Mother of police shooting victim denounces grand jury decision
June 11, 2021HIGH POINT – The mother of another fatal police shooting victim in North Carolina blasted a grand jury’s June 1st decision not to indict the off-duty, plainclothes Davidson County sheriff’s detective responsible. “I was shocked…devastated and let down…,” Tenicka Shannon of High Point said as she vowed that justice will be done in the death […]
Grimsley Wins Championship!
May 13, 2021Grimsley 28 Cardinal Gibbons 8 CHAPEL HILL – In the waning moments of Grimsley’s 28-8 victory over Cardinal Gibbons last Friday in the 4-A state title game, senior linebacker Sincere Burnette could be seen parading around the Whirlies’ sideline with a replica WWE wrestling belt draped over his shoulder. The pride on his face was […]
Social distancing remains a must
May 13, 2021The dawn of the summer months is upon us. Yes, the summer, when we traditionally think of sun-filled wonderful days of hanging out with friends. Oh, I long for those barbecued ribs, cold watermelon slices, and fresh peach cobblers made by Auntie, and hanging out on the deck with something cold to drink. It is […]
A&T graduates largest class ever
May 13, 2021After a year of virtual classes, rescheduling and hard work, graduates of N.C. A&T State University celebrated their accomplishments with an in-person commencement ceremony. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University held two commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 9, at Truist Stadium on campus. The first ceremony was at held at 8 a.m. for the […]
UNCG celebrates commencement with five ceremonies
May 13, 2021With social distancing guidelines in place, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro celebrated its 2020 and 2021 graduates with five in-person ceremonies between May 7 and 8 at The Greensboro Coliseum. “The classes of 2020 and 2021 have persevered in the face of enormous challenges. Each of our graduates has shown tremendous resilience and […]
Treatment of hypertension can result in greater quality of life
May 10, 2021One of the most common chronic diseases that healthcare providers treat is hypertension. It has been well recognized for many years that the treatment of hypertension can result in a greater quality in life and a longer life expectancy. Those reasons are why healthcare providers strive so hard to effectively treat patients with this health […]
Spartans hold off Panthers, 24-20
May 7, 2021When the Dudley Panthers lost earlier to Mount Tabor, 9-6, coach Steven Davis told his team they have to play error free-football to beat Mt. Tabor. Unfortunately, Dudley committed three big turnovers allowing the Spartans to escape with a 24-20 win to advance to the state championship game this Friday. A blocked punt led to […]
Community cookout supports Black businesses
May 7, 2021Barbeque, music and vibes of positive energy were on display at the first annual Wisdom and Words Community Festival and Grill Godz Cookoff held on April 18 at the New Summit Café on Summit Ave. The event was held to help support local Black owned businesses. Organized by a host of community groups and businesses, […]
Smith, Beasley speak out on Andrew Brown case
May 6, 2021The two African American women running in the 2022 U.S. Senate race on the Democratic side have wasted little time taking to social media to address the issues surrounding the controversial April 21 fatal police shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. in Elizabeth City. Both former state Senator Erica D. Smith, and former N.C. Supreme Court […]
Grimsley cruises to 42-7 win in 4A playoffs
April 30, 2021Getting off to a fast start and seizing momentum from your opponent early is a mantra football coaches have been preaching since the beginning of time. However, seldom has that game plan been executed to the degree Grimsley did last Friday night, when the Whirlies exploded for 21 unanswered points in the first quarter and […]
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