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Deadly motorcycle crash linked to alleged domestic dispute in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, S.C. — Two women are facing multiple charges in connection with a domestic dispute that led to a shooting and deadly motorcycle crash in Lancaster County on Monday morning, deputies said. Lancaster County Public Safety Communications received a 911 call about a reported shooting on U.S. 521...
Virginia Tech Head Coach Brent Pry calls 2024 WR Room "One of our greatest strengths"
On Tuesday, Virginia Tech Hokies Head Coach Brent Pry took to the podium to address his program at the ACC Kickoff Event in Charlotte, North Carolina. During his session, he spoke about the Virginia Tech Wide Receiver Room. The unit has undergone massive renovations under Assistant Head Coach & Wide Receivers Coach Fontel Mines.
Teen arrested after pointing gun during basketball game, records show
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says a teen pointed a gun at someone during a basketball game earlier this month. The incident happened on Thursday, July 18 at the Foundation of Shalom Park, a Jewish community center on Providence Road. A gun was pulled out by one...
One Seriously Injured in Daytime Shooting in South Charlotte Neighborhood
A somber pall descended upon a quiet neighborhood in south Charlotte this past Sunday when gunfire shattered the day's peace, leaving one person seriously injured. The incident, which occurred shortly after noon on Benjamin Street, prompted a significant emergency response. According to WBTV, the victim was swiftly transported to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries sustained during the episode.
Parents, employees question spending at closed Charlotte school
It’s been about two months since a private school in Charlotte with 300 students announced it would not continue to operate in the fall. Some parents told the Charlotte Observer they weren’t surprised Northside Christian Academy closed and questioned the school’s spending. The Observer’s Rebecca Noel wrote...
Black Republican women say they're voting for more than skin color and gender
Less than 48 hours after President Joe Biden withdrew his name for consideration in the 2024 race for the White House and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for Commander-in-Chief, Black female Republicans are sounding off on the move."Sometimes I do admire the Democrats and how they smash mouth their constituents and say 'You're going to take what we give you,'" Felice Pete said. Pete said she's shocked at the lack of a traditional primary for Democrat voters to determine their nominee.However, the chair for the North Carolina Democratic Party disagreed."(People) voted for the Biden-Harris ticket. They voted for Kamala Harris,"...
North Carolina man wins $240,760 lottery jackpot after buying $1 ticket at grocery store
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Scott Hill, of Davidson, bought a $1 Cash 5 ticket Friday night and won a $240,760 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Hill bought his winning Quick Pick ticket from the Harris Teeter Fuel on Griffith Street in Davidson. The odds of matching numbers on all five […]
Polk is one of eleven counties to switch to digital court records this week
Remainder of state to convert to eCourts in 2025 Polk County is one of eleven counties in the state that have completed the switch from paper to digital court records as part of North Carolina’s eCourts expansion. The shift was officially completed on Monday, July 22. The eCourts system now serves around half of […] The post Polk is one of eleven counties to switch to digital court records this week appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
North Carolina Braces for Scorching Heat and Thunderstorms
Newport, NC – Residents of North Carolina are set to experience the hottest day of the week today, with temperatures soaring into the upper 80s and low 90s. The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has forecasted a hot and humid day, with slightly reduced shower and thunderstorm activity compared to Monday.
PCC names first woman president in college's history: Former assistant vice president Maria Pharr to take the helm next month
Maria Pharr, a former Pitt Community College assistant vice president, has been selected as its new president, becoming the first woman to lead the college. Pharr, who has served as president of South Piedmont Community College since 2017, will become the sixth president in PCC’s 63-year history, effective Aug. 13. She follows President Lawrence Rouse, who retired at the end of June. “It’s an amazing opportunity and one for which...
ACC Football Kickoff: Everything QB Kyron Drones said on Tuesday
Here is everything Kyron Drones said during his time at the podium on Tuesday. As a first-time starter, Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Kyron Drones threw for 2,084 yards and 17 touchdowns to just three interceptions, adding another five touchdowns and 818 yards on the ground, during the 2023 season after transferring from Baylor.
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