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Keeping Statesville Secure: Fire and Police Chiefs on Keeping Statesville Safe and Engaged
Did you know that improper use of fire pits and fireworks can lead to serious safety hazards? Chief Kurfees and Chief Onley reveal essential fire safety regulations to follow, especially during hot and dry conditions. From supervising your backyard fire pit to managing large fireworks events, get expert advice to prevent common summer mishaps. We'll also tackle the frequent confusion between fireworks and gunshots and share strategies for maintaining public safety during high-activity celebrations like July 4th and New Year's Eve.
Stony Point Man Facing Charges In Three Counties
The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35-year old David Earl Welch of Stony Point on June 25th and charged him with felony possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver schedule II controlled substance. As of earlier today, Welch remains in the Iredell County Detention Center under a secured bond of $30,000.
Classroom-career connection: Industry in Schools institute enlists educators in workforce development (copy)
WINTERVILLE — Hundreds of educators attending workforce development workshops across eastern North Carolina this summer aren’t looking to change career fields. They are learning to give students a clearer view of job opportunities in their own backyards. More than 250 teachers from about two dozen counties are gathering on area community college campuses to take part in STEM East’s Industry in Schools Teacher Leadership Institute. The institute, which began last week with a session at Martin Community College, is designed to make connections between curriculum...
16 dengue cases reported in NC, including Buncombe: What to know about mosquito-borne virus
There are many reasons to look forward to summertime, from beach weather to planning the perfect getaway. Then, there are those pesky mosquitoes that try to land on you, ruining all the fun. As if the swat, itch, and scratch routine weren't enough of a nuisance, Americans have something else...
Struggling Salt Life, Soffe parent could cut 224 NC jobs
The struggling apparel company behind the Salt Life beachwear and Soffe activewear brands plans to eliminate 224 jobs in North Carolina if efforts to sell itself fall through. In notices filed with the state Department of Commerce, Delta Apparel Inc. said it’s trying to sell the company. If it isn’t able to close a deal, it would cut 181 jobs in Cumberland County, 46 jobs in Robeson County and 22 jobs in Cabarrus County, the Duluth, Georgia-based company said.
Granville County man wins $487,750 prize in Cash 5 lottery game
An Oxford man bought a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won $487,750 jackpot on Monday night, the North Carolina Education Lottery announced. Jack Dixon bought his winning Quick Pick ticket using Online Play. The odds of matching numbers on all five white balls are one in 962,598. On Tuesday, Dixon...
North Carolina has most expensive health care in the country, report says: What to know
It's no secret that Americans are increasingly uneasy about the rising cost of staying healthy, and a recent report from Forbes Advisor showed that North Carolina is the least affordable state in the country for health care. In the study, each state received a number score based on nine metrics,...
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