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Mason Unites Community to Support Family Facing Cancer
“Grant us brotherhood, not only for this day but for all the years a brother not of words but of acts and deeds,” a mason preaches. Shane Randazzo of Mt. Olive, a masonic brother of Musconetcong Masonic Lodge #42 F. & A.M. in Budd Lake, has called his brothers and community to order to help support a good family friend in time of need. The son of one of his best friends has recently been diagnosed with High Grade Conventional Osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer.
ACC, NC Wesleyan Sign Multi-tiered Transfer Agreement
Alamance Community College (ACC) and NC Wesleyan University (NCWU) have entered into a multi-tiered transfer agreement that provides students with academic opportunities across multiple programs. The agreement enhances and expands educational opportunities for ACC graduates transferring to NCWU after earning an associate degree from one or more of five different...
Fayetteville officials seeking public input to improve pedestrian safety
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Fayetteville city leaders want residents to give input on areas that are desperately in need of sidewalks and crosswalks. The City of Fayetteville is updating the pedestrian plan from 2018, which will identify where sidewalks and crosswalks are needed to create a more walkable and safer environment.
Elon University athletic director shares cultural, coaching changes for upcoming year
Jennifer Strawley stands in front of Rhodes Stadium on Aug. 3, during her first week at Elon's athletic director. Coming off her inaugural year as Elon University’s athletic director, Jennifer Strawley has big plans for this academic year and has many goals she wants to accomplish. Strawley said she...
Suspect fled after armed robbery at Truliant Federal Credit Union, Kernersville officials say
Kernersville officers are investigating a recent bank robbery. On Thursday, around 10:15 a.m., the Kernersville Police Department said officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at Truliant Federal Credit Union located at 794-A S Main Street. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. When they...
Precautionary swimming advisories remain at four Outer Banks locations
State recreational water quality officials have lifted most of the precautionary advisories against swimming issued due to Tropical Storm Debby, but four Dare County locations areas remain under swimming advisory due to bacteria levels that exceed safe swimming standards. Test results of water samples taken from these waters show bacterial...
Formerly Incarcerated Woman Launches Coffee Shop to Uplift Her Community
After facing the challenges of finding stable employment due to her criminal record, Claudia Shivers has turned her life around by becoming the proud owner of Queen Coffee Bean, a thriving coffee shop in High Point, North Carolina. Shivers, 49, who was incarcerated for nearly a year for a non-violent...
Pope returns home, aims to continue soccer success
HIGH POINT — Eddie Pope has gone around the world during his career in soccer. He didn’t expect to end up in his hometown. The last couple years he has been back in High Point after a standout playing career on the national and international stages and almost two decades involved in the business side of the sport. And now he’s the chief sporting officer for Carolina Core FC, the new ...
High Point Confidential: Polio-stricken teenage swimmer made big splash in 1941
HIGH POINT — When the National A.A.U. Senior Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships came to High Point’s City Lake Park in the summer of 1941, the decidedly male-dominated world of sportswriters didn’t quite know what to make of the young women competing. Yes, they were impressive sports figures, but when you read some of the newspaper coverage, it seems the writers were more impressed by the ...
LOCAL ROUNDUP: Wesleyan volleyball sweeps Caldwell
HIGH POINT — Wesleyan Christian swept Caldwell 25-16, 25-19, 25-22 in PTAC volleyball Thursday at Wesleyan. Nejari Crooks had 10 kills, four blocks and four aces to lead the Trojans (4-2). Cameron Martin added eight kills while Gracie Kubis had seven. Kubis also had eight digs. Crooks and Reese Jordan each had 12 assists. HIGH POINT CENTRAL, GLENN KERNERSVILLE — High Point Central lost 25-14, ...
Keynote speaker and judges set for ISFD’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards
HIGH POINT — The International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) will present Bill McLoughlin, a veteran in the furniture industry with more than 30 years of experience and the editor in chief of Furniture Today, as its keynote speaker at the 28th annual Pinnacle Awards. The industry’s highest honor...
Gorgeous, quiet weekend ahead in Piedmont Triad
(WGHP) — After a beautiful week, our weather will be cool and comfortable this evening with temperatures in the low 70s by 8 p.m. Skies remain mostly clear overnight and will fall into the upper 50s to kick off Saturday morning. A gorgeous and quiet weekend is ahead for the Triad with temperatures in the […]
Justice Department accuses RealPage of a scheme to help landlords hike rents in antitrust lawsuit
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit Friday against real estate software company RealPage Inc., accusing it of an illegal scheme that allows landlords to coordinate to hike rental prices. The lawsuit, filed alongside attorneys general in states including North Carolina and California, alleges the company...
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