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Both drivers transported after brake failure
A T-bone collision just outside Carthage town limits shut down N.C. 24-27 on Saturday night. The two-vehicle crash happened around 7:30 p.m. at the highway’s intersection with Stage Road. Emergency units were already in the area working the scene of a crash on McCrimmon Road when the page went...
ELF: Vienna Vikings sign Elon University DB Cole J. Coleman
The Vienna Vikings of the European League of Football have announced the signing of Elon University (NCAA Div. 1, FCS) defensive back Cole J. Coleman. The 24-year-old Coleman, a native of Raleigh, North Carolina and son of former North Carolina State and Tennessee Titans receiver Chris Coleman, spent five years (2018-2022) playing for the Elon University Phoenix . In his 42 games, he recorded 281 tackles including nine tackles for loss as well as three interceptions. He was named first team All Coastal Athletic Association conference in 2021 and earned multiple Defensive Player of the Week selections that same season.
Pinehurst Medical Clinic expands dermatology services in Southern Pines
SOUTHERN PINES — Pinehurst Medical Clinic, a leading provider of comprehensive dermatological care, is excited to welcome Julie Herring, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, to its team. Herring will expand one of PMC’s dermatology teams led by board-certified dermatologist Krystina Quow, M.D. Herring earned her Master of Science as a...
High Point’s first Olympian was an equestrian
HIGH POINT — John William Wofford wasn’t really born on a horse, but he might as well have been. The High Point native — whom most High Pointers have probably never even heard of — was a rock star in the equestrian world, so much so that the tongue-in-cheek family lore claims he was born on a horse. He wasn’t, of course, but from an early age, horses were a central focus of Wofford’s life — as ...
Mother and daughter launch bedding business
HIGH POINT — For Debbie and Taylor Permenter, the fabrics business is part of their DNA. The High Point mother and daughter are launching Threads for the Bed, a combination manufacturing, showroom and retail space at the corner of Wrenn Street and Westwood Avenue. When they open on Wednesday, they will sell pillows, coverlets and other bedding components made from fabrics that are cut and sewn ...
ICRCM Sit-in Movement Gala honors civil rights champions
It was a night of dining, dancing, and celebrating freedom as the International Civil Rights Center and Museum (ICRCM) commemorated the 64th anniversary of the lunch counter sit-ins with its annual gala held Saturday, July 20, at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. This event recalls the courage and commitment of four A&T freshmen, David Richmond, Franklin McCain, Jibreel Khazan (Ezell Blair Jr.), and Joseph McNeil, who bravely challenged the status quo of segregation by sitting down at the lunch counter of the FW Woolworth five-and-dime in downtown Greensboro on February 1, 1960. Museum co-founder Skip Alston said, “When those four young men sat down, the rest of America stood up for freedom, justice and equality. That started the modern-day Civil Rights Movement right here in Greensboro, North Carolina.”
NC Department of Transportation upgrades traffic signals to improve pedestrian safety
North Carolina Department of Transportation is improving pedestrian safety through upgrading traffic signals.According to a Friday press release, NCDOT is adding a 'leading pedestrian interval' or LPI, to its traffic signals. This gives pedestrians a three to seven-second head start to enter the crosswalk before drivers who must yield before making a turn."This change makes pedestrians more visible for drivers," Nick Zinser, NCDOT's Western Region Signals Engineer, said. "It's a safety enhancement, and it can be done at a low cost by reprogramming the existing equipment at our traffic signals."LPIs are already common in downtown Charlotte and Raleigh.The press release...
18 swim sites in eastern North Carolina fail water quality standard tests
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — More than a dozen swim sites across eastern North Carolina have failed Swim Guide tests this week after recent periods of heavy rains. Sites that failed to meet the water quality standards include: “This is a direct result of the enormous amount of rain we’ve had over the last week or […]
What happens to Robinson if Cooper becomes VP pick?
As speculation grows over Governor Roy Cooper being among the top four Democratic contenders to be a Vice Presidential running mate for Kamala Harris, it's also raising questions of what happens to his current position in North Carolina, and what powers Republican Lt. Governor Mark Robinson would have as acting Governor while he is away campaigning.Ironically, we're in this situation because, under North Carolina law, Governor Cooper didn't get to do what Kamala Harris or presidential candidates get to do, which is choose their own running mate.Unlike in many other states where the Governor and Lt. Governor run as a...
ENC National Night Out roundup
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — National Night Out is a time for strengthening police-community partnerships and highlighting local resources. These events create an atmosphere for sharing information and building positive relationships between citizens and law enforcement. Here are some National Night Out events taking place throughout our area. Carteret County:
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