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Livingstone College awards 83 degrees, including inaugural MBAs
Livingstone College News Service SALISBURY — Livingstone College awarded 82 degrees at its 142nd Commencement Exercises on May 4, including its inaugural graduate degrees. During the ceremony inside Varick Auditorium, the college conferred master of business administration degrees to 11 students, including Phyllis Mahmud, who was also celebrating her 50-year undergraduate anniversary. Bank of America […] The post Livingstone College awards 83 degrees, including inaugural MBAs appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Yadkin County teacher earns ‘Going Local’ grant
RALEIGH — North Carolina Farm Bureau has awarded Yadkin County teacher Ashley Gentle, of Yadkinville Elementary School, an Ag in the Classroom “Going Local” grant. “There is no more valuable resource in North Carolina than our students and the teachers charged with their education,” said North Carolina Farm Bureau President Shawn Harding. “Through our Ag in the Classroom program, the state’s farmers are investing in the future leaders of North Carolina, as well as the future of agriculture, which is the state’s top economic sector.” ...
Eduction board OKs personnel decisions
The following personnel changes were approved by the Davie Board of Education members May 7. Employment: Russ Fisher, men’s varsity soccer coach, Davie; David Koontz, director of secondary education and CTE, Mebane Education Center; George Sulecki, director of school nutrition, Central Davie; Carol Carlson, substitute teacher; Kate Chavez, school nutrition substitute; Holly Dzeskewicz, temporary instructional […] The post Eduction board OKs personnel decisions appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Lewisville elevates Tolbert to town manager: Two-time interim manager ready to ‘step up to the plate’ and serve town
LEWISVILLE — After being named interim manager twice in the last two years, Stacy Tolbert has been appointed as the new town manager in Lewisville. Tolbert, 39, has served as the town planner since 2018 and took on the extra duties as interim manager the first time after Hank Perkins left his manager’s post in […] The post Lewisville elevates Tolbert to town manager: Two-time interim manager ready to ‘step up to the plate’ and serve town appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Get ready for National Prevention Week with a local forum
First Reformed United Church of Christ announces a Community Forum on Mental Health and Drug Abuse. The free forum is open to the community and will be held on Sunday, May 19, at 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall located at 104 E. Center Street in Lexington.
Former Salisbury city attorney did all he could for his country, home
SALISBURY — Francis Rivers Lawther Jr. died on May 7 at the age of 81. For 33 years, Lawther was Salisbury’s city attorney who helped usher in the internet to the area and was hands on with the development of downtown before he retired in 2018. Lawther was born in Charleston in 1942, but moved […] The post Former Salisbury city attorney did all he could for his country, home appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Suspicious person call leads to police chase ending in crash
SALISBURY — A suspicious person report led to a police chase in Salisbury that ended in a crash Sunday morning. Police officers were called to the Colonial Village Apartments, located off of West D Avenue, in reference to multiple males wearing hoodies with the hoods up and face masks at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, […] The post Suspicious person call leads to police chase ending in crash appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Advance land rezoned for HVAC business
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record County commissioners approved the rezoning of three acres for an HVAC business off NC 801 in Advance last week after nearly four months of meetings. Commissioner Benita Finney cast the only vote against the rezoning of the property, near Sowers Lane. Brad Rye, the HVAC business owner, had requested the […] The post Advance land rezoned for HVAC business appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Dog tests positive for cocaine, 26 dogs seized including puppies from North Carolina owner, deputies say
MOCKSVILLE, N.C. — A man is facing animal cruelty charges after a puppy tested positive for cocaine, according to the Davie County Sheriff’s Office. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Evening Headlines from 5.10) The sheriff’s office said on April 24, the Animal Services Division served a search warrant...
The gift that keeps giving: How Tiffany Birdsong gives back to her community.
By Christian Simmons For the Clemmons Courier In 2017, Birdsong was a stay-at-home mom, who volunteered at her children’s school and actively contributing to her community and church. However, initially, Birdsong felt she needed a college degree before taking the plunge into her calling. “Prior to embarking on this journey, I was also pursuing my master’s […] The post The gift that keeps giving: How Tiffany Birdsong gives back to her community. appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Yadkin Early College Class of 2024
Yadkin Early College students concluded their high school careers on Friday with a commencement ceremony held at Union Grove Baptist Church in Yadkinville. All of the 54 graduates completed college credits in addition to receiving their high school diploma, with most also obtaining an associates degree from Surry Community College. Yadkin Early College Teacher of the Year Blake Johnson was among those who addressed the graduates during the ceremony. Johnson has taught at the Yadkin Early College for 13 years. ...
Council hears details about Senate Bill 166: Village attorney discusses possible ‘far-reaching changes to the building code’
CLEMMONS — Besides updating and approving a couple of contracts involving zoning services and a sewer extension with the City of Winston-Salem in Monday night’s meeting, the Clemmons Village Council heard about some disturbing details from the town’s attorney regarding Senate Bill 166 that could impact local communities. “Once again, I don’t get to bring […] The post Council hears details about Senate Bill 166: Village attorney discusses possible ‘far-reaching changes to the building code’ appeared first on clemmonscourier.
Silver Arts proves there’s plenty of talent in Davie
Davie County SilverArts held the first art show on Thursday, April 25 at the Davie County Public Library. Entries were accepted in categories within Heritage and Visual Arts. The pieces ranged from paintings to mosaic lamps to paper mache sculptures to needle felting to woodworking. Participants were able to drop off their art pieces earlier […] The post Silver Arts proves there’s plenty of talent in Davie appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Canoe race event allows scouts, public to enjoy Yadkin River
ROWAN COUNTY — The South Yadkin River Canoe and Kayak race has been going for almost 40 straight years, and 2024 proved no different despite worries that the event could be canceled recent rain had caused the river to swell above the boat access points. The course for the race runs along the Yadkin River […] The post Canoe race event allows scouts, public to enjoy Yadkin River appeared first on Salisbury Post.
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