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Bulldogs earn AVCA Team Academic Award for 11th straight year
Lexington, Ky. - For the 11th consecutive year, the South Atlantic Conference champion Wingate University Bulldogs have earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award (AVAC), officials announced. Winners of 17 of the last 18 regular season SAC titles, the Bulldogs have earned AVCA Team Academic honors 13 times...
‘Lucky man’ walks away from fishing trip crash
An early morning fishing trip almost ended before it began for a Robbins man. Despite the circumstances, he was able to walk away from a single-vehicle accident outside of Eastwood around 5 a.m. on Sunday. The driver was the only occupant of the Ford SUV while traveling on Beulah Hill...
Post 49 stays alive at states, eliminates High Point
CHERRYVILLE — Not ready to see its season come to an end, the Hamlet American Legion baseball team staved off elimination Sunday during the North Carolina state tournament. In a win-or-go home matchup with High Point Post 87, Hamlet cruised to a 9-1 victory, effectively ending its opponent’s season.
Albemarle Police Reports – July 20-21, 2024
Albemarle Police reports: Efird-williams, Crystal Dawn (W F, 50) Arrest on chrg of Possess Methamphetamine (F), at 126 S Third St, Albemarle, on 07/20/2024. Burris, Jamie Lynn (W M, 40) Arrest on chrg of Habitual Larceny, F (F), at 126 S Third St, Albemarle, on 07/21/2024. Gainey, Rashan Tremayne (B M, 32) Arrest on chrg […] The post Albemarle Police Reports – July 20-21, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
OBITUARY: Isabelle Williams Reynolds
Isabelle Williams Reynolds, 93, of Hamlet went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 20, 2024 at her residence. She was born May 12, 1931, in Richmond County to the late Carson and Evie Williams. Isabelle enjoyed spending time with her family, especially on Sunday when she would...
The Famous Taylortown Tower
Several views of the Taylortown tower through the years, its walls covered with bramble and ivy. Today, only the tower itself remains. Folklore says the tower is haunted, but who can say for sure?. The tower today. Mysterious building still attracts the curious. Driving south on Highway 71, where it...
OBITUARY: Hector Luis Barbosa
Hector Luis Barbosa, 79, of Rockingham, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024 at Reid Heart Center, Pinehurst, surrounded by his family. He was born May 22, 1945, in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, son of the late Biviano Barbosa and Carmen Pastrana Barbosa. Hector’s passion and work was in construction. He also...
2 opportunities to donate blood coming up
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed to help keep hospital shelves stocked through August. Donors remain critically needed to support the Red Cross delivery […] The post 2 opportunities to donate blood coming up appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
DEQ Approves Modified PSD Air Quality Permit for Corning Incorporated - Midland
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has approved an air quality permit modification for Corning Incorporated – Midland. The new permit will allow the company to increase emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The facility, at 14556 U.S. Highway 601 S., Midland,...
County Calendar
TROY/MONTGOMERY SENIOR CENTER – Troy Montgomery Senior Center ages 55+ or married to are invited to Christmas N July, Wednesday, July 24, 1 p.m., bring pick up food item and a wrapped bingo gift to share. Facebook Live Fridays are at 10:45 a.m. To register for our events and get a full list of programs and services, please call 910-572- 4464, Monday – Friday, 8 - 4.
Church Bulletin
CANDOR BAPTIST CHURCH – Join us for Christmas in July VBS, Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. If you would like your child to attend, please contact us at 910-220-1467, 910-690-9041 or 704-244-9588 by July 24. • • •. CENTER METHODIST CHURCH – Homecoming is...
Candor Peach Parade, 2024
Scenes from the annual Peach Parade in Candor on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Photos by Pilot staff photographer Ted Fitzgerald. Welcome to the discussion. Please purchase a subscription to continue reading. Subscribe today and support local community journalism.
Outdoor enthusiasts tour Hitchcock Creek
The outdoor tour organization Flora and Fauna Festivities tabbed Hitchcock Creek for their latest nature walk last Saturday. The group, founded by husband and wife Britany and Adam Smith, chose to tour Hitchcock Creek because of its unique environment, created in part due to the 2009 demolition of the Steeles Mill Dam.
Davidson County commissioner seeks rezoning of land in Denton to build housing development
Davidson County Commissioner Todd Yates will get to experience a government meeting from the audience's side of the meeting chambers when he appears before the Denton Town Board of Commissioners to request a rezoning of land where he plans to build a housing development. Yates has already received the thumbs...
Filing periods end
Three newcomers have thrown their hat into the ring during this filing period. Two are for seats in Star and one is for a seat on the board in Troy. Filing ended at noon Friday for offices in Troy and Star. In both towns the seat held by the mayor and two seats held by board members were open.
2 more charged in Little Philadelphia shooting
ROCKINGHAM — Two more men are facing charges in connection to a June 6 shooting in the Little Philadelphia community. Richmond County Jail records show 20-year-old Zakeim Lamar Giles was arrested July 11 and 18-year-old Jazalle Christopher Chambers was booked July 12. Warrants allege that Chambers and 19-year-old Aric...
PCC names first woman president in college's history: Former assistant vice president Maria Pharr to take the helm next month (copy)
Maria Pharr, a former Pitt Community College assistant vice president, has been selected as its new president, becoming the first woman to lead the college. Pharr, who has served as president of South Piedmont Community College since 2017, will become the sixth president in PCC’s 63-year history, effective Aug. 13. She follows President Lawrence Rouse, who retired at the end of June. “It’s an amazing opportunity and one for which...
Take a look at the history of the mysterious Taylortown Town in Northwest Louisiana
Driving south on Highway 71 where it meets La-527, as you come into the town of Taylortown, there sits a mysterious brick tower on the left across the railroad tracks: The Famous Taylortown Tower. It’s sat there for many, many years and, although there is controversy on when the church...
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