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Major water main break near Statesville leads to boil water advisory

STATESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — There is a boil water advisory for several neighbors south of Statesville Monday after a “significant” water main break, city officials say.  The advisory is centered around Hill Haven Road, including the following subdivisions:   Monday’s outage caused periods of low or no water pressure, increasing the risk of harmful […]

Statesville, NC · 2d

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Stanly County rail upgrades receive nearly $20 million in federal funding

ALBEMARLE — A freight railroad serving Stanfield, Oakboro, Aquadale and Norwood has acquired nearly $20 million in federal funding for rail improvements in Stanly and Montgomery counties. Announced last month, Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway was awarded $19.9 million through the Federal Railroad Administration’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety...

Stanly County, NC · 2d
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The Mount Airy News

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Surry County Schools EC teacher recognized with award

In recognition of his role in education, North Surry High School teacher Justin Gammons was recently awarded with the 2026 Surry County Schools Educator of Excellence Award. Gammons’ distinction was posted to North Surry’s Facebook page where the post amassed numerous comments with fellow educators and community members congratulating him on the award. “Congratulations to our very own, Justin Gammons. Mr. Gammons was recognized as Surry County Schools Educator of Excellence,” the post read. This year marks Gammons’ second year teaching in the district and his tenth year teaching overall. “Way to represent not only North Surry but also SCS!” continued North Surry’s post. Gammons was officially recognized during an award ceremony at the 75th Annual North Carolina Conference on Exceptional Children (EC), which was held last Thursday in Greensboro. “I was genuinely honored and shocked at the same time,” Gammons said of finding out that he received the designation. According to the department’s award description, teachers were chosen and recognized based on their “dedicated service and outstanding contributions to the education of exceptional children in our state.” One EC educator from each of North Carolina’s 115 public school districts was chosen to be represented and recognized for their commitment

Surry County, NC · 1d

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Veterans Day events planned in the Triad

Veterans Day is Wednesday, and several communities across the Triad have scheduled events honoring service members. The Carolina Field of Honor in Kernersville will host its annual Veterans Day celebration. This free event begins at 11 a.m. and features local sports teams and military tributes. Mount Airy is hosting a...

Kernersville, NC · 1d
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Lincoln Landmarks secures grant for Brevard’s Chapel Church project

DENVER – Lincoln Landmarks, Inc., a preservation nonprofit based in Lincoln County, has announced it has received a $50,000 grant to support the restoration of Brevard’s Chapel in Denver. Built in the late 1870s, the structure is not only historically and culturally important, but also architecturally important as...

Denver, NC · 9h

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Despite protests, Davidson County approves rezoning for Duke gas facility

Davidson County commissioners voted 4-3 Monday to approve Duke Energy’s request to rezone about 1,600 acres of rural land to make way for a massive natural gas storage facility along the Yadkin River. The move came after residents repeatedly spoke against the plan during an hours-long, packed meeting in...

Davidson County, NC · 1d

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Board seeks more open, informative growth management discussions

MOORESVILLE – In various forms, growth is, and is likely to remain, the predominant topic in Mooresville, and town commissioners are supportive of a revised approach to address it, emphasizing transparency, public input and better community-wide understanding of what local governments can and cannot do. At the board’s Nov....

Mooresville, NC · 13h

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Special group of veterans presented Quilts of Valor (Photos)

Several special veterans were gifted Quilts of Valor on Monday in recognition of their military service. The quilts were presented during a ceremony at the Charles Mack Citizen Center in Mooresville. The event was attended by veterans, their family, and friends. The 10 honored veterans included:. ♦ Wayne Laws (Navy,...

Mooresville, NC · 1d

Queen City News

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Iredell County elementary school closes to address persistent mold problem

IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Mooresville-area school is closed to students Monday and Tuesday for the district to address a persistent mold problem. Molly Springs and Anna Keber have both decided to pull their children out of Coddle Creek Elementary School because of it. Springs says her fourth grader’s come home from […]

Iredell County, NC · 2d

Taylorsville Times

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America 250 history lecture, music set Nov. 14

The Alexander County America 250 Committee invites the public to a special America 250 event on Saturday, November 14, at 3:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church. The afternoon will feature a history lecture, “Impact of Veterans and Early Settlers on Alexander County,” by Dr. Warren Hollar, along with patriotic music by Kim Pennell, The Barnes Family, and the Third Creek Baptist Church Praise Team.

