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Albemarle, restaurants team up for ‘The Duke’s Feast’
Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation will present “The Duke’s Feast Restaurant Week” Aug. 5-11. The Duke’s Feast, much like “Queen’s Feast: Charlotte’s Restaurant Week, will feature dine-in specials by three restaurants in Downtown Albemarle, Christine’s Wood Fire, 197 N. Second St., Five Points Public House, 304 E. Main St., and The Courthouse Tavern & Table, 114 S. […] The post Albemarle, restaurants team up for ‘The Duke’s Feast’ appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Events of note: Cornelius music school celebrates 10 years in August
July 29. Learn Music, a Cornelius-based music instruction school, is observing its 10th anniversary in August. Founded by Cornelius native Adam Wilson, the studio has taught over 2000 students of all ages, supported over 75 music students through their partnership with the Cain Center, hosted over 60 recitals, and organized 31 concerts for their student rock bands.
August 1st begins “beans in the jar” month to predict upcoming snows for winter 2024-2025 season
The August tradition of placing a bean in a jar to predict the number of upcoming winter snowfalls is about to get underway once again. For every foggy morning in August, a bean (you can also use coins since they are more readily available) is placed in a jar. A big bean is used for a heavy fog and a small bean for a light fog. If you are using coins, then use a quarter as a “big bean” and a penny or dime for a “small bean”.
Dozens of South Carolina school districts adopt earlier start dates
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WBTV) - On Tuesday, students, teachers and staff within the Chesterfield County School District will kick off the new school year. This past school year marked the first time the district operated on a modified year-round calendar, something that has become a growing trend among South Carolina school districts.
Coastal North Carolina Prepares for Minor Flooding and Rain
Wilmington, NC – North Carolina residents can expect increased humidity and showers throughout the week. The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a minor tidal flooding alert for areas along the lower Cape Fear River, with flooding anticipated during the late afternoon and early evening high tide. According...
TBI: Missing Carter County woman found safe
UPDATE: Richards has been found safe, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued a Silver Alert for a woman missing out of Carter County. According to the TBI, Janetta Richards, 72, was last seen Sunday afternoon in Roan Mountain. Richards has a […]
A long-serving Charlotte doctor shares what he believes should be the guiding principle of medicine
Dr. Jerry Jones was the first Black gastroenterologist in Charlotte, and one of the very first in the country. As a child, his daughter saw how the community supported and respected her father for the work he did. Now retired after a lengthy career, Dr. Jones shared his thoughts on...
Former Camp Lejeune Marines among 3 sentenced in neo-Nazi weapons plot
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — Three men, two with ties to North Carolina, have been sentenced to prison after they were charged with a conspiracy that involved shipping weapons interstate and accused of planning to attack electrical substations. On Friday, Liam Montgomery Collins, Justin Wade Hermanson and Paul James Kryscuk were sentenced to prison for shipping […]
Midnight Madness practices slated to kick off Raider football season
ROCKINGHAM — Raider Stadium will be lit up late Wednesday and early Thursday to signal the official start of the high school fall sports season. While several of Richmond Senior High School’s fall programs will kick off their first day of tryouts or practices earlier Wednesday, the Raider football team will wait for the lights.
Pittie Mom Can’t Stop Crying For Her Puppies After Being Abandoned At Shelter
When Cinnamon – a red nose Pitbull girl – was dumped at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control shelter in North Carolina, she was absolutely heartbroken. She had been abandoned without her babies, and every time anyone stopped to talk to her, tears filled her eyes. This...
Medical debt relief of up to $4B possible for 2M North Carolinians
(The Center Square) – As much as $4 billion in debt for up to 2 million North Carolinians accumulated over the past 10 years can be eliminated, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says. The state Department of Health and Human Services will have responsibility to execute enhanced Medicaid reimbursement payments through the Healthcare Access and Stabilization Program. Lawmakers approved it last year. The debt relief proposal was...
Too few retailers check IDs when NC kids buy tobacco. That could jeopardize federal substance use treatment funds
North Carolina is teetering on the edge of losing roughly $5.4 million in federal funds for combating the opioid epidemic and supporting substance use disorder treatment. If the state doesn’t slash youth tobacco access, it could forfeit funding. But North Carolina’s tobacco laws have made that difficult. To...
Avelo Airlines Launches Six New Routes from Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
Avelo Airlines is set to expand its presence at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) with the introduction of six new routes. This strategic move marks a significant enhancement in connectivity for passengers traveling from the Charlotte, North Carolina area, providing more options for convenient, affordable flights to key destinations across the Eastern United States.
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