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- Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce
Purple Heart Homes’ VAIP program renovated veteran Tommy Mitchell’s Mooresville, N.C., home, improving bathroom safety, access ramp, and critical home systems.
- Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce
Statesville highlights its Fall Trash Bash cleanup, Night Out with local police, featured events on statesvillenc.net, and notes that this is a BLUE recycling week.
- UNC Greensboro
UNC Greensboro women's cross country placed eighth of 16 teams in the 5K at the adidas Cross Country Challenge, led by junior Hailey Meyers in 25th place.
- UNC Greensboro
UNC Greensboro men’s cross country opened the 2026 season sixth at the adidas Cross Country Challenge 6K, led by senior Khalid Abdullahi’s 22nd-place finish.
- UNC Greensboro
UNCG volleyball fell 3-1 at James Madison in the LD&B Insurance Invitational, with Allie Sweet posting 15 kills and 11 digs for her 27th career double-double.
- UNC Greensboro
UNCG men’s soccer hosts Liberty in its SoCon opener Saturday at 7 p.m., riding momentum from a 5-0 win over USF and strong conference-leading metrics.
Purple Heart Homes’ VAIP program renovated veteran Tommy Mitchell’s Mooresville, N.C., home, improving bathroom safety, access ramp, and critical home systems.
Statesville highlights its Fall Trash Bash cleanup, Night Out with local police, featured events on statesvillenc.net, and notes that this is a BLUE recycling week.
Old Town Elementary opens a comprehensive, districtwide school health clinic offering medical and mental health care on a sliding scale for WS/FCS students.
Google awarded Berkeley Electric $750,000 in grants to fund ductless mini-split upgrades and other efficiency improvements for more than 140 cooperative households.
NC Economy Watch explains 2026 inflation in North Carolina, driven by energy shocks, tariffs and A.I. data centers, and outlines impacts on households and firms.
Statesville Mayor J. Douglas Hendrix proclaims Sept. 15–Oct. 15, 2026, as Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring Hispanic and Latino contributions to the city.
Statesville Mayor J. Douglas Hendrix proclaims Sept. 15–Oct. 15, 2026, as Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring Latino history, culture, leadership and resilience.
South Carolina’s Senate tax reform subcommittee held its first meeting to review the state tax system, compare it with peers, and consider ways to modernize it.
UNC Greensboro women's cross country placed eighth of 16 teams in the 5K at the adidas Cross Country Challenge, led by junior Hailey Meyers in 25th place.
UNC Greensboro men’s cross country opened the 2026 season sixth at the adidas Cross Country Challenge 6K, led by senior Khalid Abdullahi’s 22nd-place finish.
UNCG volleyball fell 3-1 at James Madison in the LD&B Insurance Invitational, with Allie Sweet posting 15 kills and 11 digs for her 27th career double-double.
UNCG men’s soccer hosts Liberty in its SoCon opener Saturday at 7 p.m., riding momentum from a 5-0 win over USF and strong conference-leading metrics.
UNCG baseball’s returners and newcomers excel in summer leagues nationwide, earning All-Star honors and titles ahead of the 2026 fall season in Greensboro.
Single-game Pee Dee IceCat tickets go on sale September 17. Secure season tickets now to improve your chance of keeping your preferred seat all season.
High Point University athletics competes in golf, soccer, volleyball and cross country from Sept. 14-20, highlighted by home matches at Millis Center and Vert Stadium.
Catawba women’s volleyball swept Mars Hill 3-0 on the road to complete a 3-0 SAC week, led by Lillie Kate Rogers’ 12 kills and three service aces.
Explore Catawba County’s four parks in Hickory, with trails, lake access, playgrounds, dog park and stewardship programs that promote responsible outdoor recreation.
Weatherspoon Art Museum’s “Body and Soul” exhibition explores humanist themes through collection highlights, programming, and ties to UNC Greensboro’s mission.
Spend Saturdays in July and August in Little Switzerland, NC, exploring the village by day and enjoying family-friendly square dancing at Geneva Hall by night.
Plan a day at Lake James State Park in Nebo, NC with boating, paddling, hiking, biking, camping, dining, and fishing along this scenic 6,510-acre reservoir.
Swap screen time for outdoor fun, museums, arts, sports, and ice cream as you explore hands-on, family-friendly summer adventures throughout Hickory, North Carolina.
Northeast Guilford graduate Christian McCullough grows his Sick of Poverty streetwear brand to spread a positive message about poverty as a mindset.
Celebrate Great Outdoors Month in Statesville with parks, greenways, aquatics, sports camps, walks, pickleball, and family-friendly outdoor programs.
The 2026 Art in the Park Festival features live music on two stages, from funk and violin to drum circles and acoustic sets, creating a full day of outdoor entertainment.