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Multi-sport star Kendre Harrison reveals his top 6 finalists
Not many student-athletes possess the talent that Kendre Harrison has, as the Reidsville, North Carolina native is a top-tier prospect in both football and basketball. Mack Brown and Hubert Davis have something in common on the recruiting trail, as both the UNC football and UNC basketball programs have extended offers his way. With the intent of playing both sports at the college level, Harrison is now focusing his recruitment on six schools.
The Allen School: Educating African Americans in Western North Carolina
Asheville – This state historical marker is located on College Street near Oak Street, in Asheville, and reads, “Allen School – Established in 1887 to educate African Americans in western N.C. Emerged as residential preparatory school for Black women. Was 1/3 mi. E until 1974.”. According to...
Head of company that tried to reopen Virginia hospital charged in $15 million Chicago embezzlement scheme
PATRICK COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The United States Attorney’s Office for Northern Illinois has charged the CEO/president of a health company with Virginia ties for his involvement in a $15 million embezzlement scheme in Chicago. The indictment states that Sameer Suhail, current CEO and president of Foresight Hospital and...
Abandoned building fire in Tobaccoville injures 2 firefighters
TOBACCOVILLE, N.C. — An abandoned building caught on fire on Saturday in Tobaccoville, according to the Forsyth County Department of Emergency Services. Just after 1:30 p.m., the Old Richmond Fire Department responded to a residential building fire on River Bluff Farm Road in the Tobaccoville Community of unincorporated Forsyth County.
Record heat: Greensboro sees hottest day in 12 years
GREENSBORO, N.C. — It was an extremely hot start to the week, and hotter than we've seen in quite some time. The temperature reached 99 degrees Monday afternoon in the Triad, setting records. The WFMY News 2 Weather Team had declared Monday a Weather Impact Alert Day well in advance last week.
Big crowd turns up for Downtown Classic Car Cruise-In
The Downtown Kernersville Classic Car Cruise-in, hosted by the Old Salem Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America and the Kernersville Chamber of Commerce, was held on Saturday afternoon. During the event, the Old Salem Chapter AACA sold baked goods, drinks and 50/50 raffle tickets with proceeds going to charities. This event, which is held once a month from June to October, invites ...
Man charged after leading police on pursuit from Rowan County to Charlotte
SALISBURY — A man was arrested on Monday morning after deputies said that he led them on a police chase from southern Rowan County to Charlotte. The incident began at approximately 11:45 p.m. on Sunday, when a deputy in the 1800 block of Old Beatty Ford Road noticed a Jeep Compass going approximately 66 mph in […] The post Man charged after leading police on pursuit from Rowan County to Charlotte appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Brooks, Walters, Gregory elected to leadership roles at UNC
PEMBROKE — The University of North Carolina at Pembroke board of trustees recently elected new executive officers, including naming two alumnae to key leadership positions. Pembroke attorney Ed Brooks, who joined the board in 2019, will take the helm as the new chair of the board this fall. Joining Brooks are Allison Harrington Walters ’95 as vice chair and Linda “Mickey” Gregory ’88 as secretary.
TLC Fan Snaps, Calls Whitney Way Thore Embarrassing, Liar, Abusive
Five years ago, Whitney Way Thore claimed that someone vandalized her RV outside her home, and now, in similar circumstances, a TLC fan lost it with the My Big Fat Fabulous Life star, calling her an embarrassment to Greensboro. Read on for more information. MBFFL Whitney Way Thore Was Suicidal.
Blue Ridge Conservancy Awarded NCDOT Grant for Multimodal Feasibility Study for Northern Peaks State Trail
Blue Ridge Conservancy (BRC) was recently awarded $80,000 by NCDOT for a Multimodal Feasibility Study grant, which will give BRC and its partners of Jefferson, West Jefferson, and Ashe County a plan to connect Paddy Mountain Park to Mount Jefferson State Natural Area via a pedestrian pathway. This pathway will ultimately connect Mt Jefferson to the Northern Peaks State Trail (NPST).
Yu Claims Title at ITA Summer Masters Series at Wake Forest
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Duke women's tennis sophomore Eleana Yu competed in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Summer Masters Series at Wake Forest this past weekend and claimed the singles title in Winston-Salem. Yu, who hails from Mason, Ohio, won five matches over three days en route to winning the...
Record-setting heat on Monday in the Triad
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — It’s going to be hot today, with near-record high temperatures. The record is 97°, set in 1915 and that is the forecast high for today. We’ll have mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies and just a 20% chance of pop-up showers and thunderstorms. Once the sun sets, any showers on […]
Excessive Heat Warning in effect for the Outer Banks
12:30 P.M. UPDATE: An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for all of Eastern North Carolina, including the Outer Banks, due to dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of up to 106 degrees on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. The Excessive Heat Warning is effective until 7 p.m. on Monday,...
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