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Abortion ruling likely keeps North Carolina a destination
(The Center Square) – North Carolina is expected to remain a destination for abortions in the South following two decisions on Friday in a federal case litigating new state law. Judge Catherine Eagles decided on a permanent block for part of the legislation that says doctors must document the location of a pregnancy before prescribing […]
Current NCWORKS Jobs For Week Of July 28
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - You must currently be registered with NC Works to be referred on any of our jobs. Go to www.ncworks.gov to register or update an existing registration. Job listings for all of North Carolina may also be accessed. Call NC Works Career Center, Lincolnton, 704.735.8035, or come to NC Works Career Center-Lincoln County, 529 N Aspen St., Lincolnton.
19-year-old found dead on picnic table in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A 19-year-old was found dead on a picnic table on Haig Street, according to the Greensboro Police Department. On Sunday, officers responded to the 2900 block of Haig Street after a caller expressed concern about a person lying on a picnic table under a pavilion in the park at that location.
Alamance-Burlington School System to freeze teacher supplements due to budget deficit
The Alamance-Burlington School System is freezing teacher supplements at last year’s levels due to budget shortfalls. Officials say the district exceeded its budget for the last fiscal year and is facing a projected $2.4 million deficit at the start of the next one. As a result, the school system...
As homelessness becomes increasingly criminalized across the US, Winston-Salem leaders look into temporary housing models
The CityBeat is a nonprofit-funded position reporting on Winston-Salem and Greensboro city council and all city business. These pieces are free to be republished with attribution to Triad City Beat. Featured photo: In February, Winston-Salem’s unhoused residents and local activists slept outside city hall to demand action from city leaders....
Man charged with indecent exposure, peeping at Fayetteville restaurant
A man has been charged with indecent exposure and secret peeping at a Fayetteville restaurant. Fayetteville police arrested Kalon Frank on charges of felony indecent exposure and misdemeanor secret peeping. Police said the arrest stems from an incident at a restaurant in the 1400 Block of Skibo Road on June...
Villages of Summerfield Farms moving ahead
SUMMERFIELD – As Summerfield’s Town Council evaluates taking legal action to undo the legislative de-annexation of developer David Couch’s almost 1,000 acres, he said he’s proceeding with planning of his mixed-use Villages of Summerfield Farms. Even if the town were to sue, Couch’s lawyer Tom Terrell...
Store closing adds vacant spot in Asheboro Mall
ASHEBORO – There’s another vacant store space in Asheboro Mall. Rue21, a store specializing in teen apparel, filed for bankruptcy this spring and closed its stores. Asheboro Mall was previously called Randolph Mall. The spot previously occupied by Rue21 has been vacant for weeks. The mall’s website has...
Ince serves pivotal role at Gray Stone
Gray Stone Day School News Service MISENHEIMER — College counselor Sarah Ince works in overdrive to support her students. Whether it is assisting with financial aid applications, or meeting one-on-one with students to guide them in every step as they look for postsecondary match and fit, Ince works with each student to set an intention […] The post Ince serves pivotal role at Gray Stone appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Former basketball coach is Eastern’s new A.D.
Brad Costa became the new athletics director at Eastern Alamance since the end of the past school year, though he had been tabbed for that position in the spring. He takes the vacancy left by John Kirby, who in addition to coaching the Eagles’ football team since 1992 had added athletics director duties at the high school for more than a decade.
Troop 443’s conservation adventure at Frying Pan Tower
SALISBURY — Recently, Troop 443 of Salisbury embarked on an journey to the historic Frying Pan Tower, where 12 Scouts and four leaders dedicated an impressive 288 man-hours to conservation work over the span of five days. This trip was not just an adventure but a significant contribution to Frying Pan Tower’s mission to restore, […] The post Troop 443’s conservation adventure at Frying Pan Tower appeared first on Salisbury Post.
New Light Missionary Baptist Church
New Light Missionary Baptist Church has a rich history, dating back to 1891. In the earliest years, it was in a different location. The above building, that also has a family life center behind is located at 1105 Willow Road, across from Dudley High School. The pastor, loved by the community, is the Rev. Dr. Cardes Brown Jr. who has served New Light since 1975. While originally from Rocky Mount, the son of a preacher, he first came to Greensboro to attend North Carolina A&T State University, and decided to make Greensboro his home. He is so loved by the community that the City of Greensboro has named the portion of Willow Road where the church is located, Rev. Dr. Cardes Brown Jr. Rev. Dr. Brown serves community not only in a spiritual way, but also by serving many groups committed to social justice. Read more about him HERE. His wife, Diane Piece Brown, serves alongside him.
Lincoln Newton earns family bragging rights with Triad Amateur triumph
Lincoln Newton claimed bragging rights over three family members and the rest of the field while winning the Triad Amateur on Sunday afternoon at High Point Country Club’s Willow Creek Course. Newton, a rising junior at Oak Grove High who turned 17 this summer, shot 5-under-par 67 in the...
Eventful Throwback 276 at Hickory Produces Two First-Time CARS Tour Winners
The zMAX CARS Tour SoundGear Throwback 276 at Hickory Motor Speedway saw two first-time series winners, two dramatic finishes and plenty of crumpled fenders and heightened tempers. Ronnie Bassett, Jr. was declared the winner of the Late Model Stock 125, while Jimmy Renfrew, Jr. won the Pro Late Model portion of the event.
Japanese Healthcare Co. Chooses Greenville
RALEIGH— Nipro Medical Corporation, a leader in the global healthcare and medical device industry, has selected Pitt County for its first North American manufacturing center of excellence, creating 232 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $397.8 million to build a new manufacturing campus and U.S. headquarters in Greenville.
Henry County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Public’s Assistance Identifying Breaking and Entering Suspect
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect wanted for a breaking and entering in Collinsville. On Thursday deputies responded to a report of breaking and entering on Belmont Street and found signs of forced entry. Surveillance footage from the property captured a male suspect on the...
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