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11th annual Triad Minority and Women's Business Expo taking place on Aug. 24
The 11th annual Triad Minority and Women's Business Expo is taking place this weekend. The event recognizes the impact that small and minority-owned businesses have on our local economy. The expo is free and open to the public with more than 100 businesses under one roof. Get the latest news...
Sign up now for free fall flowers at Lowe’s
Lowe’s is welcoming fall and thanking customers with a giveaway perfect for gardeners and flower lovers. Just be sure to reserve your spot now, so you don’t miss out. On Sept. 13 and 14, 2024, Lowe’s is giving away a FREE fall flower from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day at participating locations. (The giveaway is not available in Alaska or Hawaii.) Flower selection may vary by location.
Stokes County Animal Shelter fails to meet state standards in annual inspection
STOKES COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — The Stokes County Animal Shelter is working to address compliance issues after an inspection by the state earlier this month. The shelter failed to meet the state’s standards when an inspector checked out the facility for its annual inspection. North Carolina’s Department of Agriculture And Consumer Services Animal Welfare Section conducted […]
Around the Crown 10K organizers strive for sustainability
CHARLOTTE – Around the Crown 10K returns Sept. 1 at Truist Field with three initiatives for 2024 in line with its mission of increasing sustainability. • Partnering with Charlotte Area Transit System to give each participant a free two-day, unlimited use, light rail pass for race weekend to get to and from all event locations.
Stolen truck investigation ends in deadly crash; 2 officers injured
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person was killed and three others, including two police officers, were hurt in a crash Thursday morning during a stolen semi-truck investigation. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the incident happened around 10 a.m. local time on the ramp from Interstate 485 Outer to Mount Holly Road (Highway 27) in northwest Charlotte.
Get ready for fun, food, and family time at the Central Carolina Fair
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Central Carolina Fair is returning for it's 125th year at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex! The annual fair features, rides, food, games, and more for the family! It opens August 30 and runs through September 15. Advance tickets are $25 and include admission AND an unlimited ride wristband - except for on Dollar Days and the fair's last day. Tickets can be purchased in advance. To buy tickets, click here. Children under 42 are free, seniors (60+) are free, military (with valid id) get in free, and students (with valid id) also get in free.
Charlotte shopping center bought for $94 million
The Carolina Pavilion shopping center in south Charlotte has a new owner. Winter Park, Florida-based CTO Realty Growth purchased the 691,000-square-feet open-air retail center on South Boulevard for $94 million, according to Mecklenburg County property records. The previous owner was Beachood, Ohio-based Site Centers, who paid $110 million for the...
Charlotte 49ers Open The Men's Soccer Season With A 3-0 Win Over Davidson
The Charlotte men's soccer team opened the regular season with an impressive 3-0 victory over Davidson College as the 49ers scored three second-half goals and held the Wildcats without a shot on target Friday evening (August 23) at Transamerica Field. After attempting only two shots through the match's first 45...
Before he was famous, a teenage J. Cole was a skating rink mascot in Fayetteville
Editor's note: This story, originally published in The Fayetteville Observer on Aug. 16, 2001, was written as part of the Observer's summer series "On the Job." In this installment, Round-A-Bout Skating Center employee Jermaine Cole, now Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist J. Cole, talks about his experience as the Roller Roo mascot. Cole was 16 at the time this story was published. When you're Fayetteville's premier party animal, you expect to put up with a few small problems. ...
No. 10 Grimsley runs wild in week one win over No. 18 Mount Tabor
GREENSBORO - On a night full of stars — maybe one of the most star-filled games that will be played in North Carolina this year — Grimsley opened its season with a pounding 34-12 victory over Winston-Salem Mount Tabor on Friday night at Jamieson Stadium. Senior running back...
WS/FCS down roughly 2,000 students after first week of school
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools began the academic year with nearly 2,000 fewer students than expected. One explanation for the absences is the district’s start date this year, which was two weeks earlier than normal – a decision made in January. According to Superintendent Tricia McManus, there were about 350...
‘Don’t let Satan win:” Details of John-Paul Miller’s final email to wife among trove of new court records
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify information about the GPS trackers placed on Mica Miller’s vehicle. CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — “Don’t let Satan win.” As Robeson County authorities were searching for Mica Miller in Lumber River State Park on April 27, her estranged husband John-Paul sent what would be the final email […]
Summer heat returns next week
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The sunny and dry conditions will continue throughout the rest of the weekend into early next week. By the middle and the end of the week, higher heat and humidity can be expected along with small chances for rain. Sunday: Sunny, warmer. Monday: Mostly sunny, warm,...
Highlights from Week 1 of the FOX8 Friday Football Frenzy 2024
(WGHP) — Catch up on all the action from Week 1 of the FOX8 Friday Football Frenzy 2024. Watch the football frenzy live on TV at 11 p.m. each Friday. You can also check out the highlights after they air on MyFOX8.com. Game of the Week The Grimsley Whirlies were ready to play on Friday […]
Charlotte basketball star returns home from Paris with bronze medal
PARIS, France — "It's heavy! That was my first observation. Just trying to process everything. An incredible honor to play at the Olympics to represent my country," Cierra Burdick told WCNC Charlotte's Nick Carboni in an interview following her team's Olympic victory. Burdick and her teammates felt the weight...
ACC Football: Predicting the 2024 ACC standings
The 2024 college football season is here with Week 0 kicking things off with three ACC teams playing. Florida State and Georgia Tech get things started in Ireland and later at night, SMU plays at Nevada. This season, California and Stanford join SMU in the new-look ACC. There are a...
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