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Mooresville’s mayor says there’s ‘no way’ to stop the growth, instead says they’ll slow it
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - Following more complaints from residents in Mooresville and in the surrounding areas, the mayor of Mooresville shared updates about how the Town of Mooresville is addressing the area’s growing pains. “Eventually, a piece of land is going to become something, right? It is so what...
HPPD: Police searching for armed robbery suspect in High Point
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Police are searching for an at-large robbery suspect in High Point on Tuesday, July 16, the High Point Police Department confirmed. Police were called at around 7:12 p.m. in reference to an armed robbery. Police said the suspect stole a vehicle and fled. Officers pursued...
19-year-old accused in shooting of Sgt. Dale Nix charged with assaulting fellow inmate
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — One of the suspects charged in the shooting death of a Greensboro police officer is facing new charges. According to warrants, Jamere Justice Foster was charged with assault inflicting serious injury, assault with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor conspiracy on Monday. Documents state that he assaulted another man with a sock […]
‘North Carolina is lucky’: Man wins $100,000 lottery jackpot after recently moving to NC, buying $1 ticket at Food Lion
DAVIE COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — After moving to North Carolina less than a month ago, Daniel Brose, of Advance, played Cash 5 for the first time on Wednesday and won a $100,000 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. “I guess North Carolina is lucky,” he said. Brose said he played a similar […]
North Carolina Secures $242M Grant for Cape Fear Bridge Replacement
The Biden Administration has awarded a $242 million grant through its Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to replace the aging Cape Fear Memorial Bridge in Wilmington, North Carolina. The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, a 3,000-foot-long steel vertical-lift structure built in 1969, currently serves as a critical transportation link carrying U.S. Highways 17, 76, and 421 over the Cape Fear River, connecting Brunswick and New Hanover counties.
Push to remove toxic chemicals from your water could cost you big money
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Regulators in North Carolina are trying to stop companies from dumping toxic chemicals in drinking water, but the slow response from lawmakers could cost you money. Right now, almost 4 million North Carolinians have dangerous levels of forever chemicals in their drinking water. You can stream...
NC farmer losing crop because of unsafe levels of chemicals in water
The drinking water for more than 2.5 million North Carolinians is affected by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) -- commonly known as forever chemicals.Those chemicals have been linked to health problems -- including an increased risk of cancer.More of their effect is being seen in North Carolina.A farmer in New Hanover County said his produce has been left to rot after his water source was linked to PFAS.The area is one of 47 drinking-water systems with concerning levels of PFAS.The source of the contamination can be traced to the chemical company Chemours."We had contamination, total PFAS level is between 50...
Aetna set as NC worker health care as Blue Cross will not appeal judge's ruling
Aetna is poised to manage health coverage plan benefits for North Carolina state workers and teachers starting early next year because Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina said Monday it won't appeal a judge's decision that upheld Aetna as the next contract winner.An administrative law judge last week determined evidence showed that the State Health Plan conducted properly the procurement process for a third-party administrator, which has been Blue Cross for over 40 years. The plan's trustee board in late 2022 chose Aetna over Blue Cross and a unit of United Healthcare, which also competed. The initial three-year...
Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down Wade Avenue near Glenwood Avenue
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Gov. Roy Cooper visits Greensboro College; discusses funding public education
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Gov. Roy Cooper visited the North Carolina Governor’s School Western Campus at Greensboro College on Tuesday. Cooper visited classrooms where students were taking courses in their specialization, including chorus, math, social science and orchestra. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Governor’s...
Montia Shardae School of Esthetics: First private and black-owned esthetics school in Fayetteville
The beauty industry is booming! A quick scroll on social media or a stroll down the street will bring to mind dozens of salons, from hair to skin. Estheticians are in high demand. The skin is a multi-billion dollar business, from makeup to facials to waxing. Local esthetician and industry veteran Montia Shardea has taken the past two years to pivot into a role she feels was the most logical step: school owner. Located at 2620 Bragg Blvd, Suite W, The Montia Shardea School of Esthetics is not only the first private esthetics school in Fayetteville but also the first black-owned, a title she doesn’t hold lightly.
Black Excellence Reunion reunites 100 professional black men and women and the community
Local community organizer Tiffany Campbell is back at it again with the Black Excellence Reunion. After two highly successful photoshoots, 100 Professional Black Women in Black and 100 Professional Black Men in Black, Campbell is bringing the participants and the community together for a “family reunion” style event celebrating the “culture and unity” and providing a networking opportunity.
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