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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...
The Importance of Clean School Transportation
(Family Features) Across the country, more than 25 million children ride to school each day in school buses, most of which are powered by diesel and produce harmful emissions known to cause respiratory issues like asthma and bronchitis. Thank you for reading!. Please log in, or sign up for a...
Residents Restart Community Watch Program
West Southern Pines residents have taken the first step toward reviving the neighborhood’s community watch program. On Saturday, about a dozen residents met with Southern Pines Police Lt. Jack Austin to talk about recent issues in the community, share solutions and make plans.
Dewey R. Caldwell
Dewey Ronald Caldwell, 87, passed away peacefully at FirstHealth Hospice House, in Pinehurst, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born on June 20, 1937, to his parents Lillie and Len Caldwell, in Buffalo, S.C. He was also preceded in death by his oldest brother, Len Caldwell Jr.
Women Making Moves in the Finance Industry
Dozens of financial advisor offices dot Moore County, with large corporations and local businesses set to help residents with any money needs. But there’s a noticeable disparity in who someone might find to help them, given it’s a male-dominated field. Mary Rocca and Merralee Thorpe with Edward Jones in downtown Southern Pines stand out as an all-woman office.
These Hot Halloween Decor Trends Will Make Your House the Thrill of the Neighborhood
(BPT) - Halloween is just around the corner. Why not do it up big this year? From 12-foot animatronic scarecrows and other oversized inflatables to Halloween-inspired planters filled with the colors of the season, homeowners are revamping their outdoor spaces to showcase their Halloween spirit. "Since the spooky season is...
U.S. Will Offer Free COVID Tests By Mail by Late September
MONDAY, Aug. 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- As a summer surge in COVID cases begins to ebb and Americans brace themselves for yet another wave of infections this winter, more free COVID tests will soon be available to all, federal health officials announced Friday. Starting in late September, every U.S....
Want Cheaper College? Pay Interest While in School
A typical four-year degree can cost $115,000 or more, according to a 2023 College Board report. Borrowing money to pay for college adds to the total cost, due to interest. Federal student loan interest rates range from 6.53% for undergraduate borrowers to 9.08% for parents. Private student loans have an even greater range, and the rate you get generally depends on your credit.
Sanford seeks input for downtown plan
Sanford is seeking public input from residents, business owners, property owners and the broader community to complete a Downtown Sanford Small Area Plan that will serve as a comprehensive guide for development for the next 15 to 20 years. “The goal of this plan is to foster economic growth and...
Randolph County Democratic Party gala set for September
ASHEBORO — North Carolina House Democratic Leader Robert Reives II will be the keynote speaker at the Randolph County Democratic Party’s 16th annual Blue Jean Gala. The event is slated for 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept 14, at the George Washington Carver Community Enrichment Center, 950 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Asheboro.
Charlye Arnette Harrington
Charlye Arnette Harrington, 95 of Broadway, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, at her home. Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday, Aug. 30, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Pisgah Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Rev. Doug Houston officiating. Friends may pay their respects at the funeral home on Thursday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and the family will receive friends at the family home.
POLICE BEAT: AUG. 28
Sylvia Corrine Morton, 44, of the 2600 block of Taton Court, Sanford, was cited at 1:42 a.m. Tuesday in the 200 block of Linden Avenue on misdemeanor charges of larceny, possessing stolen property and possession of drug paraphernalia. Thank you for reading!. Please log in, or sign up for a...
Miranda Renee Griffin
Miranda Renee Griffin, 52, of Carthage, North Carolina entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care in West End. Arrangements are entrusted to McLeod Funeral Home of Sanford. Thank you for reading!. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and...
Bystanders pull driver from fiery crash in Southern Pines
A driver was airlifted to the hospital Sunday after bystanders pulled the person from a fiery crash in Southern Pines. Around 12:30 a.m., emergency responders arrived at a single-car crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 1 and Murray Hill Road. Crews at the scene told WRAL News the vehicle...
History: 82nd Airborne cavalry units at Fort Liberty case colors indefinitely
FORT LIBERTY — Cavalry units in the 82nd Airborne Division have started inactivating, the division announced on its social media pages this month. The Army announced in March that it will cut 32,000 jobs, which includes 3,000 to special operation forces and 10,000 in close combat forces, along with inactivating cavalry squadrons in continental U.S.-based Stryker brigade and infantry brigade combat teams. ...
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