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Tom Dooley on stage this weekend
The final performances of the 2024 season of the stage play “Tom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend” will be performed this week at Benton Hall at 300 D Street in North Wilkesboro. The performances start with a 30-minute concert by the Americana music group Magnolia Fire. The shows will be held on Thursday, July 18; Friday, July 19; and Saturday, July 20, at 7 p.m.; and on Sunday, July 21, at 2:30 p.m. ...
Violin, Piano and Cello; Funk, Soul and R&B, a “Perfect” film, Visual Arts, Take the Stage July 16-21 at An Appalachian Summer Festival
This week at An Appalachian Summer Festival, July 16-21, there’s a little something for everyone — from violin, piano and cello, to funk, soul, R&B and more. The festival, now in its 40th year, runs through July 27 and features a diverse mix of music, dance, visual arts, and film programming. For information and tickets, visit AppSummer.org.
Cocktails to-go are now legal in N.C.: What this means for Asheville imbibers
ASHEVILLE - The latest state law changes relax the rules for how patrons can purchase and consume alcohol in North Carolina, but many restrictions still exist for food and beverage establishments to keep consumers safe. Lynn Minges, president and chief executive officer of the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association,...
Boone’s Croley commits to ETSU softball
GRAY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Daniel Boone rising senior, Riley Croley, announced her intent to remain in East Tennessee to continue her academic and softball career in 2025. The middle infielder announced her commitment to ETSU softball via social media on Sunday night. In 2024, Croley was an All-Big East Conference selection batted .392 with 38 […]
Harrier jet arrival at Hickory Regional Airport
Hickory Aviation Museum is scheduled to welcome its newest aircraft addition, a United States Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II Plus, today (July 15) at the Hickory Regional Airport. If you are planning to come watch the arrival, here are a few important things to remember:. HOT & LOUD: Temperatures are...
Men's and Women's Cross Country Release 2024 Schedule
BANNER ELK, N.C. – Lees-McRae Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach Ley Fletcher announced this year's men's and women's cross country schedules. The Bobcats begin their season on Aug. 30 at the Covered Bridge Run, hosted by App State. Lees-McRae women's cross country will kick off their season at 10 a.m. in the women's 5K at the Don Kennedy Trails in Boone and the men's team will follow at 10:40 a.m. in the 6K.
Charlotte's Truist Financial Corp. Announces Tech Department Job Cuts in Restructuring Plan
Charlotte-based Truist Financial Corp. is gearing up for a series of job reductions within its technology department, a change confirmed by a spokesperson for the bank. These cuts are concentrated in the technology unit and are a piece of a broader restructuring plan, although specifics on the number of jobs affected have not been disclosed.
The Charlotte Checkers Were Just Sold To A Florida Company
The Charlotte Checkers have just been sold to a Florida company. Zawyer Sports and Entertainment announced it has acquired controlling interest in the Charlotte Checkers. The AHL team, the top minor league affiliate of the Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, made the announcement Monday at Bojangles Coliseum. Michael Kahn, the current CEO and majority owner since 2006, will remain the largest minority partner.
Brother of NBA superstar signs one-year deal with Hornets
Seth Curry is returning to the Hornets on a one-year deal, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN tweets. The signing is official, according to a Hornets press release. Curry, who turns 34 next month, was waived by Charlotte last month before his $4M salary for next season became guaranteed. It was noted at that time both sides were interested in exploring another contract. He’ll provide depth at the shooting guard spot.
IKEA: College students eat for free on Thursday (plus big discounts on dorm essentials)
IKEA is a go-to spot for incoming college students. Boasting reasonably priced furniture that can fit into the smallest dorm room, it’s almost a rite of passage road trip for families with kids getting ready to leave for college. Luckily for Charlotte area students, it’s not a long drive....
A realtor asked his Gen Z employee to edit a video. The result went viral
Instagram users are calling for the promotion of an employee who who answered her realtor boss’s request for a video edit with a hilarious montage. Mike Hege is a realtor at Pridemore Properties, a real estate brokerage based in Charlotte, North Carolina. In early July, the 43-year-old asked his company's 27-year-old video marketing manager to make a video for his Instagram and TikTok pages.
VT, UVA player attendees announced for ACC football media day
CHARLOTTE, NC. (WDBJ) - The players who will be in attendance for next week’s ACC media day have been revealed. For the Hokies, in addition to head coach Brent Pry, Quarterback Kyron Drones, defensive lineman Antwaun Powell-Ryland, and Corner Back Dorian Strong will all make the trip to Charlotte for preseason media availability.
ILA Union Says East Coast Port Strike ‘Growing More Likely’
The clock is ticking on contract negotiations at the East and Gulf Coast ports.Trucking Firms Tussle with Labor Department on Independent Contractor Ruling In a Friday statement, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) said the threat of a strike after the current Sept. 30 expiration deadline is “growing more likely,” as the negotiations remain at an impasse. Harold Daggett, the president and chief negotiator of the ILA, said that the maritime employers represented by United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) “are running out of time” to negotiate a new master contract agreement and avoid a coastwide work stoppage across 36 ports from Maine to...
Free swim classes taught by lifeguards offered in Mecklenburg County
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With temperatures soaring into the upper 90s, it's been difficult to stay cool. But in the Charlotte area, some of the coolest places around are the eight Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation swimming areas. At two of those locations, kids can stay cool while learning how to swim for free.
9 Investigates: Charlotte shooting spree suspect ordered to be deported in 2022
Channel 9 has learned one of the two suspects accused in a deadly shooting spree in Charlotte was ordered to be removed from the U.S. by an immigration judge in 2022, according to records.
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