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City banks finance award for 30th year
While no one really likes paying taxes, citizens of Mount Airy at least can be assured that taxpayer dollars are properly cared for — judging by the city continuing to receive an award from a national organization. For the 30th-straight year, the municipal Finance Department has garnered the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. That award is the highest recognition attainable in the realm of governmental accounting and...
Firefighters battle fire in Burlington
BURLINGTON, N.C. — A building is damaged after a fire in Burlington Saturday. The Burlington Fire Department said they responded to a building fire on the 1000 block of Richmond Avenue around 1:26 a.m. When firefighters arrived they found heavy fire coming from a building, the fire also came...
WS/FCS ends practice of nonsecular prayer in school board meetings
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education has ended its practice of opening meetings with nonsecular prayer. The move came after the district received a letter from the national nonprofit, Freedom From Religion Foundation. The organization asked that the board stop opening meetings with Christian prayers, and called the practice...
VP Harris shakes off protestor during event at historically Black high school
Kamala Harris, amidst campaign turmoil, as President Joe Biden faces calls to drop out of the race, stumped before Black voters at a North Carolina rally. The event, held at James B. Dudley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, was a chance for the vice president to champion the administration’s record in front of a key demographic in an emerging swing state.
French Broad Outfitters forced to close Hominy Creek spot
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The community has joined the fight to save a business’ access to the small slip of land where Hominy Creek meets the French Broad River — a place it has called home since 2016. French Broad Outfitters at Hominy Creek, a quirky river...
Christ School’s Astounding Aviation Program
Arden – Christ School, a private boys high school in Arden, started an aviation program for students last year. This is now part of their afternoon winter sports offering—for 10 students. The Spanish teacher, Les Thornbury, who flew for seven years with the Navy and parent Stephen Hoffert, a retired career Air Force pilot, started the Robert Morgan ’36 Aviation Program, as a nod to the 1936 alum who was the pilot during World War II of the Memphis Belle bomber.
Hickory woman dies after setting house on fire, shooting herself
HICKORY, N.C. — If you or a loved one are facing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, there is help readily available. You can call Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat with them online. There are also resources in North Carolina available here and in South Carolina available here.
Novant Health plans to open Cancer Center and future hospital on Long Shoals Road
ARDEN, N.C. (WLOS) — Novant Health administrators have confirmed their plan to open a hospital in Arden on Long Shoals Road focused on cancer treatment to offer patients a choice beyond Mission and AdventHealth. Dr. CJ Atkinson, Novant's physician market leader, said the group with 19 hospitals across North...
HENDERSON COUNTY COULD SOON OWN ETOWAH SEWER IMPACTING LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS
The Etowah Sewer Company has been privately owned for years, but in a matter of days, there could be new ownership: the Henderson County Commission. On Wednesday, July 17, it will be known if the county is going to be responsible for owning and managing one of Henderson County’s three sewer systems.
Carolina Hills Fiddle Fest results with photos
This run down of the results from the resurrected fiddlers convention in Union Grove, NC – with a huge gallery of photos – is a contribution from Bethany Prevette. The first annual Carolina Hills Fiddle Fest took place this past Memorial Day Weekend, celebrating 100 years of music in the Grove. Anniversary shirts were on sale, as well as a set of vintage records from previous Fiddler’s Grove conventions held at the property. There are still a few shirts and record sets available at the new Country Store on the property.
Brevard man sentenced following involvement in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot
A Brevard man who was convicted for his participation in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol will be headed to jail after receiving his sentence on July 9. According to a news release from United States Department of Justice, Alan Michael St. Onge was sentenced to 18 months in jail for his involvement in the riot. He was also ordered to pay $2,000 and a special assessment. Following his 18 months in jail, St. Onge will serve 36 months of supervised release.
Importance of kids' dental health during summer stressed
As summer kicks into full gear, North Carolina dentists stressed the importance of maintaining children's dental health. Dr. Miranda Kalaskey, a dentist in Raleigh and member of the North Carolina Dental Society, said with more outdoor activities and changing routines, dental care can often be neglected, leading to cavities and dental trauma.
Local swimmers qualify for Olympics
With the 2024 Summer Olympics just one month away, North Carolina natives and local athletes from the state’s college programs have been giving their all to consider themselves an Olympian. The U.S. Olympic Team Trials for swimming, held in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, and diving, held at...
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