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Gov. Roy Cooper visits Greensboro College; discusses funding public education
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Gov. Roy Cooper visited the North Carolina Governor’s School Western Campus at Greensboro College on Tuesday. Cooper visited classrooms where students were taking courses in their specialization, including chorus, math, social science and orchestra. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Governor’s...
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FOREST CITY — The 2002 MLB All-Star Game ended in a 7-7 tie and the fanbase was outraged, calling for a change the following year that earned the winning team of the annual summer classic the home field advantage for the World Series. There won’t be that dramatic of...
Onboard American Airlines During Trump Assassination Attempt…How Passengers Reacted
I happened to be on an American Airlines flight on Saturday at the time that an assassination attempt against former President Trump occurred. The reaction onboard was not unexpected, but still quite interesting to witness. Trump Assassination Attempt – How Passengers On My American Airlines Flight Reacted. We were...
Gastonia officers rescue puppy that was stabbed during domestic dispute
GASTONIA, N.C. — A German shepherd puppy that was stabbed during a domestic dispute is recovered and living in her forever home, Gastonia Police said. Gastonia officers responded to a domestic situation at a home on June 9. When officers arrived, they found 2-month-old Clementine suffering from a stab wound. The German shepherd was stabbed in the back during the incident, police said.
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...
STAR Communications Awarded CAB Grant to Supply Fiber Optics in Rural North Carolina
July 15, 2024 – Clinton, North Carolina – StarVision Inc., (dba STAR Communications), a local broadband cooperative headquartered in Clinton, North Carolina, is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) and Cumberland County from the Connecting America Broadband (CAB) initiative. This grant will fund the deployment of a fiber-optic infrastructure in rural areas of Cumberland County, North Carolina, significantly enhancing internet connectivity and access for underserved communities.
Another hot day ahead, with a chance for rain the Triad
(WGHP) — A Heat Advisory will be in effect from noon to 8 pm for Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Montgomery, and Randolph counties today. Heat indices will be between 104 and 107 for an extended period this afternoon. No matter where you live, protect yourself and your loved ones from the heat and humidity today. We are going […]
20 football players to watch on defense, 20 days before practice begins for 2024 season
The 2024-25 football season is just 20 days away from its first official practice on July 31. The 2024 NCHSAA football season kicks off on Friday, Aug. 23, with all 10 of Cumberland County's public high school teams in action. Seventy-First will kick off its season at home against Richmond...
Walgreens picks Ramseur for new store
RAMSEUR – A Walgreens store is coming to Ramseur. MCM Partners, a private investment firm, has closed on the financing for a $1.54 million private credit loan to build a free-standing, small format, Walgreens in the Randolph County town. “We’re going to be doing a lot of these stores...
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...
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