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Josephine Boyd became first black student at Grimsley High School on this day in 1957
GREENSBORO, N.C. — On this day in 1957, Josephine Boyd Bradley became the first black student at Grimsley High in Greensboro. It was 67 years ago that Bradley walked into the then-named Greensboro Senior High for the first time — the same week the Arkansas National Guard blocked nine black students from entering a Little Rock high school.
WNC residents credit nonprofit for improving health, better living
ASHEVILLE - Over the past decade, a Western North Carolina nonprofit continues to change the fate of community members by providing hope through health initiatives. Eight years ago, TaTanisha Davis hit a plateau, struggling to reach the next milestone on her weight loss journey. Davis, an Asheville resident, said she’d weighed 405 lbs....
Fayetteville food: Get the list of restaurant openings, closings and coming soon
In the dog days of summer — late July through August — several Fayetteville restaurants said goodbye. The scene is heating up, however, with a few new openings and more on the way. Among the happenings were the closure of African, health food and sandwich restaurants. An American Southern restaurant opened downtown, a new food truck began selling grilled cheese, and at least three more eateries are set to open soon in the city. ...
SHERIFF: SBI agent assisting in Richmond County shooting investigation
ROCKINGHAM — A state law enforcement agency has been called in to assist in the investigation of a shooting that sent a young man to the hospital last month. Richmond County Sheriff Mark Gulledge announced in a press release late Tuesday that an agent N.C. State Bureau of Investigation will be assisting investigators with the sheriff’s office “as they continue to follow up on any findings and conduct necessary interviews” related to an Aug. 22 shooting on McDonald Church Road.
Shatley Springs ownership group meets with local community
CRUMPLER — On Saturday, Aug 24, a crowd buzzed with excitement and anticipation as they gathered at Shatley Springs Inn and Restaurant for the community meeting organized by the four partners under contract for Shatley Springs. The current partners are Jim Mezzanotte, Chris Mezzanotte, Gary Johnson, and James Allison. Meeting goers were strongly encouraged to raise questions, provide feedback, and share their own Shatley Springs stories. Chris Mezzanotte, one of...
Fayetteville native who patented Ring doorbell technology set to launch new AI device
A Fayetteville native and tech pioneer known for inventing the technology behind the Ring video doorbell is set to launch a new surveillance and security device that uses artificial intelligence to enhance security. Ron Carter, a 1972 graduate of E.E. Smith High School and class president, said Thursday that his new product, Global Logistics Optimizer, is designed to enhance entry point security for both homes and businesses. Carter, the founder of 1AHEAD Technologies, aims to introduce GLO...
1 dead after incident involving train and forklift in Greensboro, police say
GREENSBORO, N.C. — UPDATE AT 1:31 P.M.: THE AREA HAS REOPENED TO TRAFFIC. Greensboro police said one person is dead after an accident involving a train and a DH Griffin forklift Wednesday morning. It happened around 8:30 a.m. and police said it involved an Amtrak train at Hilltop Road...
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