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Allen Tate names Melissa Turney Lake Norman sales manager
July 23. Allen Tate Cos. has named Melissa Turney as sales manager for the company’s Lake Norman office. Turney will develop and coach an established team of more than 75 agents and help expand the culture of Allen Tate to attract new agents. She will partner with Branch Leader Angela Standish to lead the Allen Tate Lake Norman office.
Simpson Appointed To New Post At UNCC
Serving as associate vice chancellor for student affairs. LINCOLN HERALD STAFF | Comments: 0 | Leave a comment. CHARLOTTE––Davidson College’s Dr. Denise Simpson has been appointed to a new post at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Possessed of some 20 years of relevant experience and...
Next Level: UNC's New Challenge on Offense, Chip Lindsey Joins
Last season, in his first as North Carolina offensive coordinator, Chip Lindsey was tasked with tweaking an already successful offense, improving the deficiencies and managing sure-fire first round NFL Draft pick Drake Maye. Heading into year two, Lindsey will have plenty of talent at the skill positions, a quarterback competition that will continue in training camp and a work-in-progress offensive line with size and potential but little experience as a unit. On this edition of Inside Carolina’s Next Level, Lindsey joins the show to discuss all that and more with Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley.
Review: GRAMMY AND NAACP Award-Winning Saxophonist, Najee, at Knight Theater
Friday night and the mood is right for an extraordinary evening of jazz at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center’s Knight Theater. And the mood-setter was none other than the Grammy and NAACP award-winning, multi- platinum jazz saxophonist Najee. Accompanied by a fantastic band, patrons experienced electrifying renditions from a compilation of Najee’s musical CDs to include Tokyo Blue, Center of the Heart, and his latest #1 Billboard chart topping CD entitled Savoir Faire, a Pan American fusion of sounds from Brazil and The United States that showcases an all-start lineup to include: Allison Williams, Frank McComb, Chris “Big Dog” Davis, Barry Eastmond, Robert Herbert, and Adam Hawley, among others.
Jason: UNC's Top 10 Players in 2024
Ranking the best players on North Carolina's roster based off an extensive offseason evaluation by Inside Carolina's scouting expert. Inside Carolina scouting expert Jason Staples spent the offseason closely reviewing last season's game film and his notes from the spring in order to evaluate the 2024 North Carolina roster. He's authored detailed scouting reports for every returning player on the team expected to be a significant contributor this season -- subscribers can access them all by clicking here.
Man injured when tree falls, homes damaged in Raleigh and Garner during storms
Rain poured in a Garner family's home on Monday just a few days after a tree fell on their roof over the weekend. Crews spent hours on Monday removing a poplar tree from the roof of a townhouse near North Hills. Across the Triangle, crews were cleaning up other damage after storms with strong winds and rain knocked down trees across the Triangle over the weekend and on Monday.
Charlotte-based free mobile library makes books more accessible
Books on the House is a nonprofit book collective making reading accessible to people in the Charlotte-area.Why it matters: "If you want to succeed, you read," executive director Kat Varner tells Axios. Context: Varner co-founded Books on the House with her former mentee, Jesse Brown, in 2023. With a shared value for reading and sustainability, the two came up with the idea for a free bookmobile full of recycled books. What they're saying: "Growing up, I didn't have the opportunity to access books like other kids did or participate in book fairs," Jesse Brown, co-founder and director of outreach...
Monday Outlook: Spotty showers plague the forecast in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Spotty Showers and Afternoon Storms will plague the forecast as we kick off this new Work Week. Look for low 60s and mid to upper 60s to start off the day with partly to mostly cloudy skies locked in. Morning showers will also start the work week as overnight rain […]
Two People Charged In Eastern Lincoln County Break-Ins
LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE | Comments: 0 | Leave a comment. LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Two people are facing charges for separate business break-ins that occurred in the Denver and Stanley areas. One break in occurred on June 10, at a restaurant near the 500 block of Brentwood Rd in Denver. The suspect entered through a door after hours and stole an electronic gaming machine. The other break-in occurred on July 10, near the 6000 block of Old Plank Road. In that case the suspects entered the business after hours and stole an ATM machine that had several thousand dollars in cash inside.
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.
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...
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...
Danville Man and Keeling Woman Arrested for Illegal Video Gaming Operation in Ruffin, NC
A Danville man and a Keeling woman were among three people arrested following search warrants executed at an illegal video gaming operation in Ruffin, NC. On Thursday the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office and the Caswell County Sheriff’s Office, along with assistance from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, executed a search warrant at 9900 US 29 Business in Ruffin, N.C. .
Albemarle Police Reports – July 19, 2024
Albemarle Police reports: • Moses, Herman Lee (B M, 83) Arrest on chrg of Child Abuse (m), M (M), at 1600 Nc 24-27 Bypass W, Albemarle, on 07/19/2024. • Leary, Angelo Nmn (B M, 52) Arrest on chrg of Fta – Release Order (F), at 126 S Third St, Albemarle, on 07/19/2024. • Leary, Angelo […] The post Albemarle Police Reports – July 19, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Firefighters: 2 Concord fire trucks crashed into during 24-hour period, including hit-and-run
CONCORD, N.C. (WBTV) - Two Concord fire trucks were hit within a 24-hour period, one of which was a hit-and-run, the department said on social media. The Concord Fire Department posted the first incident on Sunday morning after one of its engines was crashed into on I-85. Photos of that crash showed a white Jeep SUV that appeared to have ran into the back of the truck.
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