The smoke from over 400 wildfires in Canada that blanketed the northeastern US and stretched southward into the Carolinas has diminished a bit in our area since earlier in the week and will likely taper off even more over the weekend; but the fires are still burning and the smoky conditions may return next week. Friday, June 9, 2023
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) and the Forsyth County Office of Environmental Assistance and Protection are issuing a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for the entire state for Thursday, June 8. Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Today, there are more than 6 million people 65 and older who are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, with 180,000 in North Carolina. Friday, June 2, 2023
Abernethy Laurels retirement community and EveryAge, its parent company, are hosting a blood drive on Thursday, June 8, from 12 noon till 4:30 pm. The drive will take place in Spirit Place auditorium at 102 Leonard Avenue, Newton, NC. All are welcome to donate. Friday, June 2, 2023
