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US Marshals looking for ‘armed and dangerous’ NC man wanted for killing 2 in Kannapolis
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Southbound I-77 reopens south of I-40 in Statesville
STATESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The southbound lanes of Interstate 77 just south of I-40 near Statesville have reopened after a crash early Thursday morning, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. NCDOT said the crash happened near East Broad Street and mile marker 50. Drivers were directed to take Exit 51 for […]
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New Hallmark Movie Filming in Historic North Carolina City
Hallmark is currently filming a new movie in charming Salisbury, North Carolina. Production on the forthcoming drama called To Her With Love kicked off this week. It's reportedly the first movie to film in the city known as the birthplace of Cheerwine since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. According...
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A Hallmark Movie Is Being Filmed In Salisbury, North Carolina
According to WCNC, A Hallmark movie is set to film in multiple locations in Salisbury this week. It’s a made-for-TV film. Salisbury will serve as the backdrop. Crews setting up along South Fulton Street and East Fisher Street. This will include areas near Salisbury High School. There will be some road closures because of the filming. Here is the current schedule of closures.
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Davidson-Davie basketball's Javeon Jones, LJ Rogers sign to play at 4-year colleges
THOMASVILLE — In their three years on the Davidson-Davie Community College men's basketball team, Javeon Jones and LJ Rogers have won 93% of their games, posting an 87-7 record, going undefeated at home with two straight trips to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national championship final.
And they're not finished yet.
Jones and Rogers...
Charlotte Radiology experiences data breach involving patient information
CHARLOTTE — Charlotte Radiology said it experienced a data breach involving patient information back in December. Channel 9 received a letter from the health care provider Thursday that said they identified the security incident on Dec. 24 and notified law enforcement. During the investigation, they also learned that between Dec. 17 and Dec. 24, an unauthorized party gained access to their network and took copies of some of the documents on the system.
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Celebrate the 4th Davie style with music, fireworks, parade, car & tractor show
Celebrate our country’s independence in Davie County this year. There will be fireworks, music, a parade and a car/tractor show to celebrate the nation’s 246th birthday. With live music followed by fireworks, this year’s Independence Day Celebration at the Davie County Community Park will be Saturday, July 2 at 6 p.m. at the park on 151 Southwood Drive, Mocksville.
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With methane a climate worry, landfill captures gas for energy
The 550-acre Speedway Landfill is a mountain of decomposing food, plastic and other trash in Concord. It's right off U.S. 29 next to Charlotte Motor Speedway and rises more than 100 feet above the surrounding area. And it grows daily with deliveries by trucks from Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and surrounding counties.
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The ultimate garage & estate sale guide for this weekend
Don't miss the great deals at these yard and estate sales around Statesville.
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Couple celebrates 65th wedding anniversary
Moody and Vriginia Bowers of Mocksville celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on June 25 with a family luncheon at Dulin United Methodist Church fellowship building near Mocksville. Hosts were their children and spouses: Ricky and Donna Bowers, Lara and rick Sparks, Rodney and Karen Bowers, and Darren and Tammy Bowers. They have six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Bowers retired from Sara Lee Underwear. They were married on June 28, 1957.
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Weekender July 1-4: Take a break from your backyard fun
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Davidson’s Iyana Johnson named Gatorade Alabama Track & Field Player of the Year
Iyana Johnson of Davidson High School has been named the 2021-22 Gatorade Alabama Girls Track & Field Player of the Year, the company announced on Thursday. Johnson is the second track standout from Davidson to earn the award, joining Kaylah Burks from 2000-01. The award, in its 37th year, recognizes...
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Loyd steals the show with 5 RBIs
The Mocksville Senior Legion baseball team is accustomed to picking itself up after being knocked down. It has suffered four-, six- and three-game losing streaks, but every time you’re ready to write off Post 174, its gets up, dusts itself off and grits its teeth. Mocksville hosted Mooresville June...
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Post 174 streak ended by Kannapolis
After winning four in a row, the Mocksville Senior Legion baseball team’s fun ended against visiting Kannapolis on June 19. Mocksville was outhit 12-3 and lost 12-2 in five innings. Yikes. The Towelers socked three-run homers in the first and third innings while building an 8-0 lead. Mocksville’s hits...
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Statesville Tourism Summit looks to bring more visitors, more often, to area
Tourism drives $63 million into Statesville, but Cindy Sutton and the Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau believe the city can bring in even more as it looks into the future. “We’re getting that number by accident,” Sutton said. “Once we hit the ground running as we relaunch tourism in Statesville,...
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Williams closes historical prep career
Back in May, Davie’s Spencer Williams won the state championship in the discus with a throw of 180-4. Just for good measure, he took the bronze medal in the discus in the New Balance Nationals Outdoor meet in Philadelphia on June 17. The trip to Philadelphia closed the book...
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Legion fizzles late; loses to Rowan
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Every kid’s dream: Hardister hammers walk-off homer in playoffs
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Painting Workshop For Kids On Saturday, July 9
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center will offer a painting workshop for kids ages 6-11 on Saturday, July 9th from 10-12 at the Educational. Complex Art Classroom (70 Hiddenite Church Rd, Hiddenite, NC). Artist Abby Hicks of the Bethlehem community will instruct students and lead them in creating their own 8×10 canvas creation. Pre-registration is required. Cost for the workshop is $20 for the 2 hour session. Pre-registration is required. Visit hiddenitearts.org to access online registration or call 828-632-6966.