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Morinaga to double Mebane size, operations
Morinaga, the Japanese manufacturer of HI-CHEW candy, is planning to build a $136 million expansion of its existing facility at 4391 Wilson Road in Mebane, which fronts I-85/40, company officials announced at a press conference Tuesday morning. The expansion is estimated to lead to the creation of an additional 204...
City Of Greensboro To Use AI To Photograph The Contents Of Your Garbage
On Tuesday, July 16, the Greensboro City Council accepted a $50,000 grant from the NC Department of Environmental Quality for what may seem like an innocuous program to many, but one that might be very alarming to privacy advocates. The city is installing artificial intelligence software and hardware on some...
High Point leaders discuss state of the city
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Around 500 city and business leaders in High Point came together to celebrate growth, development and the progress being made in the city. City leaders and the chamber of commerce at High Point University on Wednesday hosted the State of the City. The State of the City address was given […]
High Point University Men’s Lacrosse Welcomes Matthew Lintner to 2025 Coaching Team
The High Point University Men's Lacrosse program has welcomed Matthew Lintner to their 2025 coaching staff, announced by Head Coach John Crawley. Lintner brings experience from Roanoke College, where he played and coached for four years, achieving notable success in coaching roles. Lintner coached 29 All-ODAC selections, 14 USILA All-Americans,...
NC smoke shops busted for selling items that contained higher THC levels than legally allowed, police say
IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. — An investigation in Iredell County, North Carolina, revealed that several smoke and vape shops in Statesville were selling items that contained higher THC levels than are legally allowed. Authorities said the monthlong investigation ended Friday, July 12. During the investigation, authorities said they executed search...
North Carolina HBCU gets seventh $1 million gift this year
The school is revitalizing two historic residence halls, its Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management facility and is renovating its dining facility. The post North Carolina HBCU gets seventh $1 million gift this year appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
PHOTOS: Block party celebration marks 20th year for Main Street barber shop
MOORESVILLE – Family, friends, customers and fellow downtown business operators congregated along the 100 block of North Main Street on July 14 to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of Main Street Barber & Hair Styling at 103 N. Main. Owners Eric Simelton and Charlie Wilson hosted the afternoon Block...
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Celebrates Grand Opening in Kings Mountain, NC
a national fast-casual franchise known for its delicious Hot Dogs, BBQ, and local craft beer selection, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new location in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The new restaurant is located at 218 S Railroad Ave, Kings Mountain NC. Crave’s menu features a...
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...
Ward moves past Bohn to win at Bowman Gray
WINSTON-SALEM — Saturday at Bowman Gray Stadium was the first week back after the annual Fourth of July break, and the racing was just as hot as the steamy weather. With temperatures hovering around 95 degrees before the race, Brandon Ward, who is the defending champion in the Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series, continued his hot streak and won his fourth race of the season in the ShootingTargetsUSA.com 100. “Hard...
Mark Robinson responds to ads featuring his comments about abortion and women keeping their ‘skirt down’
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee in the North Carolina governor's race, is pushing back on recent ads that feature him making statements about abortion including women not being "responsible enough to keep your skirt down".
North Carolina judges issue order barring lawyers from the use of artificial intelligence
Federal judges in the Western District of North Carolina, including Charlotte, have issued an order limiting the use of artificial intelligence platforms in filing legal briefs and memorandums.
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