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Gaston County food pantry shares the need for donations to help families
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Carolina Panthers, BOA stadium to host HBCU football classic
Bank of America Stadium renovations pave the way for a new HBCU football classic hosting North Carolina Central in 2028 and 2029. The post Carolina Panthers, BOA stadium to host HBCU football classic appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Senior housing in the works for east Charlotte
Eliza Hammond, a pharmacist with Atrium Health for 16 years, was frustrated with Charlotte’s lack of affordable housing, so she took matters into her own hands. Hammond is working to build a new housing community for senior citizens in east Charlotte. The 40,000-square-foot community will include 32 units and is expected to cost around $9 million. The 1.5 acres of land, purchased by Hammond’s mother during the pandemic, was approved for use as “an age-targeted and income-restricted multi-family residential community” in March 2023 by the city of Charlotte.
Charlotte nonprofit diverted 4K pounds of art supplies from going to a landfill in June
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte nonprofit is making an impact in the Queen City, bringing new life to used art supplies to bring affordable materials to creatives while reducing what would otherwise go to the landfill. Rachel Busby, a board member and volunteer with Upcycle Arts, joined the team...
Mebane flea market closes after 41 years, forcing community of immigrant vendors to relocate
This will be the first weekend in several decades that the Buckhorn Jockey Lot and Flea Market in Mebane won't be bustling with lively crowds of patrons and hundreds of vendors. The Buckhorn flea market — known in Spanish by many as "La Pulga de Mebane" — was an economic...
Statesville Man Charged In Connection To Stony Point Shooting
On Friday, July 5th, the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office made another arrest in connection with a June shooting incident in Stony Point. Chadrick Ty-Quan McGee, age 28 of Statesville is charged with felony accessory after the fact. He is being held in the Alexander County Detention Center without bond.
Greyhound Great: Statesville native living his NFL dream
Statesville native Brock Hoffman spent nearly a decade chasing his dream of playing in the National Football League. After suiting up for 20 NFL games, it’s safe to say he’s made it. From his early days at Statesville High School to his current position as an offensive lineman...
Winston-Salem family home up in flames following improper disposal of fireworks
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A Winston-Salem family's home was destroyed by a fire Saturday night because fireworks were not thrown away correctly, according to the fire department. The department says two adults, three children, and one dog are displaced, and the cause of the fire was due to improper disposal...
Six-hour council meeting prolonged by Spanish translation during Buckhorn public hearing
A request for annexation and rezoning to allow the construction of a trucking and freight terminal drew a crowd of nearly 200 people, including Buckhorn flea market vendors, who pleaded with Mebane’s city council Monday night to extend the July 15 deadline they’d been given to vacate the premises.
Forsyth County Animal Shelter nears capacity after 3 hoarding cases
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — The number of cats and dogs in the Forsyth County Animal Shelter is up after taking in animals from three recent hoarder cases. The shelter is almost at capacity and was forced to close its doors twice last week due to the uptick in animals coming in. The shelter took in […]
Guilford County’s $35 Million ‘Project Big Joker’ Is No Joke
There has been a flood of big economic development announcements by companies locating in or expanding in Guilford County in recent years, and, as they say, when it rains, it pours: On Friday afternoon, July 5, Guilford County government sent out notice of another such company that’s going to invest $35 million in Guilford County and bring in a lot of jobs to boot.
Aberdeen Police welcome 3-month-old Labradoodle Blue to the force
ABERDEEN, N.C. (WNCN) — After a surprise announcement of a new addition to the Aberdeen Police Department (APD), a new puppy with a fitting name was revealed. The department announced the arrival of Blue, a brown three-month-old labradoodle with a light gray beard, on Friday. Blue was donated to the police by Lucky Country Labradoodles.
Triad college expands to Liberty near Toyota plant
LIBERTY, N.C. — A Triad community college is expanding. Randolph Community College said they have closed on a property in Liberty near the Toyota Battery Manufacturing Greensboro-Randolph Megasite. It's purpose will be for workforce training and outreach. MORE WAYS TO GET WFMY NEWS 2. Subscribe to our daily newsletter...
National Fried Chicken Day is July 6: Check out the deals!
GREENSBORO, N.C. — How do you like your fried chicken? Some out there only eat it hot, but what about that cold picnic chicken, or having cold fried chicken for breakfast?. However you eat it, you can get a deal on it on July 6, National Fried Chicken Day. USA Today made a complete list of deals and with all of them, you can't cash by simply going to the restaurant, you need to have the app or order online.
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