Shiloh Project-LIFT supports youth and families with after-school programs, enrichment and community partnerships, aided by a 2025 capacity building mini grant.
- McLeod Health
McLeod Health honors four long-tenured employees as the inaugural recipients of the President’s Award, recognizing their leadership, service, and lasting impact.
- McLeod Health
McLeod Health Seacoast performed its first ERCP procedure on July 29, expanding access to advanced digestive care for patients in surrounding communities.
- McLeod Health
Florence Ears, Nose and Throat has joined McLeod Physician Associates as McLeod Florence ENT, continuing ENT care at its existing Florence, South Carolina location.
- North Carolina Community Foundation
Grace Kitchen in Alleghany County serves free community meals, relies on grants and donations, and now offers a monthly Grab Bag of staple groceries.
- Florence
City of Florence crews have isolated an 8-inch water main break on Savannah Grove Road. Alligator Road area customers may see low pressure and water quality issues.
- Statesville
Statesville announces late-summer pool and splash pad hours, sports league registrations, City Council meeting details and the lifting of drought water restrictions.
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Statesville has approved a permit for Ripple Fiber to install underground fiber in Oakland Heights from Aug. 10-30, 2026, with minor traffic and access impacts.
Statesville announces late-summer pool and splash pad hours, sports league registrations, City Council meeting details and the lifting of drought water restrictions.
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Atrium Health hospitals earn top U.S. News 2026-2027 rankings, with Carolinas Medical Center leading in cardiology, orthopedics and statewide rehabilitation.
Emergency stormwater repairs on Lerain Court in Statesville will close the 1300 block and limit access to Harris Park from Aug. 4 to Aug. 7, weather permitting.
North Carolina 4-H launched its first Senior Signing event at 2026 State 4-H Congress, honoring 45 graduates and their diverse post-high school pathways.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools has eliminated a $43.4 million deficit through cuts, controls and community support, starting the new year with a fund balance.
Forsyth County and Winston-Salem will distribute bottled water July 31 in Kernersville and Walkertown, which remain under a boil water advisory.
- Winston-Salem
Guidance for residents under a boil water advisory, including safe drinking, dishwashing, bathing, dental hygiene, pet care and laundry practices.
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- Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem crews are repairing a July 29 water main break as a boil water advisory, conservation request, hydrant flushing and bottled water distribution continue.
- Forsyth County
Forsyth County Public Health outlines required steps for restaurants in the impacted area to safely operate during and after the current boil water advisory.
- McLeod Health
McLeod Health Carolina Forest hosted the 5th Annual McLeod Sports Medicine Symposium, providing continuing education for 25 certified athletic trainers.
- McLeod Health
McLeod Health Clarendon welcomes four new physicians to the McLeod Family Medicine Rural Residency Program, now caring for patients at McLeod Primary Care Clarendon.
- Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce
City of Statesville weekly update featuring the Heritage Festival, school bookbag giveaway, recreation programs, aquatics hours, council meetings, and careers.
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- Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce
Statesville City Council will hold an Aug. 10, 2026 public hearing on a 150-day telecommunications and data center moratorium for study and policy review.
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- Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce
Beginning July 31, 2026, the Bentley Community Center phone line ends; call Statesville Recreation Center for questions and Bristol Road Recreation Center rentals.
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- Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce
Statesville proposes a 150-day pause on new data center applications to review development regulations, gather public input and consider zoning and standards.
- Salisbury
City of Salisbury and Salisbury Police will host National Night Out at Bell Tower Green on Aug. 4 with free transit, food, music and community resources.
- Florence Chamber of Commerce
Lawmakers on a budget conference committee reached a compromise on the state’s more than $15 billion FY2026-27 spending plan after weeks of negotiations.
- Florence Chamber of Commerce
HopeHealth will mark National Health Center Week August 2-8 with staff activities and community partner appreciation, recognizing this year’s innovative care theme.

