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What to do on a day trip to Saxapahaw
05/07/2022

What to do on a day trip to Saxapahaw

In the summer, when I am at a loss for what to do and the sun is mercilessly hot, I often drive out to the far-western reaches of the Triangle. The destination, after navigating the curvy roads of Orange County's farmland, is always Saxapahaw. The tiny speck of a village — built around a former te...

South of the Border and Buc-ee's - The battle of two famous roadside attractions just south of NC
05/07/2022

South of the Border and Buc-ee's - The battle of two famous roadside attractions just south of NC

For nearly seven decades, South of the Border has reigned supreme as a quirky destination along Interstate 95. But, there's a new roadside attraction in town. Nearly 30 miles separates South of the Border and Buc-ee's in South Carolina. Each attraction likely attracts thousands of visitors a year. L...

Snap! Crackle! Pop! | Greensboro Grasshoppers host fireworks show at First National Bank Field
05/07/2022

Snap! Crackle! Pop! | Greensboro Grasshoppers host fireworks show at First National Bank Field

GREENSBORO, N.C. — There's nothing like celebrating Independence Day surrounded by the people you love...

Blue Crabs Overcome Early Deficit In 6-3 Victory
05/07/2022

Blue Crabs Overcome Early Deficit In 6-3 Victory

HIGH POINT, N.C. — The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs picked up the victory in the win over the High Point Rockers. The Blue Crabs fell behind in the second, but battled back in the fifth and sixth innings, scoring six runs as part of a 6-3 victory. Eddie...

‘The last place I expected to be’: Davis Cheek reflects on journey from Elon to the NFL
05/07/2022

‘The last place I expected to be’: Davis Cheek reflects on journey from Elon to the NFL

Senior quarterback Davis Cheek threw for a total of 136 yards, relying on standout junior running back, Jaylan Thomas. Making it to the NFL is the aspiration for a majority of college football players, including former Elon University quarterback Davis Cheek. Achieving that dream while playing for t...

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, house sells for $2.7 million
04/07/2022

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, house sells for $2.7 million

The spacious historic property located at 513 East Rosemary Street in Chapel Hill was sold on May 19, 2022 for $2,700,000, or $734 per square foot. The house built in 1905 has an interior space of 3,679 square feet. The property features five bedrooms and two baths. There’s also a pool in the back...

NC man wins over $950,000 after buying $1 ticket
04/07/2022

NC man wins over $950,000 after buying $1 ticket

ORANGE COUNTY, N.C. (9WGHP) — Vann Ray, of Efland, bought a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won the $953,275 jackpot in Tuesday’s drawing, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Ray bought his winning Quick Pick ticket from Efland M-Mart on Mount Willing Road in Efland. He arrived at lottery he...

Do You Love Swimming? See 3,688 Swim Jobs You Might Love
04/07/2022

Do You Love Swimming? See 3,688 Swim Jobs You Might Love

If you don’t like the career you’re in, you might want to work in the swimming community and be a part of our swimming family! Go here to see 3,688 Swim Jobs Current photo via courtesy of Andrea Masini/Deepbluemedia. If you don’t like the career you’re in,...

Burlington no-hits Pulaski, wins 3-0
04/07/2022

Burlington no-hits Pulaski, wins 3-0

The Burlington Sock Puppets no-hit the Pulaski River...

Doughboys falter late; winning streak ends
04/07/2022

Doughboys falter late; winning streak ends

After a rugged start to the Appalachian League season, Johnson City has found steady ground. But it’s still baseball, and winning every day isn’t in the cards. A late comeback produced a tie, but the Doughboys fell short against Burlington in an 11-5 decision Wednesday at TVA Credit Union...

How to prepare your pets for noise anxiety this July 4 weekend
04/07/2022

How to prepare your pets for noise anxiety this July 4 weekend

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Many Fourth of July celebrations are set to start Friday night, ahead of the holiday weekend. But as pet owners know, those loud noises can be frightening for their four-legged friends. Studies show about 40 percent of dogs have noise anxiety. That means things...

Gas prices getting you down? Holiday weekend could bring lower fuel costs for some
04/07/2022

Gas prices getting you down? Holiday weekend could bring lower fuel costs for some

Vacationers cruise easier as some gas stations lower prices for the holiday weekend. Sheetz is offering Unleaded 88 fuel for $3.99 a gallon and E85 for $3.49 a gallon "through the July 4th holiday travel season," according to a press release from Sheetz. Alamance locals can visit the Sheetz located....

UNC basketball promises to scrimmage Johnson C. Smith
04/07/2022

UNC basketball promises to scrimmage Johnson C. Smith

Hubert Davis Jr. has a special connection to the Charlotte HBCU. The post UNC basketball promises to scrimmage Johnson C. Smith appeared first on HBCU Gameday.

Report: Hornets "Expected" to Withdraw Bridges Qualifying Offer
03/07/2022

Report: Hornets "Expected" to Withdraw Bridges Qualifying Offer

In the early hours of Saturday morning Emiliano Carchia, a well known European basketball news breaker and CEO of Sportando reported that "Sources expect Charlotte to pull the qualifying offer". On paper this makes sense and has been the clearest option available to the Hornets for the last 24 ...

