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Changes coming to security at North Carolina campaign rallies: 'Heighten level of preparedness'
State law enforcement agencies are on high alert following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. With North Carolina being a swing state, heightened security measures will be in place for future political visits.Those security measures are not a concern for Richard Barber."It's terrible, but I don't think it will deter anyone from going to rallies," Barber said. "Seems like it's a tragedy to bring everybody together, sad to say."Kelvin Allen is a President Biden supporter. He is worried that undecided voters will now have more empathy for President Trump at the ballot box. He plans to continue attending...
Carolina Moment: Rockhounds go hunting for rocks and gems in Western North Carolina
SWANNANOA, N.C. (WLOS) — A few times a year the Land of the Sky Shrine Club is packed, but not just with people, with rocks. Along with those rock collectors and rockhounds is M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show co-organizer Richard Jacquot. “You have your geologist who studies how...
Travel insurance could save thousands for vacationers with emergencies
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Imagine suffering a medical emergency abroad and being on the hook for potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in order to get home. That is the reality in two recent cases where women from the Carolinas have required medical air transport to return to the U.S.
NC farmer losing crop because of unsafe levels of chemicals in water
The drinking water for more than 2.5 million North Carolinians is affected by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) -- commonly known as forever chemicals.Those chemicals have been linked to health problems -- including an increased risk of cancer.More of their effect is being seen in North Carolina.A farmer in New Hanover County said his produce has been left to rot after his water source was linked to PFAS.The area is one of 47 drinking-water systems with concerning levels of PFAS.The source of the contamination can be traced to the chemical company Chemours."We had contamination, total PFAS level is between 50...
$242M fed grant to help replace NC's Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
Editor’s note: The following story is being republished with permission from CoastalReview.org The state has secured about half of the $485 million it needs to replace the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge in Wilmington with a proposed high-rise, fixed-span bridge. Built in 1969, the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge is a 3,000-foot-long steel vertical-lift bridge that connects Brunswick and New Hanover counties. ...
Student named to Purchase College dean’s list
Laney Castelloe of Oakboro has been named to Purchase College’s dean’s list for the Spring 2024 semester. Castelloe is studying dance. To be eligible for the list, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs and 3.75 for Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Music […] The post Student named to Purchase College dean’s list appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Where candidates for North Carolina governor stand on hot-button education issues
Education has become a contentious topic this election season in North Carolina, with current Gov. Roy Cooper naming 2024 the year of public schools as Republican legislators funnel more taxpayer money into private schools through the Opportunity Scholarship. The governor plays an important role in the future of education in...
2024 VTO Sports All-American Challenge Recap
VTO Sports held their annual All-American Challenge on the weekend of July 13-14 at West Cabarrus High School in Concord, NC. The event featured athletes from the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Green Memorial to celebrate 100 years
Green Memorial Methodist Church will have homecoming and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the church’s founding on Aug. 11. There will a celebration featuring old photos, old cars, remembrances of earlier days of worship and other items of interest. All attendees will receive keepsake items that are unique to the occasion. The service begins at […] The post Green Memorial to celebrate 100 years appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
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