Southmont
GOVERNMENT
Join us as we explore the shores of High Rock Lake on My Town Monday
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — When you think about High Rock Lake, usually you think about boating and fishing. However, there is so much more to the area than just being on the water. On this week’s edition of My Town Monday, FOX8’s Chris Weaver explores all the things you can do off the water […]
High Point family asks city to address flooding frustrations
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A High Point family says they’ve had enough of the flooding on their property and want the city to take action. They say that whenever there’s rain in the forecast, they can almost always count on a big mess. “When we bought this home last August, we had no idea […]
Bridge repair to disrupt Airport Road traffic for months
SALISBURY — Motorists should be advised that construction on the Airport Road bridge over Grants Creek will require a detour for the next several months. Senator Carl Ford’s office issued a release indicating that N.C. Department of Transportation contractor NJR Group, will begin replacing the bridge on Monday. As a result, Airport Road will be […] The post Bridge repair to disrupt Airport Road traffic for months appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Thomasville City Schools begin clear bag policy in August
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Thomasville City Schools will implement a clear bag policy starting in August for the 2024-2025 school year. In continued efforts to enhance safety and security, only clear plastic/vinyl bags will be permitted. The district said the main objective of the clear bag policy is to increase...
The Painted Piano Festival returns to Thomasville
Prepare to be enchanted at the Painted Piano Festival with this years theme being “Year of the Voice,” in Historic Downtown Thomasville. It will be a dynamic celebration intertwining music, art and community spirit. On Friday, August 9, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. This event will transform...
From crown to consultant: Miss North Carolina launches new business
By Susan Shinn Turner For the Salisbury Post When Taylor Loyd was 13, she had to shop in the plus-size section of the girl’s clothing department. It was pretty slim pickings, she admits. That didn’t stop her from competing in pageants — braces and all. “I was not as much of an outlier as I […] The post From crown to consultant: Miss North Carolina launches new business appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Chamber of commerce, Salisbury announce recipients of small business grants
SALISBURY — The Rowan Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of the small business grants, which are aimed at assisting businesses with less than 10 employees, on Tuesday. The grants were part of a pilot program that was funded in Salisbury’s 2023-2024 budget, when the city approved a total $30,000 for the grant funding. Applicants were […] The post Chamber of commerce, Salisbury announce recipients of small business grants appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Program to focus on Enterprise history, historic newspapers
Want to go? Vince Wheeler, retired assistant editor of The High Point Enterprise, will present “Pages from the Past,” a look at the history of the city’s newspaper of record, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Morgan Community Room of the High Point Public Library, 901 N. Main St. Wheeler will also showcase about 100 of his historic Enterprises — which date as far as the late 1800s — as well ...
Salisbury holding meetings on Main Street improvement project
SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury has set a series of drop-in information sessions for Tuesday, July 23, to allow the public to provide input on the planned 2025 downtown streetscape construction project. There will be six 45-minute sessions from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with 15 minutes in between each session, according to a […] The post Salisbury holding meetings on Main Street improvement project appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Registration opens for Joy Prom Piedmont-Triad
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Registration is now open for Joy Prom Piedmont-Triad!. The annual event, formerly known as Joy Prom Winston-Salem, gives people with disabilities a chance to celebrate. Shelley Hundley is the executive director of Joy Prom Piedmont-Triad. She joined The Local Vibe to share what's in store for...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.