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Matchups set for round 2 of state playoffs tonight; five Alamance teams still in the hunt for state championships

The second round of the high school football playoffs will be held Friday night. Here’s a look at match-ups for Alamance County teams:. Southern (8-2), the No. 6 seed in the East Region, has won four in a row. Its two defeats came by three-point margins. No. 11 seed...

Alamance, NC · 12h

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Graham city council docks mayor’s pay $260 to reimburse city for conference council didn’t agree to

A very pregnant mayor Chelsea Dickey spent Tuesday night arguing with council members who continued to press her to pay a $260 bill they said she had incurred for going to a Main Street organization conference earlier this year. The council had instructed her at its July meeting to pay...

Graham, NC · 1d

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7 Biscuitville Orders Virginians Line Up For

Biscuitville says its biscuits start with just three ingredients, made from scratch. There are only six stores in Virginia, but locals who know the chain already have a favorite order. Here are the Biscuitville orders Virginians line up for. 1. Country Ham Biscuit. In its 2020 report on the Madison...

Virginia · 12h

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Virginia's three amendments drew mixed results in 21 cities, counties

(The Center Square) – Danville voters backed Virginia’s amendments on abortion access and voting rights on Election Day. About 52% voted against removing the state’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. All three passed statewide, but 21 cities and counties voted yes on some and no on others, according to a Virginia Public Access Project analysis of unofficial returns as of Wednesday. Every one of those communities backed the reproductive freedom amendment. The amendment protects decisions about abortion, birth control, miscarriage care and other reproductive healthcare. It also changes when Virginia can prohibit an abortion in the third trimester. Emporia and Charles City, Greensville and Prince Edward counties voted the same way as Danville, according to the analysis . In places such as York and Goochland counties, voters backed the reproductive freedom and marriage amendments but said no to the voting rights measure. Unofficial Virginia Department of Elections returns showed 62.9% voted yes on reproductive freedom, 57.9% on marriage and 56.9% on voting rights. Under Virginia Code § 18.2-74, abortions after the second trimester generally must be performed by a licensed physician in a licensed or state-operated hospital. The physician and two consulting doctors must certify that continuing the pregnancy is

Virginia · 16h

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IDA extends lease to expanding business

Local planners have extended a lease for a company that’s ready to expand their Danville operations. Danville’s Industrial Development Authority Tuesday approved a four-month extension for Infinity Global. The current lease runs for 12 months, with a possible six-month extension, and requires Infinity to buy the property before...

Danville, VA · 1d

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for new mural in Mebane

MEBANE, N.C. (WGHP) — A ribbon-cutting was held on Friday afternoon for the Make Your Mark Community Mural in Mebane. The mural is on the side of Lou’s Bakery on East Clay Street, and it faces the downtown farmers’ market lot. The mural is designed to inspire the future. Mayor Ed Hooks spoke at the […]

Mebane, NC · 6h

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DPS announces District Teacher of the Year

Park Avenue Elementary School 5th Grade Science Teacher Courtney Cramer has been named the 2028 Danville Public Schools (DPS) Teacher of the Year. A five-year teaching veteran, Cramer has a bachelor’s degree with an elementary education endorsement from Mary Baldwin University. Prior to becoming a teacher, Cramer worked in the golf and landscaping industry. In the community, she is a VFW Post 647 Ladies Auxiliary Member.

Danville, VA · 2d

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The Lost Art of the Averett Art Building

Although the Averett Art major was discontinued for the 2025-2026 school year, the fine arts building remains. The art building is located between the Averett bookstore and Mary B. Blount Library. From the outside, the building looks like a charming house with lots of character. However, it was evident that...

