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New coalition launches in bid to pressure HCA to sell Mission Health System
For months, Western North Carolina elected officials, health care professionals and others have been calling for HCA Healthcare, the country’s largest for-profit hospital company, to sell Asheville-based Mission Health System amid a torrent of lawsuits, patient complaints and even a federal inquiry. Now, a new group is escalating those...
NC Man Arrested in Vegas for Gambling with Fraudulent Check
A man from North Carolina has been arrested in Las Vegas after trying to defraud a casino using a fraudulent check. The man, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, used a check with an original value of $174.80 to claim $865,000 in chips. Nadendla Presented a Fraudulent Check. Dharma Nadendla,...
Police suicides are a growing crisis across the country, including NC
“We have a crisis on our hands. A global health crisis.”. That’s what Fonda Bryant, mental health/suicide prevention advocate and founder/CEO of Wellness Action Recovery, Inc., told Carolina Journal in a recent phone interview about the suicide rate among law enforcement across the country, including here in North Carolina.
Thomasville man charged with 3 counts of indecent liberties
LEXINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — A man was charged with indecent liberties this month, Davidson County Sheriff’s Office documents say. Charles Wesley Shumaker, 44, of Thomasville, was issued an arrest warrant on July 1 and charged with three counts of felony indecent liberties with a child. He is scheduled to appear in court on August 1. […]
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...
‘We Felt at Home’ West End Residents Remember Former Black School
A white clapboard school with four classrooms and a wood-burning pot-bellied stove used to sit off N.C. 211, where West End Elementary school now resides. Vineland was an all-Black school for children in West End, Eagle Springs and Jackson Springs, offering first through eighth grade. The original school was torn...
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...
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist offers new services in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptistis going to open a new medical office building at Friendly Center in Greensboro. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Plaza Friendly Center is located at 3120 Northline Ave. in Greensboro. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Services...
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.
Need Modern Regency style? Regal Fabrics can help with summer debut
The biannual Interwoven Textile Show is still months away, but buyers who didn’t finish their fabric sourcing during May’s event in High Point have a new summer collection to consider. In an effort to increase flexibility for textile buyers, Regal Fabrics is debuting a new collection of seven...
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