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New doctor joins Northern Orthopaedics
Northern Regional Hospital has added a physician to its staff. Dr. Jared Sanderford has joined the staff at Northern Orthopaedics team. Born in Galveston, Texas, and primarily raised in Greeley, Colorado, Dr. Sanderford’s journey into healthcare was inspired by his father, a physician whose dedication to the community left a lasting impression. H Sanderford earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Rocky Vista University in Parker, Colorado, following a Bachelor...
Zootastic Park expresses appreciation to first responders with free admission over Labor Day Weekend
This Labor Day Weekend all firefighters, EMTs, police officers, animal control workers, first responders, DSS staff, health department employees, and dispatchers get in free at Zootastic Park in Troutman. Immediate family (spouse and children) are also free August 31-September 2. A physical badge must be presented at the time of...
Mount Airy defeats East Surry to set school record
Mount Airy won a war of attrition against East Surry on Aug. 30. The two physically imposing defenses battled all night as the teams combined for just over 200 total yards through the first three quarters. Mount Airy pulled away in the rivalry game by forcing two second-half turnovers and scoring three late touchdowns to defeat East 28-7. Friday’s victory marked a new school record for Mount Airy as the...
Cumberland County Fair kicks off for another year of family fun, local attractions
The Cumberland County Fair kicked off Friday at the Crown Complex ahead of the long holiday weekend.Local vendors said the event that's more than a century old is a major business opportunity for them and has a big impact on the community.Mark Irvin of Wisdom Waterice is one of those local business owners who says selling his summer snacks at the Cumberland County Fair should be a major boost for his new company. This is his first year here as a vendor."I believe it's going to be a good opportunity for all businesses...a lot of people coming from different counties,...
Yadkin Riverkeeper monitoring water quality after major wastewater spill
The Yadkin Riverkeeper organization is monitoring a major spill in Davie County for potentially dangerous levels of wastewater. Town of Mocksville officials announced that nearly a million gallons of untreated wastewater was discharged into Bear Creek on August 27. The waterway is a tributary of the South Yadkin River that flows into the Yadkin.
The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Housing Complex and all Tribal Offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 for the Labor Day Holiday. Our offices will reopen on regular schedule on Tues, 9/3/24
The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Housing Complex and all Tribal Offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 for the Labor Day Holiday. Our offices will reopen on regular schedule on Tuesday, September 3rd.
Food Lion recalls multiple in-store prepared ground beef from store in Spring Hope
Food Lion recalled multiple in-store produced ground beef from a store in Spring Hope.According to a Saturday news release, four varieties of in-store prepared ground beef "may contain traces of foreign material consistent with black foam specks from the product packaging."The recall affects these products produced August 29, 2024, with a sell-by date of August 31, 2024: 73% Lean Fresh Ground Beef (All Sizes) 80% Lean Fresh Ground Chuck (All Sizes) 85% Lean Fresh Ground Beef Round (All Sizes) 93% Lean Fresh Ground Beef (All Sizes)The store is at 603 E Nash St.Anyone who has purchased these products should not consume them and return them to the Spring Hope Food Lion store for a refund totaling twice the purchase price.
Charlotte: A Crime And Justice Story Plus Increasing Retention In N.C. Colleges
WFAE Executive Editor, Ely Portillo updated More to the Story on the story, "Charlotte Is Failing To Bring Down Traffic Deaths," when he visited our program in August. This included details of the City's Vision Zero plan. Ely also covered, "To Increase Retention, North Carolina's Historically Black Colleges and Universities are Hiring Student Success Coaches."
Extra point: New-look Duke football puts on strong showing in season opener
In its season opener against Elon, Duke football came out with a 26-3 win. The Blue Zone is here to break down the victory with three key takeaways, stats and a look ahead:. Friday night was the debut of head coach Manny Diaz’s tenure in Durham, and he immediately made his mark on the program. With Texas transfer Maalik Murphy starting at quarterback, a revamped defensive line pressuring the Phoenix and a distinct shift in play style on both sides, Duke fans finally got a look at what Diaz will look like as a coach.
Former Carolina Panthers Stars Luke Kuechly, Greg Olsen, And Jonathan Stewart On Same Middle School Coaching Staff
While the Carolina Panthers are a down-on-their-luck franchise right now, it wasn’ that long ago that the franchise was playing in a Super Bowl following the 2015 season, ultimately losing to the Denver Broncos. The Panthers had as good of a roster as anyone and went 15-1 that season. Now, three of the best players […] The post Former Carolina Panthers Stars Luke Kuechly, Greg Olsen, And Jonathan Stewart On Same Middle School Coaching Staff appeared first on BroBible.
RFK Jr. sues North Carolina elections board over ballot
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is suing the North Carolina State Board of Elections in an attempt to remove his name from the state’s ballot after he withdrew from battleground state ballots. The lawsuit, filed in Wake County Superior Court on Friday, comes after the board denied his request to be removed from the general election…
Robinson faces challenges in NC governor race amid controversies, may impact Trump
North Carolina conservatives who gathered recently over coffee and pancakes at the Olympic Family Restaurant to support Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson knew about some of the controversial things he has said previously, but they were inclined to be forgiving."He's a good speaker. He made some mistakes in his past," said Allan Jones, a 59-year-old truck driver, at the campaign event near his home in Colfax, about 90 miles (145 kilometers) west of Raleigh. "Haven't we all? Did we learn from them? Let's go forward."Robinson, a favorite of former President Donald Trump, is the party's nominee for governor in the...
Some parts of western North Carolina to see higher utility bills
This report is made possible through a partnership between BPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Residents in Avery, Burke, Cherokee, Clay, McDowell and Watauga counties may see their power bills increase – again. The Tennessee Valley Authority, which serves portions of seven southeastern states, just announced a 5.25% rate increase for all wholesale […]
In North Carolina, Democrats counting on young voters
For several months, Yampiere Lugo has been going door to door, urging young people in North Carolina to vote in November. "North Carolina is going to have something to say in November," said Zach Finley, the president of the Young Democrats of North Carolina.
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