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Bridal platform Our Day created to streamline wedding vendors in the South
A new platform called Our Day connects engaged couples with wedding vendors in North Carolina and beyond through a streamlined request-for-service process.Why it matters: Wedding planning can be stressful. Our Day was designed to create a simpler process for couples to find vendors, compare prices and finalize other wedding-planning details.Background: Founder Bryn Khoury launched the platform in Charlotte last year after experiencing the same stress many future brides encounter trying to plan a wedding between work schedules."I created this for the busy working couple. Charlotte seemed like a perfect-sized city with busy working professionals, so it was a bit of...
Scientist says simple household solution can combat mold growth during high humidity conditions
Heavy rains continued through the weekend, even after Tropical Storm Debby passed out of ENC. In addition, the relative humidity in some areas of eastern North Carolina has been at 100%. That combined dampness can cause problems inside homes. Dr. Rachel Noble with the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences in...
67-year-old man shot in Greensboro; in critical, life-threatening condition
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was shot on Tuesday afternoon. At around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, deputies came to the scene of a reported shooting on Watlington Road and found a 67-year-old man who had been shot. The victim was taken to a local hospital with […]
Mourning, white-winged dove season opens on Sept. 2
The 2024-25 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves opens Monday, Sept. 2. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reminds seasoned and novice hunters about the importance of being properly licensed, observing state and federal regulations and following safe hunting practices. Dove hunting season will be separated into three segments: Sept. 2-Oct. 5, Nov. 9 -Nov. 30 and Dec. 16-Jan. 31, 2025. The daily bag limit is 15 mourning or...
Brunswick man who never considered becoming a Legionnaire to now lead state chapter
Tom Cerniglia never planned to become a Legionnaire. Though he served in the U.S. Navy and was active in the community, he didn’t think he was eligible for membership. “I never served overseas,” Cerniglia explained. ...
Sanford man accused of assaulting 9-year-old girl in Fayetteville on Saturday
A Sanford man arrested Sunday allegedly ripped the shorts off a 9-year-old girl during a sexual assault at a Fayetteville home. Jose Sanchez, 37, of St. Andrews Road, is charged with indecent liberties with a child in the incident that occurred on Saturday at a home on Redwood Drive, court records state. According to...
Strickland named to lead N.C. Coalition Against Human Trafficking
NC Stop Human Trafficking Founder Pam Strickland was elected by the North Carolina Coalition Against Human Trafficking as its new chairperson, citing her extensive experience and activism in the anti-human trafficking movement in the state. “I am honored to be named the new chair of NCCAHT,” Strickland said. “NCCAHT is a coalition that can make a great impact across the state, and I am glad to be able to lead a coalition of like-minded agencies, advocates, and organizations. No one agency can end human trafficking...
Shelby parks’ rule that adults can’t use parts of playground isn’t new, city says
SHELBY, N.C. (WBTV) - Some playground equipment at parks in the city of Shelby are only meant for children 12 years old and younger, the city confirmed to WBTV on Tuesday after concern arose on social media. Certain playground features, including swing sets, available at Shelby parks are “specifically designed...
Powwow returns to King, mayor participates
KING — Last weekend, just a day or so after Tropical Storm Debby moved through North Carolina, a successful King City Powwow was held. “It went well,” said Patrick Suarez, who co-directs the annual event, the 2024 version of which was held Aug. 10 and Aug 11 in the barn at the King American Legion on Main Street. “We had over maybe 1000 people to attend it, had over 75...
Opening for section of N.C. 540 stalled by Tropical Storm Debby
RALEIGH, N.C.(WNCN) — Tropical Storm Debby has stalled the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s plans to open a new section of N.C. 540. The new 18-mile section was scheduled to open at the end of the month with a ribbon cutting scheduled for Aug. 27. NCDOT now says the section is likely to open in September, instead with a ribbon cutting moved to line up with the new opening date.
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