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‘Burners’ comes to Denver: Firefighter offers fine cigars
DENVER – A firefighter with a passion for cigars has opened an artisanal cigar store in Denver. This is the second Burners Cigar Co. owned by Josh Johnson, a full-time Charlotte firefighter. His first store, which he’s owned for 13 years, is in Birkdale Village in Huntersville. The name “Burners” came from Johnson’s father and brother because he’d often say, “Let’s go burn one,” referring to smoking a cigar.
Sale of Park & Ride lot may free county from PART
County officials may be cautiously optimistic about the prospect of a final exit from the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) following the sale of one of the park and ride lots. Last week Mount Airy agreed to purchase the former park and ride lot at 1334 Carter Street in Mount Airy, attached to the Big Lots shopping center, consisting of more than 200 spaces for a price tag of $145,000, using funds from the state that had previously been allocated to the city. ...
Greensboro Police crack down on speeding along Lawndale Drive
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro Police said they've gotten several complaints of drivers going too fast down Lawndale Drive. Residents in the area say speeding has been a big problem over the years and they just want cars to slow down. Cammy Hodge is one of those residents. She's lived...
Data breach! How to protect your credit and identity
GREENSBORO, N.C. — After recent data breaches with companies like AT&T and Ticketmaster, consumers are looking for ways to keep their data and private information protected. Michael Bruemmer is the Vice President and Head of Experian Global Data Breach Resolution. He said data breaches are becoming more common. "For...
Cold front coming through Piedmont Triad
(WGHP) — A cold front is going to come through the area before lunch tomorrow and bring drier weather back for the weekend. We will actually start drying a little earlier. We have an area of rain over the Piedmont this afternoon that will shift out of the area this evening, and our showers going forward […]
Wife of Lt. Gov. Robinson facing state probe after ‘serious deficiencies’ found in her non-profit
NCDHHS lists a number of deficiency claims against Yolanda Hill's non-profit, including record keeping, income eligibility, enrollment documentation, training, fiscal integrity, and verification of valid claims.
Court dismisses case challenging PFAS health advisory
The U.S. Court of Appeals this week dismissed a chemical company’s claim that the health advisory the Environmental Protection Agency issued in June 2022 for certain man-made chemicals found in drinking water was “unlawful and should be vacated.”. The 3rd Circuit three-judge panel in Philadelphia heard the argument...
Dog Stolen by FedEx Driver in North Carolina, Dies From Heat
On July 3, a FedEx driver stole a dog who broke loose from her property in North Carolina. The French Bulldog was a champion dog worth more than $5,000. Unfortunately, she passed away soon after, and her remains were found a few days later on July 10. Authorities believe the pup was left in the […] The post Dog Stolen by FedEx Driver in North Carolina, Dies From Heat appeared first on DogTime.
Methodist University 100% Online MBA Program Helping Advance Careers
For Chandler Burgoyne ’23, a flexible education was necessary if she was going to pursue a master’s degree while working full time. Fortunately, Methodist University’s online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program has been the perfect fit. For Chandler Burgoyne ’23, a flexible education was necessary if...
Elon students and alumni connect in NYC for networking and community building
The Study USA Elon in New York program recently brought together current students and Elon alumni living and working in New York City. The event fostered a strong sense of community, with many alumni offering valuable wisdom and advice to the students. The event was held on Wednesday, July 17 at Marymount Manhattan College.
AAU Cares holds virtual school supply drive for Guilford County teachers
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Supporting teachers in the Triad. That’s an added bonus of the AAU Junior Olympic games, which are being held in Greensboro this year. AAU Cares is holding a virtual supply drive for teachers in Guilford County as they prepare for the upcoming school year. Money...
Driver charged with DWI after High Point ambulance crash
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A driver has been charged after a crash involving an ambulance in the Triad. Police say that on Tuesday night, a driver ran a red light, hitting a Piedmont Triad Ambulance Rescue vehicle at the intersection of Westchester Drive and North Main Street. It’s unclear if there was a patient […]
Off-duty officer charged with DWI in High Point, police say
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A High Point police officer is facing DWI charges after a traffic stop, according to police. High Point police say that around 3 a.m. on Tuesday, officers noticed a motorcycle speeding in the area of North Main Street. They stopped the motorcycle on Eastchester Drive and Johnson Street. During this […]
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