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Three arrested in drug case
Three people have been arrested in an illegal drug case, according to Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell. On August 13, 2024, at 11:19 p.m., the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, Taylorsville Police Department, and North Carolina Probation and Parole arrested William Cody Blevins, W/M, age 29, of Stony Point, Tricia Diane Warren, W/F, age 49, of Taylorsville, and Tracy Lynn Kilpatrick, W/F, age 44, of Stony Point. Officers seized around 29 grams of methamphetamine along with US currency.
Remembering Charlotte music legend Maurice Williams of The Zodiacs
Maurice Williams, the celebrated leader of R&B group The Zodiacs, died at the age of 86 on Aug. 6. Williams, a longtime Charlottean, is best known for his hit “Stay,” a song that left a mark on the Doo Wop and R&B genres. Though his work brought him fame, people close to him remember him most for his commitment to his faith and his kindness.
New entertainment hub coming to High Point
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Downtown High Point's overhaul is adding a new chapter soon. The city is getting ready to start working on a giant, new facility. It'll have restaurants, entertainment, and even a rooftop bar, right across from the Rockers Stadium. The idea is to keep fueling the...
North Carolina Zoo named ‘Best Zoo’ in the U.S.
ASHEBORO — The North Carolina Zoo has claimed the top spot in a nationwide contest for “Best Zoo” in the United States. The North Carolina Zoo was first nominated in the Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards in July 2024, with public voting open daily from July 3-31. Contest nominees were proposed and vetted by a panel of travel writers and tourism experts before a final voting selection was made by Newsweek editors.
Three Longhorn cattle on the loose in Cumberland County
ROSEBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — Since earlier this week, three Texas Longhorns have been wandering rural Cumberland County after escaping a farm near Roseboro. Two cows named Vivian and Madeline and a prize-winning bull named Imperial Baron disappeared on Monday. The owners, Greg and Marissa Dillion brought them home over...
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.
TD Bank Hires Former BofA Executive as Regional President of the Mid-South Metro
TD Bank named Chris Ward as regional president of the mid-South Metro, which includes Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. In this role, Ward will head TD Bank’s mid-South consumer and commercial services. Ward will be based in Charlotte and will lead more than 4,000 regionally based employees and a network of 135 stores.
Two officers guarding escaped killer remain on duty as manhunt continues
The two officers who were guarding escaped killer Ramone Alston remain on active duty, as the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (DAC) said the agency had no indications that the two officers did anything improper.Alston was being transported to UNC Hospital in Hillsborough for a doctor's appointment when authorities believe he managed to get his leg restraints off. When the officers opened the door of the vehicle to bring him into the hospital, he began running. The two officers chased after him, but he made it into the woods outside the hospital and has not been seen since.Orange County...
Coharie Tribe to be featured on N.C. highway marker
RALEIGH — An American Indian tribe linked to settlements primarily in Sampson and Harnett counties soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker. The marker commemorating the Coharie Tribe of North Carolina and a separate marker commemorating the East Carolina Indian School both will be dedicated during a ceremony at 10 a.m. Aug. 24 at the Coharie Tribal Center, 7531 U.S. 421, Clinton. The Coharie are believed...
Mourning, white-winged dove season opens on Sept. 2
The 2024-25 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves opens Monday, Sept. 2. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reminds seasoned and novice hunters about the importance of being properly licensed, observing state and federal regulations and following safe hunting practices. Dove hunting season will be separated into three segments: Sept. 2-Oct. 5, Nov. 9 -Nov. 30 and Dec. 16-Jan. 31, 2025. The daily bag limit is 15 mourning or...
Cold front coming to Piedmont Triad will increase rain chances
(WGHP) — The Piedmont will get the chance to enjoy a pleasant Thursday. We’ll see mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies by Thursday afternoon. Our highs will be in the middle 80s. While most of us will be dry, there is a tiny chance that few neighborhoods could see a spotty shower. An approaching cold […]
Forsyth County Commissioner Gloria Whisenhunt inducted into state Hall of Fame
Forsyth County Commissioner Vice Chair Gloria Whisenhunt was inducted into the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Hall of Fame on Saturday. Whisenhunt was recognized on the last night of the NCACC Conference, which was hosted by Forsyth County Government and held at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem. Honorees are chosen by the NCACC’s […] The post Forsyth County Commissioner Gloria Whisenhunt inducted into state Hall of Fame appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Bentonville Battlefield Receives $100,000 Restoration Grant from National Park Service
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has been awarded a $100,000 Battlefield Restoration grant from the National Park Service to produce a Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) to guide the restoration of key portions of the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site in Johnston County. “At Historic Sites, we...
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