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Post 49 stays alive at states, eliminates High Point
CHERRYVILLE — Not ready to see its season come to an end, the Hamlet American Legion baseball team staved off elimination Sunday during the North Carolina state tournament. In a win-or-go home matchup with High Point Post 87, Hamlet cruised to a 9-1 victory, effectively ending its opponent’s season.
Party pushing Cornel West for president sues NC elections board
Litigation was filed Monday by the Justice for All Party, supporter of Cornel West for president, against the N.C. State Board of Elections by three Fayetteville residents. The lawsuit of plaintiffs Johnny Thomas Ortiz II, Jimmie Gregory Rogers Jr. and Weldon Murphy says the state board had “no legal authority” for its action and that the party met the 13,865-signature requirement of state law. Defendants are the elections board as an entity, and each of its members and Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell in their...
NC Rural Center Opens Application Period for Homegrown Leaders Training
The NC Rural Center has announced that the application period is now open for its Homegrown Leaders training. The in-person training will take place from September 10-12 in Kinston. About Homegrown Leaders. Homegrown Leaders is a three-day regional leadership and community economic development training program. It aims to equip existing...
Graham Police search for suspect behind armed robbery at AutoZone
GRAHAM, N.C. — Police in Alamance County are asking for help to find an armed robbery suspect. Graham Police report that they were called to the AutoZone on South Main Street on Sunday at 8:57 p.m. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Employees reported that...
One adult and pet displaced after water main break on Acadia Avenue, according to Winston-Salem Fire Department
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Winston-Salem Fire Department reports one adult and a pet were displaced by a water main break, Sunday night. Crews worked on repairs at the 400 block of West Acadia Avenue. No injuries were reported. As of 6 a.m., Acadia Avenue was still closed to through-traffic...
Heavy rain on the horizon after weeks of dry weather in central NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – After an extremely dry June, the tables have turned for much of the month of July. Raleigh-Durham International Airport has registered measurable rain on 12 of the first 22 days of the month, and through July 21, the running rainfall total for the first three weeks of July was nearly two inches above average.
Democrat, Republican leaders speak about Gov. Roy Cooper's appeal as VP pick
After throwing its support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, the North Carolina Democratic Party is now excited for the possibility that Gov. Roy Coper could join the ticket."We respect so much what Governor Cooper has done. He's someone that's won twice with Donald Trump on a ballot in this state," North Carolina Democratic Chair Anderson Clayton said.Clayton's counterpart, North Carolina Republican Chairman Jason Simmons, said Cooper's record lacks substance."The scrutiny that he's about to go under if he truly is going to be the nominee will be astonishing," Simmons said.SEE ALSO | Who has endorsed Kamala Harris and who hasn't?...
‘Speed Wrecks Lives’ campaign underway statewide
RALEIGH — The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program is reminding drivers to slow down, buckle up and never drive distracted or impaired. The Governor’s Highway Safety Program has partnered with the N.C. State Highway Patrol, Raleigh Police Department and other law enforcement agencies to launch a statewide enforcement campaign dubbed “Speed Wrecks Lives.” Officials announced the crackdown in a Monday […] The post ‘Speed Wrecks Lives’ campaign underway statewide first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
First Alert: More rounds of heavy rain, storms ahead
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - After a what was a wet weekend for many, there is a continued chance for rain and storms every day through the end of the workweek. Temp Trend: Upper 80s to low to mid 80s over the week. Rain Trend: Daily downpours, storms likely. Humidity: Stays...
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