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Arm wrestling action unfolds at Fred’s Restaurant
Fred’s Restaurant was an exciting place to be Saturday afternoon, July 13, as arm wrestling competitors, both youths and adults, came to Franklin from different states in the region to showcase their strength. The event was known as the Wolfpack Armwrestling Tournament ’24, and this is the third year the tourney has been held at […] The post Arm wrestling action unfolds at Fred’s Restaurant appeared first on The Tidewater News.
All lanes back open after multi-car crash shuts down US 52 South in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — UPDATE: All lanes are back open. The left lane of US-52 southbound, just south of US 421, is closed due to a multi-car crash, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department. The crash happened just under the railroad bridge on the roadway. The area is completely shut...
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.
Fairview will celebrate Homecoming July 28
Pastor Marc Jones and the congregation of Fairview Presbyterian Church cordially invite you and your family to join us for our Homecoming celebration. The morning service will begin at 10:30 a.m. with Sheriff Kevin Kemp and his wife, Sandy, providing the special music. Our morning worship service will be at 11:00 a.m. and our guest speaker will be CH (CPT) Ben Behrendt, U.S. Army Chaplain. Ben is a former pastor at Fairview, serving 2015- 2017. Ben’s wife, Mary Frances and their children plan to accompany...
Rock ‘n Rollin’ Revival Services July 29–Aug. 1
Here in the south, we know about revival services and tent revivals, but what is a “rock ‘n rollin’ revival? Well, it has nothing to do with rock and roll music, that’s for sure. The “rock” has two meanings for these unique revival services. The first being a reference to our God. In the Book of Psalms, one can find many references to the Lord, as being addressed as our “Rock.” The Lord is my Rock, and my Deliverer; my God, my strength in whom I will trust. (Psalm 18:2) The Lord liveth; and blessed be my Rock; and let...
Jamaican Independence and Emancipation Anniversaries in the Spotlight in Washington DC
WASHINGTON, DC – This coming Sunday, July 28, will be a red-letter day for Jamaicans in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland, who are gearing up for a momentous celebration of the island’s Independence. Also on the cards for the special service of thanksgiving – a celebration of the...
Happy Landing is set to grace the FLoydfest Stage
Floydfest is underway at its new location in Check. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the musical festival is a great place to listen to new music. The members of Happy Landing are ready to rock the “On the Rise Artists” stage at Floydfest. WFIR’s Denise ALlen MEmbreno introduces us to the Folk/Rock band.
ABSS to freeze teacher supplements in order to save $$ in face of $2.4M deficit
Alamance-Burlington school system employees will have their county-funded supplements frozen at their 2023-24 pay rates, in an effort to erase a $2.4 million budget deficit that ABSS began the 2024-25 fiscal year with on July 1, the school system’s administration confirmed for school board members during a special-called work session Monday afternoon.
Fort Liberty officer stole, sold weapons, other military equipment worth $1.8 million
An Army officer stationed at Fort Liberty used his position to steal and resell military equipment and pocket the proceeds, amounting to almost $2 million. Chief Warrant Officer Three (CW3) Christopher Hammond, 38, pleaded guilty to six charges, including theft of government property, wire fraud, money laundering, mail fraud and transportation of stolen goods. He was convicted by a jury on an additional count of money laundering and aiding and abetting.
Off-duty High Point police officer charged with DWI
HIGH POINT, N.C. — An off-duty High Point police officer has been arrested for driving while impaired at around 3 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, according to the High Point Police Department. Officers said they saw a motorcycle speeding down N. Main Street. They stopped the driver at Eastchester...
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