Danville, VA · 2d

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Habitat for Humanity celebrates Reidsville home dedication for local family

REIDSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — A Reidsville family finally has a home to call their own. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro celebrated a new home for Kystal Galloway and her two daughters on Rosemont Drive in Reidsville. Volunteers, community partners and supporters joined the family for the house’s dedication on Thursday morning. Galloway is excited to give […]

Reidsville, NC · 1d

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Reidsville native Dionte Neal scores career-high 26 points in UNC Greensboro win

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Reidsville native Dionte Neal had a career night and helped lead UNC Greensboro to its second victory of the season on Wednesday night. Neal scored a career-high 26 points, a career-high 8 assists, and a career-high 3 steals to help UNCG overcome a 2-point halftime deficit and defeat the Lees-McRae Bobcats […]

Greensboro, NC · 1d

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Tunstall football clinches regional berth in OT; volleyball defeats Hidden Valley, falls to defending state champs

The Tunstall football team (5-5) pulled off a 20-14 win in an overtime thriller on Senior Night against Mecklenburg County and will advance to regional play for the first time in eight years. After a huge defensive stop in overtime followed by a 15-yard penalty that put the Trojans starting back on the 25 yard line, quarterback Shamus Ryan scrambled and found Carter Thompson in the endzone for the win on the third down.

Dry Fork, VA · 2d

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UPDATED COUNT: Razor-thin margin of 3 votes separates winning, losing school board candidates

The approval of several hundred more ballots from last week’s election has catapulted the first runner up in this year’s school board race to within 3 votes of the winner’s circle. In the initial vote totals from Election Night, Brandy Whittaker had found herself 55 votes behind...

Alamance County, NC · 3d

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Trojans Make A Statement Before Season Tips Off

Virginia State University’s men’s basketball team closed its preseason schedule with a 94-54 victory over Averett University on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at home. The Trojans used a strong second-half performance to secure the 40-point win ahead of their regular season opener. The victory gave Virginia State an opportunity...

Ettrick, VA · 3d

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Downtown Burlington experiences business boom after brewery’s call to action

BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — Downtown Burlington experienced an economic uptick following one local business’s call to action a few weeks ago. On Oct. 24, Burlington Beer Works shared an open letter on social media that they penned regarding the economic state of downtown Burlington’s social district. The letter detailed a 30% decline in visits to […]

Burlington, NC · 13h

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Danville hosting another unclaimed property money search event on Thursday

The City of Danville’s Treasurer’s Office, along with the Virginia Department of the Treasury, is bringing “another” unclaimed property money search event on Thursday, Nov. 12, face-to-face to help local citizens who might be owed funds they don’t know about. To date since 2019, this...

Danville, VA · 3d

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George Washington runs past Magna Vista for third straight district title

If the Piedmont District championship trophy spends too much more time at George Washington High School, it’s going to have to start paying rent and groceries. For the third consecutive year GW squared off against Magna Vista for the Piedmont title and for the third year straight the Eagles emerged victorious as GW turned in a dominant performance in the second half for a 45-19 victory over the Warriors in the regular-season finale for both squads Friday night.

Ridgeway, VA · 2d

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Hannah Harper brings 'Behind This Guitar Tour' to Caesars Virginia

Country singer and 2026 "American Idol" winner Hannah Harper will bring her "Behind This Guitar Tour 2027" to The Pantheon at Caesars Virginia on Saturday, March 6, 2027. Harper made "American Idol" history in May when she became the first female country artist to win the televised singing competition since Carrie Underwood took the crown more than two decades ago in 2005.

Danville, VA · 2d

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Freeze warnings across Triad on chilly Friday morning

PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — A Freeze Warning will be in effect from 3 a.m. to 8 a.m. Saturday for Alamance, Chatham, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, and Randolph Counties. A Frost Advisory will be in effect from 3 a.m. to 8 a.m. Saturday for Montgomery County. We are starting the day with scattered clouds, but skies […]

Randolph County, NC · 18h

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Celebrate The Holidays at Caesars Virginia

From holiday shows featuring award-winning artists Derek Hough & Chris Isaak at The Pantheon, specially curated holiday menus at Ramsay’s Kitchen and The Spa and a chance to drive off in two new Cadillacs, Caesars Virginia is spreading the joy this holiday season. PROMOTIONS. SATURDAY, DEC. 19 | Two...

Danville, VA · 3d

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HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Holiday market, concerts and comedy planned in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Danville and Rocky Mount this weekend

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A holiday market, live concerts, a family carnival and a comedy show are scheduled in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Danville and Rocky Mount this weekend. The 38th annual Stocked market is happening Friday through Sunday at the Berglund Center. The market is the Junior League of Roanoke Valley’s...

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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