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Rabid fox bites Summerfield resident
Summerfield resident Charles McClintock, who lives near Town Hall at the corner of N.C. 150 and Summerfield Road, was attacked by a red fox this past Saturday morning. “I was smoking BBQ overnight (Friday) and I went outside early Saturday morning about 5:45 am to check my smoker,” McClintock told the Northwest Observer this week. “While outside, a fox came out from under my deck and walked within feet of me, then made its way to the woods. About 9 am I left my house and returned about 45 minutes later; when I got out of my truck a fox ran out from under my wife’s car and attacked my right leg. I swung and shook my leg for several minutes until I was able to break its jaw and knock it out on the post of the deck, but it was still breathing. I was then able to get to my gun and shoot it.
1 dead after shooting on Spring Garden Street in Greensboro; victim was NC A&T student
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — One person was killed in a shooting on Spring Garden Street Thursday night, the Greensboro Police Department reports. According to a press release, on Thursday, GPD, Greensboro Fire and Guilford County EMS responded to an assault in the 2800 block of Spring Garden Street. Officials found Davion Jessup, 20, unresponsive in […]
Unknown suspect burns down Burlington convenience store
BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — The Burlington Police Department has launched an arson investigation after a convenience store was burned down in a fire. At around 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 17, officers and the Burlington Fire Department came to the Stop and Shop convenience store on 501 Trollinger Street after getting a report of a building […]
Elon University freshmen move into Colonnades Neighborhood
Elon Women’s Soccer Team and New Student Orientation help students move into Colonnades Neighborhood. The Elon University class of 2028 unpack their cars at the Colonnades and Danieley neighborhoods early Friday, Aug. 23. While setting up his new home, freshman biochemistry major Nate Gracci said he is looking forward to meeting his professors and classmates.
DJ Reader Jamboree showcases area talent
The fifth annual DJ Reader High School Football Jamboree featured area football powerhouses in scrimmage action. The jamboree convened Friday, Aug. 16, at Grimsley High School’s Jamieson Stadium and featured three varsity scrimmages lasting an hour and a half each. The Ragsdale Tigers defeated the Blue Comets of Asheboro, 21 to 14 in game one. In game two, the host school, Grimsley Whirlies, tied the Blue Devils of Mooresville at seven all. The final varsity game showcased action between the Vikings of Northwest Guilford and the Oak Grove Grizzlies, with the Vikings coming out on top, six to zero.
Richmond County Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting during reported break-in attempt
ROCKINGHAM — An alleged would-be burglar is in a hospital after reportedly trying to break into a home Thursday. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a call Aug. 22 of someone trying to enter a home on McDonald Church Road. Before arriving, the...
Catawba County man wins $250,000 lottery prize
RALEIGH – Coleman Dollarhide of Conover took a chance on a Powerball ticket and won a $250,000 prize Saturday night. Dollarhide bought his lucky ticket using Online Play. He matched the numbers on four white balls and the red Powerball to win $50,000. Because he bought a $3 Power Play ticket, his prize increased to $250,000 when the 5X multiplier hit.
‘He didn’t say anything to me’ – Max Greyserman shares his perspective of Matt Kuchar’s controversial walkoff
A few weeks ago, Matt Kuchar hit his drive left of the 18th fairway at Sedgefield Country Club as darkness began to threaten the conclusion of play on Sunday night at the Wyndham Championship. His playing partners, Chad Ramey and Max Greyserman, were seemingly out of the hunt for first...
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Are Officially Moving To Charlotte
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are officially moving to Charlotte, following weeks of speculation. Rumors about the couple’s relocation began circulating last month, with reports suggesting they were considering renting or buying a home in the Eastover area. The buzz around their potential move grew so loud that “Blake...
Pharr man accused of bilking North Carolina business out of $380,000
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Federal prosecutors have charged a man with bilking a business in North Carolina that sold handmade knives out of $300,000 in a scheme to sell shipping containers in Mexico. Instead, Jose Angel Guerra III took the money and never sold a single container, according...
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