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Clemency ends three jail terms 37 years early
(The Center Square) – Three men, each with 37 more years left in jail as punishment for robbery at a church, have been given clemency by North Carolina’s governor. Another convicted robber, age 45 and confined for nearly 30 years, had a sentence running to 2030 commuted. The decisions made by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper come with less than six months to go in his second term. Cooper established the...
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Swim program aims to keep kids safe in the water, and becomes a national model
Growing up in land-locked Oklahoma, learning to swim wasn’t a high priority in Rebecca Pearson-Yates’ household. Nonetheless, the Greensboro mother of five made sure her children took lessons. Her youngest daughter, who will be 5 next month, started classes at the YMCA in the spring. “It’s just necessary...
The Allen School: Educating African Americans in Western North Carolina
Asheville – This state historical marker is located on College Street near Oak Street, in Asheville, and reads, “Allen School – Established in 1887 to educate African Americans in western N.C. Emerged as residential preparatory school for Black women. Was 1/3 mi. E until 1974.”. According to...
NC Judge Overseeing ACC Cases To Retire
The North Carolina judge who has been overseeing the ACC court cases has announced his retirement, effective January 2025. Judge Louis Bledsoe III has been the judge in the ACC lawsuits against conference members Florida State and Clemson. The ACC is suing both schools for breach of contract. Both schools have filed lawsuits in their home states to try to get out of their contracts with the conference.
Leonard Buildings re-branding itself
As a major Surry County employer that has been in business since 1963, one could argue that Leonard Buildings and Truck Accessories was due for a name change. It is now known as Leonard Truck Outfitters as part of an image overhaul that was announced Monday. “Officially, we are relaunching our brand,” Mark Sewall, the company’s senior director of marketing, told employees gathered at Leonard’s corporate office on West Independence...
Vote Common Good holds Faith and Democracy Rally in West Jefferson
WEST JEFFERSON — Vote Common Good, a nonprofit of interdenominational faith leaders made a stop on their 50-state bus tour in West Jefferson on Sunday, July 14, to recognize candidates for political office who had signed the Vote Common Good Pledge. Ben Massey, candidate for NC House of Representatives and Tanya Robinson and Nancy Beth Weaver, candidates for Ashe County Commissioner, met with Common Good leaders and an enthusiastic crowd of interested local voters about the need to mobilize people of faith to make the...
Finding bargains means saving lives
Rummaging for a bargain at Pawsome Treasures allows for a bit of retail therapy while managing to leave inflation at the door. And purchases go to help a good cause — proceeds from the new Mount Airy thrift store are going to help offset costs of spay and neuter services as well as to help animal rescue and foster groups. Store co-owner Jodi Prince explained, “We’re a newly created non-profit;...
Tom Dooley on stage this weekend
The final performances of the 2024 season of the stage play “Tom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend” will be performed this week at Benton Hall at 300 D Street in North Wilkesboro. The performances start with a 30-minute concert by the Americana music group Magnolia Fire. The shows will be held on Thursday, July 18; Friday, July 19; and Saturday, July 20, at 7 p.m.; and on Sunday, July 21, at 2:30 p.m. ...
BRC awarded NCDOT grant for Multimodal Feasibility Study for Northern Peaks State Trail
JEFFERSON — Blue Ridge Conservancy was recently awarded an $80,000 grant by NCDOT for a Multimodal Feasibility Study, which will give BRC and its partners of Jefferson, West Jefferson, and Ashe County a plan to connect Paddy Mountain Park to Mount Jefferson State Natural Area via a pedestrian pathway. This pathway will ultimately connect Mount Jefferson to the Northern Peaks State Trail (NPST), which will connect Boone to West Jefferson. ...
Piedmont Triad hits 99 degrees marking hottest day in 12 years, breaking 50-year record
(WGHP) – With an observed high of 99° Monday, the Triad has officially broken a 50-year-old temperature record for July 15. Not only did we break the record high temperature, but a high of 99° makes this the hottest temperature the Triad has observed since July 2012. This comes after Sunday when the high temperature […]
Cocktails to-go are now legal in N.C.: What this means for Asheville imbibers
ASHEVILLE - The latest state law changes relax the rules for how patrons can purchase and consume alcohol in North Carolina, but many restrictions still exist for food and beverage establishments to keep consumers safe. Lynn Minges, president and chief executive officer of the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association,...
Greensboro man is helping seniors stay in shape this summer with a workout class!
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Former bowler Joyce Grimsley is hitting strikes for a different reason these days. The 86-year-old marked 18 years attending the Active Adults' Fitness class at Smith Active Adult Center and she says it's all thanks to her instructor. "Bishop is the best. If it wasn't for...
Mars Needs Women, Toyota Battery Plant Needs Workers
Are you thinking about taking one of the many jobs that will be offered at the Toyota battery manufacturing plant right outside of Guilford County and want to find out what it will be like to work there?. Well, you’ll get a chance to do just that. GuilfordWorks –...
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