Marietta
LATEST NEWS
The Good News for July 26
Saturday is Watermelon Festival Day in Fair Bluff. Columbuscountynews.com will be livestreaming the parade at 12:30 p.m. with commentary by Darrell Jackson. This weekend will be your last chance to visit several of the century-old buildings downtown. Much of the downtown area is set to be razed due to flood damage. There will also be a guest book where you can share your memories of Fair Bluff as it used to be.
Hamer Church of God Loaves & Fishes Ministry Distributes And Delivers Food
The Hamer Church of God Loaves & Fishes Ministry distributed and delivered food on Friday, July 26. It takes several hours to prepare for this well-organized group to plan for an event such as this one. The volunteers are Hamer Church of God members, some from other churches, and some who seldom go to church. God has blessed with a variety of volunteers to benefit this.
'It's time to pour into my family': George Stackhouse retires after 22 years with Westover
Changes are being made in Westover’s athletic department as one of Cumberland County's longest-tenured coaches is retiring. Boys basketball coach George Stackhouse is retiring this season after 22 years at Westover and 33 years overall as a coach, a run that’s included multiple conference titles and a state championship in 2020 behind UNC signee D’Marco Dunn. ...
3 Things To Know For Saturday
Here are three things to know for Saturday, July 27:. 1. Nadine Shipman book signing: Today, 3 p.m., Clarkton Town Hall, 81 North Elm Street. A Family Legacy: North Carolina State Legislator, The Honorable John J. Newell of Bladen County. READ MORE. 2. Gospel Concert: Today, 8 p.m., Camp Clearwater,...
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Cross Creek Mall, downtown and more from Fayetteville's past
The Fayetteville Observer has plenty of photos in its archives for anyone interested in how the Cumberland County area has grown and changed over time. Here are 20 of our most popular staff archive photo galleries from the past few years, with photos ranging from the 1800s to the 2010s. Hay Street's seedy...
FSU makes major move towards gaining Big Ten invite
Conference realignment won't see any teams break away from the ACC anytime soon, with the August 15 deadline to announce intentions of leaving likely to come and go without action, but FSU clearly has plans to join the Big Ten. James Clark, the Provost and Executive Vice President of Florida...
History on Tap opens up first school for Black students in Salisbury to the public
SALISBURY — The first Black grade school in Salisbury has been closed to the public for more than two decades, but on Thursday the Historic Salisbury Foundation opened up the Lincoln School as part of its History on Tap event series. While the foundation does not own the school, which is located off of South […] The post History on Tap opens up first school for Black students in Salisbury to the public appeared first on Salisbury Post.
A new car owner discovers major problems with contract, calls WFMY News 2 for help
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Terra McKee had been looking for a newer car. She needed something a bit bigger and more reliable. “A girlfriend recommended the dealership,” McKee said. McKee went to the dealership and found a used SUV in her price range. McKee purchased the SUV for around...
Developer David Couch discusses Villages of Summerfield Farms project
SUMMERFIELD, N.C. (WGHP) — For the first time since David Couch’s property was de-annexed from the town of Summerfield, FOX8 sat down to speak with the developer. “We are extremely respectful of the past here at Summerfield Farms and focused on the future,” Couch said. It’s been an eight-year battle to use his property to […]
Rev. Al Sharpton Visits International Civil Rights Museum
The International Civil Rights Center and Museum in downtown Greensboro got a special guest on Thursday, July 25. Nationally known civil rights advocate Al Sharpton – a good friend of the museum’s co-founder Skip Alston, who’s also the chairman of the Guilford County Board of Commissioners – was in Greensboro for an event at the Koury Convention Center, and, when Sharpton said he wanted to check out the museum, Alston was all ears and very accommodating.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.