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Local bluegrass festival begins Thursday
Two local musician brothers are gearing up for an event now in its 23rd year. The Nunn Brothers Bluegrass Festival is set to begin Thursday night for a four-day run at their music park. It is located at 354 Woodville Road, off N.C. 89 between Mount Airy and Westfield, a rural setting that lends itself well to the music presented. ...
Caulder to take over operations at Richmond County Animal Shelter; animal control reigns handed to Rivers Wildlife Removal
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Animal Shelter will be under new management by October. The county government announced Wednesday that operations will transfer Oct. 1 from K2 Solutions to local animal advocate Tessie Caulder. “Ms. Caulder has over 30 years of experience working with animals, including prior shelter operation...
Jim’s First Alert Forecast: One last rainy day Friday; Weekend looking much better
A Flood Watch remains in effect for counties south of highway 264 on Friday. Another 1-2″ of rain is likely on Friday with pockets of flash flooding again possible for a few areas. If you encounter any flooded roadway, always remember, “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”. We will...
Eastern Music Festival's concerto competition
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Eastern Music Festival comes to an end this weekend, but the fun isn't over yet!. A special group of students is having a Concerto Performance Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Dana Auditorium at Guilford College. For six decades, Eastern Music Festival, a nationally recognized...
Operation XCel hosts Back-2-School Parent Resource Fair
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Operation XCel is hosting its "Back-2-School" Parent Resource Fair on July 27. Executive Director Charlene Gladney joined us on The Local Vibe to share more information, watch that above!. You can find it at First Baptist Church on West Friendly Avenue from 9 a.m. to 2...
Athlete of the week: Jonah Ridgill
Former Chatham Charter basketball standout Jonah Ridgill earns athlete of the week honors for the week of July 15. Ridgill played in the East-West All-Star Basketball Game last week, pouring in 14 points and three rebounds in 17 minutes for the West All-Stars. In a 108-92 winning effort over the East, Ridgill made his impact mostly in transition as he ran the floor for open layups throughout the game.
Hampton, North Carolina A&T face uphill battle in CAA Football
See where the Aggies and the Pirates are predicted to finish in the expanded 16 team Coastal Athletic Conference. The post Hampton, North Carolina A&T face uphill battle in CAA Football appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
International Black Theatre Festival offers free workshops, films, concert
Next week beginning July 29, Winston-Salem will be in the throes of the International Black Theatre Festival (IBTF). The town will be flooded by theater, music and art lovers for the whole week. While visiting the opening gala and plays are highlights for many festival goers, the free workshops offered at the IBTF provide masterclass-like sessions for those seeking a deeper understanding of their craft. This year there are over 40 free workshops open to the public, along with films and other events. Here’s a few workshops and events that may interest you.
Everything Dave Clawson said at the podium during ACC Kickoff
Wake Forest took the stage on Wednesday afternoon in Charlotte at ACC Kickoff. The first man up on the podium was none other than head coach Dave Clawson who is coming off a 4-8 season, the worst mark since the 2015 season for him and the Demon Deacons. Below is a transcript of his time on stage answering questions from reporters in the audience.
Watauga High among schools statewide to offer drone technology courses
Watauga High School and Watauga Innovation Academy are among more than 60 high schools across the state that will offer drone technology courses in their CTE departments. Students will study the fundamentals of drones, legal requirements, simulations, drone flight training, mapping and more, according to the North Carolina Department of Instruction (NCDPI).
Sentara cuts climate pollution from gas used for anesthesia
This story was reported by WHRO News. Sentara Health officials say they are reducing climate pollution from a greenhouse gas used for anesthesia, part of the system’s wider effort to reduce health care’s sizable carbon footprint. The health system’s hospitals throughout Virginia and North Carolina have largely phased...
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