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Registration opens for Bike MS: Tour to Tanglewood
CLEMMONS, N.C. — As many as 500 cyclists are expected to gear up for an exhilarating adventure on September 21-22, atBike MS: Tour to Tanglewood. The event, put on by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, aims to raise awareness and crucial funds to support finding a cure for the disease. Registration is now open!
Big crowd turns up for Downtown Classic Car Cruise-In
The Downtown Kernersville Classic Car Cruise-in, hosted by the Old Salem Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America and the Kernersville Chamber of Commerce, was held on Saturday afternoon. During the event, the Old Salem Chapter AACA sold baked goods, drinks and 50/50 raffle tickets with proceeds going to charities. This event, which is held once a month from June to October, invites ...
DA’s office settles four murder cases in 1 week
ASHEBORO — The last week of June was celebratory for the Randolph County District Attorney’s office. Not so much for persons charged with murder. During the week of June 24, four murder defendants all pleaded guilty, according to Assistant DA Walt Jones, who handled the cases. Juan Carlos...
Trial starting for 2021 High Point University murder case
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Closure is coming for a family who lost their daughter in a brutal murder. The trial for the man accused of killing 19-year-old High Point University student, Gianna Delgado, started on Tuesday, July 16. Michael Cadogan was arrested in Carter County, Tennessee in 2021 after...
Man dies in overnight shooting after a fight in Burlington, police say
BURLINGTON, N.C. — A man is dead after an overnight shooting in Burlington, according to police. They said the shooting happened just before 11:50 p.m. Monday when they responded to Bellvue Street about a shooting. Officers found a 24-year-old Kemori Booth suffering from a single gunshot wound. The victim...
Juveniles found with stolen guns and vehicles
The Thomasville police arrested three juveniles, two 16-year-olds and a 17-year-old, after executing a search warrant in the 100 block of Princeton Crossing. As a result of the investigation, police recovered two vehicles reported stolen from Greensboro and Winston Salem along with six firearms. The three juveniles face charges of possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of firearm with serial number removed, and possession of stolen financial transaction cards.
Council sets parameters for deputy city manager search
ASHEBORO — In a special called meeting on July 12, the Asheboro City Council discussed the process for recruiting and evaluating candidates for the deputy city manager, a new position being created. But first, the board reappointed Bob Morrison to the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board. Leading the deputy...
Asheboro takes first step toward joining regional water consortium
ASHEBORO — By agreeing to a memorandum of understanding, the Asheboro City Council took a first step toward joining the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority (PTRWA). Voting unanimously in favor of the memorandum, the council gave authorization for staff to have discussions about accepting membership. The PTRWA, formed in...
Kendre Harrison Top 6 College Choices Revealed – Latest Updates
Kendre Harrison, the No. 1 tight end in the Rivals250 for the 2026 recruiting cycle, has announced his top six schools, including North Carolina, Tennessee, Miami, Penn State, Oregon, and Florida State. Kendre Harrison is the No. 1-ranked tight end in the Rivals250 for the 2026 recruiting cycle. He is...
Disney on Ice announces NC stops this year
Disney on Ice will stop in two North Carolina cities this holiday season. The all-new show will include fan-favorite stories from Frozen 2, Wish, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Moana and Disney's newest film, Wish. In the show, Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy have become DJs, remixing Disney tunes...
30-year-old woman reported missing in Robeson County located
Editor’s note: Because the woman has been found safe, all identifying information and photos have been removed from this story. ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A 30-year-old woman who had been reported missing in Robeson County was located, the sheriff’s office said Monday evening.
‘Tragic news’: Winston-Salem teen girl drowns in rip current
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A teenage girl from Winston-Salem drowned in a rip current while visiting Ocean Isle Beach on Sunday afternoon. FOX8 is told she was a student at Reynolds High School and was with the school’s robotics team. Two other students were also caught in the rip current with her. They were […]
Yu Claims Title at ITA Summer Masters Series at Wake Forest
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Duke women's tennis sophomore Eleana Yu competed in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Summer Masters Series at Wake Forest this past weekend and claimed the singles title in Winston-Salem. Yu, who hails from Mason, Ohio, won five matches over three days en route to winning the singles championship. On Friday in the first round, Yu totaled a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Katya Shepherd Johnson and then cruised to a 6-1, 6-0 win over Maria Rizzolo in the round of 16. In her second match on Saturday, Yu totaled a 7-5, 6-1 victory against Sankavi Gownder. Yu went...
Nick Kurtz Drafted No. 4 in 2024 MLB Draft by Oakland Athletics
Wake Forest 1B Nick Kurtz has been selected fourth overall in the 2024 MLB draft by the Oakland Athletics, becoming the second Wake Forest player taken in the top 5 this year. Kutz becomes the 6th first round pick for the Deacs in the past 4 years and is the 3rd highest selected player in program history. In his final season as a Demon Deacon, Kutz was a 2nd Team All-American selection, a 1st Team All-ACC player, and a Golden Spikes Semifinalist. He led the team with 22 homeruns this season, giving him 61 career homeruns over his three-year career with Wake Forest, ranking 2nd in program history.
Member of NC House Democratic leadership resigning for UNC System job
Rep. Ashton Wheeler Clemmons, a Democrat from Guilford County, resigned Tuesday from her seat in the North Carolina House of Representatives. She was the No. 2 Democrat in the House. Clemmons' resignation comes one day after Republican Rep. Jason Saine announced his resignation, effective Aug. 12. Clemmons is the third...
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