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Cam Newton puts 1 QB ahead of himself as best-dual threat ever
Cam Newton is easily one of the greatest true dual-threat quarterbacks to ever play in the NFL, and some would argue that he was the best. The former Carolina Panthers star feels at least one player has him beat in that department. During the latest episode of his weekly “4th & 1 with Cam Newton”... The post Cam Newton puts 1 QB ahead of himself as best-dual threat ever appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
School of Business hosts Economic & Personal Finance Institute
Campbell University’s Lundy-Fetterman School of Business, in partnership with the North Carolina Council on Economic Education (NCCEE), hosted the annual Economic & Personal Finance (EPF) Institute from June 24-28 in Raleigh. This intensive week-long program brought together twelve high school teachers and three master teachers from across North Carolina, representing 10 counties and various school districts.
NC State Highway Patrol identifies man killed in Highway 70 crash
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has identified a man killed in a fiery crash along U.S. Highway 70 near mile marker 406. The crash happened June 30 at around 3:43 p.m. when a vehicle ran off the road and hit a tree. The vehicle caught fire and people nearby […]
Wildlife Commission announces 2024 wild turkey harvest total
RALEIGH — Results from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s (NCWRC) 2024 Wild Turkey Harvest Summary report show that hunters recorded 24,074 birds harvested statewide in 2024, including 2,372 birds taken during the youth season. Hunters harvested 15 fewer turkeys than last year’s record total, making the 2024 Spring Turkey season the second-highest year on record. Both the Mountain and Coastal ecoregions reported increases in harvest numbers compared to the 2023 season, particularly in the Coastal region. “Turkey hunting continues to be very popular in North...
July Fourth high near record; Friday rain could bring drought relief to WNC
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Thursday's high temperature of 92 degrees tied for the third-warmest July Fourth on record for Asheville, as the area continues to be in a moderate drought. The warm and muggy pattern continues Friday, with temperatures once again reaching the 90s. With humidity factored in, it...
HCCOG receives $800,000 from NC Department of Information Technology’s Digital Champion Grant
HIGH COUNTRY — The Digital Champion grant program awarded more than $30 million to community service, nonprofit, higher education and regional organizations to expand digital equity to North Carolinians. All projects must develop or expand digital equity programming and address at least one of the following elements of digital inclusion: affordability of reliable high-speed internet; provision of internet-enabled devices (computer, laptops, etc.) that meet users' needs; access to digital literacy and skills training; quality technical support; or applications and online content designed to increase accessibility and inclusivity. ...
Concord man charged with indecent liberties arrested after standoff with US Marshals
STATESVILLE, N.C. — A Concord man was arrested in Rowan County after new evidence identified him as the suspect in a child sex abuse investigation in Statesville, police said. Statesville police were notified of possible abuse involving a young child in December 2019. After interviewing the victim and collecting...
Town of Clover Employee Arrested After Standoff with SWAT in York County
An employee of the Town of Clover was taken into custody after a nearly five-hour standoff with law enforcement in York County, officials reported on Friday. The incident ignited tensions in the Stanton Street neighborhood shortly after the clock swept past midnight, leading to the mobilization of law enforcement including the Clover Police and SWAT teams.
Man dead after setting firework on his head
SUMMERVILLE, SC (LOOTPRESS) – A man is dead after setting off a firework on his head. The Dorchester County Coroner’s Office has identified the deceased individual in a fireworks mishap as Allen Ray McGrew, aged 41. McGrew passed away as a result of lighting a “large firework device” and placing it on his head. The […]
Mother of Missing 11-Year-Old Girl Named Suspect in 2022 Disappearance Case
In a shocking turn of events, the mother of an 11-year-old girl who went missing in late November 2022 has been named a suspect for the first time. The case revolves around Madalina Cojocari, who was last seen at her school in Cornelius, North Carolina before her disappearance. A Series...
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