An Iredell County author is bringing her family's immigration story to life for a new generation of readers through a middle-grade historical novel inspired by the experiences of her Dutch ancestors.Penny S. Ledbetter, a veteran educator and longtime North Carolina resident, recently release…
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As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, it is a great time to look back at western North Carolina’s and more specifically McDowell County’s part in the founding of our nation.
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Mark Plemmons' Friday Five includes: Mount Pleasant and Kannapolis celebrating American independence; new flights to Florida; see an eagle in person; and visit a historic site.
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Preston Wrisley broke through for his first career Cook Out Summer Shootout victory Monday night, highlighting Round 4 competition at Charlotte Motor Speedway as the grassroots racing series prepares for a busy two-night schedule next week.
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The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers will celebrate Independence Day with an evening of baseball, live music and what organizers say will be the largest fireworks display in the region.
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HARRISBURG — Harrisburg is preparing for its largest annual celebration, with two days of entertainment, carnival rides, family games, food vendors, live music and fireworks returning to Harrisburg Park on Friday and Saturday, July 3-4.Town officials are encouraging residents and visitors to…
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Fourteen veterans from the Charlotte, Greensboro and Salisbury areas will represent North Carolina at the 2026 National Veterans Golden Age Games, an annual athletic competition for veterans age 55 and older.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Thomas Haugh and Alex Condon grew up on opposite sides of the globe. One was raised amid the rolling farmland of rural Pennsylvania. The other came of age along Australia’s sun-soaked west coast. Neither could have imagined a basketball-obsessed teenager half a world away would one day become his closest friend. When Haugh and Condon arrived at Florida in the summer of ...
FORT WORTH, Texas — The dividing line on the PGA Tour schedule has existed for decades, but beginning in 2028 that border will be a de facto wall that looks a lot like college football’s Power 4-and-everyone-else calendar. Think of the PGA Tour’s future Track 1 tournaments as Georgia vs. Tennessee football, and Track 2 closer to Washington State vs. Oregon State. It’s all football, but the ...
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Statesville residents celebrated the Garfield/Green Street National Historic District with a Juneteenth event, sign unveiling, and recognition of local churches and businesses.
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After brief vision loss while swimming, a Wilmington man learns he’s had an ischemic stroke and works with Novant Health to lower his future stroke risk.
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Moises Morales threw 4.2 hitless innings with nine strikeouts as the Hickory Crawdads rode a three-run first to a 7-4 win over the Hill City Howlers.
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Guilford County public health reports a rabid skunk in Kernersville, the county’s tenth animal rabies case of 2026, and urges residents to vaccinate pets.
🎧 As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, the hosts examine patriotism, historical memory and whether gratitude can coexist with honest reflection.
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The Freedom 250 Mobile Museum Tour, featuring what organizers call "Freedom Trucks," will be at Denton FarmPark, 1072 Cranford Road, Denton, Tuesday and Wednesday, June 30 and July 1.
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