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AMOREM names new Chief Executive Officer
LENOIR — On July 15, the AMOREM Board of Directors named April Moore as the organization’s new chief executive officer. Moore began her career in hospice in 2004 as a volunteer coordinator with Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, which integrated with Burke Hospice and Palliative Care in 2021 to form AMOREM. It was during this time as a volunteer coordinator that she said the volunteers and her peers inspired her and opened her eyes to the true philosophy of hospice care. ...
Nano Preemie Born at Just 24 Weeks Gets Guard of Honor as They Graduate From NICU
A baby born at just 24 weeks and weighing one pound, six ounces – and who was so small her ‘nano preemie’ diapers fitted a Barbie doll – was finally able to go home after a 111-day NICU journey. The post Nano Preemie Born at Just 24 Weeks Gets Guard of Honor as They Graduate From NICU appeared first on Happilynews.com.
Wilkes County man accused of killing wife who was found dead in Little Elkin Creek
WILKES COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A Wilkes County man is accused of killing his wife and is being charged with murder, according to the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office. At around 7:33 a.m. on Saturday, Wilkes County deputies and the Elkin Police Department came to the 100 block of Hilltop Circle in Ronda after getting a […]
Sign up now for Davie 4-H camp
Get those little green thumbs and curious minds ready, the Youth Gardening Program from July 30-Aug. 1, daily from 9 a.m. to noon and run by the Davie County Master Gardeners, is part of the Davie 4-H Summer Fun learning programs. Limited spots are still available. This year, young explorers aged 8-13 will journey through […] The post Sign up now for Davie 4-H camp appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
8 US Olympic teams train full-time in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nearly 600 athletes will represent Team USA at the Olympics in Paris this summer and about 90 train in Charlotte. "A lot of people think that the Olympic movement was west coast, New York, Texas," Ike Belk said. "Well, North Carolina has something to say about that."
Guilford County approves $565,000 incentive package for minority-owned plastics company
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners approved a financial incentive package of over half a million dollars last week for Core Technology Molding Corporation. The minority-owned company is a plastic injection molding business based out of Greensboro. The expansion is expected to bring a capital investment of nearly $28 million...
New Amazon facility opens in Fayetteville
The giant new Amazon Fulfillment Center near Fort Liberty is starting to show signs of life. The new Amazon facility opened in June in Fayetteville at 6309 Bragg Blvd. The 1.3 million-square-foot-facility located in the Military Business Park was supposed to open in 2023, but a representative from Amazon told WRAL News the delay won't stop the company in its plans to hire 1,000 employees at the site.
Widespread Panic cancels shows due to Fayetteville native Jimmy Herring's cancer diagnosis
Rock band Widespread Panic announced Sunday that lead guitarist Jimmy Herring, who was raised in Fayetteville and attended Terry Sanford High School, has stage one tonsil cancer. A post to the Georgia-based band's Facebook page said that the musician is seeking treatment immediately and is expected to make a full recovery. “We thank...
Carolina Moment: Longtime YWCA aquatics director has taught thousands how to swim
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Do you remember who taught you how to ride a bike or swim in a pool?. If you grew up in Asheville over the last quarter century, there is a chance you know the name Kitty Schmidt. She is the, now retired, aquatics director at...
Lightning strike at Sanford Golf Course puts nearly half the carts out of commission
SANFORD, N.C. (WNCN) — Nearly half of the golf carts at Sanford Municipal Golf Course are temporarily out of commission due to a lightning event Sunday evening. According to the city, the course is currently operating with 26 of its 51 golf carts. As a result, those with late-morning tee times will likely not have access to a cart.
Atrium hospital earns Joint Commission spinal surgery accreditation
Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health Pineville has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery. This is the third Atrium Health hospital to earn a surgery designation from The Joint Commission, and the facility is one of just 23 in the country to have a Gold Seal in spine surgery, according to a July 18 news release from the health system.
‘16 & Pregnant’ Star Sean Garinger’s Cause of Death Revealed 5 Months After ATV Accident
The cause of death for 16 & Pregnant star Sean Garinger was revealed five months after his death in February. Sean died at 20 years old due to a blunt force injury to the head, according to documents from the medical examiner’s office obtained by TMZ. The MTV personality suffered multiple skull fractures at the time of his death.
Kenneth Black Cemetery Dedication honors the American Revolution
The Moore County Historical Association (MCHA) hosted the Kenneth Black Cemetery Dedication July 20 off Morganton Road in Southern Pines. The dedication stems from the Tory War of 1781 during the American Revolution, when patriots battled royalists for freedom from Britain. In July 1781, Kenneth Black, a farmer loyal to...
Robeson County man serving life for murder approved for parole in 2027
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A Robeson County man convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison in 1975 has been approved for parole, North Carolina officials said on Monday. Leroy Richardson, 71, is scheduled to be released on July 11, 2027, according to the North Carolina Post Release Supervision & Parole Commission. […]
Landowners Along Ecusta Trail Win $5M Claim Against Federal Government
Asheville -- In a landmark decision, 164 landowners along the proposed Ecusta Trail have been awarded over $5 million. in compensation from the federal government. This ruling follows years of litigation surrounding the conversion of a former railroad corridor into a multiuse greenway. According to a press release from the...
Mebane woman wins $1 million from scratch-off
MEBANE, N.C. — Trenon Holman of Mebane tried her luck with a $50 scratch-off ticket from a Quick Mart and won big. The NC Education Lottery just announced Holman is the winner of their $1 million prize. When collecting her winnings, she was given to choice tor receive the...
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