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Police investigating shooting on W. Gate City Blvd.
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Greensboro Police Department is investigating a shooting that seriously injured a man on the 3600 block of West Gate City Boulevard. The victim was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police are still canvassing the area. Stay with WFMY News 2 as we...
Camp Gives High Schoolers a STEP-Up in Sustainable Research
A little competition fires up high school students, especially when it lets them build something that helps the environment. With help from 3D printers and graduate students at UNC Greensboro and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, one such competition capped off a week of problem-based learning, centered around an element found in everything from DNA to matches to fertilizer.
North Carolina A&T had one of the worst offenses in the FCS in 2023. Here’s how they plan to fix it
With North Carolina A&T’s training camp underway and the 2023 season in the rearview mirror, one of the topics of discussion still staring at the program is offensive production after the Aggies ranked 115th in the NCAA Division I-FCS in total offense partly because the passing game produced 104.9 yards per game.
Wyndham Championship keeps its position on PGA Tour
The Wyndham Championship remains as the PGA Tour’s last regular-season tournament on its 2025 schedule. The tournament at Sedgefield Country Club will be contested July 31-Aug. 3, according to a release by the PGA Tour. Aaron Rai won the 2024 tournament last week, earning the $1.422 million first prize.
North Carolina A&T headed to rare non-GHOE sellout vs. rival
North Carolina A&T anticipates a rare non-homecoming sellout for its season opener against Winston-Salem State University, a historic HBCU rivalry. The post North Carolina A&T headed to rare non-GHOE sellout vs. rival appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Anonymous donor gives $200 million to Catawba College
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — Catawba College received a $200 million anonymous gift, school leaders announced. It's the third "transformative" donation received by Catawba College in three years. Officials say the money will be used to support environmental education and sustainability. Two-thirds of the donation will provide unrestricted funding for the school and one-third will be directed toward environmental education.
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...
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