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Tourism spending in Guilford County nearly doubles since 2020 as Triad totals keep rising
(WGHP) — Tourism spending across the Piedmont Triad keeps climbing, even as the post-2020 surge begins to slow. According to visitor spending data released Tuesday by Visit North Carolina, the state saw a 7.26% increase in tourism spending from $33.326 billion up to $35.631 billion, a new record for North Carolina. The Piedmont Triad saw […]
North Carolina IAFF President Alleges Free Speech and Association Violations
A North Carolina firefighter has filed suit claiming he is being retaliated against because of his advocacy on behalf of his fellow firefighters as union president. Robert Templeton filed suit against the City of High Point, the former fire chief and the current interim fire chief alleging violations of the federal and state constitutions.
Governor Cooper visits Cherry Point, thanks military members, hears concerns
HAVELOCK, N.C. (WNCT) — Governor Roy Cooper stopped at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Tuesday. He spoke with military leaders from across the state and heard their concerns about what needs to be fixed on the bases. The main takeaway was that the state needed to invest more in public education and childcare. Gov. […]
U.S. Marshals, deputies arrest suspect in Chesterfield Co.
PAGELAND, S.C. (WBTV) - A man was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Chesterfield County, S.C. after being wanted by multiple law enforcement agencies, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. The marshals, along with the Chesterfield Sheriff’s Office deputies, arrested Frederick Thomas just after 12:30 p.m. in Pageland on Coon Creek Road....
Barricaded subject shot at Surry County deputies during standoff, deputies say
SURRY COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is investigating a deputy-involved shooting. At around 12:44 p.m. on Tuesday, deputies with the Surry County Sheriff’s Office tried to serve a domestic violence restraining order at a home on the 100 block of West Imogene Road. Investigators say that 63-year-old Roger Dale […]
North Carolina furniture manufacturing plant opens again after hundreds of layoffs
TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — One year after Alexander County’s largest private employer closed its doors and laid off hundreds of employees, the company is back in business. Last summer, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams closed three of its furniture manufacturing facilities in Hiddenite, Statesville, and Taylorsville. Reports posted by the North Carolina Department of Commerce […]
Elon University copes with Title IX injunction
Following an injunction filed by the Kansas federal district court, Elon University and other institutions across 26 states will not be able to implement the 2024 Title IX regulations, which were supposed to go into effect on Aug 1. Colleges and other educational institutions that receive federal funding have to...
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