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Hello Neighbor: Artist Al Jones
Davidson County resident Al Jones has a personality and a story that is as complex and detailed as one of her works of art. Growing up on the southside of Winston-Salem, her current life and style are a complete juxtaposition from her upbringing. Originally hailing from Bluefield, West Virginia, she...
Salisbury City Council honors police officer for saving four-week-old’s life
SALISBURY — Salisbury honored one of its police officers during the city council meeting on Tuesday for saving the life of a four-week-old infant. Police Chief Patrick “P.J.” Smith spoke about the actions that led Officer Kenneth Battle-Hay to be honored with the Salisbury Police Department Lifesaving Award. “Officer Battle-Hay is always willing to help […] The post Salisbury City Council honors police officer for saving four-week-old’s life appeared first on Salisbury Post.
A love story 75 plus years in the making
ROWAN COUNTY — For most folks, July 3 was prep day for the 4th, but for one Rowan County couple, the day was far more special. Donald, 94, and Geraldine Holshouser, 92, celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary that day. Later in the week, to commemorate the occasion, family and friends organized a reception in the […] The post A love story 75 plus years in the making appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Tobs bash 4 HRs as Miller gets 5th win in romp over HiToms
THOMASVILLE — When the Wilson Tobs packed their power-hitting bats their bags for their annual trip to play their Coastal Plain League sister club, the High Point-Thomasville HiToms, on Friday night. Wilson bashed a season-high four home runs while CPL All-Star starter Reese Miller notched his fifth victory in a 14-4 outcome in eight innings at Finch Field. The teams, […] The post Tobs bash 4 HRs as Miller gets 5th win in romp over HiToms first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
West Rowan grad retires from Air Force to join aerospace company
HILTON HEAD, S.C. — Colonel Justin Chandler, who hails from Salisbury, and graduated from West Rowan High School recently retired from his post with the U.S. Air Force for a job at an aerospace company called ThinkOrbital. “I will be transitioning to become the vice president of government relations and strategic partnerships,” Chandler said in […] The post West Rowan grad retires from Air Force to join aerospace company appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Car crashes into power pole, house in Lexington
LEXINGTON, N.C. — The South Lexington Fire Department said a driver crashed into a power pole and then into a home on Old Mountain Rd. in Lexington Friday afternoon. It knocked out power to about 300 customers, according to Energy United's outage map. Fire officials said the driver was...
NC dance instructor accused of misconduct with students, deputies say
RALEIGH, N.C. — A woman linked to numerous dance studios across the state, including one in Raleigh, was arrested in Raleigh for charges of indecent liberties with a minor. A New Hanover County Sheriff's Office investigation connected Elissa Edwards to allegations of misconduct with students from several dance studios across North Carolina.
Salt marshes mitigate hurricane damage
Weather experts say the 2024 hurricane season could spawn a record number of storms along with increased intensity. News that once again has observers keeping a close eye on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. One natural mitigator to potential storm damage is North Carolina’s approximately 222,000 acres of salt marshes, which play a key role in […] The post Salt marshes mitigate hurricane damage appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Scattered showers and storms possible Saturday across central NC
Afternoon and evening storms could turn severe because of damaging winds on Saturday.Heavy rain could cause flooding locally, according to ABC11 meteorologist Steve Stewart, especially in areas that have seen recent heavy rain.Temperatures could reach the high 80s.This follows scattered storms and showers moving across central North Carolina on Friday. Some areas saw between 1 to 3.5 inches of rain.Rainfall totals reached a quarter of an inch across the viewing area.Looking Ahead Sunday and Monday look to be warmer and humid. Temperatures will reach the high 80s.Rain is expected every day this week.
Pelosi to headline NC Democratic fundraiser as rumors swirl over Biden's candidacy
Every year, North Carolina Democrats host what they call the “Unity Dinner” — a fundraiser that in presidential years serves as a sort of pre-convention kickoff and get-out-the-vote bonanza. This year’s dinner, to be held Saturday, comes as the party is anything but unified on who should...
Unemployment claims in North Carolina increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in North Carolina rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 3,497 in the week ending July 13, up from 2,974 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S....
People News & Notes: ECU Health electrophysiology lab first in NC to earn IAC accreditation
ECU Health Medical Center Electrophysiology Lab is the first hospital lab in North Carolina to earn accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in cardiac electrophysiology in the areas of testing and ablation, device implantation and left atrial appendage occlusion, ECU Health announced. Accreditation by the IAC means that the lab has undergone an intensive application and review process and is found to be in compliance with published standards, demonstrating a commitment to quality patient care, the health system said. ...
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