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Hospitality House 40th anniversary luncheon taking place Aug. 16 at Chetola
BOONE — Hospitality House of Northwest North Carolina is thrilled to welcome internationally recognized trauma-informed care expert and survivor Tonier Cain as the guest speaker for its 40th anniversary Hope Luncheon. Taking place at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, lakeside at the award-winning Chetola Resort, individual tickets are $40 to attend or a table of eight may be purchased for $400. This is the agency’s largest annual fundraiser, and guests will be encouraged to give generously to reach their goal of $100,000. Asking Tonier Cain...
NC Senator Ralph Hise Honored By ASU for Outstanding Accomplishments
Appalachian State University’s Alumni Association honored three Mountaineers at the 2024 Alumni Awards Gala, held July 13 in the Grandview Ballroom of Kidd Brewer Stadium’s north end zone facility. Ten alumni from the university’s academic colleges, as well as the Honors College, Williams School of Graduate Studies and University Libraries, were also recognized.
Thomasville City Schools begin clear bag policy in August
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Thomasville City Schools will implement a clear bag policy starting in August for the 2024-2025 school year. In continued efforts to enhance safety and security, only clear plastic/vinyl bags will be permitted. The district said the main objective of the clear bag policy is to increase...
Susan March Payne and Lonnie Webster Share Edgewood Cottage as Artists in Residence Through July 28
Coming to downtown Blowing Rock this week? Stop by Edgewood Cottage and visit fiber and paint artist Susan March Payne and photographer Lonnie Webster at Edgewood Cottage from July 22 through through July 28. Whether photographing individuals, events, or nature, Lonnie Webster has a passion for capturing life through photography....
2.2 Magnitude Earthquake Just Struck Boone
A magnitude 2.2 earthquakes struck just north of Charlotte yesterday morning near the city of Boone. According to the USGS, the first quake struck at 4:25 am this morning with a magnitude of 2.2 and a depth of 6.9 km. Last month, a 2.2 magnitude earthquake just struck the...
Staying safe outdoors during the summer
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — School is out, summer is here, and in the FOX8 House Call, we want to keep your family safe. Dr. Meg Alden, a pediatrician with Novant Health Forsyth Pediatrics at Union Cross, talks about ways to stay healthy while spending more time outdoors in the sun.
Fleming honored at App State
A Kernersville man was among 13 alumni of Appalachian State University who were honored in the App State Alumni Association recent 2024 Alumni Awards Gala. The annual event — part of App State’s Alumni Weekend — recognizes graduates who have made a lasting impact on society and the university through their outstanding professional, philanthropic and volunteer accomplishments. College-level ...
Nano Preemie Born at Just 24 Weeks Gets Guard of Honor as They Graduate From NICU
A baby born at just 24 weeks and weighing one pound, six ounces – and who was so small her ‘nano preemie’ diapers fitted a Barbie doll – was finally able to go home after a 111-day NICU journey. The post Nano Preemie Born at Just 24 Weeks Gets Guard of Honor as They Graduate From NICU appeared first on Happilynews.com.
Making the cut: Longtime Fort Liberty barber to be inducted into National Hall of Fame
FORT LIBERTY — Nestled in the back room of the 18th Airborne Corps headquarters, Travis Bell’s barbershop walls are filled with photos and autographs. Aside from a photo of the late NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr., the photos aren’t of professional athletes, Hollywood actors and actresses or Grammy singers, but are of some of the nation’s top soldiers who have served at the former Fort Bragg, now Fort Liberty.
Graham Police search for suspect behind armed robbery at AutoZone
GRAHAM, N.C. — Police in Alamance County are asking for help to find an armed robbery suspect. Graham Police report that they were called to the AutoZone on South Main Street on Sunday at 8:57 p.m. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Employees reported that...
Two People Charged In Eastern Lincoln County Break-Ins
LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE | Comments: 0 | Leave a comment. LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Two people are facing charges for separate business break-ins that occurred in the Denver and Stanley areas. One break in occurred on June 10, at a restaurant near the 500 block of Brentwood Rd in Denver. The suspect entered through a door after hours and stole an electronic gaming machine. The other break-in occurred on July 10, near the 6000 block of Old Plank Road. In that case the suspects entered the business after hours and stole an ATM machine that had several thousand dollars in cash inside.
Carolina Moment: Longtime YWCA aquatics director has taught thousands how to swim
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Do you remember who taught you how to ride a bike or swim in a pool?. If you grew up in Asheville over the last quarter century, there is a chance you know the name Kitty Schmidt. She is the, now retired, aquatics director at...
New Amazon facility opens in Fayetteville
The giant new Amazon Fulfillment Center near Fort Liberty is starting to show signs of life. The new Amazon facility opened in June in Fayetteville at 6309 Bragg Blvd. The 1.3 million-square-foot-facility located in the Military Business Park was supposed to open in 2023, but a representative from Amazon told WRAL News the delay won't stop the company in its plans to hire 1,000 employees at the site.
Lightning strike at Sanford Golf Course puts nearly half the carts out of commission
SANFORD, N.C. (WNCN) — Nearly half of the golf carts at Sanford Municipal Golf Course are temporarily out of commission due to a lightning event Sunday evening. According to the city, the course is currently operating with 26 of its 51 golf carts. As a result, those with late-morning tee times will likely not have access to a cart.
Widespread Panic cancels shows due to Fayetteville native Jimmy Herring's cancer diagnosis
Rock band Widespread Panic announced Sunday that lead guitarist Jimmy Herring, who was raised in Fayetteville and attended Terry Sanford High School, has stage one tonsil cancer. A post to the Georgia-based band's Facebook page said that the musician is seeking treatment immediately and is expected to make a full recovery. “We thank...
Robeson County man serving life for murder approved for parole in 2027
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A Robeson County man convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison in 1975 has been approved for parole, North Carolina officials said on Monday. Leroy Richardson, 71, is scheduled to be released on July 11, 2027, according to the North Carolina Post Release Supervision & Parole Commission. […]
Kenneth Black Cemetery Dedication honors the American Revolution
The Moore County Historical Association (MCHA) hosted the Kenneth Black Cemetery Dedication July 20 off Morganton Road in Southern Pines. The dedication stems from the Tory War of 1781 during the American Revolution, when patriots battled royalists for freedom from Britain. In July 1781, Kenneth Black, a farmer loyal to...
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