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Viera beach volleyball going strong in second season
Beach volleyball is continuing to grow as a sport in its second season at Florida’s high school level, and you’ll find no better example of that than the Viera Hawks. “The difference between year one and year two has been exponential — not only with the returners, but the coaches as well,” Viera High coach Sarah Wayne wrote in an email.
Pioneering AI Instructor Led Courses to Expand Across HBCU Campuses
Get the top stories of the day around the DMV. Black-owned artificial intelligence (AI) tech company Skilldora and billionaire Dr. Michael V. Roberts recently collaborated to advance technology across historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and increase Black leadership and opportunities within the workforce. “Skilldora takes immense pride in advancing...
Baseball Game Recap: North Stanly Takes a Loss
It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact North Stanly can now relate to. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Burns Bulldogs on Friday. North Stanly's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak. North Stanly's loss...
Homes of Hope will have fundraiser
Homes of Hope, which provides services for unhoused individuals in Stanly County, will have a fundraiser breakfast 6:30-9:30 a.m. May 31 at Central United Methodist Church, 172 N. Second St., Albemarle. Breakfast will include grits, eggs, bacon, sausage, gravy biscuits, waffle bar, fruit, yogurt, coffee and juice. Donations are accepted at the door. Sponsorships are […] The post Homes of Hope will have fundraiser appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Eddie Gossage, the longtime head of Texas Motor Speedway, dies at 65
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Eddie Gossage, the longtime head of Texas Motor Speedway and an old-school promoter mentored by stock car racing’s pioneers, has died, Speedway Motorsports announced Thursday night. He was 65. Gossage stepped down three years ago after 25 years as president of the track in Fort Worth, Texas. In all, Gossage spent 32 years working for Speedway Motorsports, learning the art of selling tickets, packing grandstands and turning races into must-see spectacles from company founder Bruton Smith and longtime executive Humpy Wheeler. “There was nothing too crazy for Eddie,” IndyCar team owner Bobby Rahal said Friday. “There...
Students honored by Southern New Hampshire University
Janet Harrison of Oakboro and Sara Burnette of Stanfield were named to the Winter 2024 president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University. The winter terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the president’s list. The post Students honored by Southern New Hampshire University appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Case delayed for man charged in death of Albemarle teen Baylee Carver
STANLY COUNTY, N.C. — The man charged in connection with the death of 17-year-old Baylee Carver was expected to appear in court on Monday, but his case was continued, according to the Stanly County Clerk of Court's office. Joshua Biles, 20, is charged with obstruction of justice and concealment...
Albemarle Police Reports – May 17-19, 2024
Albemarle Police Department reports the following: • Aaron, Sonya Denise (W F, 58) Arrest on chrg of Attempted Felony Larceny (F), at 200 Charter St, Albemarle, on 05/17/2024. • Overall, Zachary Chase (W M, 25) Arrest on chrg of Possess Methamphetamine (F), at 100 Freedom Dr/w Main St, Albemarle, on 05/17/2024. • Smith, Hannah Lynn […] The post Albemarle Police Reports – May 17-19, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Goodyear Fast Facts — Charlotte
NASCAR Cup Series – Race No. 14 – 400 laps / 600 miles Charlotte Motor Speedway (1.5-mile oval) – Concord, N.C. Set limits: Cup: 1 set for practice, 1 set for qualifying and 13 sets for the race (12 race sets plus 1 set transferred from qualifying)
Peachland bridges named in honor of Anson County sheriff
PEACHLAND, N.C. (WBTV) - The bridges crossing Lanes Creek on U.S. 74 near the Anson County community of Peachland were dedicated Thursday in honor of Sheriff Landric Reid, an eight-year veteran of the Anson County Sheriff’s Office. The N.C. Board of Transportation passed a resolution in January to dedicate...
Tennessee offers 2025 South Carolina commit Brian Rowe
Tennessee offered a scholarship to 2025 wide receiver prospect Brian Rowe. “Blessed to receive an offer from Tennessee,” Rowe said. The 6-foot, 175-pound three-star wide receiver is from Jay M. Robinson High School in Concord, North Carolina. Rowe ranks as the No. 411 prospect in the class of 2026. He ranks as the No. 65 wide receiver and No. 11 player in North Carolina, according to 247Sports. The Vols are the fourth Southeastern Conference school to offer Rowe a scholarship. Rowe has received scholarship offers from Tennessee, Ole Miss, Georgia, and Michigan State. Michigan State first offered Rowe on March 19. He committed to South Carolina on April 9. https://x.com/thatboiibeezy2/status/1790088623875911730
Tillery Compassionate Care awarded CHAP accreditation
Community Health Accreditation Partner, Inc., (CHAP) announced Friday that Tillery Compassionate Care has been awarded CHAP Accreditation under the CHAP Hospice Standards of Excellence. CHAP Accreditation demonstrates that Tillery Compassionate Care meets the industry’s highest nationally recognized standards. The evaluation by CHAP focuses on structure and function, quality of services and products, human and financial […] The post Tillery Compassionate Care awarded CHAP accreditation appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
GPro Tour comes to Sound Golf Links for Albemarle Championship
HERTFORD — The Albemarle Championship golf tournament featuring more than 40 professional GPro Tour golfers gets underway Thursday at the Sound Golf Links at Albemarle Plantation. The three-day tournament, which raises money for local charities, kicked off Sunday with a number of pre-tourney events, including a nine-hole AP Realty Kick-off Classic and a “Putting for Polio” event hosted by the Rotary Club. Pre-tourney events continued Monday with a Blue Legacy...
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