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Austin wins historic Miss Stanly Fire Queen competition
Despite temperatures hovering around triple digits, seven contestants along with their friends, families and Oakboro Fourth of July attendees filled the stage area July 4 for the 66th Miss Stanly County Fire Queen Pageant. This year’s pageant was different in that all seven contestants representing Stanly fire departments had never been in a pageant before […] The post Austin wins historic Miss Stanly Fire Queen competition appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Albemarle Neighbor: Overman: EC Rotary helps spur understanding of community
Jeanette Overman says one of the best parts about being a member of the Elizabeth City Rotary Club is getting to learn about the goings-on in the greater Elizabeth City community. Each week the club hosts a community leader at its meeting in the Parish House at Christ Episcopal Church who shares what they are doing in the community, Overman says. Some past presentations have featured information about the Elizabeth...
Heat advisory in Triad counties, thunderstorm chances in the evening
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. for the Piedmont. Dangerously hot high temperatures will be in the upper-90s with heat indices between 105° and 107°. Please take extra precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones from this heat. Stay well hydrated and out of the direct […]
Drought expands, worsens in severity in parts of North Carolina
RALEIGH – With hot and dry conditions persisting across North Carolina, the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) has expanded its drought classifications across the state, and introduced the severe drought classification, or D2, for 10 counties. DMAC classified Beaufort, Bertie, Columbus, Craven, Greene, Martin, Pamlico, Pitt, Stokes and Wayne counties as in Severe […] The post Drought expands, worsens in severity in parts of North Carolina appeared first on Washington Daily News.
North Carolina artist Maud Gatewood's work on display at BRAHM
BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — One of North Carolina’s most popular artist’s life work is on display. “The Hard Edge and the Soft Line: A Retrospective of Maud Gatewood” exhibition opened at the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum in June. It tells the story of the renowned painter.
Tribal recreational marijuana sales begin in North Carolina
CHEROKEE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Adult members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and other federally recognized tribes can now buy recreational marijuana. Great Smoky Cannabis Co., a dispensary that opened in Cherokee in April, made its first legal sale of adult-use cannabis on the Fourth of July. Tribal...
“Our State, Our Wellbeing” searched for solutions to suicide
Three words, displayed with photos of program participants at June’s statewide summit on suicide prevention, summed up Carolina Across 100’s yearlong “Our State, Our Wellbeing” program: “WE SEE YOU.”. “That was completely the idea of our students,” said Anita Brown-Graham, the Gladys Hall Coates Distinguished...
Heading to the DMV? Expect to pay more in fees now
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — North Carolinians heading to the DMV can expect to pay a bit more for certain services like renewing their licenses. Per state law, the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required to adjust fees and rates every four years, “based on the percentage change in the annual Consumer Price Index during the past four years,” according to a release from the DMV.
25 in ’25: BJ’s announces newest location for the Garden State
BJ's Wholesale Club has announced two new store locations and one is in New Jersey. The new spot will be the Garden State's 25th location of the membership-only warehouse club. The announcement also includes the 10th BJ's location for North Carolina. “We are excited to deliver the unbeatable value our...
Economic development group taps Duke Energy executive to lead industry recruitment efforts
NC East Alliance, a regional economic development organization representing 29 counties in eastern North Carolina, has announced the addition of Donna Phillips as the vice president of industry engagement and recruitment. Phillips will lead the organization’s efforts to better engage existing and new industries in education, workforce and economic development initiatives. This includes serving as a connector to industry for the STEM East Initiative, which aims to bring public school districts, community colleges and industry together to grow the future workforce of eastern North Carolina. ...
Mother of Missing 12-Year-Old from North Carolina Named Suspect by Police
In a startling update, the mother of a missing 12-year-old girl from North Carolina has become a suspect in the case, according to police reports. This revelation comes in the midst of an active investigation, detailed by Cornelius Detective Gina Patterson. Details of the disappearance. Madalina was last seen getting...
Henrietta Zalkind: We are stronger together after 30 years of service
This week starts the beginning of Down East Partnership for Children’s new fiscal year. While we are excited to celebrate 30 years of service to this community, it also brings a variety of challenges. The child care crisis continues, as hundreds of millions of dollars in federal aid for child care centers and homes across North Carolina come to an end. This is creating a gap in child care funding in the state. While there may be some funding to provide a stop gap for...
LifeStore CEO appointed as Chair of North Carolina Bankers Association
WEST JEFFERSON — The North Carolina Bankers Association (NCBA) has announced its board of directors for the 2024-2025 term. Leading its new board, effective following the NCBA’s 128th Annual Meeting, will be incoming chairman Bob Washburn, Director, President and CEO for LifeStore Financial Group. NCBA shared, “With his extensive experience and strategic vision, we are confident that Bob will provide valuable insight and leadership as we continue to serve North Carolina’s banking community.” Washburn has served on the NCBA Board since 2019. He has also...
Six athletes with N.C. ties make cut to Paris Olympics
The U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials wrapped up in Eugene, Oregon on Sunday with a handful of athletes with North Carolina ties booking a ticket to Paris. Charlotte native Anna Cockrell finished second in the 400-meter hurdles in a time of 52.64 seconds. The Providence Day alumna, who also competed in the Tokyo Olympics, graduated from University of Southern California in 2019.
Dozen nonprofits get $38.3K in NACF, Women Givers grants
A dozen area nonprofits will receive a total of $38,300 in grants from the Northern Albemarle Community Foundation and the Women Givers of Northeast North Carolina, both part of the North Carolina Community Foundation. The board of advisers of the Northern Albemarle Community Foundation granted $28,300 to the following organizations from their community grantmaking fund, the Judge Thomas Watts Memorial Endowment and the Winifred Jones Wood Endowment: • $5,000 to...
FBI Warns Of Jury Scam
The FBI Charlotte Field Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina are warning the public about a new, more sophisticated jury scam involving fake federal arrest warrants. The scammers call victims or send emails claiming the victims failed to report...
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