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Wednesday Outlook: Fall-like conditions ahead with highs in the low 80s
(PINPOINT WEATHER) — Ahh we’ve got a nice taste of fall coming in the morning! We felt the drier air and slightly cooler temperatures on Tuesday, and we’ll get even more of it the rest of this week. If you live in the mountains, you’ll be waking up to cool 40s in the morning! The […]
Pfeiffer introduces 2024-25 student athletes
MISENHEIMER — This past weekend in Misenheimer, Pfeiffer University provided its annual welcome-back event at Merner Gym for the 460-plus Falcon student-athletes as fall sports prepare for the 2024 season. The Pfeiffer athletic department and coaching staff were introduced prior to a full group photo on Sunday. With preseason...
LIVE RANKINGS. Michelsen’s rankings just before playing Bergs in Winston-Salem
Alex Michelsen is about to play against Zizou Bergs on Thursday the 22nd of August in Winston-Salem. Here is an update about his live rankings. Alex Michelsen is at the moment ranked no.52 with 960 points positioned as American no.8. On the opposite side of the net, Zizou Bergs is...
Davidson- Davie Community College welcomes fall students in increasing numbers
Students were more than ready to get to work after an incredibly hot summer, arriving in increasing numbers at Davidson-Davie Community College for the first week of classes. The college is seeing significant growth, ushering in a total of 4,214 students taking curriculum courses – up 12 percent from last year and 24 percent from the fall of 2021. Helping kick off the semester were members from the Student Government Association, who hosted a “Welcome Back” event, greeting students with “Welcome Back Packs” as they entered campus on Monday and Tuesday.
Trump Complains That He Can’t Find a Good Nickname for Kamala Harris
Despite bragging loudly and proudly that he “calls people names” like a childhood bully, Donald Trump admitted that he is struggling to find a nickname for Kamala Harris. “I really didn’t find one with her,” he said at a rally in Asheboro, North Carolina, even as he announced his newest nickname for his opponent: Comrade Kamala. After trying out “Lyin’ Kamala,” “Crazy Kamala,” “Kamabla,” and “Kamala Krash,” Trump is desperate to make his new name for the vice president stick. He has spent the last week trying it out and continuing to try to paint Harris as a “radical left”...
Trump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since his attempted assassination
ASHEBORO, N.C. (AP) — At his first outdoor rally since last month’s attempted assassination, Donald Trump spoke from behind bulletproof glass Wednesday in North Carolina at an event focused on national security. On politics, he called his predecessor Barack Obama “nasty” for his comments the night before at the Democratic National Convention.
Lumberton man pleads guilty to federal fentanyl charge, gets 10+ years in prison
RALEIGH (WMBF) - A Lumberton man will spend over a decade in federal prison after pleading guilty to a fentanyl trafficking charge. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said 29-year-old Charlton Townsend pleaded guilty to a count of conspiracy with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl and a quantity of cocaine and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
New Cumberland County child care center set to open, offering child care to county staff
The county is set to open a child care center next week. The Cumberland County Employee Childcare Center at 223 Hull Road will provide childcare for the children of county employees beginning Monday, said Faith Phillips, county library director and organizer of the center. She said last week that the initiative was...
Finding out about John Pratt
DANBURY — North Stokes’ John Pratt is a three-sport athlete who plays football, basketball and baseball, but he’s looking forward to the start of school and basketball season. He enjoys working out, fishing and playing sports. He loves his family and understands that success is earned and not given. John’s dedication to the sports he plays is because of the love he has for each sport, plus he likes to...
City of Greensboro set to repurchase Regency Inn building
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The City of Greensboro took another step trying to sort out what to do with a motel meant to serve the homeless. Greensboro City Council agreed tonight to buy the Regency Inn on North O-Henry. WFMY News 2's Nixon Norman learned what's next in the project...
Greensboro restaurant reopening after noise, gunshots, traffic complaints shut it down
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Lost Diamond has reopened after city leaders said it was illegally operating as a nightclub. An official with the City of Greensboro said the business was approved to reopen but only as a restaurant. "In order to address issues previously identified, the business submitted plans...
Robeson County deputy injured in off-duty traffic accident
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — An off-duty Robeson County deputy sustained injuries in what Sheriff Burnis Wilkins called a “serious collision.” No further information was provided. “I am asking for immediate sincere prayers for a Robeson County Deputy Sheriff involved in a serious off duty traffic collision. Please no questions at this time,” he said […]
Photos: Salisbury police share photo of car in double homicide case
Salisbury double homicide potential suspect car A 3-year-old girl shot in Salisbury earlier this month died from her injuries on Monday, police said. Now, an urgent search is underway for suspects in the case.
Portion of I-77 reopened following crash
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - All lanes of Interstate 77 southbound near mile marker 35 in Mooresville have reopened following a crash Wednesday morning. The North Carolina Department of Transportation first reported the crash around 8:41 a.m. All four lanes were reportedly closed. Crews expected the road to reopen shortly before...
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