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Pelosi delivers speech to NC Democrats with notable absence — Biden’s future as nominee
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In a state expected to help decide the presidency, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi did little to quell speculation on President Joe Biden’s path forward as the Democratic nominee to a room full of North Carolina Democrats on Saturday. Pelosi addressed more than 900 people at the North Carolina Democratic Party […]
U.S. 21 Road Market planned for July 26-28
Old quilts, vintage toys, and antique glassware are just a few of the treasures shoppers can find during the annual Take-a-Break from the Interstate 3-day Road Market. This year’s event is planned for Friday through Sunday, July 26-28. The 100-mile long yard sale begins in Harmony, and extends up Hwy 21, including Business Hwy 21 in Jonesville and Elkin, all the way to Wytheville, Virginia. In Elkin, Bridge St. is Business Hwy 21 so residents can set up along Bridge St. as long as they...
Yadkin County man charged with indecent liberties, sheriff’s office says
YADKIN COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A Yadkin County man is facing child sex crime charges, according to the Yadkin County Sheriff’s Office. On June 18, deputies got a report of sexual offenses involving a child. An investigation was launched and Hurley “Duane” Clonch, 54, of East Bend, was charged with five counts of indecent liberties […]
Yadkin County Schools' proposed arts cuts spur turmoil over theater teaching position
Denny Key, the principal at Forbush High School, believes you can’t have school without the arts. But earlier this year, Yadkin County Schools central office administrators proposed cuts to arts programs during allotment meetings with Key — and there was notable ambiguity surrounding who would teach theater arts classes at Forbush and Starmount high schools. Starmount High School has not employed a full-time theatre arts teacher since 2017, Kelsi Jester,...
2.2 magnitude earthquake hits Caldwell County
CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit Caldwell County this weekend, the US Geological Survey confirmed. The quake hit the Cedar Rock area early Sunday morning, just north of Lenoir and Pisgah National Forest and reports came in varying from Wilkesboro to Fleetwood. Four residents submitted reports. No injuries and […]
Preview: Salem Speedway Hosts ARCA Menards Series Mid Summer Classic 200 with High Banks Challenge
In the upcoming ARCA Menards Series event at Salem Speedway, competitors will navigate the high-banked, half-mile oval, a historic venue known for hosting legendary drivers and unique challenges with its steep corners and aging surface. Six drivers have won races halfway through the 2024 ARCA Menards Series season, with none...
‘Shocked’: Mebane community mourns loss of retired firefighter after accident outside home
MEBANE, N.C. (WGHP) — The Mebane community is mourning the loss of a retired firefighter who was killed in an accident outside his home. “The city has lost something big,” said Captain Troy Shaw, who worked with John Schultz for more than 20 years. Schultz served the Mebane community for decades as a firefighter and […]
Mebane woman wins $1 million from scratch-off
MEBANE, N.C. — Trenon Holman of Mebane tried her luck with a $50 scratch-off ticket from a Quick Mart and won big. The NC Education Lottery just announced Holman is the winner of their $1 million prize. When collecting her winnings, she was given to choice tor receive the...
Join us as we explore the shores of High Rock Lake on My Town Monday
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — When you think about High Rock Lake, usually you think about boating and fishing. However, there is so much more to the area than just being on the water. On this week’s edition of My Town Monday, FOX8’s Chris Weaver explores all the things you can do off the water […]
Thomasville City Schools begin clear bag policy in August
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Thomasville City Schools will implement a clear bag policy starting in August for the 2024-2025 school year. In continued efforts to enhance safety and security, only clear plastic/vinyl bags will be permitted. The district said the main objective of the clear bag policy is to increase...
Making the cut: Longtime Fort Liberty barber to be inducted into National Hall of Fame
FORT LIBERTY — Nestled in the back room of the 18th Airborne Corps headquarters, Travis Bell’s barbershop walls are filled with photos and autographs. Aside from a photo of the late NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr., the photos aren’t of professional athletes, Hollywood actors and actresses or Grammy singers, but are of some of the nation’s top soldiers who have served at the former Fort Bragg, now Fort Liberty.
Sign up now for Davie 4-H camp
Get those little green thumbs and curious minds ready, the Youth Gardening Program from July 30-Aug. 1, daily from 9 a.m. to noon and run by the Davie County Master Gardeners, is part of the Davie 4-H Summer Fun learning programs. Limited spots are still available. This year, young explorers aged 8-13 will journey through […] The post Sign up now for Davie 4-H camp appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Staying safe outdoors during the summer
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — School is out, summer is here, and in the FOX8 House Call, we want to keep your family safe. Dr. Meg Alden, a pediatrician with Novant Health Forsyth Pediatrics at Union Cross, talks about ways to stay healthy while spending more time outdoors in the sun.
Danville Man and Keeling Woman Arrested for Illegal Video Gaming Operation in Ruffin, NC
A Danville man and a Keeling woman were among three people arrested following search warrants executed at an illegal video gaming operation in Ruffin, NC. On Thursday the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office and the Caswell County Sheriff’s Office, along with assistance from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, executed a search warrant at 9900 US 29 Business in Ruffin, N.C. .
AutoZone robbed on S. Main Street in Graham, police say
GRAHAM, N.C. — An AutoZone Auto Parts in Graham was robbed Sunday night, according to police. Officers arrived at the S. Main Street location. Employees said the suspect entered the store, displayed a firearm and demanded money. The suspect ran away from the scene heading northwest from the store....
Nano Preemie Born at Just 24 Weeks Gets Guard of Honor as They Graduate From NICU
A baby born at just 24 weeks and weighing one pound, six ounces – and who was so small her ‘nano preemie’ diapers fitted a Barbie doll – was finally able to go home after a 111-day NICU journey. The post Nano Preemie Born at Just 24 Weeks Gets Guard of Honor as They Graduate From NICU appeared first on Happilynews.com.
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