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Photo Gallery: 11th Annual Stop the Violence event
Clean Heart of Statesville hosted the 11th annual Stop the Violence event in Statesville on Saturday. Representatives of Cochran Street Bible Church, the Statesville Police Department, Statesville Fire Department, Iredell-Statesville Schools, the Statesville Branch NAACP, My Sister’s House, Iredell County EMS, the City of Statesville and other community partners participated in the event at Alex Cooper Park.
Sheriff responds to mention in ProPublica article linking him, representative to militia group
ProPublica, a nonprofit organization dedicated to investigative journalism, published an article on Aug. 17 that linked Beaufort County Sheriff Scott Hammonds and North Carolina House Representative Keith Kidwell (R- Beaufort, Hyde, Dare, Pamlico) to militia group American Patriots Three Percent or AP3. ProPublica defines AP3 as one of the largest militias in the United States […] The post Sheriff responds to mention in ProPublica article linking him, representative to militia group appeared first on Washington Daily News.
NCDHHS launches Strategic Housing Plan to expand support for people with disabilities
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recently launched the North Carolina Strategic Housing Plan to help maintain, increase and better utilize affordable supportive housing for people with disabilities across the state. This plan addresses housing needs for individuals with disabilities, including those who are currently receiving or eligible for NCDHHS-funded services as well as those who are experiencing homelessness, currently residing in congregate settings or at risk of entry into these settings.
City of Statesville wins three Public Power Awards of Excellence
The City of Statesville was selected as one of 17 public power communities across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia to receive three 2023 Public Power Award of Excellence. Presented by ElectriCities of North Carolina, the award reflect the City of Statesville’s commitment to continuously providing outstanding electric service to...
Third annual Fame Preservation Group barbecue moves group closer to Old Lutheran Cemetery historical marker
SALISBURY — The Fame Preservation Group hosted its third annual barbecue fundraiser on Saturday, raising over $2,200 to place a historical marker near the Old Lutheran Cemetery. The group raised a similar amount the prior year in order to install a stone marker at the cemetery, which contains a large, unmarked gravesite of Confederate veterans, but […] The post Third annual Fame Preservation Group barbecue moves group closer to Old Lutheran Cemetery historical marker appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Waterworks exhibition brings masterpieces of modern, contemporary art to Salisbury
SALISBURY — The wait is nearly over as the Waterworks Visual Arts Center prepares for the yearlong exhibition of paintings and sculptures from the private collection of the late New York philanthropists Julian and Josie Robertson. “Never Before Seen…Modern Masterpieces” will include 40 works by 28 leading European modernists, including such greats as Kandinsky, Monet, […] The post Waterworks exhibition brings masterpieces of modern, contemporary art to Salisbury appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Holy Grind Coffee House opens North Hills location
SALISBURY — The Holy Grind Coffee House has just announced the grand opening of its newest location in the North Hills Christian School, a unique space designed to foster peace, love and meaningful connections. Rooted in Christian values, The Holy Grind offers a welcoming coffee house environment where students, teachers and parents can experience high-quality […] The post Holy Grind Coffee House opens North Hills location appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Former Salisbury resident publishes book
SALISBURY — Former Salisburian Richard “Gene” Dukes recently published a book. Bio of “The Forgotten Son” is now available on Amazon. The book takes place during and after the Vietnam War era, a time of successes and failures. According to the summary on Amazon, “Hugh Thornwell went through that struggle in Vietnam, and although not […] The post Former Salisbury resident publishes book appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Shelby tops Kings Mountain 32-16 in Football Friday Night Universal Windows Direct Game of the Week
SHELBY, N.C. (WBTV) - In a heavyweight showdown of Cleveland County powerhouses, the Shelby Golden Lions came out on top over the Kings Mountain Mountaineers with a 32-16 win at George Blanton Memorial Stadium. Entering tonight’s game, Kings Mountain had won four of the last five meetings between the two...
Vault Visit | Quintuplets prepare for kindergarten
GREENSBORO, N.C. — This year... WFMY News 2 turns 75! So to celebrate, We're opening the News 2 vault. As Guilford County students prepare to go back to school... We're looking back at some other kids back to school preps. But this wasn't your ordinary family. Sean, Morgan, Ben,...
Before he was famous, a teenage J. Cole was a skating rink mascot in Fayetteville
Editor's note: This story, originally published in The Fayetteville Observer on Aug. 16, 2001, was written as part of the Observer's summer series "On the Job." In this installment, Round-A-Bout Skating Center employee Jermaine Cole, now Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist J. Cole, talks about his experience as the Roller Roo mascot. Cole was 16 at the time this story was published. When you're Fayetteville's premier party animal, you expect to put up with a few small problems. ...
Cumberland County man dies, 3 injured in 3-car crash just off I-95 near Dunn, officials say
DUNN, N.C. (WNCN) — A Cumberland County man died Friday night after his car crossed a center line and collided with two other cars in a Harnett County wreck, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The crash that also injured three people was reported around 9 p.m....
Keener, East Surry take down Robbinsville in 1st game under Caleb Pardue
The Caleb Pardue era at East Surry has started on a successful note. The Cardinals defeated Robbinsville in a tight 21-19 ballgame to open up the season in Pilot Mountain. In addition to the game being the first under Pardue, it was the first game for the Cardinals on their beautiful new turf field.
Triad ALS patient hopes to revive Ice Bucket Challenge momentum 10 years later
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Ten years ago this month, the Ice Bucket Challenge took the nation by storm. Participants would record themselves pouring ice water over their heads, share the videos and challenge others to join in. Many also pledged to donate to an ALS organization. “It’s very cool to see what’s happened in that […]
No. 5 Seventy-First escapes upset, downs Richmond in season opener
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Seventy-First and Richmond started off 2024 with everything a high school opener could ask for. Big plays? Check. Lead changes just seconds apart? Check. The lights going out just before a big moment in the fourth quarter? Also check. When both teams left the field, there...
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