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Run to Victory is Sept. 14 at camp in Randleman
RANDLEMAN — Victory Junction will host its 19th annual Run to Victory 5K and Fun Run event on Saturday, Sept. 14. The race will begin and end at Victory Junction, where participants can walk, run or roll to the finish line. There is also an option to take part in the 5k virtually.
Freeform’s ’31 Nights of Halloween’ 2024: The Complete Schedule
Freeform‘s 2024 lineup for its annual 31 Nights of Halloween programming slate is delivering plenty of thrills and chills just in time for spooky season. Kicking off on Tuesday, October 1, the month-long programming block will feature plenty of favorites and classics including Casper, Beetlejuice, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Edward Scissorhands. There are a few fun double-features to look forward to as well with Hocus Pocus and Hocus Pocus 2, which will make its television debut, as well as Monsters Inc. and Monsters University, among others.
Sanford man charged in fatal shooting on Blackerry Lane
A Sanford man was arrested in the fatal shooting death of another man at a residence off Poplar Springs Church Road, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies received a call at 7:40 a.m. Tuesday about an unresponsive person at a home at 78 Blackberry Lane, about a mile north of Poplar Springs Church and Pumping Station roads, a release said.
POLICE BEAT: AUG. 29
SANFORD POLICE DEPARTMENTFred Thomas Ware, 58, of the 600 block of East Forest Oaks Drive, Sanford, was cited at 12:50 a.m. Wednesday in the 1100 block of North Horner Boulevard on a misdemeanor charge of possessing drug paraphernalia. Joseph Paschal Harris, 59, of the 1100 block of Hawkins Avenue, Sanford,...
Siler City gets $500K parks and recreation grant
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced $17.9 million in grants to fund 46 local parks and recreation projects, including one in Siler City, through the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund. The town of Siler City was awarded $500,000 for the Boling Lane Park extension, a new park and greenway.
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.
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...
Aberdeen home rented by soldiers destroyed by fire, GoFundMe started
UPDATE: A GoFundMe has been set up for the four soldiers that were victims to a house fire on Sunday, one of whom is currently deployed. According to the GoFundMe, they soldiers lost everything in the fire including awards, clothing, work gear, and more. The girlfriend of one of the soldiers set up the fund raiser to help the men get through this difficult time, and to be able to replace some of their lost items.
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