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Wendy Murphy of Wallace elected within UNC Board of Governors first ever all-female leadership team
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors is under new leadership, with an all-female slate of officers for the first time in UNC System history including Wallace local Wendy Murphy. The board unanimously elected Wendy Murphy as the new board chair, Kellie Hunt Blue as the vice chair, and Pearl Burris-Floyd as the secretary with terms starting in July. According to a news release, this marks the first time...
Hillsville man dead after motorcycle crash in Smyth County
SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A Hillsville man is dead after a motorcycle crash on I-81 in Smyth County, according to Virginia State Police. On Sunday, July 14 at 3:52 p.m., the driver of a 2020 Harley Davidson Road Glide was heading southbound on I-81 when the motorcycle went off the left side of the interstate and struck a guardrail, according to police.
‘Somebody pinch me, please’: Woman who lost SUV in arson gifted new car by stranger
CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) - An Ohio woman was given an incredible gift after losing her SUV when a man reportedly set it on fire early Tuesday. Carla Bannister’s emotional week ended on a much happier note after she was gifted a new car. Bannister spoke with WXIX after her...
‘An inch away’: Tarboro police officer under investigation for attempted Trump assassination post to Facebook
TARBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — “Damn. Only about an inch away from making America great again…”. Those 11 words have put a 24-year veteran member of the Tarboro Police Department on administrative leave pending an internal investigation. A screenshot of the post shared with CBS 17 shows the post made by Detective Sergeant Brandon Richardson.
Triangle delegates react to Vance VP pick, Robinson speech
ABC11 heard for the first time from local Republican delegates in Milwaukee this week about former President Donald Trump's announcement Monday that J.D. Vance will be his pick for vice president -- and Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's appearance and speech at the Republican National Convention.On Monday, Triangle delegates described the mood in Milwaukee as re-energized."After the incident on Saturday, I think we're even stronger and more solidified toward making sure that we get a victory in November," said Alan Swain, a Raleigh resident and candidate for US Congress.Swain said he believes Trump's tabbing of Vance, a senator from Ohio, as...
Travel insurance could save thousands for vacationers with emergencies
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Imagine suffering a medical emergency abroad and being on the hook for potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in order to get home. That is the reality in two recent cases where women from the Carolinas have required medical air transport to return to the U.S.
NC History Theater presents brand-new musical “Bushwhackers”
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - Experience a piece of North Carolina history come alive with “Bushwhackers,” a captivating new musical presented by the North Carolina History Theater. Set against the backdrop of Civil War-era New Bern, NC, “Bushwhackers” chronicles the remarkable tale of Keith and Malinda Blalock. Living...
SECU joins Governor’s Office for school supply drive
State Employees’ Credit Union has announced its support for the 2024 Governor’s School Supply Drive to help teachers and students get the items they need for the upcoming school year. In its sixth year to provide collection sites for the event, SECU is accepting donations at its statewide network of 275 branches now through Aug. 9. Wish list items include paper of all […] The post SECU joins Governor’s Office for school supply drive first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Senior North Carolina House budget writer Saine says he'll leave legislature next month
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A top budget writer and Republican leader in the North Carolina House announced his resignation Monday, further thinning out the veteran GOP governance team next year when combined with the upcoming departure of Speaker Tim Moore. Rep. Jason Saine of Lincoln County filed his resignation letter Monday afternoon after confirming earlier in the day that he would step down from his 97th House District seat, effective Aug. 12. Saine, who joined the House in 2011, rose through the chamber’s ranks as the GOP tightened its electoral grip on the General Assembly. He became a chairman...
Where do education lottery funds go?
I have been asked many times how I am enjoying myself since retiring as Yadkin County Schools superintendent March 1st of this year. I can honestly say that I am loving it! However, I am not one that retired to sit around the house. I am still working to support our students, educators, and schools, albeit in a different way than I was before. In April I began working for the Shallow Ford Foundation to raise funds for the Yadkin County Education Foundation fund. This...
Team’s state-tournament performance pleases Herring
LOCKWOOD FOLLY — Season-ending losses are painful in the moment, but should not overshadow an otherwise successful campaign on the baseball diamond. Solemn players with sweat-stained faces listened as head North Duplin baseball coach Blake Herring delivered that heartfelt — and emotional — message. The Rebels bounced...
Man sentenced to 20-25 years for shooting, killing of woman in Forsyth County
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the 2021 shooting death of a woman, the Forsyth County district attorney says. On Tuesday, Jason Marshall Duncan, 42, of Lewisville, pleaded guilty to the March 17, 2021, murder of Paula “Marie” Booth, 38, following a domestic dispute. According to the Forsyth […]
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