Trying To Save Money on Gas Cost Some Motorists A Lot More
03/07/2022

Trying To Save Money on Gas Cost Some Motorists A Lot More

This weekend a gasoline retailer named Sheetz is offering gasoline for $3.99 a gallon for the 4th of July weekend. I was so excited when I heard the headline that I nearly sprained my computer typing fingers googling the nearest Sheetz location. Imagine my disappointment. The nearest Sheetz is in No...

$175 hold fee at the gas pump? How to avoid it.
03/07/2022

$175 hold fee at the gas pump? How to avoid it.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The next time you go to the pump and you pay with a card,. you could be charged a hold fee of $175. The Wall Street Journal reports the rise in gas prices has stations upping their hold fees. If you use a debit card to pay that...

LGBTQ book displays at ABSS and public libraries draw concerns, particularly when aimed at young children
03/07/2022

LGBTQ book displays at ABSS and public libraries draw concerns, particularly when aimed at young children

Parents express concerns about displays in ABSS schools, including elementary schools, and at May Memorial Library, especially those aimed at young children; see 3-part story in...

Tropical Storm Colin dissipates over eastern North Carolina
03/07/2022

Tropical Storm Colin dissipates over eastern North Carolina

Tropical Storm Colin dissipated over eastern North Carolina early Sunday, just 24 hours after becoming a named...

Cody Martin agrees to terms to re-sign with Charlotte Hornets, sources say
03/07/2022

Cody Martin agrees to terms to re-sign with Charlotte Hornets, sources say

Three days into free agency, the Charlotte Hornets finally made their first move. Restricted free agent Cody Martin has agreed to terms on a four-year, $32 million deal, sources with direct knowledge of the situation told The Charlotte Observer on Saturday. Bringing Martin back was among the team’...

Multiple stranded in Winston-Salem amid Greyhound delays
03/07/2022

Multiple stranded in Winston-Salem amid Greyhound delays

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Multiple people are stranded at a local bus station after being dropped off there overnight. Several passengers spoke with WXII and said that their bus arrived at the Greyhound Bus Stop at 100 West Fifth St. and they'd been stuck outside of the station since 8:30...

Eli and Lani Say an Emotional Goodbye to Their Loved Ones After Rafe’s Dire News Forces Lani Out of State
03/07/2022

Eli and Lani Say an Emotional Goodbye to Their Loved Ones After Rafe’s Dire News Forces Lani Out of State

At the SPD, Lani has a moment alone with Paulina. She thanks her mother for helping to make her deal happen and hopes she understands why she had to confess. Of course, Paulina does and she’ll forever be grateful Lani saved them all from TR. At home, Julie...

Be on the lookout for the invasive spotted lanternfly!
02/07/2022

Be on the lookout for the invasive spotted lanternfly!

NORTH CAROLINA, USA — The North Carolina Department of Agriculture said the invasive spotted lanternfly poses a serious threat to the state's wine and grape industries. Groups of them have been spotted in Forsyth County, according to the NC Dept of AG. These critters aren't dangerous to humans...

Boating safety tips for the holiday weekend
02/07/2022

Boating safety tips for the holiday weekend

Fourth of July weekend is upon us, which means more people are heading out on the water. Whether on the Outer Banks, on lakes and rivers or in your backyard, there are some things to keep in mind when you’re celebrating. Senior Wildlife Officer Philip Griffin has worked...

Pulaski drops Friday contest to Burlington, 5-2
02/07/2022

Pulaski drops Friday contest to Burlington, 5-2

Burlington beat Pulaski again Friday night, 5-2. The...

Bus driver strands passengers overnight in North Carolina
02/07/2022

Bus driver strands passengers overnight in North Carolina

Multiple people were stranded overnight at a Raleigh bus station when the driver locked a bus and left, according to passengers.

Tropical Storm Colin: What you can expect along the North Carolina coast
02/07/2022

Tropical Storm Colin: What you can expect along the North Carolina coast

A tropical storm warning is in effect for coastal New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties as of 6 a.m. Saturday. Overnight, Tropical Storm Colin developed near the South Carolina coastline south of Georgetown and just inland from Charleston, according to the National Weather Service. Colin is ex...

LiAngelo Ball Has Signed With An NBA Team
02/07/2022

LiAngelo Ball Has Signed With An NBA Team

The Charlotte Hornets have released their NBA Summer League Roster, which has LiAngelo Ball on it. Ball is the older brother of LaMelo (currently on the Hornets) and the younger brother of Lonzo Ball (currently on the Chicago Bulls and was the second overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2017).

Local pastor retires after more than six decades of service
02/07/2022

Local pastor retires after more than six decades of service

Pastor Mack H.L. McConnel recently stepped away as senior pastor of St. James Missionary Baptist Church here in Winston-Salem. This is not a retirement from the ministry, but instead just retiring as senior pastor in order to have a younger voice lead the church. “I wasn’t made to retire...

Project Ignite prepares educators to work with multilingual students
02/07/2022

Project Ignite prepares educators to work with multilingual students

UNC Greensboro has a long history of preparing educators to work with multilingual students across the state, the nation, and the globe. These educators are readied for successful careers through the School of Education’s TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) program, designed by...

Greensboro-native John Isner sets tennis world record for aces
01/07/2022

Greensboro-native John Isner sets tennis world record for aces

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Greensboro-native and ranked ATP Tour tennis player John Isner has set the world record for aces in a career. An “ace” in tennis is when a player successfully serves the ball to their opponent without them being able to hit it, thus scoring a point. Isner is one of th...

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