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Morning Report — Harris, Trump compete in NC; Omar wins primary
Editor’s note: The Hill’s Morning Report is our daily newsletter that dives deep into Washington’s agenda. To subscribe, click here or fill out the box below. Vice President Harris says she’ll unveil economic proposals Friday during a campaign event in Raleigh, N.C., while former President Trump plans to campaign in heavily Democratic Asheville, N.C., today, eager to tout his record in the swing state that he narrowly won in 2016 and 2020.
Hometown Hero of the Week: Aaron Carter, August 14th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Aaron Carter, Lieutenant for the License and Theft Bureau. Lieutenant Aaron Carter from the North Carolina License and Theft Bureau has dedicated himself to supporting his law enforcement agency as well as his community. Aaron goes out of his way to support the officers that he supervises, who are spread out over five counties. His ability to coach, teach, and mentor is superb and sets an example for others to emulate. Aaron is a CPR instructor and while at lunch during our recent CPR certification class a man started choking on his food and without hesitation, Aaron sprang into action and applied the Heimlich maneuver and CPR to save the gentleman’s life. Aaron also supports the Fayetteville Special Olympics, School of Hope, holds a blue belt in Jiu-Jitsu and mentors the youth in the discipline and art of Jiu-Jitsu. He has dedicated his life to public service and being a pillar of his community. He is a dedicated son, husband, and father.
Randolph County woman named North Carolina Farmer of the Year
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Every year the Sunbelt Ag Expo names the North Carolina Farmer of the Year. For the first time ever, a woman won the award this year. Faylene Whitaker and her husband Richard started Whitaker Farms in Randolph County fifty years ago. The couple bought a 36-acre plot of land and […]
RCSO: Drug buys lead to meth seizure at home outside Rockingham
ROCKINGHAM — Controlled buys recently led to the search and seizure of nearly 10 grams of methamphetamine at a local home. According to a press release issued Aug. 13 by the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, several controlled purchases of narcotics had been made from inside a residence on Calvert Street, off of Mill Road, southeast of Rockingham, during an investigation.
NFL Players from E.E. Smith H.S. (Fayetteville, NC)
Here’s an up-to-date list of all NFL Players from E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville, NC. The list includes only those players who have played in an NFL game. See where it ranks among other schools in the state here. NFL Players from E.E. Smith HS. Player Pos Teams...
Mooresville-based animal rescue group is a local powerhouse
MOORESVILLE – A passionate rescue organization, Piedmont Animal Rescue (PAR) has saved more than 7,200 animals since its inception in 2017. Their motto is, “Where Animals Come First,” and the organizers and volunteers live that motto every day, according to Melissa Shoemaker, the organization’s foster and volunteer coordinator.
NC Granite cutting division, 30 jobs
A unit of North Carolina Granite Corp. that has produced material for some of America’s most-iconic monuments has found itself on the chopping block. “They’re closing the Cut Stone Division,” according to an inside source who spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity, and provided confirmation of reports swirling around the community of a shakeup at the local quarrying operation at Flat Rock. “It’s not a rumor,” that person added, with...
High on the Hog at the Pinehurst Barbecue Festival
It’s Labor Day Weekend in the Village of Pinehurst, and you can smell it a mile away: Aromas of smoked meats waft through the downtown area, beckoning you toward the Village Green. Over sounds of crackling wood fires, you hear euphoric voices: “OH, that is SO GOOD!”. This...
Remembering Charlotte music legend Maurice Williams of The Zodiacs
Maurice Williams, the celebrated leader of R&B group The Zodiacs, died at the age of 86 on Aug. 6. Williams, a longtime Charlottean, is best known for his hit “Stay,” a song that left a mark on the Doo Wop and R&B genres. Though his work brought him fame, people close to him remember him most for his commitment to his faith and his kindness.
Troopers: Murder suspect arrested after leading officer in chase through multiple counties
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A murder suspect was arrested after leading police in a chase through multiple counties Wednesday afternoon, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Kevin Antonio Smith Jr., 25, was wanted by the U.S. Marshals and had multiple warrants out for his arrest. Highway patrol picked...
Former NASCAR star Kurt Busch charged with DWI in North Carolina
IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Retired NASCAR driver Kurt Busch is facing several charges related to an alleged DWI, according to the Iredell Free News. Busch reportedly will have his driver’s license revoked for 30 days as a result. Iredell Free News reports that court records state that Busch was clocked going 18 mph over […]
High school football teams across ENC compete in pre-season jamborees
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Tuesday night began a busy week for high school football teams across Eastern North Carolina. Scrimmages and jamboree took place as opening night is a week from Friday. At J.H. Rose High School Tuesday, six teams competed in a jamboree. The home Rampants took on West Carteret despite missing 45 helmets […]
Top50 recruit Isaiah Denis schedules North Carolina official visit
North Carolina has set their eyes on a local homegrown recruit in the attempts of bolstering their backcourt in the 2025 class. On the weekend of September 28th, the Tar Heels will host Isaiah Denis, a 6-foot-5 combo guard out of Davidson (N.C.) Day for an official visit, a source told 247Sports.
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