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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...
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...
‘Team effort’ results in five-set win over Pine Forest
ROCKINGHAM — Early momentum during Wednesday’s non-conference volleyball match, paired with a late surge of energy, got the Lady Raiders back in the win column. Capping its first week of the season with its second home match, and third match in as many nights, the Richmond Senior High School volleyball team avoided a late collapse.
Raiders are still good, but want to be great again
Aug. 15—For as long as anyone can remember, the Richmond Raiders have been one of the most formidable teams in the state. Richmond won its first state championship in 1978 and has won six more since. The Raiders carried the winning tradition forward into the first year of the Sandhills Athletic Conference, when the team went undefeated in conference play in the fall of 2021 and finished 10-2. ...
Early ‘learning curve’ leads to shutout loss to Independence
ROCKINGHAM — The only way to get better is to play quality teams — that was Chris Larsen’s message to the Richmond Senior High School boys’ soccer team Wednesday. Playing on their home pitch for the first time this season, the Raiders weren’t able to notch their second win in as many tries to start the new slate.
UP gets a new coach, now seeks more wins
Aug. 15—Union Pines football hopes to reap the rewards of some coaching musical chairs in the Sandhills that occurred last December. Six days before Christmas, Bryan Till announced he was stepping down as the head coach of Richmond County after seven seasons in charge of the program. Till, who went 55-23 with the Raiders including a 13-1 campaign in 2019, said at the time that he was looking ...
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...
Theory emerges regarding Matt Kuchar’s controversial move to end tournament
PGA Tour golfer Matt Kuchar faced immense backlash Sunday for his polarizing decision to hold up the Wyndham Championship. But could there be more to the story than fans realized? The 46-year-old golfer held up the entire tournament by refusing to finish his 72nd hole at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C. With eventual winner... The post Theory emerges regarding Matt Kuchar’s controversial move to end tournament appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Pinehurst couple celebrates 72 years of marriage
Since 1952, Sandra and Donald Beebe have been joined at the hip.The couple are celebrating their 72nd wedding anniversary this August at Quail Haven Village senior living community in Pinehurst.The love birds were high school sweethearts, meeting when Sandra was a junior and Don was a sophomore.Being married since the Truman administration, the Beebes love blossomed with two children, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.When asked about their advice for others hoping to have a long and happy marriage, Sandra said, "It's best to be humble," and Don said, "Listen to your wife."
Channing Tatum to Star in True Crime Film “Roofman” Set to Be Filmed in Charlotte; Extras Needed
Charlotte, NC — Hollywood heartthrob Channing Tatum is set to star in a new true crime film, “Roofman,” which will be filmed right here in Charlotte from October through December 2024. The production is looking for local residents to participate as extras, offering a unique opportunity to be part of the movie-making magic.
Redwood Living to Open 77 Single-Story Apartment Homes at Kannapolis Davidson Near Charlotte
Kannapolis, North Carolina residents will soon have a new place to call home. Ohio-based developer and manager of single-story apartment homes, Redwood Living, Inc, is set to open its latest neighborhood in the region, Redwood Kannapolis Davidson. Redwood Kannapolis Davidson will feature 77 brand-new, single-story apartment homes in five different...
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