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Landis Officer Gribble receives life-saver award
LANDIS — Landis honored one of its law enforcement officers during the town’s monthly meeting Monday for heroism and life-saving actions. During the meeting, Police Chief Matthew Geelen shared the account that resulted in Officer Austin Gribble’s recognition. According to Geelen, on May 3, Gribble responded to a distress call regarding a neighbor’s pit bull attack. […] The post Landis Officer Gribble receives life-saver award appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Lexington firefighters prepared for high heat risks
LEXINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — About 75 percent of all firefighters have reported suffering heat-related injury symptoms, according to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. But the heat can cause more problems than heat stroke. It can lead to sudden cardiac events, which is the top cause of firefighter fatalities. Lexington firefighters helped extinguish […]
Daniel Suarez adds NASCAR Brasil race to honeymoon
CONCORD, N.C. -- Daniel Suarez will spend part of the two-week Olympic break getting married in Brazil. He will also spend part of his honeymoon competing in one of NASCAR's international series. Suarez met with media members Tuesday morning at the NASCAR Production Facility and announced that he will compete...
Stolen car leads officers on chase from York Co. to Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A police chase that started in York County, S.C. made its way to Charlotte Monday morning, according to officials. According to the York County Sheriff’s Office, they were in pursuit of a car stolen from Huntersville. Because traffic was heavy and continuing the chase would have raised safety concerns, deputies stopped the pursuit.
Construction Underway On Beatty’s Ford Beach Project
LINCOLN COUNTY – Lincoln County in partnership with Duke Energy announce construction is underway for the Beatty’s Ford Beach Project located at the end of Unity Church Road in Denver. Beatty’s Ford Beach will include a public swim beach area, accessible fishing pier, a concession building with bathrooms,...
There's a new stretch of greenway in Huntersville
A new section of Torrence Creek Greenway is now open in Huntersville. Why it matters: Mecklenburg County is in the midst of a massive year for greenway construction. Greenways provide residents with more access to outdoor public space and alternatives to congested streets. State of play: The new stretch of Torrence Creek Greenway spans roughly 0.9 miles, bringing the greenway to approximately 3 miles. The county worked with the Town of Huntersville on the project.It connects the Huntersville Gateway Park and Ride at Compass Street to Rosewood Meadow Lane. It also links the greenway to the Carolina Thread Trail. Plus...
Maiden's Averie Waddell changes gears from UNC Charlotte, commits to Baylor for softball
Former Maiden catcher Averie Waddell has been set to play softball at UNC Charlotte for almost two years now. She committed to the school in October 2022. This summer, everything changed. UNCC head coach Ashley Chastain departed for South Carolina. Most of her assistants went with her, and with the...
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Kannapolis 101 classes start Sept. 10, applications being accepted
KANNAPOLIS – Curious about how your city government works? Want a behind the scenes look at everything from the police department to economic development to the water treatment plant? Want to understand how the City’s budget works?. Kannapolis 101 is a hands-on program where residents can meet city...
Family ties: Mary-Paige King developed a love for golf from her father and grandfather, transferring that to success at West Forsyth, Catawba
CLEMMONS — Mary-Paige King came about golf naturally. After all, her father, Kevin King, who just retired this past June as the boys golf coach at West Forsyth after four years and also was the boys basketball coach there for three seasons and left after the 2021-22 season. Also, Mary-Paige’s grandfather, Ron King, who was the boys basketball coach at North Surry for 31 years and won 502 games before retiring after the 2000 season, has always been an avid golfer.
Stony Point Woman Detained Overnight In Catawba County
Probation and Parole Officers in Catawba County arrested a Stony Point woman overnight. 21-year old Aaliyah Nicole Williams was charged with multiple probation violations. She is also charged with felony possession of schedule II controlled substance, felony maintaining a vehicle/dwelling or place for controlled substance, possession of schedule IV controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Williams is being held in the Catawba County Jail with bond set at $10,000.
AMATEUR GOLF: Northwest star excited to get another chance to compete against world’s best teens
CONCORD – This is the third straight year that Talan Harrison will be walking a U.S. Junior Amateur golf course. But last year, wasn’t the kind of golf-course walking the Northwest Cabarrus rising senior wanted to do. A year ago, he was at one of the biggest amateur...
Kids create Northview Academy mural to brighten their space
Children’s Hope Alliance Day Heartstrings Program in partnership with Ali Levis, owner/artist of Miss Make Art of Statesville, provided an opportunity for the CHA Day Treatment students to brighten up their workspace at Northview Academy. The elementary, middle, and high school students enjoyed using their skills and creativity to...
Hiddenite Woman Facing Charges In Neighboring Iredell And Catawba Counties
Iredell County Deputies arrested 43-year old Terri Osborne Sipe of Hiddenite on July 11th. She was charged with felony possession of methamphetamine and driving with license revoked. She has bee released from custody. Her next Iredell County District Court date is July 31st. Sipe is awaiting trial in Catawba County...
Here's what the pastors are talking about Sunday
Worship at 11 a.m. Sunday at American Legion Post 172. Pastor: Prophet Roland Jordan delivers the message. 335 Ann St., Concord. Pastor: Rev. Randy L. Wall. In person and Facebook Live worship at 11 a.m. Bethpage United Methodist Church. 109 Fellowship Ave. at West C St., Kannapolis. 704-932-5296. Pastor: Rev....
Statesville neighbors: Obituaries for July 18
Read through the obituaries published today in Statesville Record and Landmark .
Rowan Chamber, Salisbury awards six small business grants
ROWAN COUNTY – The Rowan Chamber of Commerce and the City of Salisbury recently presented six small business grants to help encourage and support local businesses. “The Rowan Chamber is pleased to partner together with the City of Salisbury on this small business grant program and congratulate the winners,” said Chamber President, Elaine Spalding.
College baseball: Chrismon coming home to Catawba
THOMASVILLE — The bus leaves for Martinsville, Va., at 3:15 p.m., on Wednesday, and Nathan Chrismon will be on it. Chrismon, one of the stars of South Rowan’s 2022 3A state champions, is playing baseball for the second straight summer with the High Point-Thomasville HiToms of the Coastal Plain League.
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