The Hoke County Community Foundation awarded $31,000 in grants to 15 local organizations, funding programs in education, health, housing, arts and basic needs.
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- North Carolina Community Foundation
The Vance County Community Foundation awarded $13,080 in 2026 grants to seven local organizations and highlights its advisory board and NCCF’s statewide impact.
- Ferrum College
Ferrum College has hired two-time NCAA Division II All-American Marvelous Rutledge as assistant wrestling coach, joining head coach Blake Roulo for his second season.
- UNC Greensboro
Five UNCG women’s golf student-athletes earned 2025-26 WGCA All-American Scholar Team honors, highlighting strong academic and athletic performance in the SoCon.
- UNC Greensboro
UNCG men’s tennis earned ITA All-Academic Team honors, with seven Spartans named ITA Scholar-Athletes for their academic performance in 2025-26.
- UNC Greensboro
UNCG women’s tennis earned ITA All-Academic Team honors, with all nine Spartans named ITA Scholar-Athletes for their academic performance in 2025-26.
- Ferrum College
Ferrum College guard Gerren Jones earned VaSID 2025-26 all-state second-team honors after averaging 22.2 points and leading the Panthers to a 16-11 season.
Free July 9 webinar with Todd Youngblood shares a 90-day AI roadmap, top use cases, common budget mistakes, and an AI readiness score for $1M–$25M firms.
Hartness Road will close July 1, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. between Iredell Memorial Hospital parking and Brookdale Drive for utility work; detours advised.
Statesville announces a June 30 Fire Station 5 ribbon-cutting, a July 3 fireworks celebration, ongoing drought-related water restrictions, and a RED recycling week.
Statesville announces Fire Station 5 ribbon cutting, the July 3 fireworks celebration, ongoing extreme drought water restrictions, and this week as a RED recycling week.
Mayor J. Douglas Hendrix proclaims June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth in Statesville, urging residents to honor freedom through reflection, education and community service.
The University of Lynchburg’s Burton Dining Hall earned a NACUFS bronze Loyal E. Horton Dining Award, its third consecutive honor for residential dining.
Deloitte and JetZero are expanding the Deloitte Believers STEM workforce program to Greensboro, engaging Guilford County Schools educators and thousands of students.
Statesville updates include a City Council meeting, Juneteenth holiday closures, Garfield Green Street historic district celebration, Juneteenth downtown festival and recycling week.
Greensboro fell 12-7 in extra innings to Greenville, despite home runs from Murf Gray and Easton Carmichael, as the Drive improved to 9-11 in the second half.
Greenville edged Greensboro 9-8 on July 10, with Mason White and Gerardo Rodriguez leading the Drive offense and Easton Carmichael pacing the Grasshoppers.
Greensboro fell 6-2 to Greenville in the home series opener, as the Drive outhit the Grasshoppers 9-3. Sammy Stafura hit a two-run homer and Jack Anker fanned eight.
Greensboro Grasshoppers beat the Bowling Green Hot Rods 9-7, improving to 11-3 in the second half behind a 10-hit attack and strong relief pitching at home.
Greensboro Grasshoppers’ winning streak ended in a 7-6 loss to the Bowling Green Hot Rods, despite a 12-10 hitting edge and a three-hit night from Sammy Stafura.
Greensboro beat Bowling Green 10-8 on July 1, improving to 9-2 in the second half behind three hits from Axiel Plaz and strong relief from Victor Cabreja.
UNC Greensboro will induct seven former standout student-athletes into the UNCG Athletics Hall of Fame during a Homecoming Weekend brunch on October 3, 2026.
UNCG is accepting 2026-27 men's and women's basketball ticket deposits, with Bodford Arena hosting all games and renewal perks for early purchases.
Browse through recently listed homes in the Greensboro real estate market and find your next home!
A look at the newest homes for sale in Summerfield, NC. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what's new on the market this week.
Celebrate the 41st James River Batteau Festival with rides, a launch party, historic boat launch, dog-jumping competition, and vendor opportunities in June.
Art in the Park in Statesville fills Martin Luther King Jr. Park with live music on two stages, local artists, food trucks, and hands-on activities for all ages.
Official High Point apparel showcases the city’s H Point mark, with locally produced designs from 725 Print Labs that highlight civic pride and creativity.
High Point Museum’s Wish Wall invites residents to share hopes for America at kiosks citywide, with future programs turning common themes into local action.
Northern High senior Beatrice Simu embraces her Romanian roots, excels academically and explores new cultures through Spanish study and travel abroad.