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WSFL Hits The Ron Relay Memorial Ride

WSFL Hits The Ron Relay Memorial Ride

The Ron Relay Memorial Ride was held by Rolling Thunder NC-5 on Saturday, July 11th. Proceeds will benefit the POW/MIA and veterans issues as well as Wreaths Across America.Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, their mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as…read more »

Today’s Good News 7-15-20

Today’s Good News 7-15-20

It’s hard to keep this perspective now . . . but major crises tend to bring major social change and cultural enlightenment.  Like . . . the plague in 14th century Europe led to the Renaissance.  So hopefully, this pandemic can also lead society to great things.  A salon in New York City gave full makeovers to some essential…read more »

Today’s Good News 7-14-20

Today’s Good News 7-14-20

The pandemic has really made people recognize the value of small businesses . . . and since it started, 80% have intentionally bought something from a small business they would’ve bought from a larger chain before. And 90% of people plan to do a lot more shopping at small businesses in the future. Coronavirus IS beatable  New Zealand has officially…read more »

Rock News Randoms 7-14-20

Rock News Randoms 7-14-20

DEF LEPPARD have released a video of facts surrounding their 1981 album “High ‘N’ Dry”.  GREAT WHITE is getting hammered on social media for performing a show last week with no masks or social distancing. People online are comparing it to the tragic nightclub fire during their gig in Rhode Island in 2003. For the record, original singer…read more »

Today’s Good News 7-13-20

Today’s Good News 7-13-20

A company in Israel is starting to test a breathalyzer that can detect coronavirus in 10 seconds.  Quote, “It’s non-invasive.  And not painful . . . it’s a breath test that’s really going to change the world of diagnostics . . . [for] COVID-19.”  “Reader’s Digest” is running a contest called “United in Kindness” that features the year’s most…read more »

Today’s Good News 7-10-20

Today’s Good News 7-10-20

Someone at a restaurant in Ocean Grove, NJ called The Starving Artist ordered $43 in food and left the staff a $1,000 tip. Here’s a great idea to get people back to work.  A group in West Palm Beach, FL started doing drive-thru job fairs to help people find jobs. An 11-year-old girl in Houston has been running a nonprofit called Lily’s Toy…read more »

Rock News Randoms 7-10-20

Rock News Randoms 7-10-20

Trying to work off that “Quarantine 15”? Join DEF LEPPARD‘s  “30 Day Fitness Challenge With Phil Collen”. Collen is 62 and is in the great shape – hope you can keep up. AEROSMITH‘s 50th-anniversary concert is the latest big event to be postponed. The show was set for September 14 at Fenway Park in Boston, but will now…read more »

Rock News Randoms 7-8-20

Rock News Randoms 7-8-20

RINGO STARR says the BEATLES turned down about $250 million to reunite in 1976 because, quote, “the opening act was a guy fighting a shark.”  A source says 87-year-old YOKO ONO doesn’t leave home too much, and needs 24-hour care. But mentally, she’s still as sharp as ever, and she has dinner with her son SEAN LENNON several times a week.    STYX’s…read more »

COVID-19 Testing in Pitt County

COVID-19 Testing in Pitt County

The Pitt County Health Department, in partnership with Pitt County Emergency Management and Vidant Medical Center, is offering COVID-19 testing at numerous drive-through community sites in Pitt County. Individuals will be tested in their cars; however, walk-up services will be provided if needed. Funding from the Coronavirus Aid, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) is…read more »

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