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Deputies look for missing Robeson County man
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — Robeson County authorities have asked for the public’s help finding a missing man. Temmi Thomas was last seen in the area of Conatser Drive in Parkton, the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office said. He is 5-foot-8 and weighs 145 pounds. He has brown eyes and is bald. Anyone with information is […]
These paramedics are for more than just emergencies in N.C. communities
On a street corner east of Durham’s downtown, Cheryl Riley spotted a woman sitting on a ledge outside a grocery store, her upper body bobbing back and forth. Riley, a Durham County paramedic, pulled over her Ford Expedition with bright blue and yellow markings and asked the woman if she could take her vitals. After getting a go-ahead, Riley checked her blood pressure and oxygen levels.
What’s next after Summerfield de-annexation?
SUMMERFIELD – Developer David Couch has scored a victory, convincing state lawmakers last month to de-annex his nearly 1,000 acres spanning a wide swath of wooded farmland. He plans to develop the land for a mix of commercial and residential use that will offer about 4,000 homes – including Summerfield’s first apartments – in a variety of price ranges.
What's the Latest With 3-Star WR Jaire Richburg? We Asked, He Answered...
Jaire Richburg is a 6-foot-3, 180-pound Class of 2026 wide receiver of East Forsyth High School in Kernersville, NC. And the 3-star, who is ranked No. 20 in the state, catches passes from 4-star Class of 2025 pro-style quarterback and North Carolina commit Bryce Baker. Baker's teammate was on campus...
Burlington pulls out of county’s planned 9-1-1 center
A celebrated example of interjurisdictional cooperation seems to have unraveled this week as Burlington’s municipal leaders abruptly bowed out of a partnership with Alamance County to set up a consolidated 9-1-1 center. The city effectively slammed the receiver on this joint venture on Monday when city manager Craig Honeycutt...
Gwinnett County Man Detained On Statutory Rape Charges
On July 3, the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office apprehended a man for reportedly bringing a 14-year-old girl from North Carolina to Georgia. On July 3, the United States Marshals reached out to the Sheriff’s Office Trafficking and Child Exploitation and Gang Units for assistance in locating the missing girl.
Police find 5 malnourished, abandoned dogs at Lexington home
LEXINGTON, N.C. — Police arrested a Lexington woman accused of not feeding her five dogs to the point of malnourishment. Officers were called to Olympia Street on Sunday morning. Police said they found five dogs without food, water, or shelter. Tammy Wilt, the dogs' owner, was charged on Tuesday...
Winston-Salem Urban League hosting "Service Learning Day" in its Empowerment Garden
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — TheWinston-Salem Urban League is inviting the community to get their hands dirty on Saturday. The nonprofit organization is hosting "Service Learning Day" in its Empowerment Garden. The project is in collaboration with Gro More Good. President and CEO James Perry joined "The Local Vibe" on Wednesday...
Durham family mourns former Winston Salem State football player killed in car crash
When 27-year-old Picasso Keaton was driving home on July 11, his family had no idea they'd never see him again.According to his parents, Keaton was driving in Granville County when another driver allegedly crossed the center lane and collided with his vehicle and killed him."For it to be just a kid trying to get home and have his life taken from him, it's not right man," his father Preston Keaton said.Wednesday, the Durham family spoke with ABC11 about the sudden loss of a beloved son, brother, friend and coach."It was taken from me. It was taken from a lot of...
UNCW researchers discover new parasite affecting North Carolina bay scallops
Native bay scallops in North Carolina are under threat and this time the culprit is a parasite. According to the University of North Carolina Wilmington researchers, they have discovered an undescribed trematode parasite that is infecting native bay scallops. The parasite was discovered in 2012 by Ami E. Wilbur ’85,...
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