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Former standout McPeak holds Asheboro ZooKeepers coaching role
ASHEBORO – Tyler McPeak found so much to appreciate about the Asheboro ZooKeepers that he came back for another season. But he’s a coach now instead of one of the best players. McPeak is making the transition during the Coastal Plain League season after finishing his final collegiate...
Local teen is Nashville bound
ASHEBORO — He’s talented with clean-cut good looks and the hint of stardom. And he’s very young. L.G. Hoover has wowed audiences all around Asheboro with his renditions of Nashville favorites. Now he has the attention of a couple of guys representing a “major record label.”
Asheboro sets hearing on funding for Jarrell garden
ASHEBORO — Asheboro city officials want to shift unused coronavirus block grant money to help pay for a new city garden. The city has scheduled a public hearing on the proposal for Thursday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber of Asheboro City Hall, 146 N. Church St.
Village Council Discusses Short-Term Rental Enforcement
Short-term rental (STR) code enforcement was back on the docket for the Pinehurst Village Council during a Tuesday evening work session. Council members John Taylor and Barbara Ficklin recently met with elements of senior village staff in an informational session aimed at facilitating identification and subsequent enforcement of Pinehurst’s STR ordinance.
Family Requests Life Sentences, Not Death Penalty in 2021 Murder
The family of the late D.P. and Mary Lou, who were shot and killed in a home invasion on July 9, 2021, have requested that one of the suspects be tried for multiple life sentences instead of the death penalty, District Attorney Mike Hardin announced Wednesday. Citing “religious and moral...
Orville Wayne Dills
RANDLEMAN — Orville Wayne Dills, 83 died at home, and entered his Heavenly home on Monday, July 22nd, 2024. Awaiting his arrival were his parents, Harvey and Fannie Johnson Dills, along with his siblings Mildred, Wade, Elsie and Walter. Orville was born at home on May 25, 1941, in High Point NC. People came from miles around to see the red headed baby boy.
Bogeys Victorious in Win or Go Home Game To End Regular Season
There was a fair amount of pressure on the Sandhills Bogeys coming into Tuesday’s regular season finale against the Brunswick Surfin’ Turfs, but Noal Hull had an added layer of pressure before the game. Hull called his shot before the contest that he would hit a home run...
World’s Best Resorts North Carolina
Travel+Leisure asked readers to cast votes sharing opinions on the top hotels and resorts among other categories. And, over 186,000 readers weighed in with a total of more than 700,000 votes. So, although not number 1, the Tar Heel State did appear 4 times. And, coming in at number 7...
Linda Purl Returns for ‘Mrs. Mannerly’
Judson Theatre Company's Summer Festival Continues. Television favorite Linda Purl, seen in “The Office,” “Happy Days” and “Matlock,” will star in Judson Theatre Company’s upcoming production of “Mrs. Mannerly.” The show is the second in JTC’s Summer Theatre Festival and marks a return to Pinehurst for Purl, who triumphed in the one-woman Joan Didion play “The Year of Magical Thinking” during last year’s festival.
Booth, West among RCC honorees for academic achievements
ASHEBORO — Two Franklinville woman have been honored by Randolph Community College for their academic achievements. Cindy Booth has been recognized with RCC’s 2024 Academic Excellence Award. Thank you for reading!. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
Pinehurst Traffic Circle: Residents Voice Concerns
The last of three input meetings regarding changes to the Pinehurst Traffic Circle drew similar commentary as the previous meetings, with residents vocal about preserving the Circle. On Tuesday, Aberdeen’s First Baptist Church filled up quickly, and over 120 people entered the fellowship hall across two hours.
Golf course community in Moore County to add 100 homes
A huge residential development in Moore County is set to add more than 100 new homes. As part of an internal purchase, Armstrong Legacy Development LLC acquired from Armstrong Timber Management LLC nearly 38 acres off U.S. Highway 15-501 south of Aberdeen for roughly $2 million on July 15, according to Moore County deed records.
Distillery Rolls Out ‘Whiskey Wagon’
BHAWK (Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko.) has rolled out its newest project, which owners Brad and Jessica Halling call the Whiskey Wagon. The 30-foot by 14.5-foot trailer is complete with barstools, a mobile bar, covered patios, lights and even air conditioning. The goal is to host tastings and serve batch...
Candidates line up for Archdale, Trinity city councils
ASHEBORO – Archdale mayor Lewis Dorsett will run unopposed in November, but in Trinity as well as Archdale there will be contested races for city council. Multiple candidates for several spots after the filing period ended last week. Dorsett was also unopposed the 2022 election to continue into a...
After setback, Pfizer sees positive results for gene therapy program
After months of mixed results with its gene therapy efforts, Pfizer has reported positive results from a late-stage study for one of its candidates. Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) on Wednesday announced that a Phase 3 study evaluating its gene therapy targeting the bleeding disorder hemophilia A has achieved its primary objective. This follows the company earlier this year receiving its U.S. approval in gene therapy, an area of medicine where the company has invested heavily in North Carolina in recent years.
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