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New SCC Scholarship Honors Buddy Spong
The Seven Lakes Kiwanis Club is raising funds for a new scholarship named in honor of Buddy Spong that will assist Sandhills Community College students. The legacy scholarship was announced during a celebration of life for Spong at BPAC’s Owens Auditorium, on Sunday, July 21 on the SCC campus. A retired educator and active community volunteer, Spong died on March 15, five months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Iconic North Carolina Based Department Store Is Restructuring and Saving Jobs
When I saw the headline about Belk, my stomach dropped. We cannot lose this local institution. But this iconic North Carolina based department store is actually restructuring. The goal is better financial health and saving jobs. Iconic North Carolina Based Department Store Is Restructuring. According to the Charlotte Observer, Belk...
NC Health News wins 20 awards in annual state press contest
NC Health News has been lauded with an organization-record 20 awards in the annual North Carolina Press Association editorial contest, including five first place wins. The state press association honored work published from March 2023 to March 2024. NC Health News was judged among its peers in the online-only category.
‘Down East’ immersion enriches K-12 teachers’ N.C. knowledge and spirits
Carolina K-12, a program based in the College of Arts and Sciences, hosted a summer retreat for educators from around the state, immersing them in the history and culture of Beaufort, Harkers Island and Cape Lookout. Karen Willis Amspacher gestured at a buffet table laden with homemade food — squash...
Junk fees are gouging consumers; NC wants them gone
We’ve all heard the phrase, “too good to be true.” Well, these days shoppers are experiencing that when they find low advertised prices often come with junk fees — and consumer complaints are increasing. The White House says these fees cost consumers billions each year. Earlier...
N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency touts affordable housing successes
The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is reporting that it has spent $51.2 million to build 752 new low-income rental units in the aftermath of hurricanes Matthew and Florence, as well as areas damaged by Tropical Storm Fred. Another 1,430 such rental units are planned to increase the availability of safe, affordable housing in […]
Sold on a Promise, Part 2: The North Carolina homeless housing projects that were never built
“Sold on a Promise” is a special two-part investigative series jointly produced by BPR News, WFDD and CityView that explores how a California developer and its nonprofit partner promised and then later failed to house around 550 homeless people in North Carolina. On a cold December day in 2022,...
The Local Vibe showcases new Siamese Twins Museum, open in Mount Airy
MOUNT AIRY, N.C. — The executive director of theSurry Arts Council joined The Local Vibe today to discuss a new museum. The Siamese Twins Museum opened July 1 to share the story of the conjoined lives of Eng and Chang Bunker, for whom the term “Siamese twins” originated.
Richmond, surrounding counties under flood watch
ROCKINGHAM — The central Carolinas are under a flood watch for the next several days as more rain is expected. The National Weather Service has issued an areal flood watch until midnight July 26, with a total of up to two inches of rain forecast for Richmond County through Thursday evening. However, meteorologists say higher amounts are expected during thunderstorms.
Tatum brings Lt. Governor to Caswell County
On Monday, July 8, Caswell GOP Chairman Cody Tatum, hosted a fundraiser for Lt. Governor and Candidate for Governor, Mark Robinson, at the Yanceyville Municipal Building. When attending the NCGOP Convention in May, Tatum had the opportunity to meet Robinson. During their conversation they immediately struck up a friendship. In the days after their initial meeting they had several phone and text conversations and decided to plan an event in Caswell County. Tatum said, “Meeting Lt. Governor Robinson has been one of the highlights of my life. Robinson is an inspirational figure and a leading voice in defense of our Constitutional Rights and liberties. It was an honor to have him in Caswell County and I look forward to working with him as governor to help improve the lives of the citizens of Caswell County and the State of North Carolina.”
Tiny House operating in new High Point facility
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — After six months of uncertainty, Tiny House Community Development has a new home. It is moving into a new building that will serve as a warehouse for two of the nonprofit’s programs. The programs support two of the nonprofit’s missions: helping the homeless and the environment. “The last six months […]
Kraken Skulls holds 1st annual golf tournament
The first annual Kraken Triple 9 Golf Tournament is coming up on August 3. It will be located at King’s Grant Golf & Country Club, a par 71, championship-style 18-hole semi-private facility located at 347 Shawcroft Road in Fayetteville. This event will be a very enjoyable and engaging day with an array of activities planned for participants of the golf tournament. It will go from 9 a.m. to noon. Interested participants can sign up online and learn more on their website at Kraken-Skulls.com.
Woman accused of taking indecent liberties with student in Randolph County
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A woman accused of taking indecent liberties with a student faces multiple charges, according to a Randolph County Sheriff’s Office news release. On July 1, the RCSO got a report of sexual allegations. Following an investigation, detectives sought charges against 39-year-old Britney Marie Vernon for three counts of felony indecent […]
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