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Trees down across the Triangle Monday morning after early morning storms
Storms knocked down trees across the Triangle over the weekend and on Monday. The severe weather made a difficult situation even worse for a Garner family after a massive tree fell on their home over the weekend. On Monday morning, rain was pouring in through a gaping hole in the...
‘Daunting Issue’: Hillsborough Hosts First Workshop of Affordable Housing Series
The Town of Hillsborough recently hosted its first Affordable Housing Workshop, the first of several that the town plans to host in an effort to inform a strategic approach to affordable housing. The town currently does not have a dedicated housing department, and Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell said the series...
Graham Police search for suspect behind armed robbery at AutoZone
GRAHAM, N.C. — Police in Alamance County are asking for help to find an armed robbery suspect. Graham Police report that they were called to the AutoZone on South Main Street on Sunday at 8:57 p.m. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Employees reported that...
Lightning strike at Sanford Golf Course puts nearly half the carts out of commission
SANFORD, N.C. (WNCN) — Nearly half of the golf carts at Sanford Municipal Golf Course are temporarily out of commission due to a lightning event Sunday evening. According to the city, the course is currently operating with 26 of its 51 golf carts. As a result, those with late-morning tee times will likely not have access to a cart.
Shooting in Sanford leaves man in critical condition, police say
SANFORD, N.C. (WNCN) — Officers are currently investigating a shooting from Sunday evening where one man was found inside a vehicle with gunshots wounds to the head and chest. The Sanford Police Department responded to a shooting around 5 p.m. at the intersection of Mt. Pisgah Church Road and...
Greensboro Police Department hosts logo drawing contest for kids
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Need something for your kiddos to do this summer?. The Greensboro Police Department (GPD) announced on Monday, July 15 it's holding an "online summer camp" for local kindergarten children to help design its official logo. The police department said via Facebook it's looking specifically for rising...
Mack Dealer Vision Truck Group opens new $20 million Canadian location
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks dealer Vision Truck Group recently invested $20 million to open a new facility in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, according to a press release issued July 22 by Mack Trucks. “Congratulations to Vision Truck Group for opening another location to better service and support Mack customers,”...
City Of Greensboro Puts Off Public Discussion Of Contaminated Park
The Greensboro City Council is postponing a special meeting that had been scheduled for Tuesday, July 23 regarding the Bingham Park remediation project. A new date for the meeting hasn’t been set yet. Here was the reason for the postponement given in a press release: “City Council in consultation...
Franklin Street Starbucks Temporarily Closed; New Location to Open Friday
The Starbucks location at 103 East Franklin Street temporarily closed its doors Sunday as the business moves to a larger storefront across the street. Located underneath Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery at 100 East Franklin Street, the new location is tentatively set to open Friday at 6 a.m, ahead of the new UNC school year. Renovations for the space began in 2019, which was previously occupied by Medici, a Neapolitan-style pizza restaurant.
On Air Today: Former UNC Soccer Star and Match Analyst for FC Series Telecast Jamie Watson
Former UNC Soccer Star and Match Analyst for the FC Series Telecast of Man City vs. Celtic Jamie Watson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 22. He discussed his journey to the broadcast booth for this match. He also talked about why he’s excited to show off Chapel Hill to soccer fans from all over. He discussed what to expect on the pitch, including which players to watch, and more.
Hacks for a Smooth Move Back to Campus
Coeds everywhere are busy preparing to move back to campus in August. It feels like an overwhelming process for many, but UNC Greensboro is here to help. The staff at Housing and Residence Life (HRL) has advice to remove students’ summer stress with move-in hacks and tips. “At HRL,...
Durham man accused of trying to fraudulently obtain over $6K in insurance scheme, officials say
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – A Durham man is accused of trying to fraudulently obtain more than $6,700 from an insurance company after he was involved in a car crash, the North Carolina Department of Insurance announced Monday. According to special agents with the N.C. Department of Insurance Criminal Investigations...
UNC basketball extends offer to rising in-state recruit
Hubert Davis has been active on the recruiting trail watching prospects and giving out offers. And on Monday, he offered a rising in-state recruit for the 2025 class. Four-star combo guard Isaiah Denis was the latest recruit to receive an offer from UNC in the 2025 recruiting class. He posted on X (Formerly Twitter) to announce that UNC is officially in the mix for his recruitment. The offer came a day after Davis and the Tar Heels offered two players in the 2026 class as well. The Davidson, North Carolina product plays at Davidson Day High School and has 24 offers in...
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