Guilford County Schools expands 2026 summer meals, offering weekly to-go pickup at four sites and traditional dine-in options with set summer hours.
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- North Carolina Community Foundation
Morehead High School graduate Brock Blizzard received the 2026 Tommy Woods Memorial Scholarship of $2,500 for his athletic achievements and academic excellence.
- Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
Navy, IALR and industry leaders met in Danville to expand ATDM training, strengthen the submarine industrial base and address rising defense manufacturing workforce needs.
- North Carolina Community Foundation
The Unifour Endowment of the North Carolina Community Foundation awarded $259,240 in grants to 36 nonprofits serving Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties.
- The Harvest Foundation
Infinity Acres Ranch is launching the Veterans Healing and Growing Greenhouse Initiative with a $24,000 PUP grant to support local veterans through aeroponic farming.
- Cabarrus County Schools
Rising seniors can use summer to prepare for college by starting the Common App, researching schools, drafting essays, and exploring financial aid and scholarships.
- Statesville
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.
Guilford County Schools expands 2026 summer meals, offering weekly to-go pickup at four sites and traditional dine-in options with set summer hours.
The Cabarrus County Board of Education will hold a work session Monday, June 1 at 6 p.m. at the Education Center, with a livestream and agenda available online.
After an acute myeloid leukemia diagnosis, Robert Hines reached remission and received a lifesaving stem cell transplant from his daughter Abby, who was a perfect donor match.
Gov. Josh Stein visits Pitt Community College to spotlight construction apprenticeships tied to his housing affordability order and budget investments in training.
Ferrum College launched a free personal training program that pairs student interns with campus participants to build fitness confidence, routines, and wellness goals.
Winston-Salem will unveil a new NC Civil Rights Trail marker on May 30, 2026, honoring the 1914 State v. Darnell decision against residential segregation.
Hickory City Schools announces leadership changes, naming new leaders at Southwest Primary School and an interim principal at Hickory High School.
Overnight May 27–28, portions of Salem Parkway/U.S. 421 in Winston-Salem will close or narrow for dandelion sculpture installations and related detours.
Greensboro Grasshoppers lost 9-2 to the Hub City Spartanburgers, falling to 30-18 as Hub City improved to 25-22 behind a 10-7 hitting advantage on Thursday.
The Hickory Crawdads return to LP Frans Stadium on June 2 for a six-game homestand against Kannapolis, featuring nightly promotions, fireworks, and special events.
UNCG men’s soccer standout Colton Sessoms earned a SoCon postgraduate scholarship for 2025-26, recognizing his academic, athletic and community achievements.
Ferrum College pitcher Emily Wood earned CSC softball Academic All-District honors after a 4.0 business degree, major award and two strong seasons in the circle.
Valedictorian and all-conference athlete Darius Chukwuemeka balances engineering ambitions and college football, guided by discipline, resilience and faith.
Northwest High swimmer Owen Lin turned early success in the pool into a Harvard opportunity, balancing record-setting performances with top-tier academics.
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.