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'They are our livelihood' | Downtown Concord businesses ask for support from community as they struggle with ongoing construction
CONCORD, N.C. — Businesses in downtown Concord are feeling the weight of an ongoing construction project to renovate the downtown area. When complete, the downtown streetscape will include 22-foot-wide sidewalks, space allotted for outdoor dining cafes and public art, decorative lighting and more. However, the work is taking much...
Healing traumas, healing brains and healing veterans through holistic treatment
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Right now, there is a local program that is seeking solutions for veteran’s mental health needs. It’s called “OPTI Vets” which operates out of OPTI Health Clinic Lake Norman. Opti Vets told WCNC Charlotte's Jesse Pierre their work is about healing the...
Carolina Hills Fiddle Fest results with photos
This run down of the results from the resurrected fiddlers convention in Union Grove, NC – with a huge gallery of photos – is a contribution from Bethany Prevette. The first annual Carolina Hills Fiddle Fest took place this past Memorial Day Weekend, celebrating 100 years of music in the Grove. Anniversary shirts were on sale, as well as a set of vintage records from previous Fiddler’s Grove conventions held at the property. There are still a few shirts and record sets available at the new Country Store on the property.
Thomasville man wins big on $1 million scratch off
LEXINGTON, N.C. — A Davidson County man walked into Marts To Go on Cotton Grove Rd. in Lexington and purchased a $30 scratch-off. That scratch off was Hunter Hagerman's ticket to $1 million from the NC Education Lottery. When he arrived at the lottery headquarters to collect the money,...
Rotary Club of Salisbury announces new president
SALISBURY — The Rotary Club of Salisbury recently announced that Karen Hobson will serve as the president for the 2024-25 term. At today’s regular club meeting, Immediate Past President Cindy Fink provided President Hobson the gavel of the club, signifying the change in club leadership. In addition to her service to the Rotary Club of […] The post Rotary Club of Salisbury announces new president appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Sunday night ramp closure scheduled for I-77 interchange in Huntersville
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - NCDOT contract crews will close the ramp from I-77 South to Gilead Road in Huntersville Sunday night as part of a $30.8 million project to convert the existing interchange into a diverging diamond interchange. According to a news release, the ramp closure is scheduled from 6...
Concord opening downtown social district in August
CONCORD, N.C. (WBTV) - Concord city leaders voted to keep the August 1 opening date for its new downtown social district Thursday night. City council voted 5-1 to open the social district in August. There was a proposal to push back the opening to October 1. During Tuesday’s work session,...
Unleash your inner cowgirl with Tack and Tulle
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - What better way to embrace Cowgirl Summer than by designing your own Western hat?. Deaven Niblock, cowgirl, owner and lead designer at Tack and Tulle, joined our show this afternoon to tell us about her custom hat bar Tack and Tulle. Tack and Tulle designs...
D.G. Martin: Good leaders need to know when to step down
My father had been president of Davidson College for almost 10 years when at age 58 he learned that he was afflicted with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. He was popular with students, who often tossed frisbees with him as he walked across campus from his office to the president’s home. He was friendly, likable, and beloved by staff and townspeople. Davidson’s campus escaped most of the turmoil that disrupted some other...
Carolina Renaissance Festival
The escape to the Rensaissance. It’s time to travel to the greatest party since Camelot. The Carolina Rensaissance Festival will take place this fall, and Postively Charlotte is giving you a special look at what’s to come. (704) 896-5555 | Carolina.RenFestInfo.com.
Innovative Plant-Based Cigarette Filters Aim to Tackle Global Pollution Crisis
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. In a significant move towards environmental sustainability, 22nd Century Group, Inc. has...
I-SS Board considering giving district employees opportunity to evaluate board’s performance
Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members appear to be moving toward asking district employees to evaluate the board’s performance through an anonymous survey. During a discussion about reinstituting the board evaluations at last Monday’s board meeting, there were differing opinions among board members about the value of the evaluations.
Construction on Northcross extension to begin later this year
July 15. By Dave Vieser. The NC Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a $20.8 million contract to Sealand Contractors of Midland to construct a 1.75 mile extension of Northcross Drive from Huntersville to Cornelius. Construction is expected to begin later this year and finish up in 2026. The extension...
Lottery player tries his luck and is told he’s won $1million – but prize more than halved despite what big check said
A LOTTERY player scored a life-changing prize but his cash more than halved after one decision. Hunter Hagerman from Thomasville, North Carolina, around 20 miles southwest of Greensboro, won $1 million. Hagerman did this after he purchased a $30 scratch card. He instantly won the cash when he scratched off his Millionaire Maker ticket. Hagerman […]
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