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Former Summerfield Charter Academy employee charged with peeping, indecent liberties, sheriff says
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A Summerfield Charter Academy employee was recently arrested for sex crimes, the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office reports. According to a news release, Michael David Evans, 40, of Summerfield, was arrested Saturday and charged with: He was taken to the Guilford County Detention Center and issued a $200,000 secured bond. His […]
Older woman with dementia scammed out of $25,000; Asheboro officers looking for suspects
ASHEBORO, N.C. — An older woman with dementia was scammed out of $25,000, according to officers with the Asheboro Police Department. Police said they spoke to the woman's daughter-in-law, who said she does not remember the details perfectly, but said the elderly woman had been trying to get support with her phone and got in contact with a scammer through a fake number online.
Sawyer Chapman-Mays scores 4 touchdowns as Alexander Central dominates Wilkes Central
TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — Alexander Central junior running back Sawyer Chapman-Mays carried his team to a convincing 54-14 win over Wilkes Central on Friday night. Chapman-Mays rushed for 69 yards and four touchdowns on 10 carries, leading the Cougars to their Week 2 win. Early in the first quarter, Chapman-Mays...
1 seriously injured after hit-and-run involving motorcycle in Cumberland County
A person is seriously injured Saturday morning after a hit-and-run involving a motorcycle.It happened just before midnight in Cumberland County at I-95 Business/US Highway 301 and Elk Road intersection.Upon arrival, first responders found a motorcycle and the rider lying in the roadway.Our ABC11 crew on the scene said, however, that the 'reported' motorcycle looked like a dirt bike.The motorcyclist was taken to Cape Fear Valley Hospital with life-threatening injuries. They have not been identified.No further details have been released.All southbound lanes of I-95 Business/US Hwy 301 were closed temporarily afterward.North Carolina Highway State Patrol is conducting an investigation.
Class of ’73 dedicates new LED sign
ROCKINGHAM — Greeting students and passerbys near the main entrance of Richmond Senior High School is a new gift from the school’s first graduating class. Prior to Friday’s home football game, Richmond held a dedication ceremony to officially unveil its new LED sign along U.S. 1. Several...
Late TDs lift Southeast, Western; Williams rolls past Eastern Guilford; Southern falls
A late-game punt return gave Southeast Alamance a 21-19 victory against Eastern Alamance in Friday night’s non-league game in Mebane. Southeast went ahead for the first time earlier in the fourth quarter to set up a frantic finish. Zack Merchel threw for two touchdowns and Tyrek Samuel scored two...
A popular Greensboro movie theater adds age restrictions
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A popular Greensboro theater added an age restriction for the weekends. Red Cinemas now says children need to be with someone older than 21 for shows after 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The theater says it decided in the interest of safety. We asked the...
Food Lion Feeds aids Pilot Mountain Outreach Center
Pilot Mountain Outreach Center recently received $1,500 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The Feeding the Hungry grant supports community feeding partners by helping neighbors increase their access to food and providing nutrition education to eliminate health risks for those experiencing food insecurity. Pilot Mountain Outreach Center officials said they appreciate Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation for the cereal grant. “Cereal a much-needed nutritious addition to our food distribution.” ...
The Good News for Aug. 30
Family Fur Day is today at the fairgrounds. You can adopt shelter pets for free, get free rabies shots for your animals. Enjoy the petting zoo, check out area food trucks, and join in the games with the kids. The event is free. Remember if you are getting a rabies shot for your pet, it must be on a leash or in a carrier.
Experts: Mosquito scourge to persist; more disease likely
North Carolina had three recorded cases of West Nile virus this month, and state experts said the numbers will likely increase in the coming weeks as the post-Debby mosquito population continues to boom. Several suspected cases of West Nile virus are under investigation by the N.C. Division of Public Health’s Communicable Diseases Branch, Dr. Carl Williams, public health veterinarian with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, said this week. ...
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