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Class of 2028 starts Elon journey with Convocation
Caroline Staley’s education has always been rooted in tradition. After attending an all-girls, private school in Philadelphia, she was reminded of her own high school tradition when she received her acorn at Elon University’s New Student Convocation on Aug. 24. “I love that,” Staley said. “I went to...
Tennessee Commit Faizon Brandon Rocks U.T. Gear In Season Opening Win
Tennessee quarterback commit Faizon Brandon began his junior season at Grimsley High School with a win. Brandon’s Grimsley Whirlies defeated the Mount Tabor Spartans 34-12 in a non-conference game on Friday night. Brandon, 247Sports’ No. 1 overall prospect in the 2026 class, could be seen wearing a Tennessee wristband...
No. 5 Seventy-First escapes upset, downs Richmond in season opener
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Seventy-First and Richmond started off 2024 with everything a high school opener could ask for. Big plays? Check. Lead changes just seconds apart? Check. The lights going out just before a big moment in the fourth quarter? Also check. When both teams left the field, there...
Mt. Ulla dairy producer awarded top honors in state, regional competitions
BOONE — A Mt. Ulla dairy farm took home top honors for its chocolate milk and tied for first in white milk during a recent regional dairy competition. Lutheridge Jersey Dairy Farm claimed the title for best-unhomogenized chocolate milk in the Got to Be NC Competition while tying for first place with Cheek Farmstead Creamery […] The post Mt. Ulla dairy producer awarded top honors in state, regional competitions appeared first on Salisbury Post.
11th annual Triad Minority and Women's Business Expo taking place on Aug. 24
The 11th annual Triad Minority and Women's Business Expo is taking place this weekend. The event recognizes the impact that small and minority-owned businesses have on our local economy. The expo is free and open to the public with more than 100 businesses under one roof. Get the latest news...
NC A&T Student Dead After Shooting At Apartment Complex Near Campus
GREENSBORO, N.C. — One person was killed in a shooting on Spring Garden Street Thursday night (Aug. 22), the Greensboro Police Department (GPD) reports. According to a press release, GPD, Greensboro Fire, and Guilford County EMS responded to the 2800 block of Spring Garden Street near Campus Crossing Apartment Complex about an aggravated assault around 9:10 p.m. on Thursday.
Police looking for suspect on Tate St. in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro police are on the scene of Tate Street and Oakland Ave. Saturday. Police said a weapons violation call came in around 8:50 a.m. Officers said a man took out a weapon in the area, and took off when he saw police. Police found the suspect's...
Get ready for fun, food, and family time at the Central Carolina Fair
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Central Carolina Fair is returning for it's 125th year at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex! The annual fair features, rides, food, games, and more for the family! It opens August 30 and runs through September 15. Advance tickets are $25 and include admission AND an unlimited ride wristband - except for on Dollar Days and the fair's last day. Tickets can be purchased in advance. To buy tickets, click here. Children under 42 are free, seniors (60+) are free, military (with valid id) get in free, and students (with valid id) also get in free.
Fayetteville: The most stressed city in North Carolina?
A recent study from WalletHub shows that Fayetteville has the most stressed residents in all of North Carolina. The study used data sets such as average weekly work hours and unemployment, divorce and suicide rates to compare more than 180 American cities, including the 150 most populated cities and at least two of the most populated cities in each state. ...
Before he was famous, a teenage J. Cole was a skating rink mascot in Fayetteville
Editor's note: This story, originally published in The Fayetteville Observer on Aug. 16, 2001, was written as part of the Observer's summer series "On the Job." In this installment, Round-A-Bout Skating Center employee Jermaine Cole, now Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist J. Cole, talks about his experience as the Roller Roo mascot. Cole was 16 at the time this story was published. When you're Fayetteville's premier party animal, you expect to put up with a few small problems. ...
Lil’ Donuts food truck brings delicious lil’ treats to Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — If you’re in Winston-Salem and have a sweet tooth, swing by the Lil’ Donuts food truck. The self-described “family-run donut food truck” is based out of Winston-Salem and frequents events and popular places all across the state. Lil’ Donuts offers a diverse selection of donut styles “from classic powdered sugar to […]
Near upset bid by Raiders in opener shows early signs of promise
FAYETTEVILLE — Any doubts cast that Richmond Raider football won’t be a viable threat this season were dashed Friday during the team’s season opener. Kicking off a new era of football, that was Brad Denson’s message to the team following his head coaching debut that saw the Raiders go down to the wire with one of the best teams in the state.
Football highlights: Seventy-First survives; Terry Sanford QB has 5 TDs in first half
Seventy-First notched its 31st straight regular-season win in Friday's opener against historically strong Richmond Senior as DeAndre Nance accounted for three touchdowns and the Falcons held off the Raiders 35-28. In a physical battle on Loyd E. Auman Field, Seventy-First leaned on its superstars to pull ahead and controlled the ball late to...
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