scoreless second half for the Bulldogs led to a 38-14 home loss. Quincy Lee put the […] The post Albemarle football opens season with home loss to Asheboro appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Holiday Tours Is Named IMG 2024 Operator Of The Year
In a special ceremony, the International Motorcoach Group (IMG) recently announced Holiday Tours, based in Randleman, NC, as its 2024 Operator of the Year. The accolade was celebrated in front of members and trade partners of IMG. David Brown, CEO of Holiday Tours, accepted the award on behalf of his...
AHS, ER, Tigers off to hot starts
D.J. Scott ran 28 times for 226 yards and a pair of touchdowns as Asheboro opened the season with a 38-14 rout of Albemarle. Quincey Lee had 93 yards on 6 carries and also ran for a pair of touchdowns. Quarterback Landon Laughlin was 8-of-14 for 149 yards and a...
Wreck claims the lives of two Eastern Randolph students
RAMSEUR — Two Eastern Randolph High School students died and two more were injured following a single-vehicle accident Thursday in Ramseur. The accident occurred at about 6:30 p.m. on Kildee Church Road near the intersection of Park Crossroads Church Road. The Infiniti vehicle was traveling west on Kildee Church...
Reserve Fund Spotlight: Economic Development Project Reserve
Earlier this year, the Carolina Journal reported on the use of “reserve funds” in the state budget: billions of taxpayer dollars that are appropriated, yet not accounted for in the general fund’s headline numbers. This has allowed sizable expansion in the state budget while keeping the headline budget number at a more acceptable level.
Far-Right ‘Terrorgram’ Chatrooms Are Fueling a Wave of Power Grid Attacks
People in a quiet neighborhood in Carthage, a town in Moore County, North Carolina, heard a series of six loud pops a few minutes before 8:00 p.m. on Dec. 3, 2022. A resident named Michael Campbell said he ducked at the sound. Another witness told police they thought they were hearing fireworks.
For Cougars, it's lick wounds and move forward
ASHEBORO — The high school football season is an 11-week journey that for most teams will feature highs and lows. During those low times, if a team can learn from mistakes made and identify ways to improve, then an early-season loss can sometimes be beneficial. Southwestern Randolph certainly hopes...
Pet of the Day: Phil your heart with joy
RANDLEMAN, N.C. (WGHP) — Meet Phil, our FOX8 Pet of the Day!. If you’re interested in adopting this pet or any other pets at Randolph County Animal Services, please call (336) 683-8240, email rcaspets@randolphcountync.gov or visit the Randolph County Animal Services website. Randolph County Animal Services is located...
Prep Roundup: Eagles click in volleyball; Southwestern Randolph racks up strong start in soccer
Uwharrie Charter Academy’s volleyball team has had plenty to celebrate across the first couple of weeks of the season. The Eagles have already reached the 10-win mark with a bunch of non-conference matches. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record) Uwharrie Charter Academy has won nine of its first 10 volleyball...
Prognosticating Pigskin Prodigies
“Before we start on the 2024 college football season, I would just like to ask you three just one question: Who won the 2023 national championship? Was it Duke, Ohio State or Notre Dame, Megan? Was it Western Carolina, Miami, Wake Forest or any of the other teams you pulled for, Tony? Was it Florida State or Appalachian State, Ray? No. It was MICHIGAN! Let’s have some fun in 2024.”
OBITUARY: Rosa Mae Mills
Rosa Mae Mills, née Cole, was born on Nov. 9, 1937 to Jilson Cole and Rosetta Terry Cole. She peacefully departed this life at her home in Taylortown on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Rosa Mae or “Ro Mae” was the loving mother of Linda Pearson, the late Terrie Campbell,...
Carthage St closed between Hawkins Ave and Moore St until 5AM on Thursday, August 29
Carthage Street is closed between Moore Street and Hawkins Avenue until 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 29. The closure is to allow the City's street department to repair a water service line and asphalt in this area. No water outages are anticipated to occur. For news and information about the...
MCHS men's varsity soccer falls short in two close games
The Montgomery Central High School men’s varsity soccer team was 1-2 before facing the 3-0 Cougars at Southwestern Randolph High School August 26. After an opening win to Parkland, the Timberwolves had lost two close games. MCHS fell 3-1 against the Forest Hills Yellow Jackets on the road Aug 19 and then lost another close game to Piedmont at MCHS, Aug 21, 2-1.
Varsity volleyball is 2-3 after split with Southern Lee
After a recent loss to Southern Lee, August 19, with a final score of 1-3, the Montgomery Central High School women’s varsity volleyball lost a tough match to Richmond at MCHS, August 20, before taking on Southern Lee in a rematch that produced a home victory for the Timberwolves August 21, 3-1.
County Calendar
TROY/MONTGOMERY SENIOR CENTER – Lunch N Learn with The Red Cross “Disaster Preparedness,” September 4, 12:30. September 18, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Voter Registration Day. Facebook Live Fridays are at 10:45 a.m. To register for our events and get a full list of programs and services, please call 910-572-4464, Monday – Friday, 8-4.
Fact check: At NC rally, Trump claims new employment statistics are ‘massive scandal’
At a North Carolina campaign rally, former President Donald Trump referred to a routine employment data update as the Biden-Harris administration “fraudulently manipulating job statistics.”. Trump, speaking at a Wednesday rally in Asheboro, called revised employment numbers released earlier in the day by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics...
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