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Davidson County Local Food Network and Thomasville Farmers Market announce launch of a new pop-up farmers market
The Davidson County Local Food Network and the Thomasville Farmers Market are excited to announce the launch of a new pop-up farmers market at the Senior Services Congregate Center in Thomasville. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to improve access to fresh and locally grown farm produce for...
Hornets Reportedly Target Surprising All-Star on the Trade Market
The Charlotte Hornets have ushered in a new era since last season's trade deadline when they moved on from Gordon Hayward, Terry Rozier, and PJ Washington. They made their intentions of rebuilding clear when they hired Jeff Peterson as general manager, and Charles Lee as their new head coach. The...
Empire Pizza sets opening for next restaurant here
Empire Pizza’s expansion continues with its sixth location opening here on July 10. The family-run pizza venture’s 7,600-square-foot restaurant — the brand’s largest to date — is at 8500 Pineville-Matthews Road in Charlotte.
Charlotte advocates link labor and affordable housing
The third annual Housing Justice Assembly gathered advocates from housing and labor movements to push for greater access to affordable housing in Charlotte. Affordable housing and labor advocates want more for working class people. The Housing Justice Coalition held its third annual Housing Justice Assembly on June 29 with panelists...
SCC graduates are Scholars of Global Distinction
Two students graduated this year from Surry Community College’s Scholars of Global Distinction program. Paulina Cruz-Martinez and Daisy Jimenez have both completed the qualifications to receive recognition from UNC-Chapel Hill as Scholars of Global Distinction. Cruz-Martinez graduated with an associate in arts from Surry Community College. She plans on attending the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in the fall to study business administration. ...
NFL Player Larrell Murchison to host free football camp in Elizabethtown on July 6
ELIZABTHTOWN, N.C. (WECT) - Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Larrell Murchison is hosting a free football camp in Elizabethtown on Saturday, July 6. While online tickets are sold out, guests can still show up for the event at Elizabethtown Middle School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to take part.
Statesville pastor delivers invocation at White House during Independence Day celebration
At the invitation of President Joe Biden, the Rev. Dr. Robert W. “Rob” Lee delivered the invocation at the White House on Thursday during the Independence Day celebration. The invocation was delivered at the conclusion of a picnic on the grounds of the White House geared toward military families and prior the fireworks show that attracted thousands of guests to the South Lawn.
Delayed streetscape should enhance Asheboro’s infrastructure
ASHEBORO – The streetscape project in downtown Asheboro is still in the works, something that officials said should improve efficiency and spruce up an area of the social and business district. Trevor Nuttall, Asheboro’s community development director, said a state grant is assisting with the project, much of which...
Fayetteville's Caribbean residents worry about Hurricane Beryl's effects
Hurricane Beryl was downgraded to a tropical storm after making landfall in Mexico earlier Friday. Still, it wrought havoc on communities throughout the West Indies this week."It may seem like life is normal here in the States but it's far from normal back there in the Caribbean," Phillip Cousins said.Watching this devastation from Hurricane Beryl in his home country of Jamaica has Cousins deeply worried for his older relatives still living there. Cousins said he survived Hurricane Gilbert in 1988, so he has an idea of how hard it will be for his community to come back from this."Even rebuilding...
Man dies after going off road, hitting tree in Jamestown on West Main Street near Scientific Street, troopers say
JAMESTOWN, N.C. (WGHP) — A man is dead after a truck he was driving went off the road and hit a tree on Sunday, according to a State Highway Patrol news release. At 1:53 a.m., troopers responded to a crash on West Main Street near Scientific Street in Guilford County. William Daniel Andrews, 34, of […]
SportsWeek: Spartans track and field sending big contingent to Jr. Olympics
The Carolina Spartans AAU track and field team was back in action last week in the Region 25 Qualifier event held in Monroe, and the outcome was memorable. The Spartans sped their way to the AAU National Junior Olympics by way of 11 individual athletes and six relay teams all qualifying for the event to be held July 27-Aug. 3 at North Carolina A&T. On the boys’ side, 13-year-old Joshua...
Salvation Army ending feeding program
The Salvation Army will no longer feed people hot meals after Aug. 31, as the organization is ending its feeding program with the closure of its emergency shelter. The Salvation Army serves breakfast and dinner each weekday to people who need it, Salvation Army spokesperson Ashley Delamar said. The Salvation...
Concord man charged with indecent liberties arrested after standoff with US Marshals
STATESVILLE, N.C. — A Concord man was arrested in Rowan County after new evidence identified him as the suspect in a child sex abuse investigation in Statesville, police said. Statesville police were notified of possible abuse involving a young child in December 2019. After interviewing the victim and collecting...
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