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RFD switches gears from training to rescue on Hitchcock Creek
ROCKINGHAM — Firefighters rescued several people from Hitchcock Creek Monday evening — less than an hour after training for such an event. The Rockingham Fire Department held a swift water rescue drill on the creek, navigating kayaks down the waterway days after rains from Tropical Storm Debby led to a rise in the water level.
Richmond County author to release third book in fantasy series
ROCKINGHAM — Local author T. Russell Parker will be signing copies of his latest book during a release party on Saturday, Aug. 17. “Capitol Street Academy: Into the Castle” is the third book in the fantasy series written by Parker following the adventures of the main character, Rebecca Warren.
Anonymous donor gives $200 million to Catawba College
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — Catawba College received a $200 million anonymous gift, school leaders announced. It's the third "transformative" donation received by Catawba College in three years. Officials say the money will be used to support environmental education and sustainability. Two-thirds of the donation will provide unrestricted funding for the school and one-third will be directed toward environmental education.
Locust City Council approves noise ordinance changes
Following a public hearing in which seven stakeholders expressed views, Locust City Council voted unanimously to approve changes and additions to the city’s noise ordinance as recommended by city staff. David Lloyd and Roland Banks, both of whom are residents whose homes adjoin Locust Town Center, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance amendments, having […] The post Locust City Council approves noise ordinance changes appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Plastic extruder to expand in Aberdeen with a $7 million investment
Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday that Reliance Packaging, LLC, a manufacturer of printed plastic packaging, will add 32 new jobs in Moore County. The company will invest more than $7.4 million to expand its operations and increase its capacity in the Town of Aberdeen. “This announcement is yet more proof...
Boomerang Greensboro launches Phase 2, focuses on aviation industry
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — As the leader of the Talent Acquisition team at Honda Aircraft Company in Greensboro, Enoch Bowles is doing what he loves in the city he loves. “Greensboro is becoming one of the most well-known aviation hubs/meccas in the United States,” Bowles said. “We are here … Other companies are here such […]
Greensboro woman sketches new blueprint for future at Strange Beauty Salon and Tattoo Collective
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Jessica J. Paul has seen a dramatic shift in attitudes toward tattooing in the 20 years she’s been in the industry. She says back when she started, the customer base was dominated by men, and it was rare to see female artists in shops. “I have had experiences where people have […]
NC human trafficking arrest leads to fears of trafficking in other states
ROXBORO, NC (WDBJ) - Police in North Carolina are concerned about human trafficking in surrounding states after the arrest of a New York man. Alfredo Davis, 39, was arrested August 10 in Roxboro for trafficking. Investigators in Roxboro say their investigation began with a 911 call about a suspicious person near a bank. Police were given a vehicle and driver description, and they pulled the driver, Davis, over. Investigators then recovered nearly 40 alleged fraudulent identification cards, with different names, addresses and dates of birth, all containing the photograph of a 65-year old woman who was the passenger in the vehicle. Police seized several thousands of dollars in cash, personal checks alleged to be fraudulent or stolen, and marijuana.
City of Fayetteville, homeowners dispute over who should fix road damaged by Debby
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) – Homeowners are fighting with the City of Fayetteville over who should fix a washed-out road after Tropical Storm Debby. A portion of Siple Avenue collapsed after the dam under the road breached during the storm. There is a lot of debate over who should be responsible for repairs. The City of Fayetteville said it’s a city road. However, city officials said Rayconda Lake and Dam under the road are owned by Rayconda Homeowners Association.
North Carolina A&T headed to rare non-GHOE sellout vs. rival
North Carolina A&T anticipates a rare non-homecoming sellout for its season opener against Winston-Salem State University, a historic HBCU rivalry. The post North Carolina A&T headed to rare non-GHOE sellout vs. rival appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
A family sues Moore County for institutionalizing children after their mother’s cancer diagnosis
A Moore County woman and her two disabled children are suing Moore County claiming that the county improperly retained custody of the children after her cancer treatment and violated the children’s rights by failing to arrange for proper care. The federal lawsuit Disability Rights North Carolina filed last week says Moore County dropped Rumina Slazas’s […]
Housing Authority of Winston-Salem to receive $2.5 million in federal funding
The Housing Authority of Winston-Salem is being awarded $2.5 million in federal funding but, for now, the money can't be used toward a transformational housing project that is facing a deficit. The funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) come as the next phase in the city's...
New Park Coming to East Charlotte: Officials Want Your Input
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A new park is coming to East Charlotte, and local leaders, like Greg Asciutto with Charlotte Eastland Area Strategies Team, (CharlotteEAST), are excited to bring another green space to the Queen City. “This is ecstatic,” says Asciutto, “Mecklenburg County time and time again proves that it’s...
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