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Elkin Wet Lightning wraps up regular season with two wins
In a busy last week of regular season swim, Elkin Wet Lightning maintains a perfect record by adding two more W’s to their win column. On Thursday evening, Elkin hosted the Tigersharks of Carroll County. EWL, a much larger team than CC, sailed to an easy victory over the Tigersharks. The meet began with the rigorous 100-meter individual medley events. In this event, the swimmer must swim all four strokes. EWL jumped out front in the lead with this event and never looked back. In...
World class talent on next Song of the Mountains
Song of the Mountains Host Time White stopped by the Daytime studio to get us ready for their next live taping of the show coming up on August 3rd at the Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia! Please check out the video to discover more about the next live taping of Song of the Mountains.
Mark Robinson blasts Democrats for DC anti-Israel protest ahead of Trump rally
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson slammed Democrats after anti-Israel demonstrations erupted in Washington, D.C., and as former President Donald Trump holds a rally in his state on Wednesday. Thousands of pro-Palestinians gathered in the nation’s capital on Wednesday to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s address to Congress. Videos shared on social media showed demonstrators […]
Randolph County Schools addresses water safety concerns at elementary school
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — An elementary school in rural Randolph County is working to address a problem with its drinking water before students go back to class. High levels of PFAS, a forever chemical, were in the water at Farmer Elementary School in Randolph County. The district was alerted to the health concern at […]
The Local Vibe showcases new Siamese Twins Museum, open in Mount Airy
MOUNT AIRY, N.C. — The executive director of theSurry Arts Council joined The Local Vibe today to discuss a new museum. The Siamese Twins Museum opened July 1 to share the story of the conjoined lives of Eng and Chang Bunker, for whom the term “Siamese twins” originated.
State Democrats push for free tax filing in Virginia
Members of Virginia's congressional delegation are calling on Gov. Youngkin to support an expansion of an IRS program that would let Virginians file their federal taxes for free.Why it matters: A 12-state pilot of the IRS' Direct File program that launched this tax season had overwhelmingly positive reviews and saved participants millions in filing fees, Axios' Emily Peck reported.Now, all 50 states are invited to participate in an expanded program for next tax season. The big picture: In a letter sent to Youngkin last week, Virginia's congressional Democrats urged the governor to work with the General Assembly and federal...
Youngkin Announces Continued Job Growth With 15,000 New Jobs Added in June
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that according to BLS’ Current Employment Statistics Survey (“CES” or “establishment survey”), Virginia reported non-farm payroll employment gains of 15,000 in the month of June, totaling 258,000 more jobs since January 2022. According to BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (“LAUS”, or “the household survey”), Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained […]
Woman accused of taking indecent liberties with student in Randolph County
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A woman accused of taking indecent liberties with a student faces multiple charges, according to a Randolph County Sheriff’s Office news release. On July 1, the RCSO got a report of sexual allegations. Following an investigation, detectives sought charges against 39-year-old Britney Marie Vernon for three counts of felony indecent […]
2 NC public universities may be cutting several academic degrees after board vote
RALEIGH, N.C. — Two of North Carolina’s public universities will be allowed to eliminate more than a dozen degree programs ranging from ancient Mediterranean studies to physics after the university system’s governing board voted Wednesday to authorize the cuts. The University of North Carolina Board of Governors'...
Dance and Country Legends Wrap Up An Appalachian Summer Festival this Week
PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY: “AIRS, SYZYGY, ESPLANADE”. Paul Taylor Dance Company has been transforming modern dance since 1954. Founder Paul Taylor, who created 147 dances over the course of 64 years, is noted for the inventive, sometimes sardonic and frequently humorous dances he choreographed for his company. Now under the artistic leadership of Michael Novak, a former company dancer and only the second artistic director in PTDC history, the ensemble of 17 dancers performs a program of Taylor’s energetic “Syzygy,” his awe-inspiring “Airs,” and the choreographer’s masterpiece, “Esplanade,” which was inspired by the simple sight of a girl running to catch a bus.
Man shot, killed at Kernersville Food Lion on Union Cross Road, police say; suspect charged with murder
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — Kernersville police say a man was charged with murder after a fatal shooting at a Piedmont Triad grocery store. Around 10:41 a.m., officers with the Kernersville Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at the Food Lion on 1535 Union Cross Rd. Arriving officers found a man, later identified […]
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