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The Painted Piano Festival returns to Thomasville
Prepare to be enchanted at the Painted Piano Festival with this years theme being “Year of the Voice,” in Historic Downtown Thomasville. It will be a dynamic celebration intertwining music, art and community spirit. On Friday, August 9, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. This event will transform...
Rezoning request defeated, county may lose $10 million project
The potential investment of $10 million dollars by an Indiana company seeking to build a facility producing doors for carports hit another snag when the Surry County Board of Commissioners rejected the recommendation of the Planning Board to approve the request with conditions. Industrial Development LLC is seeking to rezone 27.04 acres off South McKinney Road, to the South of Interstate 74, from Rural Agricultural to Highway Business Conditional. The board voted 4-1 to deny the request but also voted to waive the one-year filing...
Controversial call leads to loss in national semifinals for SCU U19 boys
DENVER – There is absolutely no doubt in the minds of the Space Coast United U19 boys soccer players, the coaching staff and all of the parents who made the trip that they should all be coming back to DICK’S Sporting Goods Park Monday morning to play for a national championship.
Adventure Campers hike to the top of Bakers Mountain
A group of around 20 hikers from City of Statesville’s Parks and Recreation Adventure Camp ascended to the summit of Bakers Mountain in Catawba County during a recent field trip. Bakers Mountain has an elevation gain of 584 feet is considered a moderately challenging hike, according to All Trails....
Chamber of commerce, Salisbury announce recipients of small business grants
SALISBURY — The Rowan Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of the small business grants, which are aimed at assisting businesses with less than 10 employees, on Tuesday. The grants were part of a pilot program that was funded in Salisbury’s 2023-2024 budget, when the city approved a total $30,000 for the grant funding. Applicants were […] The post Chamber of commerce, Salisbury announce recipients of small business grants appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Statesville Branch NAACP presented prestigious national award
The Statesville Branch NAACP was presented the prestigious Thalheimer Award last week during the NAACP National Convention in Las Vegas. Branch President Todd Scott was shocked and excited when he learned that the local organization had been named the award recipient – and he was honored to accept the award on behalf of the branch’s executive committee and membership.
‘Lucky man’ walks away from fishing trip crash
An early morning fishing trip almost ended before it began for a Robbins man. Despite the circumstances, he was able to walk away from a single-vehicle accident outside of Eastwood around 5 a.m. on Sunday. The driver was the only occupant of the Ford SUV while traveling on Beulah Hill...
Mica Miller’s Pastor Husband John-Paul Miller Breaks Silence on Her Death at 30
Months after Mica Miller’s body was discovered at Lumber River State Park in Lumberton, North Carolina, her pastor husband, John-Paul Miller, has broken his silence. While appearing on Banfield Tonight with NewNation over the weekend, John-Paul addressed his wife’s death. He previously told his parish that Mica died by suicide one day after her body was discovered.
I-SS welcomes 162 new teachers and classified employees
Approximately 162 new Iredell-Statesville Schools’ employees were welcomed this week at South Iredell High School in Troutman for the system’s new employee orientation. The event is annual tradition that brings all of the new teachers and classified employees, such as teacher assistants and office support positions, from across the system under one roof to fill out forms, learn about district policies and get excited about the upcoming school year.
Hamlet drops first game at state tournament
CHERRYVILLE — Described by head coach Chip Gordon as an “off day,” the Hamlet American Legion baseball team dropped its first game of the North Carolina state tournament Saturday. Starting the double-elimination tournament against Union County Post 535, Hamlet surrendered a 13-6 loss. Trailing 8-0 after the...
31 teams registered for the 10th Annual Rowan Chamber Dragon Boat Festival
ROWAN COUNTY — The Rowan Chamber of Commerce has announced that 31 teams have registered for the 10th Annual Dragon Boat Festival. This year’s festival promises to be the biggest and most exciting yet, showcasing the spirit and community engagement of Rowan County and beyond. Top sponsors for this year’s event include Novant Health, Trinity […] The post 31 teams registered for the 10th Annual Rowan Chamber Dragon Boat Festival appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Mother calls for ride safety after daughter’s scare at Carolina Beach Boardwalk
CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — On Sunday last week, Billie Paige of Leland wrote in a Facebook post on a Carolina Beach community page that while visiting the boardwalk, her 4-year-old daughter Autumn was about to go on a ride named the “Wiggle Worm.”. But before her daughter...
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