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Rose graduate receives honor in Artistic Discovery Contest
Nathan J. Varney of Greenville has earned second place in the North Carolina 1st Congressional District Artistic Discovery Contest. Varney, who graduated from J.H. Rose High School last month, took second place with his piece, “Bamboo forester.” The work was chosen by the judges for the artist’s medium of ink and the expert use of a forced perspective. “Nathan is a shining example of the remarkable artistic talent in eastern...
Fox attacks in Triad mark beginning of North Carolina rabies season; here’s what you should know
(WGHP) — Summer is now well underway in the Piedmont Triad, and many people and critters are out and about enjoying the warm weather — but that also means it’s rabies season in North Carolina. After two people were attacked by a rabid fox in Winston-Salem this week, Forsyth County Department of Public Health workers […]
Richmond County’s Energy Way makes list of top 15 industrial sites in North Carolina
HAMLET — Richmond County is being recognized for having one of the best potential industrial sites in the state. The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina on Wednesday released the Selectsite Readiness Program Report from the Dallas, Texas-based Site Selection Group with technical support from engineering firm Thomas and Hutton — and Energy Way made the list.
Shark Week is here: How to watch, latest North Carolina shark attack numbers and more
Discovery Channel's Shark Week begins this weekend, marking the 36th annual event in the channel's long history of shark-related programming. WWE wrestler and actor John Cena will take on the role of host following Jason Momoa in 2023. The week of programming begins at 8 p.m. this Sunday, July 7, starting with "Belly of the Beast: Bigger and Bloodier," described by the Shark Week website as "an intense and eye-opening show that delves into the world of great white shark feeding frenzies."
Charlotte advocates link labor and affordable housing
The third annual Housing Justice Assembly gathered advocates from housing and labor movements to push for greater access to affordable housing in Charlotte. Affordable housing and labor advocates want more for working class people. The Housing Justice Coalition held its third annual Housing Justice Assembly on June 29 with panelists...
Heatstroke warning issued for North Carolina as hot, humid and stormy Saturday
WATCH: Heat warning issued for North Carolina on hot, humid, stormy Saturday as temperatures top 100 degrees. WATCH: Heat warning issued for North Carolina on hot, humid, stormy Saturday as temperatures top 100 degrees. Last updated: July 6, 2024 1:16 AM EST. Well, I know this much. If you were...
Firefighters to get cancer coverage benefits even after retirement under new North Carolina law
A new law just signed by Governor Roy Cooper is aimed at protecting those who protect us. It all comes after families of firefighters diagnosed with cancer fought for years for more support and funding.It would impact families like Christy Burgess. Her husband Nathan was a Raleigh firefighter and burn instruction who served for decades."He truly enjoyed what he did and being able to serve his community, there was a lot of pride in that," she says.Things changed during the pandemic. A sore throat after getting COVID turned out to be cancer. Multiple rounds of chemo and radiation didn't help,...
Local Triad pharmacies hope House Bill 246 can keep doors open
(WGHP) — North Carolina House Bill 246 is currently in limbo. What happens with it will affect how people get their prescription medications. It was passed by the North Carolina House over a year ago and then passed the first reading in the North Carolina Senate. It was then referred to the rules committee and […]
Ardrey Kell Marine Corps JROTC participates in July 4 parade
CHARLOTTE – Ardrey Kell High School’s Marine Corps JROTC program conducted the color guard and carried its banner in the Fort Mill Fourth of July Parade in Baxter Village. • Marine Corps Banner - Cadets Camille Fombuh and Cadet Aixa Galmoneda-Franco. Cadets Renee Browning, MacKenzie Ellington and Brayden...
There are deadly consequences to drinking and boating
BELEWS CREEK, N.C. — It's a trend we've seen in past years. North Carolina's Wildlife Resources Commission said they wrote over 1,000 citations for safety violations on the water last year during the 4th of July weekend. WFMY News 2's Nixon Norman spoke with a boater who lost someone...
17 people in Charlotte became US citizens on Independence Day
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Some Charlotte families are not only celebrating America’s birthday Thursday, they’re also marking the day they became U.S. citizens. The United States grew by 17 new citizens Thursday morning as they took the Oath of Allegiance on Independence Day during a naturalization ceremony at the Charlotte Museum of History. […]
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