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Harris leads Trump by wide margin among Hispanic voters in North Carolina: Survey
Vice President Harris is leading former President Trump by a wide margin among Hispanic voters in North Carolina, according to a new survey. The TelevisaUnivision Consumer Strategy & Insights/Media Predict poll, obtained by The Hill, shows Harris with 56 percent support from likely Hispanic voters in the Tar Heel State, compared to Trump’s 34 percent…
Sheriff responds to mention in ProPublica article linking him, representative to militia group
ProPublica, a nonprofit organization dedicated to investigative journalism, published an article on Aug. 17 that linked Beaufort County Sheriff Scott Hammonds and North Carolina House Representative Keith Kidwell (R- Beaufort, Hyde, Dare, Pamlico) to militia group American Patriots Three Percent or AP3. ProPublica defines AP3 as one of the largest militias in the United States […] The post Sheriff responds to mention in ProPublica article linking him, representative to militia group appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Byrd featured at FCA Rally at Ridgecroft School
AHOSKIE – The Northeast North Carolina Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) announces that East Carolina University baseball’s Parker Byrd will appear at an FCA Rally on Thursday, Aug. 29 at Ridgecroft School. The doors open at 5:30 pm and the program will begin at 6 pm. The event...
NCDHHS launches Strategic Housing Plan to expand support for people with disabilities
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recently launched the North Carolina Strategic Housing Plan to help maintain, increase and better utilize affordable supportive housing for people with disabilities across the state. This plan addresses housing needs for individuals with disabilities, including those who are currently receiving or eligible for NCDHHS-funded services as well as those who are experiencing homelessness, currently residing in congregate settings or at risk of entry into these settings.
Site of shuttered Wizard of Oz theme park that’s been closed since 1980 to host festival for film’s 85th anniversary
IF you happen to have a pair of ruby slippers lying around, it’s time to put them on and head to the Emerald City – or Land of Oz. Though the theme park has been closed since 1980, the site hosts an annual festival and this year they’ll be celebrating the 85th anniversary of the […]
Shelby tops Kings Mountain 32-16 in Football Friday Night Universal Windows Direct Game of the Week
SHELBY, N.C. (WBTV) - In a heavyweight showdown of Cleveland County powerhouses, the Shelby Golden Lions came out on top over the Kings Mountain Mountaineers with a 32-16 win at George Blanton Memorial Stadium. Entering tonight’s game, Kings Mountain had won four of the last five meetings between the two...
Saluda Grade Trail Moves Forward
Columbus – Michael Baughman is a resident of Polk County with a young family and business in downtown Tryon. His office in the Historic Tryon Depot overlooks the abandoned Norfolk Southern railroad, giving him a literal and figurative view of the impacts of the proposed tracks of the Saluda Grade Trail.
Wall Street climbing wall taken down
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The climbing wall that has been on the plaza at 43 Wall Street for more than 30 years is gone. The last of the wall was removed Thursday, leaving only the safety netting behind. City officials said the wall was taken down to make space...
Friday Football Frenzy: Aug. 23, 2024, scores and highlights
(WLOS) — Week one of Friday Football Frenzy kicks off across the mountains. Scores will be updated periodically throughout the night. If you're heading to the local game, share your photos and videos with us through Chime In!. AUG. 23, 2024, GAMES:. Pisgah: 0. Brevard: 35. Andrews: 42. Rosman:...
Apple Festival and Labor Day announcements in Hendersonville
On Friday, Aug. 30 through Monday, Sept. 2, the North Carolina Apple Festival will take place in downtown Hendersonville. The street festival starts at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 30 with the opening ceremony taking place at 2:15 p.m. at the Historic Henderson County Courthouse. Main Street will be closed to traffic between Caswell and 7th Avenue for the festival, with street closures starting on Thursday, Aug. 29. No parking will be allowed on Main Street after...
Third annual Fame Preservation Group barbecue moves group closer to Old Lutheran Cemetery historical marker
SALISBURY — The Fame Preservation Group hosted its third annual barbecue fundraiser on Saturday, raising over $2,200 to place a historical marker near the Old Lutheran Cemetery. The group raised a similar amount the prior year in order to install a stone marker at the cemetery, which contains a large, unmarked gravesite of Confederate veterans, but […] The post Third annual Fame Preservation Group barbecue moves group closer to Old Lutheran Cemetery historical marker appeared first on Salisbury Post.
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