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NC History Theater presents brand-new musical “Bushwhackers”
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - Experience a piece of North Carolina history come alive with “Bushwhackers,” a captivating new musical presented by the North Carolina History Theater. Set against the backdrop of Civil War-era New Bern, NC, “Bushwhackers” chronicles the remarkable tale of Keith and Malinda Blalock. Living...
SECU joins Governor’s Office for school supply drive
State Employees’ Credit Union has announced its support for the 2024 Governor’s School Supply Drive to help teachers and students get the items they need for the upcoming school year. In its sixth year to provide collection sites for the event, SECU is accepting donations at its statewide network of 275 branches now through Aug. 9. Wish list items include paper of all […] The post SECU joins Governor’s Office for school supply drive first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Senior North Carolina House budget writer Saine says he'll leave legislature next month
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A top budget writer and Republican leader in the North Carolina House announced his resignation Monday, further thinning out the veteran GOP governance team next year when combined with the upcoming departure of Speaker Tim Moore. Rep. Jason Saine of Lincoln County filed his resignation letter Monday afternoon after confirming earlier in the day that he would step down from his 97th House District seat, effective Aug. 12. Saine, who joined the House in 2011, rose through the chamber’s ranks as the GOP tightened its electoral grip on the General Assembly. He became a chairman...
Team’s state-tournament performance pleases Herring
LOCKWOOD FOLLY — Season-ending losses are painful in the moment, but should not overshadow an otherwise successful campaign on the baseball diamond. Solemn players with sweat-stained faces listened as head North Duplin baseball coach Blake Herring delivered that heartfelt — and emotional — message. The Rebels bounced...
Man sentenced to 20-25 years for shooting, killing of woman in Forsyth County
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the 2021 shooting death of a woman, the Forsyth County district attorney says. On Tuesday, Jason Marshall Duncan, 42, of Lewisville, pleaded guilty to the March 17, 2021, murder of Paula “Marie” Booth, 38, following a domestic dispute. According to the Forsyth […]
NC Judge Overseeing ACC Cases To Retire
The North Carolina judge who has been overseeing the ACC court cases has announced his retirement, effective January 2025. Judge Louis Bledsoe III has been the judge in the ACC lawsuits against conference members Florida State and Clemson. The ACC is suing both schools for breach of contract. Both schools have filed lawsuits in their home states to try to get out of their contracts with the conference.
Stokes Arts to host John Cowan 'Hold to a Dream'
For over 40 years, John Cowan has been both a participant in and chronicler of country, bluegrass and rock 'n roll music history. He returns to Stokes County this Sunday for a signing in support of his recently published book, “Hold to a Dream: A Newgrass Odyssey.”. Hosted by...
Award-winning Mike Farris to perform 'faith and fire' music at July 20 show
Grammy, Americana and Dove Award Winner Mike Farris is bringing his unique brand of faith and fire music to The Arts Place of Stokes, 502 Main St. in Danbury, this Saturday, July 20, with a solo performance on the Three Sisters Stage. Farris is highly regarded as an artist’s artist,...
Vault Visit | Computers helped with new looks
GREENSBORO, N.C. — To celebrate WFMY News 2 turning 75, we are opening the News 2 Vault. We're going back to 1995 and what was a revolutionary technology at the time!. 'Styles on Video' set up at the Merle Norman at the Greensboro Mall. It let people take a picture and see up to 24 different hairstyle options!
Man wielding ax charged with kidnapping, assault in Randolph County, deputies say
TRINITY, N.C. (WGHP) — A man is in custody after allegedly arming himself with an ax during a disturbance, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office says. According to a report, on Saturday, RCSO responded to an armed person at a house on Hunters Woods Drive and allegedly found Bobby Lee Hall, 48, of Trinity, armed with […]
SMU, Cal, Stanford… and now Apple… join ACC for 2024 football season
GREENSBORO, NC (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – SMU, Cal, and Stanford are not the only 2024 additions to the ACC. Now add Apple. The Atlantic Coast Conference has announced a collaboration with Apple to bring IPad Technology to the ACC football sidelines and coaches’ booths starting this coming season. All 17 ACC football programs will have access to conference-provided iPad Pro and iPad Air models to immediately view video playback, which is expected to elevate on field performance.
Festival at the Farm to benefit pig adoption and rehoming
On Saturday, Aug. 3, Zane’s Clodbuster Farms in Kernersville will be hosting its annual Festival on the Farm event from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The event will benefit the Eastern Snouts Adoption and Rehoming a nonprofit which offers adoption services, emergency funding and education. The entrance fee for the event is $1 per person, with additional fees for activities and various entertainment. ...
Davidson County Democratic Party opens new headquarters
The Davidson County Democratic Party is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new headquarters located at 239 E. Center Street, Lexington, NC. The event will take place on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. We warmly invite the community to join us in celebrating this milestone.
Two Rowan County detention center officers charged after supplying tobacco to inmate
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Two Rowan County detention center officers accused of supplying an inmate with tobacco are now facing charges, the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday. An investigation was launched into the suspicious activity earlier this year and on July 9th, contraband that included cigarettes and dipping tobacco were […]
Crews respond to two-vehicle wreck on 15-501
On Monday, authorities responded to a two-vehicle wreck on Highway 15-501 outside of Aberdeen. A Ford pickup truck and a Chevrolet pickup truck crashed on Highway 15-501 and Heflin Road around 8:30 a.m., just south of Legacy Golf Links. Both trucks were off the road, and motorists were rerouted around...
Four players drop from boys soccer all-star game, one from girls game
Some of the players on the field for the N.C. Soccer Coaches Association East-West All-Star Soccer games on Tuesday will be different than previously announced. The NCCA announced on Sunday evening that five players have dropped from the game, and some of them will not be replaced. Only one girls...
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