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Rockingham Speedway gears up for Crown 9 series
ROCKINGHAM — A brand new racing series debuts this weekend at the iconic Rockingham Speedway. The inaugural race in the grassroots Crown 9 Champion Series will pit drivers in Ford Crown Victorias against each other on the speedway’s infield roval for a chance at a $3,000 purse. Other...
Hamlet’s Wilkerson takes 8th in national karaoke competition
LAS VEGAS — Of the six Sandhills singers competing in the Karaoke World Championships, only one made it to the top 10. Robert Wilkerson, of Hamlet, wowed the judges enough to place eighth during the national competition this week held at the Sand Dollar Downtown in Sin City. The...
NC faith leaders decry Lt. Gov. Robinson’s stances on abortion, LGBTQ+ equality
A group of faith leaders spoke in front of the state Legislative Building Wednesday, criticizing Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson’s positions on abortion and LGBTQ+ issues. Speakers questioned the lieutenant governor’s recent shift on abortion, accused him of misrepresenting Christianity, and of fueling a rise in Christian nationalism in North Carolina. “We are here […]
SEASON PREVIEW: Depth, experience key for Lady Raider tennis
ROCKINGHAM — The tennis court will be filled with more playing experience this fall than in recent seasons for the Richmond Senior High School girls’ tennis team. Less than a week away from officially opening the season, the Lady Raiders and fourth-year head coach Jessica Covington will look to put that experience and knowledge to the test all in pursuit to win as many matches as possible.
Soccer Game Preview: Richmond Leaves Home
The Richmond Raiders will venture away from home to face off against the Sun Valley Spartans at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Richmond's offense might be in the hot seat on Monday considering what happened against Independence on Wednesday. They lost 4-0 to the Patriots. The Raiders have struggled against the Patriots recently, as their match on Wednesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Officially unveiled: North Hills Christian School celebrates finished construction
SALISBURY — North Hills Christian School administrators officially unveiled their newest building on Monday. While it represents the end of 18 months of construction, it also represents the culmination of a plan 10 years in the making. The new building, which is on the North Hills campus, is slated to house its kindergarten through fourth-grade students. […] The post Officially unveiled: North Hills Christian School celebrates finished construction appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Statesville woman arrested, cocaine seized from motel room: Sheriff
IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A Statesville woman is under arrest after cocaine was seized from a motel room that she was in, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office said on Thursday. Deputies began conducting surveillance at the Hallmark Inn Motel on Davie Ave. following tips regarding suspicious behavior in the area. Members of […]
Wawa to host groundbreaking event for new Hope Mills location
HOPE MILLS, N.C. (WNCN) — Wawa is continuing to spread across North Carolina. After opening its first store in Kill Devil Hills in May, the chain is planning a groundbreaking event in Hope Mills for a new unique travel center store. The projected size of the center is expected...
Tavern in Old Salem sold; to be renovated and reopened
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — There has been a major development in the future of an iconic landmark restaurant in Winston-Salem. The Tavern in Old Salem restaurant property is being sold by Old Salem, Inc. to a subsidiary of RSJ Properties. The restaurant has been vacant since Dec. 31, 2019, when it closed its doors. Old […]
Pilot creates new rules for tobacco shops, pain clinics
The Town of Pilot Mountain Board of Commissioners on Monday approved a set of rules for new tobacco/hemp/vape stores and pain management clinics that seek to set up shop in the town. “The purpose of these zoning amendments is to provide guidelines for the establishment and operation of new tobacco/vape/hemp stores and pain management clinics. The proposed amendments aim to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of residents and ensure the orderly development of the Town,” the proposal stated. ...
Director of Black Stories Black Voices relishes his first IBTF experience
Terrance Jackson, a first-time attendee to the International Black Theatre Festival, didn’t know quite what to expect when he arrived in Winston-Salem from Abingdon, Virginia. Terrance is the director of outreach and Black Stories Black Voices at the Barter Theatre in Abingdon. It didn’t take him long to scan...
“Mama’s Boy” at First Baptist Church Apple Street this weekend
Pictured, left to right, are Carl Thompson, Shelia Knight (seated), Era Dodd, and Rodney Paul, who are actors in the play, “Mama’s Boy,” to be presented by the Laymen League Ministry of First Baptist Church, 508 Apple Street in Burlington, in the church sanctuary tomorrow, Friday, August 16, at 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, August 17, at 4:00 p.m.
Fayetteville driver facing charges after losing control, crashing car into house
A Fayetteville couple woke up to quite a surprise when a car lost control and crashed into the side of their house.Now that couple is left picking up the pieces as the driver faces charges.As Martin Williams assessed the damage to his house in the light of day, he told ABC11 he thought it was simply something that fell when he woke up to a large thump in the middle of the night. Then Williams looked out his window---and saw the flashing lights of the car that crashed into his home."I was just trying to process what was going on...
Watch the High Point Rockers for free with 3 canned goods to donate
HIGH POINT, N.C. — The High Point Rockers and the United Way of Greater High Point will host the CANpaign Food Drive Night when the Rockers host Gastonia on Tuesday, August 20 at Truist Point. Learn more in our interview on The Local Vibe, above!. Fans can gain free...
Fantasia Barrino Claims Racial Profiling by Airbnb Host in NC (video)
Fantasia Barrino, an accomplished singer and actress known for her role in the remake of “The Color Purple,” recently took to social media to share a troubling experience she had while renting an Airbnb property. The star claims that she and her family were victims of racial profiling...
Three Longhorn cattle on the loose in Cumberland County
ROSEBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — Since earlier this week, three Texas Longhorns have been wandering rural Cumberland County after escaping a farm near Roseboro. Two cows named Vivian and Madeline and a prize-winning bull named Imperial Baron disappeared on Monday. The owners, Greg and Marissa Dillion brought them home over...
Graham moves toward reviving ‘Arts Around the Square’ street festival in 2025
Graham’s city council gave its recreation department the go-ahead to proceed with plans to resurrect Graham’s most famous street festival, Arts ‘Round the Square, next spring. Obliquely listed as a “new downtown signature event” on the council’s August 13 agenda, mayor Jennifer Talley didn’t hesitate to announce...
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