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Randolph County unveils Charters of Freedom Monument, buries time capsule for America 250

ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) –– Randolph County leaders celebrated Veterans Day on Wednesday by showcasing documents from America’s past and preserving relics for America’s future. Around 150 attended the unveiling of Randolph County’s Charters of Freedom monument, where North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby was a guest speaker. The Charters of Freedom monument, located outside the Randolph […]

Randolph County, NC · 2d

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Pelham Community Center Hosts Mural Dedication on Saturday

The Caswell Council for the Arts and Pelham Community Center invite you to join them on Saturday, November 14 at 12pm for the dedication of the "Rows of Gold" mural, which was designed with input from community members to capture Pelham's rich history. This mural project is supported, in part,...

Pelham, NC · 2d

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High Point veteran uses experience to fight for others

HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — U.S. Navy veteran Robert Retic has known from the start that he was bound to be a lawyer. He just wasn’t sure how he would get there or what it would look like. “I made the decision to go to law school and become an attorney … when I was three [years old],” […]

High Point, NC · 2d

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Greensboro surpasses halfway mark in 10,000-unit housing initiative

Greensboro has surpassed the halfway mark in its effort to support the development of 10,000 new housing units by 2030, with more than 5,000 units completed or in the development pipeline in the initiative’s first 18 months. The milestone was announced by City Manager Trey Davis as the city...

Greensboro, NC · 3d

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North Carolina A&T State University graduate featured in new Army ad campaign

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — If you’ve watched television or scrolled online recently, chances are you’ve seen the Army’s new “Field Tested” recruiting campaign. The fast-paced, 30-second ads offer a glimpse into the intensity of military training and the experiences that prepare soldiers for challenges both in uniform and beyond. For Army Captain Eternal Fuller, seeing […]

Greensboro, NC · 4d

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New documentary revisits North Carolina's 9-year fight against forever chemicals

Nearly a decade after North Carolinians learned their drinking water had been contaminated with industrial chemicals for years, a new documentary is examining how it happened, the people affected and the ongoing fight to hold polluters accountable. GENX: The Saga of Forever Chemicals, premiering Friday in Saxapahaw, traces the contamination...

North Carolina · 1d

WRAL

North Carolina WWII medic turns 104, will be interviewed by National WWII Museum for archives

George Chall's life has brought him around the globe. From World War II battlefields to Pittsboro, North Carolina, Chall's life will now be a piece of recorded history in the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. This October, Chall turned 104 years old surrounded by friends, family, and community who...

Pittsboro, NC · 2d

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This North Carolina Town Was Just Named The Most Boring In The State, And Residents Might Have Something To Say

“Most boring town” sounds pretty harsh once I start looking at what is actually around here. There is a lake nearby, quiet walking trails, and enough open countryside to make the whole place feel more peaceful than dull. That distinction matters to me. This small North Carolina community grew...

Stokesdale, NC · 7d

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City Housing Report Counts Thousands Of Homes In Pipeline

Greensboro’s latest housing report includes some big numbers: more than 4,900 homes in the development pipeline, eight approved developments that could generate more than $100 million in community investment and $1.83 million in down-payment assistance. However, perhaps the most remarkable number in the report is 1,074. That’s how many...

Greensboro, NC · 4d

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Piedmont Greenway trailhead opens in new Summerfield park

Bandera Farms Park in Summerfield is now open to the public. The 120-acre park includes a playground, 4.5 miles of wooded horseback riding trails, and one of the first completed sections of the Piedmont Greenway. It will eventually be expanded to a 19-mile path connecting Winston-Salem and Greensboro. Piedmont Land...

Summerfield, NC · 3d

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Coliseum Area Among Four New Greensboro Opportunity Zones

Guilford County, Greensboro, the airport and areas surrounding the county are already seeing a boatload of development in the last two decades and city leaders want to keep that development coming using everything it can – including participation is a federal Opportunity Zones program. The Greensboro Coliseum already gives...

Greensboro, NC · 2d

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REMC awards Bright Ideas grants to 13 area teachers

ASHEBORO — Randolph Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) recently honored educators by awarding $14,000 in Bright Ideas grants to 13 area teachers. More than 2,600 students at schools in Randolph, Moore, Montgomery and Chatham Counties will benefit from the grants, which support classroom projects in science, art, physical education and more.

Randolph County, NC · 4d

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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 · 5d

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Randolph remains unaffected by Nov. 3 ‘blue tsunami’

ASHEBORO — While a figurative “blue tsunami” washed over the country in the mid-term elections last week, Randolph County remained relatively ruby red. Locally, Republican Darrell Frye retained his county commissioners seat with 70.34% of the votes, outpointing Democrat Robin Stevens 33,133 to 13,970. Republican David Allen kept his seat in an unopposed contest and Republican Duffy Johnson won unopposed to replace outgoing commissioner Hope Haywood, who chose not to run for re-election.

Randolph County, NC · 5d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 6d

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Guilford County Shelter Halts Cat Intake Through Nov. 25 After Deadly Virus Confirmed

Guilford County Animal Services has hit pause on taking in any new cats or kittens through Wednesday, Nov. 25, after confirmed cases of feline panleukopenia turned up at the county shelter. Three of the shelter's six intake halls are now under quarantine while staff scramble to keep the highly contagious virus from spreading any further.

Guilford County, NC · 4d

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This Giant North Carolina Bookstore Lets You Trade In Old Reads And Fill A Bag With Used Treasures

McKay’s in Mebane, North Carolina, is the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve been doing everything wrong up until now. You’ve been buying new books at full price, letting old ones pile up on shelves, and wondering why your entertainment budget keeps disappearing. McKay’s...

Mebane, NC · 8d

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