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Lexington man receives multiple charges including Fentanyl and Methamphetamine possession
The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office T.R.A.C.E. Team, assigned to the Special Investigations Division stopped a 2011 KIA Optima on Old Mountain Road near Hwy 47, Lexington for a traffic violation. During the course of the stop, Detectives seized 27 grams of Methamphetamine/Fentanyl combination. The driver, Matthew Paul Lucash of...
Motorcyclist dies in crash in Burlington, police say
BURLINGTON, N.C. — A motorcyclist is dead after a crash in Burlington, police say. The crash happened just before 10 p.m. Thursday when police and EMS responded to the 1700 block of Durham Street regarding a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. Alamance County EMS took the motorcycle driver to...
‘Be a Hero’ Comic Con returns to Lincolnton
LINCOLNTON – Who you gonna call? Heroes, like the staff and volunteers with Communities in Schools of Lincoln County (CIS) – superheroes tasked with assisting local middle school students to stay in school and achieve in life. With the theme of the movie, “Ghostbusters” – celebrating a 40th...
Emergency responders turning to drones to try to get people help faster
The drones are coming.Starting in September, if someone in Clemmons, North Carolina, calls 911 to report a cardiac arrest, the first responder on the scene may be a drone carrying an automated external defibrillator, or AED."The idea is for the drone to get there several minutes before first responders," such as an emergency medical technician or an ambulance, said Daniel Crews, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office in Forsyth County, where Clemmons is located. The sheriff's office is partnering on the project with local emergency services, the Clinical Research Institute at Duke University, and the drone consulting firm Hovecon. "The...
The Rains Helped Where They Fell; More on the Way
The rains last weekend did bring some improvements to parts of North and South Carolina. For details, we now turn to assistant state climatologist Corey Davis from the state climate office of North Carolina, and some areas like my Franklin County in North Carolina saw some pretty heavy rains, and some other areas got even more. What’s the result of that that you’re seeing, Corey?
Rodgers will attend Youth Voice
For the first time since its inception, a Martin County Boys and Girls Club member will be attending the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Youth Voice 2024. South Creek Middle School student and Robersonville Boys and Girls Club member Nieenma Rodgers will be participating in the 117th Annual NCACC Conference on Aug. 8-10 in Forsyth County. Commissioners Emily Biggs, Ronnie Smith and Chair Dempsey Bond will be attending...
Corey Thompson named head men’s basketball coach at WSSU
The Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) Department of Athletics has announced the hiring of Hall of Famer Corey Thompson as the head men’s basketball coach. “I consider it a privilege to hire the first WSSU men’s basketball alum to lead our Rams men’s basketball team,” said Director of Athletics, Etienne Thomas. “Corey Thompson brings a complete body of work with him from his lived experiences as a student-athlete, assistant coach, head coach, husband, father, educator, and Hall of Fame champion and I look forward to his leadership and partnership as we continue to protect the legacy.”
NCDOT: More I-40 weekend closures expected this summer amidst ongoing project
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The North Carolina Department of Transportation has shut down part of I-40 for yet another weekend. NCDOT says that crews will continue to work between I-26 and Hendersonville Road. But many want to know: how much longer?. This is not the first time the interstate...
Mo Green (D) and Michele Morrow (R) are running in the general election for North Carolina superintendent of public instruction
Mo Green (D) and Michele Morrow (R) are running in the general election for North Carolina superintendent of public instruction on November 5, 2024. Morrow defeated incumbent Catherine Truitt (R) in the Republican primary. In June 2024, Education Week’s Libbie Stanford described voters’ choice between Green and Morrow as one...
Hello Neighbor: Artist Al Jones
Davidson County resident Al Jones has a personality and a story that is as complex and detailed as one of her works of art. Growing up on the southside of Winston-Salem, her current life and style are a complete juxtaposition from her upbringing. Originally hailing from Bluefield, West Virginia, she...
Buy Black Triad: Wellness and Nutrition
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Buy Black Guide is sharing three Black-owned businesses that are all about wellness and nutrition. Temoura Jeffries is the owner of Buy Black Guide. During her monthly segment on the Local Vibe, she talked about:. Watch her full interview in the video above to learn...
Dog rescue: Firefighters rescue dog from drain pipe in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem firefighter rescued a dog Wednesday from a drain pipe. According to the fire department, the dog , which appeared to be a golden retriever, got stuck 20 feet inside a culvert drain pipe on Petree Road. Multiple firefighter units were involved in the rescue. The drain pipe is only...
These UNCSA alumni are nominated for Emmy Awards
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Multiple alumni from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) are nominated for Emmy Awards. The nominations for the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced virtually on July 17. The nominees include popular TV and streaming shows that aired between June 2023 and...
Shallow Ford Foundation elects board officers and directors
CLEMMONS —The Shallow Ford Foundation Board of Directors recently announced the election of officers for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Officers elected Jennifer W. Johnson, chair Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and principal Jennifer Johnson, principal of Three Magnolias Financial Advisors in Winston-Salem, holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and […] The post Shallow Ford Foundation elects board officers and directors appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Software update interrupts NCDMV services
ROCKY MOUNT — A global outage has interrupted N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles business services, including but not limited to driver license offices and license plate agencies throughout North Carolina, the NCDMV said on Friday. The outage occurred when a software update by CrowdStrike apparently failed. NCDMV will attempt to reach out to customers to reschedule appointments, according to a […] The post Software update interrupts NCDMV services first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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