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Gov. Roy Cooper visits Greensboro College; discusses funding public education
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Gov. Roy Cooper visited the North Carolina Governor’s School Western Campus at Greensboro College on Tuesday. Cooper visited classrooms where students were taking courses in their specialization, including chorus, math, social science and orchestra. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Governor’s...
Press Release: Person of interest wanted by police
Your help is needed to identify a person of interest in break-ins and larcenies around Thomasville. Most recently, the person in the photo has been on Lexington Avenue and East Guilford Street during the same time those crimes occurred and has connections to the crimes including important information and details concerning the occurrences.
Documents show High Point 911 operator set husband's clothing and personal items on fire
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. — Court documents show new details about a Thomasville house fire allegedly started by a High Point 911 operator and wife of a High Point police officer. High Point 911 operator, Theresa Varner has been charged with several counts, including second-degree arson, animal cruelty, and burning...
City of Statesville imposes new water restrictions in response to worsening drought conditions
The City of Statesville has issued new restrictions in an effort to promote water conservation in response to worsening drought conditions. The Statesville area is now under a Stage D2 Severe Drought condition. The drought condition is determined by the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). This follows the recent...
Beloved Fallston man dies in wreck
A well-known and beloved Fallston man was killed in an early morning wreck Monday in Vale, according to North Carolina Highway Patrol. At approximately 7:20 a.m., highway patrol responded to a fatal collision on N.C. 18 at N.C. 10 in Lincoln County. ...
Two Arrested In Lincoln County Theft Ring
LINCOLNTON, N.C. – Two Charlotte residents are facing multiple felony charges for their involvement in four separate theft cases, according to a news release. The release states that 23 year-old William Munoz-Pineda and 24-year-old Laura Redden were identified as suspects in cases involving the theft of trucks, trailers, a side by side, a zero-turn lawnmower and an attempted theft of a motorcycle.
Cleveland County Fair set to celebrate 100th birthday
For a century, people have been flocking to the Cleveland County Fair every fall to ride the Ferris wheel, eat vinegar fries and funnel cakes, play games and make a lifetime of memories. This year, the fair will celebrate its milestone birthday with special events and attractions and is set to arrive in...
Juveniles found with stolen guns and vehicles
The Thomasville police arrested three juveniles, two 16-year-olds and a 17-year-old, after executing a search warrant in the 100 block of Princeton Crossing. As a result of the investigation, police recovered two vehicles reported stolen from Greensboro and Winston Salem along with six firearms. The three juveniles face charges of possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of firearm with serial number removed, and possession of stolen financial transaction cards.
Local man arrested for drug possession
The Davidson County Patrol Division responded to 1916 Academy Dr. Lexington NC, 27295 in reference to a wanted person, Casey Duncan, being on scene. Upon arrival, Deputies were informed that Duncan had fled through the woods at the back of the residence. Deputies searched the parallel street behind the residence and located Duncan on Central Hts. When Deputies attempted to make contact, Duncan fled on foot. Deputies pursued and apprehended Duncan in the woods behind 584 Central Hts.
Mooresville’s Mayor says there’s ‘no way’ to stop the growth, instead says they’ll slow it
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - Following more complaints from residents in Mooresville and in the surrounding areas, the mayor of Mooresville shared updates about how the Town of Mooresville is addressing the area’s growing pains. “Eventually a piece of land is going to become something right? It is so what...
Montia Shardae School of Esthetics: First private and black-owned esthetics school in Fayetteville
The beauty industry is booming! A quick scroll on social media or a stroll down the street will bring to mind dozens of salons, from hair to skin. Estheticians are in high demand. The skin is a multi-billion dollar business, from makeup to facials to waxing. Local esthetician and industry veteran Montia Shardea has taken the past two years to pivot into a role she feels was the most logical step: school owner. Located at 2620 Bragg Blvd, Suite W, The Montia Shardea School of Esthetics is not only the first private esthetics school in Fayetteville but also the first black-owned, a title she doesn’t hold lightly.
The City of Greensboro is giving partial property tax refunds. How to apply to get your money
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro homeowners, don't miss the opportunity to get a partial refund on your property taxes. If your 2023 property taxes were higher than your 2021 property taxes, you could get a check for the difference, but you must apply before the money runs out. "These funds...
Dr. Rich Castillo named founding dean of the UNCP School of Optometry
PEMBROKE — During a special called meeting on July 9, the Board of Trustees named Dr. Rich Castillo the founding dean of the School of Optometry at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The announcement comes two months after UNCP received unanimous approval from the UNC System Board of Governors to establish a Doctor of Optometry program.
Walgreens picks Ramseur for new store
RAMSEUR – A Walgreens store is coming to Ramseur. MCM Partners, a private investment firm, has closed on the financing for a $1.54 million private credit loan to build a free-standing, small format, Walgreens in the Randolph County town. “We’re going to be doing a lot of these stores...
‘He set the standard’: State title-winning Westover coach Gene Arrington remembered
Former state title-winning Westover girls basketball coach GeneArrington died this past weekend after years of health issues, and the passing of the Wolverines legend has the entire city mourning the loss, according to Westover High School principal Dr. Vernon Lowery. Born in Greene County and raised in Alexandria, Virginia, Arrington...
STAR Communications Awarded CAB Grant to Supply Fiber Optics in Rural North Carolina
July 15, 2024 – Clinton, North Carolina – StarVision Inc., (dba STAR Communications), a local broadband cooperative headquartered in Clinton, North Carolina, is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) and Cumberland County from the Connecting America Broadband (CAB) initiative. This grant will fund the deployment of a fiber-optic infrastructure in rural areas of Cumberland County, North Carolina, significantly enhancing internet connectivity and access for underserved communities.
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