Pilot Mountain
LATEST NEWS
Summer preview: 5 most important games
Which potential wins would mean the most to the Deacons this season?. You’ve got to take them one game at a time. The next game is the biggest game simply because it’s the next game, no matter the opponent or circumstances. Now that we’ve got the clichés out...
Mars Needs Women, Toyota Battery Plant Needs Workers
Are you thinking about taking one of the many jobs that will be offered at the Toyota battery manufacturing plant right outside of Guilford County and want to find out what it will be like to work there?. Well, you’ll get a chance to do just that. GuilfordWorks –...
Woman charged for shooting at 2 people following argument at Burlington bar, police say
BURLINGTON, N.C. — Burlington police met with two victims who came to the police department shortly after midnight Tuesday to report a shooting. The two victims reported that they were in an altercation with another couple at a bar on Harden Street and after leaving, encountered the couple while driving.
Tonya Pinkins to Star in TURNING 15 ON THE ROAD TO FREEDOM at IBTF
NEW HERITAGE THEATRE GROUP and LOIRE VALLEY THEATER FESTIVAL's Gospel musical, TURNING 15 ON THE ROAD TO FREEDOM, will be performed, starring Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins, and directed by Jackie Alexander, Artistic Director, at the INTERNATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL (IBTF) in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on Wednesday, July 31, at 5:30pm at The Benton Convention Center. Tonya Pinkins will lead the cast in a celebrity staged-reading featuring choirs from the “Big Four” historically Black high schools (Anderson, Atkins, Carver, and Paisley) in Winston- Salem.
Women's Volleyball 2024 Season Preview
Winston-Salem, NC - Beginning year three of this coaching staff, Head Coach Chelsea Jones and Assistant Coach Elly Hicks Davis are determined to begin their NAIA debut on a high note. After wrapping up their last season with a 21-9 record, an appearance in the NCCAA South Region Championship, and placing several players on the South Region All-Region Team, the Blue and Gold are eager for another run at a championship appearance, having only graduated four seniors with ten returners.
Asheboro takes first step toward joining regional water consortium
ASHEBORO — By agreeing to a memorandum of understanding, the Asheboro City Council took a first step toward joining the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority (PTRWA). Voting unanimously in favor of the memorandum, the council gave authorization for staff to have discussions about accepting membership. The PTRWA, formed in...
Council sets parameters for deputy city manager search
ASHEBORO — In a special called meeting on July 12, the Asheboro City Council discussed the process for recruiting and evaluating candidates for the deputy city manager, a new position being created. But first, the board reappointed Bob Morrison to the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board. Leading the deputy...
Another hot day ahead, with a chance for rain the Triad
(WGHP) — A Heat Advisory will be in effect from noon to 8 pm for Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Montgomery, and Randolph counties today. Heat indices will be between 104 and 107 for an extended period this afternoon. No matter where you live, protect yourself and your loved ones from the heat and humidity today. We are going […]
Kendre Harrison Top 6 College Choices Revealed – Latest Updates
Kendre Harrison, the No. 1 tight end in the Rivals250 for the 2026 recruiting cycle, has announced his top six schools, including North Carolina, Tennessee, Miami, Penn State, Oregon, and Florida State. Kendre Harrison is the No. 1-ranked tight end in the Rivals250 for the 2026 recruiting cycle. He is...
Mooresville’s Mayor says there’s ‘no way’ to stop the growth, instead says they’ll slow it
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - Following more complaints from residents in Mooresville and in the surrounding areas, the mayor of Mooresville shared updates about how the Town of Mooresville is addressing the area’s growing pains. “Eventually a piece of land is going to become something right? It is so what...
Montia Shardae School of Esthetics: First private and black-owned esthetics school in Fayetteville
The beauty industry is booming! A quick scroll on social media or a stroll down the street will bring to mind dozens of salons, from hair to skin. Estheticians are in high demand. The skin is a multi-billion dollar business, from makeup to facials to waxing. Local esthetician and industry veteran Montia Shardea has taken the past two years to pivot into a role she feels was the most logical step: school owner. Located at 2620 Bragg Blvd, Suite W, The Montia Shardea School of Esthetics is not only the first private esthetics school in Fayetteville but also the first black-owned, a title she doesn’t hold lightly.
City of Statesville imposes new water restrictions in response to worsening drought conditions
The City of Statesville has issued new restrictions in an effort to promote water conservation in response to worsening drought conditions. The Statesville area is now under a Stage D2 Severe Drought condition. The drought condition is determined by the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). This follows the recent...
Dr. Rich Castillo named founding dean of the UNCP School of Optometry
PEMBROKE — During a special called meeting on July 9, the Board of Trustees named Dr. Rich Castillo the founding dean of the School of Optometry at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The announcement comes two months after UNCP received unanimous approval from the UNC System Board of Governors to establish a Doctor of Optometry program.
‘He set the standard’: State title-winning Westover coach Gene Arrington remembered
Former state title-winning Westover girls basketball coach GeneArrington died this past weekend after years of health issues, and the passing of the Wolverines legend has the entire city mourning the loss, according to Westover High School principal Dr. Vernon Lowery. Born in Greene County and raised in Alexandria, Virginia, Arrington...
STAR Communications Awarded CAB Grant to Supply Fiber Optics in Rural North Carolina
July 15, 2024 – Clinton, North Carolina – StarVision Inc., (dba STAR Communications), a local broadband cooperative headquartered in Clinton, North Carolina, is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) and Cumberland County from the Connecting America Broadband (CAB) initiative. This grant will fund the deployment of a fiber-optic infrastructure in rural areas of Cumberland County, North Carolina, significantly enhancing internet connectivity and access for underserved communities.
Cleveland County Fair set to celebrate 100th birthday
For a century, people have been flocking to the Cleveland County Fair every fall to ride the Ferris wheel, eat vinegar fries and funnel cakes, play games and make a lifetime of memories. This year, the fair will celebrate its milestone birthday with special events and attractions and is set to arrive in...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.