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J.J. Jones High alumni welcome back to reunion
Alumni from J. J. Jones High School will be returning to the area next weekend to participate in the Biannual School Reunion for alumnae. The event is slated to take place over the Labor Day weekend starting on Friday, August 30 at the historic L. H. Jones Auditorium and the former Jones School location at 213 and 215 Jones School Road in Mount Airy. Event organizers said the registration fee...
ACC, NC Wesleyan Sign Multi-tiered Transfer Agreement
Alamance Community College (ACC) and NC Wesleyan University (NCWU) have entered into a multi-tiered transfer agreement that provides students with academic opportunities across multiple programs. The agreement enhances and expands educational opportunities for ACC graduates transferring to NCWU after earning an associate degree from one or more of five different...
2024 Football Preview: Bandys Trojans
CATAWBA – Once known for deploying a run-heavy attack, the Bandys Trojans displayed tremendous balance offensively in 2023, finishing just shy of 2,000 yards passing and rushing, respectively. That produced six regular season wins and a playoff appearance, with the Trojans hungry for more this year. Quarterback Brady Swett...
Fayetteville officials seeking public input to improve pedestrian safety
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Fayetteville city leaders want residents to give input on areas that are desperately in need of sidewalks and crosswalks. The City of Fayetteville is updating the pedestrian plan from 2018, which will identify where sidewalks and crosswalks are needed to create a more walkable and safer environment.
Elon University athletic director shares cultural, coaching changes for upcoming year
Jennifer Strawley stands in front of Rhodes Stadium on Aug. 3, during her first week at Elon's athletic director. Coming off her inaugural year as Elon University’s athletic director, Jennifer Strawley has big plans for this academic year and has many goals she wants to accomplish. Strawley said she...
The Wild Truth: Saving Wildlife One Animal at a Time
Appalachian Wildlife Refuge Celebrates 10th Anniversary. Wildlife rehabilitator Savannah Trantham remembers the snapping turtle that was brought to her years ago. It was terribly disfigured, its shell battered and broken. Upon examining the injured animal, she noted it was a pregnant female. The turtle could not be saved, but Trantham insisted on harvesting its eggs despite warnings it was unlikely they would hatch. Her perseverance paid off. All but four of the 52 salvaged eggs hatched and dozens of babies were soon released into the wild.
Justice Department accuses RealPage of a scheme to help landlords hike rents in antitrust lawsuit
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit Friday against real estate software company RealPage Inc., accusing it of an illegal scheme that allows landlords to coordinate to hike rental prices. The lawsuit, filed alongside attorneys general in states including North Carolina and California, alleges the company...
SAS receives award from Pentagon for supporting military employees
Analytics, artificial intelligence and data management software and services company SAS received an honor Thursday for its work to support military families. The Cary-based company won the 2024 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. It's the highest award by the U.S. Department of Defense for employers. SAS is one...
Health committee members want Medicaid-funded doula services in NC
Members of a group seeking to improve the health of pregnant North Carolina residents before and after they give birth want to continue to advocate for state support to make doula services available to people on Medicaid. Doulas are non-medical aides who provide information and support to parents before, during, and shortly after the birth […]
The Salvation Army of the Carolinas receives $250,000 grant for Disaster Relief Services
RALEIGH — SECU Foundation has furthered its support for disaster relief services in North Carolina with a $250,000 grant to The Salvation Army of the Carolinas. The funding will support its Emergency Assistance in Disaster project, enabling the non-profit to provide regional services to communities in the wake of a disaster, as well as critical social services to individuals experiencing crises. SECU Foundation is no stranger to the incredible work and arsenal of Salvation Army corps of members and volunteers ready to assist residents in...
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