Alexander County, NC · 1d

The Mount Airy News

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Elkin school board to name new superintendent Nov. 16

The Elkin Board of Education is ready to hire a new superintendent — but board members are keeping the name secret until a meeting scheduled for next week. Officials with the school system said a new superintendent for Elkin City Schools is expected to be in place for the start of the calendar year. The board has been working since the summer to recruit and hire a replacement for Dr. Steve Hall, who left the position in June to assume the superintendent’s role in Surry County. The Elkin school board hired North Carolina School Board Association consultant Sam Thorp to aid with the search and hiring process. On Monday, Nov. 16 the board has scheduled a special called meeting in the media center at Elkin High School beginning at 6:30 p.m. A closed session will be held first, at 6 p.m. for the board to finalize discussions. In open session the board will officially vote on the new hire and sign the contract ahead of announcing the new leader and a welcome reception, according to officials. The name of the new superintendent will not released until the contract is signed at the Nov. 16 meeting. The new superintendent is expected

Elkin, NC · 15h

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School board approves $91K intercom upgrade for South Stanly Middle

ALBEMARLE — South Stanly Middle School will soon have a new intercom system to improve communication and safety throughout the school. At its Nov. 3 meeting, the Stanly County Board of Education unanimously approved a $91,324.47 quote from Bluum to replace the school’s 26-year-old intercom system, which has experienced problems in some hallways and raised safety concerns due to the unavailability of replacement parts.

Albemarle, NC · 2d

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Iredell Water Corporation lifts voluntary water usage restrictions

Following the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council’s reduction of Iredell County’s drought designation to a “normal” level, Iredell Water Corporation announced Tuesday that it is lifting voluntary water restrictions for all customers. In 2026, counties across North Carolina, including Iredell County, experienced one of the most...

Iredell County, NC · 1d

Carolina Public Press

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Duke Energy push for more NC natural gas plants to power more data centers faces opposition

Natural gas plant zoning narrowly wins approval in Davidson County as opponents raise concerns about land use, emissions, data centers.

North Carolina · 13h

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This North Carolina Town Is So Cheap, You Can Live On Nothing But Social Security

Most retirement plans involve a spreadsheet, a prayer, and at least one moment of staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m., and then someone tells you about Reidsville, North Carolina. This small Rockingham County town has quietly figured out something that financial advisors charge hundreds of dollars an hour to...

Reidsville, NC · 3d

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Drug-Resistant Fungus Spreads Across NC, With Guilford County Hit Hardest

A drug-resistant fungus that barely registered in North Carolina a year ago has spread rapidly across the state in 2026, with preliminary data showing 47 reported clinical and screening cases in just the first three months of the year. That early total already surpassed all of 2025, when the state logged 26 cases across 21 counties for the entire year.

Guilford County, NC · 4d

FOX8 News

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Greensboro neighbors want something done about problems at intersection of South Benbow Road, Julian Street

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Greensboro neighbors want something done about problems at the intersection of South Benbow Road and Julian Street. FOX8 first reported on their concerns that the intersection is not safe about a month ago. While we were working on that story, a crash happened right before our eyes. It happened again on […]

Greensboro, NC · 1d

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A pro-ICE sheriff, once investigated for racist slurs, is ousted in North Carolina

This story originally appeared in Bolts and is republished with permission. On Tuesday, a Black pastor who campaigned against racial profiling and eliminating the “good ol’ boy system” of policing ousted six-term North Carolina Sheriff Terry Johnson, an Alamance County Republican who has faced accusations of racism and illegal policing tactics throughout his time in office.

Alamance County, NC · 4d

FOX8 News

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Veterans Treatment Court to graduate 1st participant

Editor’s Note: The video that originally accompanied this article was removed to protect the identity of a minor. An updated version of the video was later added to this article. ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Growing up in Asheboro, Joshua Foland always had a vision for his future. “I knew from a young age that I […]

Randolph County, NC · 1d

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Another big check for local veterans

ASHEBORO — Needy veterans will get help, thanks to more than $18,500 donated to the Randolph County Veterans Council. A check for $18,543 was given to the Veterans Council by organizers of the annual Honoring Our Veterans Cruisin’ held Sept. 12 at the Randolph County Agricultural Center. It was the first time at the Ag Center, having moved from the parking lot at Wayne Thomas Chevrolet where it was held the previous 12 years.

Randolph County, NC · 3d