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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...
Davidson Police ask for help identifying burglary suspects
DAVIDSON, N.C. — The Davidson Police Department is asking the public for help identifying two burglary suspects who are on the run. A security alarm rang out from a home on Woodland Trails Drive on Friday night around 9:30 p.m. Officers said a forced entry had been made into the house.
Video: Page High School football player makes 1-handed game-winning catch
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Two members of the Page High School junior varsity football team certainly made their case to be called up to varsity on Thursday night. Video footage from the game shows Page’s quarterback — No. 4 Anthony Johnson — drop back, evade the pass rush, roll to his right and throw a […]
Greene Central Shuts Out North Lenoir, Containing Fuller in Dominant 25-0 Win
LAGRANGE— Greene Central’s offensive line set the tone from the opening snap, paving the way for a 25-0 shutout victory over North Lenoir in their home opener on Friday night. The Rams leaned heavily on their powerful front line, allowing their rushing attack to move the chains all night and control the tempo of the game.
Black-owned restaurant 3rd & Fernwood to host grand opening event
A local Black-owned restaurant is ready to officially celebrate its opening. 3rd & Fernwood, a 5,200-square-foot restaurant in Midtown, is set to host a grand opening event on Friday, according to a social media post made by the restaurant. According to the post, each guest will receive a complimentary glass...
Black-owned bridal shop closes Charlotte store and pivots to new format
Kaela Moore, owner of Treasured Brides, has closed her Charlotte bridal shop in exchange for reaching customers in a new format: a traveling shopping experience. Moore’s new semi-private dress event brings her shop to life “without the overhead,” she told QCity Metro. The experience, she said, will “feel really similar” to wedding dress shopping at a store, complete with seating for guests, mirrors, dressing suites and more.
'Bizarre-looking' creature getting a helping hand from North Carolina conservationists
BOONE, N.C. - A little-known marine animal that spends much of its time under rocks is getting a helping hand from conservationists in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The hellbender is a large, aquatic salamander that favors clean, cool water, but its population has been in significant decline since the 1970s.
Blowing Rock Designated an Outdoor NC Trail Town; One of 15 Featured Destinations
The Blowing Rock Tourism Development Authority (TDA) is thrilled to announce Blowing Rock’s designation as an Outdoor NC Trail Town. The newly launched Outdoor NC Trail Town Guide celebrates towns across the state who are dedicated to preserving the natural beauty and cultural heritage of their destination while fostering a strong sense of place. This pilot edition features 15 destinations and includes a variety of activities – walking, hiking, biking, cycling, paddling, horseback riding and driving – to welcome enthusiasts of all abilities.
Charlotte Catholic opens up season with 26-10 win over South Meck
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Keith Emery era at Charlotte Catholic got off to a roaring start in week one of the 2024 season. The Cougars cruised to a 26-10 win over neighboring South Mecklenburg to win their first game under the new head coach of the program. Next up,...
HBCU gets another eight-figure donation from anonymous donor
Last month, it received an unprecedented $10 million donation, the largest in the institution's history, and its latest anonymous donation nearly matches that total. The post HBCU gets another eight-figure donation from anonymous donor appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
AT&T service restored after outages in southeastern NC as CWA strike continues
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - WECT got several reports of phone service outages from people living in southeastern North Carolina starting Thursday, Aug. 22. “We are working as quickly as possible to restore internet service to customers in the Wilmington area after a contractor damaged our fiber line. We appreciate the patience of our customers as we make the repairs.”
Republicans sue North Carolina elections board, allege flouting of voter roll review law
This story first appeared in NC Newsline. Republicans sued North Carolina’s elections board on Thursday, demanding enforcement of a new law that requires cross-checking jury documents to remove noncitizens from voter rolls. The Republican National Committee and North Carolina GOP allege that the North Carolina State Board of Elections has “deliberately declined” to enforce the […]
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