HopeHealth will host its annual AIDSWalk on Dec. 5 in Florence, featuring a resource fair, free HIV testing, breakfast, giveaways, and an awareness walk.
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- Guilford County Schools
Guilford County Schools will update bus rosters after a 10-day ridership review in November to streamline routes, reduce delays and adjust service for families.
- North Carolina Community Foundation
The Frances Abbot Burton Powers Endowment awarded $17,250 to two nonprofits supporting Henderson, NC, including Girl Scouts safety upgrades and GED learning support.
- North Carolina Community Foundation
Women’s Giving Network of Wake County marks 20 years with a record $137,000 in grants to five nonprofits serving local women, children and families.
- North Carolina Community Foundation
The Harnett County Community Foundation awarded $10,500 in grants to six local organizations and highlights its advisory board and North Carolina Community Foundation.
- Catawba College
Catawba College installs SportsArt ECO-POWR equipment in the Lerner Wellness Center, combining student wellness with energy-generating sustainable fitness.
- Florence Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Florence Class of 2026 donated proceeds from its “Kickball for a Cause” tournament to CAREHouse, House of Hope and Lighthouse Ministries.
Leadership Florence Class of 2026 donated proceeds from its “Kickball for a Cause” tournament to CAREHouse, House of Hope and Lighthouse Ministries.
HopeHealth welcomes family nurse practitioner Joshua Summerford, DNP, FNP-BC, in Florence, highlighting his education, memberships, and clinical interests.
McLeod Health welcomes cardiothoracic surgeon W. Stewart Horsley, MD, to its medical staff following his training at the University of Alabama and Emory.
The City of Florence honored Tim Norwood with the inaugural Dr. Cecil Edward Floyd Memorial Award at the Chamber’s Fall Community/Legislative Breakfast.
Florence leaders shared the Telling Our Story: Why Choose Florence program at the 2026 Fall Community Breakfast, honoring Tim Norwood with a new civic award.
Nurse Practitioner Nidhi Kumar discusses a Nov. 19 Lung Cancer Awareness event on ChamberLink Radio, airing Sundays from 12-12:30 p.m. on LIVE 95.3FM.
A major water main break in southern Statesville has shut off service to multiple neighborhoods as city crews work to repair the line and restore water.
- Catawba Valley Health
Catawba Valley Health System and Appalachian State University partner to expand clinical education, support community clinics and prepare future healthcare professionals.
- Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce
Statesville has issued a precautionary boil water advisory after a water main break, affecting specific neighborhoods and outlining safety steps for water use.
- North Carolina Community Foundation
The Currituck-Dare Women’s Fund awarded $21,500 to seven local organizations supporting women, children and families through grants in Currituck and Dare counties.
- North Carolina Community Foundation
Moore Women – A Giving Circle awarded $70,000 to three Moore County organizations expanding high-quality early childhood education and pre-K programs.
- Frye Regional Medical Center
Frye Regional Medical Center was named High Performing for pacemaker implantation in the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings.
- NC Cooperative Extension Cabarrus County Center
North Carolina 4-H partnered with NASCAR team Reaume to combine STEM education with race-day experiences at Charlotte Motor Speedway during National 4-H Week.
- Statesville
City manager update highlights facility projects, airport work, utilities, street lighting, zoning, committee meetings, and key fall and winter event dates.
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- Statesville
Statesville will remove worn decorations from Oakwood and Belmont cemeteries December 7-11, 2026, and reminds the public of prohibited cemetery items.
- Salisbury
Salisbury Transit will not operate Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. Regular bus and ADA/Paratransit service resumes Nov. 12 from 6 a.m. to 7:08 p.m.
- McLeod Health
McLeod Health Carolina Forest Hospital in Myrtle Beach opens with 48 beds, 24/7 emergency, surgical, rehab and advanced diagnostic services for Horry County.
- Burke County
Water service will be shut off Thursday, Oct. 29 from 8 a.m. to noon for customers near 4758–5112 NC 18 S in the Windy Hill Lane area for water line repairs.
- North Carolina Community Foundation
The Wake County Community Foundation awarded $17,710 in grants to 16 local organizations, funded by its endowments and the Friends of BOMA Charitable Endowment.