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Warmer planet creating supercharged storms that ravage NC communities, climatologist says
An updated forecast calling for a highly active hurricane season could take greater toll on people already dealing with heartbreak and anxiety.NOAA issued another warning in August that a highly active hurricane season will likely continue in the Atlantic Ocean. The federal agency said the cocktail of near-record sea surface temperatures and the possibility of La Nina are kicking things into high gear. NOAA expects there may be up to seven major hurricanes this seasonAccording to Climatologists, the heating of Earth is allowing storms to hold more moisture and eventually dump all that excess water on communities when they come...
Community comes together to celebrate new behavioral health urgent care
SALISBURY — Representatives from Rowan County United Way, Vaya Health, the Rowan County Health Department, Novant Health, Daymark Recovery Services and many other community organizations have spent the past few years working on bringing around-the-clock behavioral health treatment to Rowan County. On Wednesday, members of the community gathered at West End Plaza to celebrate the culmination […] The post Community comes together to celebrate new behavioral health urgent care appeared first on Salisbury Post.
National Night Out a success despite postponement, rain
SALISBURY — In spite of a delayed date and some lingering rain clouds, the annual Community Resource Fair and National Night Out event at Bell Tower Green had a decent turnout with several hundred showing up. Originally scheduled for Aug. 6, the approach of Tropical Storm Debby had Salisbury and numerous other communities move the […] The post National Night Out a success despite postponement, rain appeared first on Salisbury Post.
A trip down memory lane: found treasures bring special memories
Instilled with the love of learning by her mother, Mary Sechler of Salisbury has special memories of her school years and some of the books from that timeframe as well. A self-proclaimed packrat, Sechler, who said her mom was the same, has preserved some of her school books and while going through some of her […] The post A trip down memory lane: found treasures bring special memories appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Officially unveiled: North Hills Christian School celebrates finished construction
SALISBURY — North Hills Christian School administrators officially unveiled their newest building on Monday. While it represents the end of 18 months of construction, it also represents the culmination of a plan 10 years in the making. The new building, which is on the North Hills campus, is slated to house its kindergarten through fourth-grade students. […] The post Officially unveiled: North Hills Christian School celebrates finished construction appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Catawba College receives anonymous $200 million gift
Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina, has announced a $200 million gift from an anonymous donor in support of operations at the college as well as its environmental and sustainability education programs. The gift is the second anonymous $200 million donation the college has received in the past three years....
Monique Hairston of Trinity Elms receives Lutheran Services Carolinas’ Loyal Service Award
CLEMMONS — Monique Hairston, a certified nursing assistant and medication aide at Lutheran Services Carolinas’ (LSC’s) Trinity Elms senior living community, received the organization’s Loyal Service Award for 2024. The peer-nominated award recognizes teammates who fulfill LSC’s mission by serving clients and residents in an extraordinary way. Only seven out of more than 2,500 teammates […] The post Monique Hairston of Trinity Elms receives Lutheran Services Carolinas’ Loyal Service Award appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Joey Logano fined $50k for Richmond pit road incident
CONCORD, N.C. — NASCAR fined Joey Logano for an incident on pit road after Sunday night’s Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. Logano will have to shell out $50,000 to the sanctioning body. Team Penske reportedly doesn’t plan to appeal the decision made Wednesday. Logano was irate...
RiverDogs Knock Off Cannon Ballers 5-2 for Sixth Straight Win
Kannapolis, NC - The Charleston RiverDogs rode a balanced attack and more solid pitching to a 5-2 win over the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers on Wednesday night at Atrium Health Ballpark. The win was the team’s sixth in a row. The RiverDogs reached the .500 mark for the first time since they were 6-6 in early April.
Football Jamboree Aug. 16 At West Lincoln
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Lincoln County High School Football Jamboree will be Friday, August 16 at West Lincoln High School. Gates will open at 4 p.m. with the one-hour scrimmages getting underway at 5:30 p.m. when North Lincoln will take on Bandys. Lincolnton will play Hibriten at 6:30 p.m., followed by East Lincoln and Northwest Cabarrus at 7:30 p.m.
Rowan Chamber kicks-off 2024 Total Resource Campaign
The Rowan Chamber of Commerce kicked off its Total Resource Campaign in conjunction with the Business After Hours mixer at Trinity Oaks on Monday. The theme for this year’s campaign is “Go for Gold,” and attendees dressed in Olympic-themed attire while enjoying Parisian cuisine, courtesy of Trinity Oaks. “We want to encourage firms who are […] The post Rowan Chamber kicks-off 2024 Total Resource Campaign appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Rockingham approves demolitions, online surplus auction
ROCKINGHAM — Two vacant homes will be coming down following the adoption of a pair of demolition ordinances by the city council on Tuesday. City leaders unanimously gave the go-ahead to tear down houses located at 615 and 617 Rockingham Road. Assistant City Manager John Massey told council members...
This chef will be the first woman to lead a team at the Fayetteville Black BBQ Cookoff
A Fayetteville chef is the first woman to lead a team in Fayetteville’s Black BBQ Cookoff, a barbecue competition in its third year, slated for this weekend. The Friends Table restaurant owner Portia Grady and her crew of eight staff is one of 17 teams who will cook ribs, chicken, brisket and pulled pork at the Crown Complex on Saturday for a chance to win in each category and overall. ...
High Point University Announces $31 Million in Bonuses
High Point University has been growing like California wildfires lately and, with expansion like the school is seeing, you need to hold on to the employees you have. So, it makes sense to treat them right – which High Point University President Nido Qubein is clearly doing. Despite what...
Parent claims child left outside at Glenn High School; school district responds
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — The parents of a 7-year-old boy want to know how their son ended up outside under a tree in front of a school instead of inside at an after-school program. Kevin Baker says that when he arrived at Glenn High School in Kernersville on Monday afternoon, staff members didn’t know […]
1 person injured in shooting at McDonald's in Asheboro, police say
ASHEBORO, N.C. — A man was shot in the leg in a shooting at a McDonald's in Asheboro around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, according to the Asheboro Police Department. The shooting happened on the 1400 block of North Fayetteville Street, according to police. After the shooting, the 21-year-old Alexander...
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