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Mo Green far outpaces Michele Morrow in fundraising as North Carolina superintendent race garners national attention
(WGHP) — While the gubernatorial race has drawn an expectedly high number of eyes and dollars, the North Carolina state superintendent contest was more unexpectedly thrust into the national spotlight after the primaries. Incumbent Republican Catherine Truitt was defeated by far-right challenger Michele Morrow, who then received widespread scrutiny for past comments that elevated conspiracy […]
17-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Black Pilot In North Carolina History
Garner has also earned the praise of his mother, Melissa Dixon, who believes his achievement has laid the groundwork for any future pilots that come after her son. Ryan Garner, a 17-year-old North Carolina pilot, recently became the first and youngest Black pilot to receive his license at Concord’s Goose Creek Airport. He also became the youngest Black pilot in North Carolina history. At first, Garner wasn’t sure he wanted to be a pilot, but after talking with a Delta Airlines pilot, he changed his mind.
City of Statesville Systems Down Due to Global Crowdstrike Outage
Due to a global IT outage, the City of Statesville's Utility Payment Portal and Customer Account Access system are currently down. Additionally, online payments for Utilities, the Statesville Recreation & Parks Department, and the Statesville Civic Center are unavailable. The City's Customer Service Office will remain closed until these issues...
Drones as First Responders: Enhancing Emergency Response with AED Deliveries
Starting this September, Clemmons, North Carolina, will see drones becoming the first responders in emergencies, specifically delivering automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to cardiac arrest victims. This initiative aims to cut down response times significantly, as drones can arrive several minutes before traditional emergency medical services (EMS). Revolutionizing Emergency Response. The...
Shooting in Asheboro leaves one man dead, roommate charged with murder
ASHEBORO, N.C. — A man is dead after a fatal shooting on Pisgah Road in Asheboro around 8 a.m. Friday morning. When Randolph County deputies arrived on the scene, they said they found Daniel John Jarrell suffering from gunshot wounds. After an investigation, Joshua Eric Sanders, who lived in...
Husband, wife dead in Burlington murder-suicide, deputies say
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — Deputies said a husband and wife are dead after a murder-suicide in Burlington Friday. The sheriff's office said it happened at a home on the 3000 block of Beaver Creek Road. Deputies responded to the shots fired call around 7:12 a.m. When deputies arrived, they...
$2M Fraud: 3 From Long Island Among 4 Nabbed For Scheme
They have pleaded guilty in federal court in Central Islip to money laundering conspiracy in connection with the scheme involving the global financial services firm based in Menlo Park, California, which is located near San Francisco. Three of the four are Long Island residents:. Edward Hernandez, also known as “Ghost,”...
Busta’s Person of the Week: Vanessa Ferguson performs on big stage despite the pain
In 2005, I was the emcee for Triad Idol at the Carolina Theatre in Greensboro. That was the night I heard one of the most beautiful, sweet, yet powerful singers ever. She sang Lauryn Hill’s rendition of Roberta Flack’s classic, “Killing me softly.” Afterward, she received a roaring standing ovation. “Thank you,” she said softly, with gratitude as she bowed to the audience.
Gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.39 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.37 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about...
Wheelchair racing glove demands met by CRP USA composites
CRP USA (Mooresville, N.C., U.S.), a 3D printing service bureau, has partnered with eight-time Paralympics Gold Medalist Tatyana McFadden to create 3D printed wheelchair racing gloves using selective laser sintering (SLS) and the company’s Windform XT 2.0 material, a carbon fiber-filled polyamide. According to CRP, this collaboration addresses significant manufacturing challenges and sets a new standard for elite athletic gear.
Iredell Homeless Collaborative offers summer programming, working to meet needs of vulnerable citizens
The Iredell Homeless Collaborative is busy serving the county’s most vulnerable unhoused community members in encampments and motels during the hot summer months. To fund its services, Fifth Street Ministries is holding “Christmas in July,” the nonprofit’s largest fundraiser of the year, to help get through the summer months when financial contributions and material donations typically decline.
Headed to the beach this summer? Use extreme caution.
Recent drownings along the North Carolina coast remind us that we always need to use extra caution when we’re around bodies of water. Earlier this month, a teenage girl got caught in a rip current and drowned at Ocean Isle Beach. A few days later a 57-year-old drowning victim died at Surf City. I’ve seen news reports saying that there were nearly 200 rip current rescues along North Carolina’s beaches...
Judge halts gubernatorial candidate’s misdirection of taxpayer funds
(The Center Square) – Direction of taxpayer funds from the world’s largest pork producer by North Carolina’s Democratic candidate for governor has been stopped by a Superior Court judge. Attorney General Josh Stein, Gov. Roy Cooper and state Controller Nels Roseland were dealt defeat by a Randolph County pastor, Jonathan Burris, suing on behalf of […]
Little League coach suspended after fight with umpire at state tournament in North Carolina
WILSON, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — “There’s no crying in baseball,” is one of the most well-known quotes in film history. Unfortunately, adults are being told there’s no fighting allowed on the field either, after a coach and an umpire exchanged blows at a high-stakes little league game. Media partners WNCN first reported that an […]
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