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Lockn’ Festival – August 25-28, 2016 – Oak Ridge Farm (Arrington, VA)
Lockn’ Festival is back again on August 25th – 28th with a unique and diverse lineup. In the past the festival hosted iconic artists such as Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Willie Nelson and Wilco to name a few. At this year’s festival Phish, Ween, My Morning Jacket, Brandi Carlile, Gary Clark Jr. and White Denim are some of the many incredible acts set to perform. The festival, known for its creativity, will feature an array of unprecedented performances, one of which is Circles Around the Sun, a new band led by guitarist Neal Casal (Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, Chris Robinson Brotherhood). This will be the band’s first ever live show.
Man arrested for multiple crimes in South Boston
SOUTH BOSTON, Va. (WDBJ) - A man was arrested for multiple crimes Saturday, July 20, according to South Boston Police Department. Quinn Theadon Tucker, 37, was charged with motor vehicle theft, property damage, assault and battery, and driving under a suspended license. He is currently being held in the Blue...
Three Injured in Danville Shooting, Police Investigating
On Friday, at 9:56 pm, officers responded to a 911 call of shots being fired at a residence in the 1500 block of Halifax Rd. Once on scene, officers discovered a 40-year-old Ringgold resident suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg. While on scene, a 19-year-old male and 20-year-old female, both from Danville, arrived at SOVAH Danville emergency room with non-life threatening gunshot wounds that occurred at the same incident.
Moton Museum takes another step toward World Heritage list
A project nearly 10 years in the making moved forward this week, as the Robert Russa Moton Museum got one step closer to being named a World Heritage site. Federal officials with the U.S. Department of the Interior announced that they plan to nominate a multi-state application, including the museum, for inclusion on the United […] The post Moton Museum takes another step toward World Heritage list appeared first on Farmville.
Danville Parks and Rec. Officially Opens Doyle Thomas Splash Pad
Danville Parks and Recreation held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday for the new splash pad in Doyle J Thomas Park. The ribbon cutting followed a soft opening on Monday. The new splash pad will be open from 10 am to 6 pm Monday-Thursday and 10 am to 8 pm Friday-Sunday. This is the second splash pad that the City of Danville has opened this summer after opening the one at Third Avenue earlier in the summer.
Local Man Arrested On Multiple Drug Trafficking Charges, Stolen Vehicle Recovered
HILLSBOROUGH, NC – An Orange County man is facing a litany of trafficking and distribution charges after an Orange County Sheriff’s Office investigation and seizure of illegal drugs. Authorities arrested James Lorenzo Little, 35, of Ello Drive, on July 18 and served him with more than a dozen...
NC State's 20 Most Important Players 2024: No. 14 S Devan Boykin
NC State begins fall camp in a few weeks. Following a 9-4 season last fall, expectations are high for the Wolfpack. State is ranked in the preseason Top 25 by multiple media publications after returning several key players from last season while also adding one of the top transfer portal classes in the country. Plus, the entire coaching staff is back for the 2024 campaign, further adding to the expectations this offseason.
247Sports Crystal Ball Prediction: NC State to land major hoops target
RALEIGH, N.C. -- NC State has been working toward building talent and chemistry strong enough on the court to contend for a second-straight ACC Championship after last season's remarkable finish. Yes, those were words that were just typed about the Wolfpack men's basketball team as it looks to defend its ACC title for the first time in 37 years.
1 injured after shooting near Lake Boone Trail in Raleigh, police say
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — One person is hurt after a shooting at a residence near Lake Boone Trail in Raleigh early Sunday morning. Around 1:56 a.m., police said they received a call about a shooting in the 2400 block of Wesvill Court. Once on scene, they found a person suffering from a gunshot wound. They were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Are UNC basketball recruiting targets a potential package deal?
North Carolina’s 2025 recruiting big board has started to take shape as Hubert Davis and his staff have identified top targets. Two of those targets are Malachi Moreno and Braylon Mullins, both having visits set to UNC this fall. And while North Carolina will have the chance to impress each of the recruits on the visit, there could be a package deal on the table. In an interview with 247Sports, Moreno dished on whether or not he and Mullins would team up at the next level. His answer left the door open: “Yeah, we have talked about (playing together),” Moreno told 247Sports last...
Storm System Stalls Over North Carolina: Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding Possible
Raleigh, NC – A persistent storm front has been affecting North Carolina for the past few days, bringing continuous rainfall and potential flash flooding, especially in the western regions of the state. According to the US National Weather Service in Raleigh, this boundary is expected to weaken in place today but could still focus heavier showers and thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening.
The Challenge changes ownership, but Belton stays in golf business
Richie Belton says he’s still immersed in the local golf business, just to a smaller degree than the past decade. Belton sold The Challenge Golf Club in Graham in March, but he’s still owner of Quaker Creek Golf Club in Mebane. That’s a course he helped build as the original owner.
A Deeper and Improved Offensive Line? Brown Believes So
CHAPEL HILL – North Carolina’s offensive line doesn’t possess the experience of last year’s group, but it might be better. That’s what UNC Coach Mack Brown has said since before spring practice started, repeating it often and without hesitation. Brown said he saw a more...
UNC Versus Every Power Conference Program in the Nation
Andrew Jones has covered sports for 26 years, including all major college & professional sports for daily newspapers & national sites. He's done radio and TV & is entering his seventh year at THI. What power conference programs has North Carolina played the least?. Of the 353 programs currently comprising...
Retired Rowan County judge leads NC Sentencing Commission as host for national conference
RALEIGH — Under the leadership of retired Rowan County Chief District Court Judge Charlie Brown, the North Carolina Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission will host the National Association of Sentencing Commissions’ Conference (NASC) in Raleigh. “This is the first time that North Carolina has served as host state of the NASC conference,” said Brown, chairman […] The post Retired Rowan County judge leads NC Sentencing Commission as host for national conference appeared first on Salisbury Post.
One injured in three-vehicle crash on Lake Wheeler Road
One person was injured in a crash Saturday afternoon on Lake Wheeler Road. According to the State Highway Patrol, the incident involved three vehicles, and only one injury was reported. The condition of the injured individual has not been reported. Lake Wheeler Road at Manor Ridge Drive was closed while...
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