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Latest in spat between downtown business competitors: charges against Graham mayor’s husband for removing bollard blocking alley
Removal of a plastic bollard, placed in an alleyway thought to be public, results in charges against mayor’s husband in Graham. Graham businessman Chuck Talley, who is the husband of Graham mayor Jennifer Talley, has been charged with misdemeanor destruction of real property: namely four metal bolts that had been used to secure a plastic bollard erected in the middle of an alleyway in the downtown business district.
Don’t miss the 10th Annual Rowan Dragon Boat Festival this Saturday
ROWAN COUNTY — Prepare for a wave of excitement. The 10th Annual Rowan Chamber Dragon Boat Festival is returning to High Rock Lake on Saturday and you won’t want to miss out on the fun. Grab friends and family and come join the excitement at the lake’s biggest event of the year. The Dragon Boat […] The post Don’t miss the 10th Annual Rowan Dragon Boat Festival this Saturday appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Five-star QB Faizon Brandon previews return visit to Tennessee ahead of decision
One week out from his commitment decision announcement live on the 247Sports YouTube channel, the No. 1 prospect in the 2026 class returns to Tennessee this weekend. Five-star quarterback Faizon Brandon of Greensboro (N.C.) Grimsley will be accompanied by his parents and 11-year-old sister on this weekend's visit to Tennessee. They'll travel to Knoxville on Friday ahead of Saturday's "Big Orange Kickoff."
‘Nobody should have to bury their child’: Mother speaks out about why she’s suing Rockingham County Detention Center
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Melissa Efird says she is on a mission for justice that began after the loss of her son, Kyle Kepley. He ended his life while in custody at the Rockingham County Detention Center. This devastating loss prompted Efird to file a lawsuit against the facility, alleging negligence and seeking justice […]
Project Kitty Hawk appoints new director, sees success in re-enrollment
The first UNC System-wide effort to bring college students back to the classroom has yielded significant results. And BusinessNC is reporting this week that the UNC System’s Andrew Kelly will become the program’s permanent director on Aug. 1. Kelly served as the chief strategic officer at the UNC System for the past eight years.
Vault Visit | Richard Petty swaps out his ride
GREENSBORO, N.C. — This year WFMY News 2 turns 75! So to celebrate, we're opening the WFMY News 2 vault. On July 25, 1978, WFMY News 2 spoke with Richard Petty as his team made a major switch!. Petty and his team made the decision to switch from the...
UNC Board of Governors unanimously approves program cuts at UNC Asheville, UNC Greensboro
The UNC Board of Governors has officially approved program cuts at UNC Asheville and UNC Greensboro. The unanimous vote is the final step in a months-long process and means that four departments and two language concentrations at UNCA and a combination of 20 programs, majors and minors at UNCG are no longer available to new students.
Tools for School returns for 2024 school year
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Summer is coming to an end, and it's almost time for Triad students to head back to school. That also means it's time for WFMY News 2's annual "Tools for School" campaign! You can help make sure kids in your community have the supplies they need to succeed!
Lima's C2K Striders heading to North Carolina to compete in AAU Junior Olympics
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - As the country waits for the Summer Olympics to begin, some Lima athletes are gearing up to compete in their own Olympics. Lima's C2K Striders once again have athletes who qualified to compete in the AAU Junior Olympics in Greensboro, North Carolina. This will be the Amateur Athletic Union's 58th competition. These young athletes are no strangers to track and field, as shown by the hardware around their necks. They work long and hard to get good at what they do and are looking forward to this weekend of competition.
Mat Iandolo: UNC Greensboro’s New Women’s Tennis Head Coach with Stellar Coaching Career
UNC Greensboro Athletics has named Mat Iandolo as the new women's tennis head coach, bringing 32 years of coaching experience, including successful stints at Butler, Utah, and Purdue. Iandolo reached the 300-career win mark during his time with the Butler Bulldogs. He has led seven teams to the NCAA Tournament,...
Baseball Earns ABCA Team Academic Excellence Honor
Greensboro, NC (July 25, 2024) - The 2024 Alvernia Baseball team earned Team Academic Excellence honors for the 2023-24 academic year, as announced by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) and presented by Sports Attack. Alvernia joins over 470 collegiate programs across all divisions to earn the team honor. In...
GALLERY: Shots from the first day of the Junior Olympics in Greensboro
Featured photo: A young gymnast jumps into the air while using a trampoline during a Trampoline and Tumbling event on July 24, 2024. This was part of the 2024 AAU Junior Olympic Games, held at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. (photo by Joseph Navin) On Wednesday, the 58th AAU Junior Olympic...
Greensboro fire extinguished with minimal damage, firefighters say
GREENSBORO, N.C. — TheGreensboro Fire Department said no one was injured when they put out a fire, on Thursday. It was called in just before 6 a.m. to Whitman Road. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Firefighters tell WXII it was extinguished swiftly. Luckily, the...
'Justice to me wasn't served'- father of HPU student murdered in 2021 reacts to killers verdict
HIGH POINT, N.C. — A jury has found a man guilty of killing and concealing the body of High Point University student, Gianna Delgado in 2021. Michael Cadogan was found guilty of second-degree murder, concealing and failing to report a death on Wednesday, July 24. He is now facing...
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