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Mountain State Fair gearing up for fun September 6-15
FLETCHER, NC (August 13, 2024) ⇒ Organizers with the N.C. Mountain State Fair sponsored by Ingles Markets are busy preparing to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the fair with the new entertainment and an expanded Got to Be NC Pavilion featuring 22 new outdoor vendors. New entertainment. Two new...
Warmer planet creating supercharged storms that ravage NC communities, climatologist says
An updated forecast calling for a highly active hurricane season could take greater toll on people already dealing with heartbreak and anxiety.NOAA issued another warning in August that a highly active hurricane season will likely continue in the Atlantic Ocean. The federal agency said the cocktail of near-record sea surface temperatures and the possibility of La Nina are kicking things into high gear. NOAA expects there may be up to seven major hurricanes this seasonAccording to Climatologists, the heating of Earth is allowing storms to hold more moisture and eventually dump all that excess water on communities when they come...
N.C. A&T Achieves Largest Endowment Of Any Public HBCU
GREENSBORO, NC – North Carolina A&T State University’s endowment hit $202 million this summer, the highest of any public historically Black college or university (HBCU) in the country. That sum is about ten times larger than it was 15 years ago when the endowment stood at a more modest $20 million.
High Point Seeks 20 Good Leaders To Help Implement The City’s 2045 Comp Plan
The City of High Point has formulated a comprehensive plan meant to help shape what the city will look like in two decades – and now it needs citizens and organization leaders who are going to help implement that plan. High Point is now accepting applications for a task...
'We were happy here' | A High Point family of 7 is without a home and 5 pets are dead after a house fire
HIGH POINT, N.C. — A High Point mother is speaking about the traumatizing moments her home caught on fire. Flames consumed Ashley Brown's home on Giles Street Monday. The family of seven was able to get out, but five dogs died in the fire. Brown said she's been renting...
Rockingham approves demolitions, online surplus auction
ROCKINGHAM — Two vacant homes will be coming down following the adoption of a pair of demolition ordinances by the city council on Tuesday. City leaders unanimously gave the go-ahead to tear down houses located at 615 and 617 Rockingham Road. Assistant City Manager John Massey told council members...
This chef will be the first woman to lead a team at the Fayetteville Black BBQ Cookoff
A Fayetteville chef is the first woman to lead a team in Fayetteville’s Black BBQ Cookoff, a barbecue competition in its third year, slated for this weekend. The Friends Table restaurant owner Portia Grady and her crew of eight staff is one of 17 teams who will cook ribs, chicken, brisket and pulled pork at the Crown Complex on Saturday for a chance to win in each category and overall. ...
High Point University Announces $31 Million in Bonuses
High Point University has been growing like California wildfires lately and, with expansion like the school is seeing, you need to hold on to the employees you have. So, it makes sense to treat them right – which High Point University President Nido Qubein is clearly doing. Despite what...
Michael McDowell Brings Martin Transportation Systems, Love’s Travel Stops to the Motor City
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (August 13, 2024) – Michael McDowell and the No. 34 team head to the Irish Hills of Michigan this weekend. The 34 Ford Mustang Dark Horse will have a returning partner in Martin Transportation Systems (MTS) and Love’s Travel Stops with them. A loyal Love’s Travel...
Matt Kuchar’s caddie has his say following 72nd hole walk off criticism
Last Sunday, Matt Kuchar hit his drive left of the 18th fairway as darkness began to overtake Sedgefield Country Club. His playing partners, Chad Ramey and Max Greyserman, were already out of the hunt for first place and looking to finish the hole to get out of Greensboro, NC. Kuchar, on the other hand, decided to mark his ball and tell the officials he was done playing for the night, opting to come back Monday to finish.
East Providence police arrest wanted man at Rumford Motor Inn
(WJAR) — The East Providence Police Department arrested a man wanted in North Carolina at a local motel on Wednesday. The department confirmed that the fugitive was arrested at the Rumford Motor Inn. The department said it became aware that the man, 45-year-old London Clyde of Providence, was there...
Man faces charges in Hanes Mall shooting, victim in critical condition, police say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A man was charged in connection to a shooting that happened at Hanes Mall Wednesday, the Winston-Salem Police Department says. According to a news release, on Wednesday evening, Angelo Addie Reid VI, 22, of Winston-Salem was charged with felony firearm by felon, felony assault with a deadly weapon with the intent […]
Announcing ‘UNCSA Presents,’ the 2024-25 performance season
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The University of North Carolina School of the Arts has unveiled its 2024-25 performance season, “UNCSA Presents.”. Learn more in our interview on The Local Vibe, above!. Tickets go on sale Friday. Tickets also go on sale Friday for UNCSA’s “The Nutcracker,” which returns to...
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