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NC students finding new ways of expression with Parents Bill of Rights in place
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — For the next nine months, students in school districts across North Carolina will have a new reality with the policies behind Senate Bill 49. SB 49 is also known as the Parents Bill of Rights and the "Don't Say Gay" law. The Parents Bill of...
The Huddle: Coach Demetris Royal 's local Friday night football highlights
Davidson Local is excited to introduce The Huddle, our review and update of local sports featuring reporting from numerous sports experts from around Davidson County. Coach Demetris Royal from Lexington will give us a play-by-play from the opening night for a local high school football game played by the Lexington Yellow Jackets and Parkland Mustangs.
Triad Minority and Women's Business Expo returns to Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The 11th annual Triad Minority and Women's Business Expo returned to the Benton Convention Center on Saturday. The event recognizes the impact small and minority-owned business have on the local economy. More than 120 businesses were featured during the expo, showcasing a variety of products and...
ATP Winston-Salem Final Prediction: Alex Michelsen vs Lorenzo Sonego
The final is set at the Winston-Salem Open. With no top-10 players in the draw, it presented a golden chance for many players to chase an ATP title and fine-tune their game ahead of the year’s final Grand Slam. Lorenzo Sonego and Alex Michelsen have seized this moment. Sonego has had a terrible year until now but improved a lot this week, and Alex Michelsen has shown incredible consistency recently. As always, LWOT offers predictions for the final. But who will lift the trophy?
J.J. Jones High alumni welcome back to reunion
Alumni from J. J. Jones High School will be returning to the area next weekend to participate in the Biannual School Reunion for alumnae. The event is slated to take place over the Labor Day weekend starting on Friday, August 30 at the historic L. H. Jones Auditorium and the former Jones School location at 213 and 215 Jones School Road in Mount Airy. Event organizers said the registration fee...
Orange’s Purefoy-Farrington racks up 217 yards receiving, but Southeast Alamance tops Panthers 31-14 in season-opener
HAW RIVER–An optimistic observer will walk away from Orange football’s season opener proud of two things. Its defense, which threw Southeast Alamance off rhythm in the final three quarters. And the breakout performance from senior wide receiver Kingston Purefoy-Farrington, which gave Orange a fighting change in its first-ever trip to Southeast Alamance.
Lammons and Withrow successfully defend their Winston-Salem crown
Americans take home fourth ATP Tour title this year. Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow won their second consecutive Winston-Salem Open title with a 6-4, 6-3 victory Saturday over Julian Cash and Robert Galloway. The Americans, who are ranked No. 9 in the PIF ATP Doubles Team Rankings, converted three of...
ACC, NC Wesleyan Sign Multi-tiered Transfer Agreement
Alamance Community College (ACC) and NC Wesleyan University (NCWU) have entered into a multi-tiered transfer agreement that provides students with academic opportunities across multiple programs. The agreement enhances and expands educational opportunities for ACC graduates transferring to NCWU after earning an associate degree from one or more of five different...
Fayetteville officials seeking public input to improve pedestrian safety
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Fayetteville city leaders want residents to give input on areas that are desperately in need of sidewalks and crosswalks. The City of Fayetteville is updating the pedestrian plan from 2018, which will identify where sidewalks and crosswalks are needed to create a more walkable and safer environment.
Elon University athletic director shares cultural, coaching changes for upcoming year
Jennifer Strawley stands in front of Rhodes Stadium on Aug. 3, during her first week at Elon's athletic director. Coming off her inaugural year as Elon University’s athletic director, Jennifer Strawley has big plans for this academic year and has many goals she wants to accomplish. Strawley said she...
No. 20 State Set for Sunday Showdown at Wake Forest
Winston-Salem, N.C. – Mississippi State Soccer continues its early-season road swing, heading to Winston-Salem for a Sunday matchup against Wake Forest. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 PM CT at Spry Stadium, where the 20th ranked Bulldogs will look to extend their unbeaten streak and secure a 4-0 start to the 2024 campaign.
Teen involved in Randolph Co. crash suffers from serious injuries
RAMSEUR, N.C. — A Randolph County teen is in the hospital with serious injuries following last night's car crash in Ramseur. 16-year-old Macie Maness and three more of her friends were in the car. Troopers said the 17-year-old male driver ran off the road, overcorrected, and crashed into a tree.
Formerly Incarcerated Woman Launches Coffee Shop to Uplift Her Community
After facing the challenges of finding stable employment due to her criminal record, Claudia Shivers has turned her life around by becoming the proud owner of Queen Coffee Bean, a thriving coffee shop in High Point, North Carolina. Shivers, 49, who was incarcerated for nearly a year for a non-violent...
Pope returns home, aims to continue soccer success
HIGH POINT — Eddie Pope has gone around the world during his career in soccer. He didn’t expect to end up in his hometown. The last couple years he has been back in High Point after a standout playing career on the national and international stages and almost two decades involved in the business side of the sport. And now he’s the chief sporting officer for Carolina Core FC, the new ...
High Point Confidential: Polio-stricken teenage swimmer made big splash in 1941
HIGH POINT — When the National A.A.U. Senior Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships came to High Point’s City Lake Park in the summer of 1941, the decidedly male-dominated world of sportswriters didn’t quite know what to make of the young women competing. Yes, they were impressive sports figures, but when you read some of the newspaper coverage, it seems the writers were more impressed by the ...
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