News in Union Grove, North Carolina
Peanut history highlighted in Pender County
Along Highway 17 in Pender County is Poplar Grove Plantation. One of its owners, Joseph Foy, was the first man in North Carolina to grow peanuts on a large scale. He learned how to grow them from his slaves.Suspects in lawn equipment theft ring arrested Authorities say they have made several arrests in what appears to be a giant theft ring which victimized small businesses and homes throughout the Charlotte region.
Twenty champs crowned on final day of Mountain Bike Nationals Competition wrapped up at the SolVista Bike Park on Sunday as 20 more national champions were crowned in short track cross country, Super D, and downhill racing. Todd Wells grabbed his second national title of the weekend in the pro menandrsquo;s short track while Katie Compton powered to the win in the womenandrsquo;s race.
Man charged with murdering Iredell Co. teen A vigil will be held Monday night for a teen who was murdered inside a home in Iredell County late Saturday night. Joshua Enoch Wilfong, 20, of Union Grove, has been charged with the murder of 18-year-old Desmon Kennell Pless of Harmony.
Fleischmann Invests $598,000 In His Campaign: Smith Raises $623,103 Crangle Puts $80,000 Into 3rd District Race And ... Chattanooga attorney Chuck Fleischmann has put $598,000 into his campaign to become the next 3rd District Congress representative. And Robin Smith of Hixson is by far the leader in gathering individual and PAC contributions, amassing a total $623,103.
Church Calendar (Week of July 17-23) Faith Tabernacle Church will host services celebrating the pastoral anniversary of Pastor Rocky Dula and First Lady Celetha Dula Saturday, July 17 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 18 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. There will be praise singing, praise dancing and praise groups for the services, and Minister Alex Scott will deliver a message during the 11 a.m. service July 18.
Church briefs Community church briefs for the week of July 8.