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19-year-old woman shot, killed, found dead on picnic table in Greensboro park
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The Greensboro Police Department is investigating a homicide after a 19-year-old woman was found dead on Sunday night. At around 7:27 p.m. on Sunday, officers came to the 2900 block of Haig Street after getting a report of a person lying on a picnic table under a pavilion at a park. […]
NC Gov. Cooper opted out of Harris VP vetting, in part over worry about GOP lieutenant: AP sources
WASHINGTON — (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper opted not to be a candidate in Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate search in part due to concerns that his Republican lieutenant governor would try to assume control if he left the state to campaign as part of the Democratic ticket, according to three people familiar with the matter.
1-year-old drowns in Fontana Lake after boat capsizes; NC Wildlife officers investigating
State officers are investigating after a boat capsized on Fontana Lake July 27, causing a 1-year-old to drown, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Around 5 p.m. July 27, a wildlife commission officer received report of a distressed vessel with a missing infant on the lake between Cable Cove and Fontana Dam on the Swain-Graham county border. When officers arrived, they saw a capsized Tri-Toon being towed by another vessel close to the incident area,...
Farm, music festival draws record attendance
What began in 2021 with a handful of musicians playing on the back of a flatbed trailer has grown into an energetic festival inviting attendees to celebrate food, farming and community in Norwood. This year the Juneberry Jams festival drew more than 1,500 attendees over its three Saturday concerts in June to Juneberry Ridge, beating […] The post Farm, music festival draws record attendance appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Across the pond: Weighing ticket options for the Panthers’ game in Germany
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Football season is just around the corner, and many Panthers fans are eyeing a trip abroad to catch the team take on the Giants in Germany this season. There are plenty of price options when it comes to how fans want to root on the Panthers...
Monday marks 3 months since 4 law enforcement officers were killed in an ambush in Charlotte
Monday marks three months since the shooting that killed four law enforcement officers. Hundreds of people came together Saturday at Suffolk Punch in the South End to show support for the officers who were hurt in the deadly ambush in east Charlotte this past April. The event dubbed Craft Brewers...
Vault Visit | Smith Reynolds Airport hosts air show
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — As WFMY News 2 turns 75, we are opening the News 2 Vault. On July 29, 1972, aviation fans experienced a special treat at Winston-Salem's Smith Reynolds Airport. An airshow let people get up close and personal with some unique planes and helicopters. Many sat on...
Riverwalk RV Park has Updated its Campground Virtual Tour
Riverwalk RV Park in Jonesville, N.C., is excited to announce the launch of its updated virtual tour, provided by Campground Views. This enhanced tour offers potential visitors an immersive and up-to-date view of the park’s beautiful amenities and surroundings, according to a press release. “Riverwalk RV Park has been...
Renown former girls basketball coach passes
ASHEBORO — It has been stated the true worth of a person’s life can be measured by those he lifted around him. Whether it be in the classroom or on an athletic field, it’s easy to see the importance Jeff Stutts played in the lives of all those he taught and coached at Jordan-Matthews and Asheboro high schools.
Stanly County Births – June 2024
The following births were recorded in Stanly County in June: • Arleth Altamirano was born June 13 at Atrium Health Stanly to Yareli Santana Guadalupe and Jose Altamirano. • Nathan Luke Andrews was born June 20 at Atrium Health Stanly to Haley Celene Hogan and Garrett Logan Andrews. • Messiash Amari Bennett was born June 10 […] The post Stanly County Births – June 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
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