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A new take on 'Hamlet': University theater group puts an N.C. spin on the classic
GREENSBORO, N.C. — This year marks the third season of the Common Thread Theatre Collective, a collaboration between Davidson College and N.C. A&T to help bring together two walks of life and provide a unique experience for students. Walker Hansen, a rising senior at Davidson, has been working with...
Mooresville man accused of statutory rape, giving weed to teen
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte has chosen to use this mugshot because of the nature of the charges. A man is accused of having sex with a teenage girl who police said was his neighbor. The Mooresville Police Department said the girl's parents spoke with officers on Tuesday. They...
HBCU ready to pursue accreditation 20 years after loss
Twenty years after losing its accreditation, North Carolina HBCU Barber-Scotia is looking to apply to get back in the game. The Concord, NC – based HBCU plans to apply for accreditation with the Transnational Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities, according to President Chris Rey as reported in the Charlotte Post.
Woman faces multiple animal cruelty charges after dogs found malnourished in Lexington
LEXINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — A woman faces multiple animal cruelty charges after five dogs were found malnourished on Sunday, according to the City of Lexington. Around 11:47 a.m., five dogs were found malnourished and without food, water or shelter on Olympia Street. The five dogs were taken in. On Tuesday, Tammy Wilt was charged with […]
Mooresville man arrested, charged with child rape: Sheriff
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A Mooresville man has been arrested and charged with statutory rape involving a child under the age of 15, Mooresville Police announced on Thursday. 27-year-old Erick Guevara was interviewed and subsequently arrested. Mooresville PD said a report was received by the department on Tuesday from the parents of a […]
Mooresville man charged with statutory rape of a child
MOORESVILLE – On Tuesday, July 16, the Mooresville Police Department (MPD) received a report of a possible sexual assault on a 13-year-old female victim. MPD officers responded and spoke with the minor’s parents, and learned that there was possible inappropriate conduct between the victim and an adult neighbor, according to a release issued by the department.
ELBA, rotary club begin Denver Christmas Parade preparations
DENVER – With the weather being somewhat warm lately, we thought it might be worthwhile to share information on a somewhat cooler subject for everyone, even though it seems a little early being only the middle of summer. East Lincoln Betterment Association (ELBA) has been working hard to not only support the Denver Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting for our children, but to grow the community participation to ensure the local tradition carries on for the benefit of future generations.
Gaston County Police Seeking Missing Woman
GASTONIA, N.C. – The Gaston County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 38-year-old Kelly Krueger, last seen on July 13 2024. Krueger was last seen near Linberger Road in Stanley, N.C. Kelly is described as a white woman standing 5 feet 2 inches and weighing...
How $20 million in Park Bonds would be spent
July 18. The Town of Cornelius will put a bond referendum on the ballot in November to fund park capital projects for the next 10 to 15 years. The town recently updated its parks and greenways master plan, which must be done every 10 years to qualify for most state and federal grant money.
Louis Robert Moretz
Louis Robert Moretz, also known as Robert, Rob and Bob, 90, of Troutman, N.C., and previously of Bowling Green, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, July 12, 2024. Born on February 1, 1934 to the late Mabel and Paul Moretz in Boone, N,C., he was one of eight children. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Anne Dunlap; and his brothers, Marshall “Mark” Moretz, Kenneth Moretz and Bernard “Paul” Moretz.
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 […]
Crash blocks multiple lanes on I-85 in Kannapolis
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — Multiple lanes of Interstate 85 in Kannapolis will be blocked until Tuesday afternoon due to a fuel spill and crash, officials said. The crash happened around 6:15 a.m. on the northbound side of I-85 near Exit 63, which is for Lane Street in Kannapolis. Three of four lanes of I-85 were closed, according to DriveNC.
Mooresville’s mayor says there’s ‘no way’ to stop the growth, instead says they’ll slow it
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - Following more complaints from residents in Mooresville and in the surrounding areas, the mayor of Mooresville shared updates about how the Town of Mooresville is addressing the area’s growing pains. “Eventually, a piece of land is going to become something, right? It is so what...
Man Attacked At NoDa Lightrail, Witness Steps In
NODA- A Harrisburg man is grateful after a stranger stepped in to save him as he was being assaulted. It happened at the Parkwood light rail stop Monday afternoon. The man asked WCCB to hide his identity for safety. “I take the same train, almost like last 4 or 5...
United States Veteran Receives New HVAC System
WALLKILL – Uneven heating, a temperamental water heater, and no air conditioning – Victor Bailey’s move to his first Hudson Valley home wasn’t all sunshine and roses. Still, as a U.S. Army Veteran with a family of five kids, Bailey simply couldn’t afford to make the upgrades to the home he purchased in the Hamlet of Wallkill three years ago.
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