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ABSS adopts new policy barring discrimination based on gender identity that appears to conflict with N.C. Parents’ Bill of Rights
Alamance-Burlington school board members voted 6-1 during their latest work session Tuesday afternoon to adopt a policy revision that ABSS officials say complies with expanded protections for LGBTQ students – and prohibits discrimination based on gender identity and other “sex stereotypes” – under newly-implemented revisions to the federal Title IX by the U.S. Department of Education.
Former NASCAR star Kurt Busch charged with DWI in North Carolina
IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Retired NASCAR driver Kurt Busch is facing several charges related to an alleged DWI, according to the Iredell Free News. Busch reportedly will have his driver’s license revoked for 30 days as a result. Iredell Free News reports that court records state that Busch was clocked going 18 mph over […]
Flounder fishery dispute grows as August meeting approaches
The flounder conflict continues into next week’s North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) meeting, which will be held in Raleigh from Aug. 21-23. The bone of contention is between the MFC and the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission (WRC) about this year's recreational flounder season. The only agenda items...
North Carolina woman wins $287,870 jackpot after buying $5 ticket at Publix
NEW BERN, N.C. (WGHP) — Ruby Rozenblad, of New Bern, bought a Fast Play ticket on Tuesday and won a $287,870 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. She bought her winning $5 Rockin’ Bingo ticket from the Publix on South Glenburnie Road in New Bern. At the time of the win, the […]
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 […]
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