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Gaston County opens cooling station
With extreme temperatures across the region, Gaston County Emergency Medical Services and Gaston County Community Support Services have partnered with The Salvation Army and opened a public cooling station to help those in need. The cooling station is at The Salvation Army Center of Hope in Downtown Gastonia, 107 S....
Safe and Stable Housing Is a Foundation of Successful Recovery
Amy Drum has a new grandbaby she’s eager to get home to see. Drum, who lives in the town of Lincolnton, in North Carolina’s Piedmont region, had been free of heroin and methamphetamine for a good while before relapsing. It was pretty rough going for a time. She eventually got into treatment.
Greensboro firefighter demonstrates how to use fireworks correctly
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Fourth of July is coming up! You know what that means: grilling, pools and lots of loud, explosive, dangerous fireworks. 2 Wants to Know spoke to Greensboro Fire Department Fire and Life Safety Educator Matt Groseclose. Check out his demonstration of lighting a sparkler in...
Holiday Forecast: Sunny skies at Myrtle Beach, Outer Banks; thunderstorm chances in NC
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — While Western North Carolina and the Upstate battle heat, humidity and scattered thunderstorms for the Fourth of July and beyond, beachgoers from Myrtle Beach to the Outer Banks can enjoy dry conditions for much of their vacation. Myrtle Beach should be under a ridge of...
Environmental groups remove the last dam on the Watauga River
The Shull’s Mill Dam is an obstruction, but it's been a long time since it was water-tight. Water flowed from an eye-shaped hole in the middle of the dam, a remnant of flooding during the 1940s. Now, the rest of the dam will come down during the next couple weeks.
Chef provides ‘Proper Provisions’ for great grab-and-go
LINCOLNTON – There’s “take-out” and there’s “Proper Provisions.” The latter is now available in Lincolnton in a cozy little hideaway on S. Academy St. Lincolnton native, John Abernathy has fulfilled a dream and opened a grab-and-go food store with a bodega mindset offering a wide selection of homemade foods such as pasta, bread, sauces, snacks and sandwiches. The timing of the opening of this store couldn’t be any better given the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, boating and picnic season.
Family seeking assistance in locating Salisbury woman
SALISBURY — Family and friends of a Salisbury woman who has been missing for over a month are looking for the public’s help in locating her. Queona Lareese Hood, who also goes by “Keke,” has been missing since late May and was reported by family and friends to the Salisbury Police Department as a missing […] The post Family seeking assistance in locating Salisbury woman appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Mission Hospital prepares for nurse strike despite ongoing negotiations
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The three-year contract for hundreds of Mission Hospital's nurses expired on Tuesday, July 2, but nurses are continuing to work their shifts as negotiations continue. News 13 has learned, however, that the hospital is preparing for a potential strike if no agreement can be reached.
Property owners in Greensboro want trash dumping issues fixed
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — One street leading into downtown continues to be a problem spot since it is littered with trash. It’s been five days since city leaders and a team of 30 people went to East Washington Street after getting several complaints. Nearby business owners say days later, the problems still remain. A […]
New fish market opens in Raleigh with a focus on N.C. seafood
RALEIGH, N.C. — A new seafood market in Raleigh is trying to provide fresh seafood for the Triangle. Ryan Spekman is the co-owner of Locals Seafood along with Lin Peterson. They focus on selling fresh locally sourced seafood from the North Carolina coast. The dream to open a market...
Heart's Greensboro concert postponed after lead singer reveals health concerns
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The rock band HEART announced the postponement of all remaining shows on their headlining Royal Flush Tour due to the lead singer's recent health concerns. In a public statement, Wilson said "I underwent an operation to remove something that, as it turns out, was cancerous. The...
4th Of July in Fayetteville: Where You Can Still See Fireworks and More This Week
Happy birthday, America! With Independence Day fast approaching, it’s crucial to find the best local spots to celebrate with dazzling fireworks displays. Fortunately, there are many events happening in and around Cumberland County this week to ensure that you and your family have a happy 4th of July in Fayetteville and the surrounding area!
Town Of Summerfield Versus Developer David Couch – Round 2 Begins
As a wise man once said, it ain’t over till it’s over; and, while Summerfield farmer and developer David Couch may have won the battle to de-annex nearly 1,000 acres from the Town of Summerfield in order to build a large residential and mixed-use development on the property, in no way is the battle over.
New 114-unit apartment proposed for Arden; 35% of units for 'workforce housing'
A new housing complex has been proposed for Arden, with over a third of the units to be designated for "workforce housing," the developer has said. The development would be made up entirely of studios and one-bedroom apartments. The new development, called "Altitude," will be located off of Clayton Road...
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