Charleston by train? NCTM offers new excursion

Saturday, April 20th, 2013, 7:06pm

Charleston by train? NCTM offers new excursion

SPENCER - The N.C. Transportation Museum offers a chance for passengers to take a train trip to one of the south’s loveliest and most historic cities. This three day, two night excursion to Charleston, S.C., the “Lowcountry Limited” happens May 17-19.

The Lowcountry Limited is one of two Spring excursions hosted by N.C. Transportation Museum Foundation and the Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society. The “Capital City Special,” a trip to Washington, D.C. in April is already sold out. The “Lowcountry Limited” has tickets on sale and is a great opportunity for a unique journey as the weather warms.

These spring excursions are a great complement to the extremely successful fall excursions offered by the museum each year. They differ, however, in that they are extended weekend overnight trips, truly allowing the visitor to delve into all each destination has to offer.

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Free shredding event Saturday

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Friday, April 19th, 2013, 1:07pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The Better Business Bureau is offering a free, on-site, document shredding for individuals and small businesses this weekend.

It's part of the BBB's nationwide "Secure Your ID" day.

The shredding event is happening Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Providence High School on Pineville-Matthews Road.

There is a limit though: four large bags or boxes per car.

Not sure what to keep and what to shred? BBB has a records retention guide.

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Akins resigns at Albemarle

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 4:31pm

ALBEMARLE, NC (WBTV)- After 21 years at Albemarle High School, Danny Akins is leaving the school to become head coach at Southwestern Randolph High School in Asheboro.

Akins spent 18 years as an assistant at Albemarle and the last 3 as head coach. During that time, he was a part of 5 state championships. The last coming in 2010 which was his first season as the head coach.

As the head coach, the Bulldogs went 38-8 and won 2 conference championships.

WBTV Sports talked to coach Akins on Wednesday and he said the move was tough, but he is making the move to be closer to family.

At Southwestern, he will take over a program that has had back to back 3-8 season.

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Duo arrested after doors stolen off truck, deputies say

Submitted by John Cominsky on Thursday, April 18th, 1:51 pm

Two men were arrested Wednesday for stealing the doors off of someone’s vehicle, according to the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office.

On March 21, deputies took an incident report that two truck doors were stolen off a vehicle.

The Stanly County Sheriff’s Office investigated the incident and identified two suspects, Jeremy Dion Davis, 21, and James Robert Butler, 66, both of Albemarle.

Arrest warrants were obtained for Davis for felonious break or enter a motor vehicle and felonious larceny. Warrants were obtained for Butler for felonious possession of stolen goods and felony receiving stolen goods.

Bothe were arrested and taken to the Stanly County Detention Center and placed under a $10,000 secured bond each. Both have a District Court date of May 6.

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Measles outbreak reported in 2 NC counties

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 11:54am

Measles outbreak reported in 2 NC counties

RALEIGH, NC (WBTV)- Public health officials from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services are working with local health departments to investigate an outbreak of measles.

To date, seven cases have been identified in residents of Stokes and Orange Counties, according to a news release from the NC Department of Health and Human Services.

Local public health departments are contacting other people who might have been exposed to these cases and providing vaccine to limit the spread of infection.

"Measles is very uncommon in North Carolina, so many people aren't aware of the symptoms," said Dr. Laura Gerald, State Health Director. "Measles spreads quickly, particularly in children and adults who aren't vaccinated. We want to make the public aware of this outbreak so individuals can take steps to protect themselves and their families."

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Police warn: Beware of transient contractors

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Wednesday, April 17th, 2013, 12:45pm

Police warn: Beware of transient contractors

Spring is in the air as we watch the trees start to bud, flowers begin to bloom and the robins return to start nesting.

Spring is also the time for Transient Contractors to return in their attempts to take advantage of unwary or vulnerable consumers.

The standard attempt is a knock on your door and a person standing there trying to sell you a service.

Typical scams are repaving or sealing driveways, roof repairs or house painting.

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This weekend in Stanly County

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 17th, 12:41 pm

By Bridget Huckabee

Once again we have a busy spring weekend lined up here in Stanly County with something for everyone.

Begin the fun on Thursday with a visit to the Big Lick Festival Park for the Farm Days Festival. Here you’ll find antiques, antique tractors, home and garden items, yard sale and flea market items, plants, tools, glassware and collectibles, yard art, arts and crafts, and a gun and knife show. The event starts at 8 am and goes until 6 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. This is the place to sell as well as buy so maybe this is the time to clean out the barn, the attic, or the house and sell it here. There’s food and fun for the whole family.

On Friday evening from 6 pm until 10 pm the Locust Summer Concert Series and Cruise-in kicks off its season with that local favorite, Right Turn Clyde. This is another great evening of fun for the whole family.

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