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Stanly school board approves bid for new boilers at North Stanly Middle
North Stanly Middle School will get new boilers after a recent decision by the Stanly County Board of Education, but the school may not get them before cooler weather. The board unanimously approved a bid from Garmon Mechanical for $156,960 and an alternative bid of $104,480, with an estimated completion of 10 weeks, which would […] The post Stanly school board approves bid for new boilers at North Stanly Middle appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Dinner On Main’s early deadline approaches; new flavors planned for annual event
Dinner on Main, a farm-to-table collaborate between local restaurants and the Stanly County Chamber of Commerce, will return Sept. 21 to downtown Albemarle. This is the first time for new Chamber President Erica Church to be involved with the event. “We are thrilled to partner with local business owner Dr. Connie Eckman again this year […] The post Dinner On Main’s early deadline approaches; new flavors planned for annual event appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
North Carolina offers $25K reward in manhunt for convicted murderer | Morning in America
North Carolina authorities are searching for convicted child murderer Ramone Jamarr Alston, who escaped custody Tuesday while being transported from prison to a hospital. Orange County officials said they believe Alston had help in his escape efforts, and the state’s Department of Adult Correction offered up a $25,000 reward to anyone who can provide information […]
Vote for the top WNC boys volleyball player entering 2024 NCHSAA and NCISAA season
The North Carolina high school fall sports season started Monday, including volleyball. The Citizen Times and Times-News released its list of 20 Western North Carolina volleyball players to watch. Now it's time for WNC high school sports fans to weigh in. Who do you think is the top returning volleyball player in WNC? Vote for...
Banning price gouging, help for first-time homebuyers: VP Harris release economic plan in NC
Vice President Kamala Harris held a campaign visit in Raleigh on Friday.In a 28-minute speech before about 250 people, she promoted a broad set of economic proposals that she said would offer new tax breaks and lower the cost of living for Americans, aiming to address the financial concerns that are at the top of mind of voters and that Republican former President Donald Trump is trying to lay at her doorstep.She spoke at the Hendrick Center for Automotive Excellence on the Scott Northern Wake Campus of Wake Tech Community College.Harris' plans include a proposal for a federal ban on...
Dove season opens Sept. 2
RALEIGH — The 2024-25 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves opens Monday, Sept. 2. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reminds seasoned and novice hunters about the importance of being properly licensed, observing state and federal regulations and following safe hunting practices. Dove hunting season will be separated into three segments: Sept. 2 — Oct. 5, Nov. 9 — Nov. 30 and Dec. 16 — Jan. 31, 2025. The daily bag limit is 15 mourning or white-winged doves, either as single species or combined,...
Sheriff: ICSO investigation leads to drug seizure, arrest of Statesville man
A Statesville man faces felony drug charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Devon Joseph Jacquet, 35, of Gay Street, Statesville, in a news release Tuesday. Jacquet was on probation for a previous drug conviction at the time of his arrest.
Soccer Recap: Lexington Starts Season with Defeat on the Road
Lexington kicked off their season on the road on Monday and hit a couple of potholes. They fell just short of the Uwharrie Charter Eagles by a score of 2-1. Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lexington will challenge Leadership Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Uwharrie Charter, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they square off against Lexington at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
City of Hickory to host inaugural Ruff, Ruff, Run 5K and Festival
As part of its 5K series, the Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department will host the inaugural Ruff, Ruff, Run 5K and Festival this September. The Ruff, Ruff, Run 5K race will begin at Winkler Park on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 1 p.m. This race is for dog lovers,...
In Winston-Salem, youthful guides help navigate the memory loss journeys of their elders
There was an error loading the media player. One in five North Carolinians is 65 years of age or older, and the number of seniors living in the Tar Heel State is projected to grow by more than 50% over the next two decades. How to best care for older adults — particularly those with significant memory loss — is an ongoing challenge.
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