Robbins
LATEST NEWS
Latest in spat between downtown business competitors: charges against Graham mayor’s husband for removing bollard blocking alley
Removal of a plastic bollard, placed in an alleyway thought to be public, results in charges against mayor’s husband in Graham. Graham businessman Chuck Talley, who is the husband of Graham mayor Jennifer Talley, has been charged with misdemeanor destruction of real property: namely four metal bolts that had been used to secure a plastic bollard erected in the middle of an alleyway in the downtown business district.
Don’t miss the 10th Annual Rowan Dragon Boat Festival this Saturday
ROWAN COUNTY — Prepare for a wave of excitement. The 10th Annual Rowan Chamber Dragon Boat Festival is returning to High Rock Lake on Saturday and you won’t want to miss out on the fun. Grab friends and family and come join the excitement at the lake’s biggest event of the year. The Dragon Boat […] The post Don’t miss the 10th Annual Rowan Dragon Boat Festival this Saturday appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Holly Springs lifeguard recovering after suffering head and spinal injuries while saving boy from drowning
Holly Springs lifeguard injured during rescue of drowning boy. A Holly Springs teenager is recovering after he injured himself while rescuing a 7-year-old boy from drowning. According to the teen’s friend, 19-year-old Youssef Bounagui saved a drowning boy at the 12 Oaks Country Club pool, where Bounagui is a lifeguard.
WNCT.com’s Get in the Game: Abigayle Dobra
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCT) — When Abigayle Dobra steps up the plate, she’s got one thing on her mind. “I’m thinking I’m going to hit this and I am going to get on base,” Dobra said. Between chants in the dugout and cheering on her teammates, she does well swinging the bat. In a recent […]
Wake County homeowners see significant increase in their property tax
GARNER, N.C. (WNCN) — Some Wake County homeowners are cautioning others about their next property tax bill, which could be significantly higher after revaluation. Garner resident Bruce Lee says he received a letter in the mail about his home’s new assessed value. When he looked online, he was staggered to see his property tax bill had gone up about $1,300.
STATE: NCDOT adopts traffic signal policy for improving pedestrian safety
RALEIGH – As new pedestrian signals are installed or existing ones are upgraded, the N.C. Department of Transportation is programming them with an enhanced safety feature. NCDOT is adding what is called a “leading pedestrian interval,” or LPI, to its traffic signals, giving pedestrians a head start of three to seven seconds to enter the marked […] The post STATE: NCDOT adopts traffic signal policy for improving pedestrian safety appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Records: Mecklenburg County led NC in juvenile drownings in 2023
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - State records revealed that 37 people 18 years or younger drowned across North Carolina in 2023. Of those deaths, nearly half (18) were children five years old or younger. Eight of those were 1-year-olds. According to the records, Mecklenburg County had the most juvenile drowning deaths...
Nonprofit led by Mark Robinson's wife 'seriously deficient', state review says
A recently shuttered nonprofit operated by the wife of North Carolina Lt. Gov Mark Robinson was "seriously deficient" in its operations, according to a state review examining how it carried out a federally funded meal program helping some childcare providers.A letter dated Wednesday from the state Department of Health and Human Services addressed to Balanced Nutrition Inc. owner Yolanda Hill and others gave the group two weeks to correct a myriad of shortcomings or regulators will propose they be disqualified from participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.The nonprofit also owes the state $24,400 that had been given...
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.