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This chef will be the first woman to lead a team at the Fayetteville Black BBQ Cookoff
A Fayetteville chef is the first woman to lead a team in Fayetteville’s Black BBQ Cookoff, a barbecue competition in its third year, slated for this weekend. The Friends Table restaurant owner Portia Grady and her crew of eight staff is one of 17 teams who will cook ribs, chicken, brisket and pulled pork at the Crown Complex on Saturday for a chance to win in each category and overall. ...
Plastic extruder to expand in Aberdeen with a $7 million investment
Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday that Reliance Packaging, LLC, a manufacturer of printed plastic packaging, will add 32 new jobs in Moore County. The company will invest more than $7.4 million to expand its operations and increase its capacity in the Town of Aberdeen. “This announcement is yet more proof...
Locust City Council approves noise ordinance changes
Following a public hearing in which seven stakeholders expressed views, Locust City Council voted unanimously to approve changes and additions to the city’s noise ordinance as recommended by city staff. David Lloyd and Roland Banks, both of whom are residents whose homes adjoin Locust Town Center, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance amendments, having […] The post Locust City Council approves noise ordinance changes appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
High Point University Announces $31 Million in Bonuses
High Point University has been growing like California wildfires lately and, with expansion like the school is seeing, you need to hold on to the employees you have. So, it makes sense to treat them right – which High Point University President Nido Qubein is clearly doing. Despite what...
Greensboro woman sketches new blueprint for future at Strange Beauty Salon and Tattoo Collective
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Jessica J. Paul has seen a dramatic shift in attitudes toward tattooing in the 20 years she’s been in the industry. She says back when she started, the customer base was dominated by men, and it was rare to see female artists in shops. “I have had experiences where people have […]
Theory emerges regarding Matt Kuchar’s controversial move to end tournament
PGA Tour golfer Matt Kuchar faced immense backlash Sunday for his polarizing decision to hold up the Wyndham Championship. But could there be more to the story than fans realized? The 46-year-old golfer held up the entire tournament by refusing to finish his 72nd hole at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C. With eventual winner... The post Theory emerges regarding Matt Kuchar’s controversial move to end tournament appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A family sues Moore County for institutionalizing children after their mother’s cancer diagnosis
A Moore County woman and her two disabled children are suing Moore County claiming that the county improperly retained custody of the children after her cancer treatment and violated the children’s rights by failing to arrange for proper care. The federal lawsuit Disability Rights North Carolina filed last week says Moore County dropped Rumina Slazas’s […]
Danville seeks engineering firms for White Mill Pedestrian Bridge revitalization
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — The City of Danville is seeking proposals from engineering firms to revitalize the White Mill Pedestrian Bridge. The bridge would connect the north and south riverwalk trails, but it may be a while before construction starts. The century old bridge stood as a staple as...
NC State move-in day could impact Thursday morning commute
Students begin moving onto NC State's campus Thursday, traffic impacts expected. If Western Boulevard is a part of your morning commute, you may want to give yourself a little extra time Thursday. This area is going to be congested over the next few days as students move into their dorms...
Trump veers off message in economic speech
Former President Donald Trump strayed off topic multiple times to attack Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz while delivering a speech about the economy in North Carolina. CNN’s Kaitlan Collins gets reaction from Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ).
Precautionary swimming advisory lifted for most ocean-side sites following Tropical Storm Debby – OBX Today
State officials today lifted the precautionary advisory against swimming issued due to Tropical Storm Debby for all but two ocean-side sites. All sound-side areas remain under advisory. The precautionary advisory is lifted for all ocean-side swimming sites, except one ocean-side site in Brunswick County and an ocean site in Dare...
Morning Report — Harris, Trump compete in NC; Omar wins primary
Editor’s note: The Hill’s Morning Report is our daily newsletter that dives deep into Washington’s agenda. To subscribe, click here or fill out the box below. Vice President Harris says she’ll unveil economic proposals Friday during a campaign event in Raleigh, N.C., while former President Trump plans to campaign in heavily Democratic Asheville, N.C., today, eager to tout his record in the swing state that he narrowly won in 2016 and 2020.
Long wait times at DMV offices continue to plague North Carolinians
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Lines at the DMV are nothing new for North Carolinians, and in many ways, nothing is getting better. Wait times are so long in some locations that people have resorted to camping out or waiting in line for multiple days hoping they can get in. The...
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