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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...
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.
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,...
NFL player Caleb Farley focused on career; he held football camp at Maiden High this week
NFL player Caleb Farley still remembers going to football camps organized by Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Justin Harper. “He had a camp over at Bandys High School,” Farley said. “It was something I remember to this day. So, just being able to come back and give a camp is something I’ve always dreamed of doing.”
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...
Richard C Gilbert’s Thursday Blog
1692: Five people are hanged for witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts. 1910: Cy Young wins the 500th game of his Baseball career as the Cleveland Naps beat Washington Senators. 1936: The first Oscar Meyer Wienermobile rolled out of General Body Company’s factory in Chicago. 1942: The German Me-262, the first...
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.
3 Bedroom Home in Mooresville - $640,000
Better than new construction!Pristinely kept 3 bed/3 bath,ranch & a half home w/ open floor plan that has all the bells and whistles of a model home!10 foot ceilings on main,9 foot ceilings upstairs.LVP flooring throughout main, high-end trim throughout w/ 5 & 1/4 baseboards;Rinnai tankless hot water heater;Gourmet kitchen package features 42 inch cabinets,pots & pans drawers instead of base cabinets,ss hood,tiled backsplash to the ceiling & quartz countertops.Primary ensuite bath w/ frameless glass shower,garden tub & quartz countertops. All 3 baths have tile that runs to the ceiling.Primary & upstairs bath have tiled shower pans.Custom built primary closet;Upgraded hardware,lighting & paint throughout; 2 in blinds throughout;Surround sound wiring w/ ceiling speakers in family room;20 x 5 storage area;Extended screened outdoor living area w epoxy floors;fully insulated & painted garage features upgraded 4 foot extension & epoxy floors.Even more upgrades and features than listed here!
Friday Five: New Chick-fil-A, Cook Out, Toppers Pizza; Rotarians collecting for 9 School Tools campaign
Everybody has been asking me “what about the Friday Five?” now that the print editions are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Well, I am hard-headed. I am going to continue to call it the Friday Five, even if it now comes out on Thursday. No. 1. A new Chick-fil-A...
North Carolina HBCU gets seventh $1 million gift this year
Livingstone College, a private HBCU in Salisbury, North Carolina marks a significant milestone with its 7th $1-million contribution in just seven months, a testament to its rapid growth and development. The generous donor, who prefers to remain anonymous, has once again demonstrated their remarkable support for the college. These contributions represent the largest monetary donations from an individual donor in the school’s 145-year history.
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...
Davidson County artist explores abandonment, old things in drawings
LEXINGTON — What may look like an eyesore along the roadside to some turns into a beautiful, nostalgic nod to the South’s past when artist Al Jones picks up a pencil. With only a pencil and paper, Jones has been capturing the scenes of rural America for more than 20 years. She will have her first solo art show opening July 20 at Arts Davidson County in Lexington. It’s also, the first solo art show hosted by Arts Davidson County.
3 Bedroom Home in Maiden - $319,990
The Penwell is one of our two-story plans featured in The Villages of Maiden in Maiden, North Carolina,, offering 3 modern elevations. This gorgeous two-story home with impressive comfort, luxury, and style offers three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and a two-car garage. Upon entering, you are greeted by a foyer that invites you directly into the center of the home. At its heart, youll find a spacious family room that blends with the kitchen, creating an expansive and airy feel. The kitchen is well equipped with a walk-in pantry, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar, perfect for cooking and entertaining. A flex room on the first floor can be used as a home office or craft room. The primary suite features a walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom with dual vanities. The additional two bedrooms provide comfort and privacy and have access to a secondary bathroom. The loft offers a flexible space for a media room, playroom, or home gym. The laundry room completes the second floor. With its thoughtful design, spacious layout, and modern conveniences, the Penwell is the perfect new home for you at At The Villages of Maiden.
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...
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