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Mark Robinson blasts Democrats for DC anti-Israel protest ahead of Trump rally
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson slammed Democrats after anti-Israel demonstrations erupted in Washington, D.C., and as former President Donald Trump holds a rally in his state on Wednesday. Thousands of pro-Palestinians gathered in the nation’s capital on Wednesday to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s address to Congress. Videos shared on social media showed demonstrators […]
'I'm a concerned citizen' | Oakboro residents looking for answers after officers leave police department
OAKBORO, N.C. — Oakboro residents reached out to WCNC Charlotte for help as police department vacancies in their town continue to increase. They say there has been no transparency from the town and now Stanly County officials are picking up the slack. Sitting at around 2,200 residents. the town...
'What they did was fraud': Rotten deal has some Charlotte families vulnerable and on the brink of homelessness
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In the midst of a breakdown, Ellen Miller and her wife Ezeco were looking for a breakthrough. "My hope is gone, there is no more," Miller told WCNC Charlotte's Tradesha Woodard. Miller said things started to change after hearing about a transitional housing program at the...
Avelo Airlines to Expand Service at Concord Airport
On Wednesday, Avelo Airlines announced it will expand its network at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport this fall. Located just minutes from Charlotte, this expansion offers a convenient travel option for Queen City residents. According to WBTV, the expansion includes six new nonstop routes, marking Avelo’s largest network growth to date. Each...
Salisbury hosts meeting showing Main Street project plans, asking for comments through late August
SALISBURY — Dozens of people appeared at the Salisbury City Hall on Tuesday to learn about and comment on the conceptual plans for the “Reimagining Main Street” project. The city will be accepting comments either through email or mail until Aug. 20, said Sada Troutman, downtown development director for Downtown Salisbury, Inc. The pre-addressed form […] The post Salisbury hosts meeting showing Main Street project plans, asking for comments through late August appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Barbie workshop returns to NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures
SPENCER — The NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures announced the return of the Barbie Appraisals Plus Identification Workshop, which will be taking place on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the museum, located at 108 4th St., Spencer. Last weekend’s event was so successful […] The post Barbie workshop returns to NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Pfizer laying off at least 210 in Nash, Lee counties
Pfizer Inc. plans to lay off at least 210 workers in Lee and Nash counties following a failed clinical trial for a muscular dystrophy treatment that was being developed by the global drugmaker, and as demand for other products declines. The layoffs include 150 positions in Sanford and another 60...
UNC Pembroke receives $950K undergraduate research grant
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — The University of North Carolina Pembroke has been awarded a $950,000 grant for the REACH program. The grant is awarded by the Mellon Foundation, which has funded the program since 2019. REACH stands for Research Engagement Action Community Humanities. Funding supports research site visits...
Inmates successfully complete WCC's WDCE Introduction to Welding Class
WILKESBORO — Wilkes Community College's Workforce Development and Community Education (WDCE) division is pleased to announce the successful completion of its Introduction to Welding Class in collaboration with Gardner Glass of North Wilkesboro. This initiative, held in partnership with Wilkes Correctional Facility and the College and Career Readiness (CCR) division, aimed to equip offenders with valuable employability skills and hands-on welding expertise. The program, conducted from Jan. 23 to June 27, commenced with a comprehensive 24-hour employability skills workshop. Participants received training in resume building,...
Dolley Madison photo sold for thousands just one artifact of the former First Lady’s life
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Sotheby’s made a big deal out of this little image of Dolley Madison when they auctioned it off recently, but down at the Greensboro History Museum, old photos of Madison are, well, old hat. The museum is home to a small chest that holds some of Madison’s personal effects. “Inside that chest were daguerreotypes, […]
Greensboro council moves forward with Interactive Resource Center plan
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) – The Interactive Resource Center, which provides resources for the homeless community, has come under fire from Greensboro city leaders. They cite crime, an unsafe environment and operational concerns as problems. But the IRC says they are overwhelmed with the amount of people they serve and they need more money from the […]
New City Of Greensboro Report Lists The Five Biggest Complaints Of Residents
There are a lot of people who have a lot of complaints about how the City of Greensboro handles a whole lot of issues. Some residents don’t like the way the city is madly in love with the idea of putting rarely used bike lanes on heavily traveled, relatively narrow roads, or the way the city’s voice-controlled automated electronic water bill payment system works (“I’m sorry, I didn’t get that. Please repeat that”).
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