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Leonard Buildings re-branding itself
As a major Surry County employer that has been in business since 1963, one could argue that Leonard Buildings and Truck Accessories was due for a name change. It is now known as Leonard Truck Outfitters as part of an image overhaul that was announced Monday. “Officially, we are relaunching our brand,” Mark Sewall, the company’s senior director of marketing, told employees gathered at Leonard’s corporate office on West Independence...
Lawsuit alleges discrimination, safety concerns at Greensboro-Randolph megasite
A federal lawsuit alleges a contractor at the Greensboro-Randolph megasite committed safety violations, retaliated against whistleblowers and engaged in racial discrimination. In January 2022, Ames Construction was awarded nearly $18 million to build a Toyota battery plant at the site. Lawyers for Vick Companies, a minority subcontractor, says their employees...
20 football players to watch on defense, 20 days before practice begins for 2024 season
The 2024-25 football season is just 20 days away from its first official practice on July 31. The 2024 NCHSAA football season kicks off on Friday, Aug. 23, with all 10 of Cumberland County's public high school teams in action. Seventy-First will kick off its season at home against Richmond...
Asheville Sandwich Company announces reopening at new Arden location
ASHEVILLE - Asheville Sandwich Company will once again open its doors to serve scratch-made sandwiches to the Asheville area. Five months after closing its West Asheville location, the sandwich shop will be reopening with a new logo in a new spot near Asheville Regional Airport, owners Kevin and Cheri Mullins announced on Facebook...
Alt Gives Way To Throwbacks In Asheville
Positioning as “Asheville’s Classic Hip Hop and R&B”, the new brand will feature Usher, Nelly, Beyonce, Jay-Z, 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. The station’s lineup will include Big Boy in The Morning, Ashlee Young in middays, Raleigh based B. Paiz’s “The Block Party” in afternoons, Lady Ray at night, and Roxy Romeo overnights.
Thank you to the hundreds of people who pulled out your fishing poles and came out to fish this week at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center.
Thank you to the hundreds of people who pulled out your fishing poles and came out to fish this week at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center. It was a great week. Even today people didn’t let the rain stop them from fishing. Tribal Chairman Lowery also took his children fishing on Thursday. Here are 2 “Eating size” fish John Jr. caught; a Crappie and a Bream. Overall they caught 7 fish and released them back into the lake for others to enjoy.
Walgreens picks Ramseur for new store
RAMSEUR – A Walgreens store is coming to Ramseur. MCM Partners, a private investment firm, has closed on the financing for a $1.54 million private credit loan to build a free-standing, small format, Walgreens in the Randolph County town. “We’re going to be doing a lot of these stores...
Council sets parameters for deputy city manager search
ASHEBORO — In a special called meeting on July 12, the Asheboro City Council discussed the process for recruiting and evaluating candidates for the deputy city manager, a new position being created. But first, the board reappointed Bob Morrison to the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board. Leading the deputy...
Asheboro takes first step toward joining regional water consortium
ASHEBORO — By agreeing to a memorandum of understanding, the Asheboro City Council took a first step toward joining the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority (PTRWA). Voting unanimously in favor of the memorandum, the council gave authorization for staff to have discussions about accepting membership. The PTRWA, formed in...
Family Care Center Of Taylorsville Announces Marshall As New FNP
Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, is pleased to welcome Landon Marshall, FNP-C, to Family Care Center of Taylorsville. Marshall is a certified family nurse practitioner. He brings 12 years of experience as a registered nurse, primarily in intensive care units and emergency departments. He also has 2.5 years of experience as a nurse practitioner.
East Rowan's Cobb Hightower drafted by Padres in MLB Draft's third round
The dream senior year for Cobb Hightower has turned into a dream summer as well. The East Rowan graduate, fresh off winning the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3A state championship, was drafted in the third round of the MLB Draft, 88th overall, by the San Diego Padres. Hightower, who...
Pactiv Evergreen to sell North Carolina plant in $110 million deal, company says
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. — Pactiv Evergreen has announced a $110 million deal to sell its facility in Waynesville, Haywood County, along with a paper plant in Arkansas, according to the company's website. Global paper and pulp manufacturer Suzano S.A. has agreed to buy the facilities. The plant in Arkansas makes...
‘We need your support’: NC team seeking travel funds for World Series
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - A youth baseball team is asking for the public’s help to get them to Louisiana for the Dixie World Series. The West Lincoln Optimist Club 12U team will be representing North Carolina in the series and is raising money to cover travel and lodging expenses.
Multi-sport star Kendre Harrison reveals his top 6 finalists
Not many student-athletes possess the talent that Kendre Harrison has, as the Reidsville, North Carolina native is a top-tier prospect in both football and basketball. Mack Brown and Hubert Davis have something in common on the recruiting trail, as both the UNC football and UNC basketball programs have extended offers his way. With the intent of playing both sports at the college level, Harrison is now focusing his recruitment on six schools.
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