• Perry Kyle North Carolina Mourns Long-Time Triad Resident
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    Perry Kyle: North Carolina Mourns Long-Time Triad Resident

    November 9, 2025 - By 

    GREENSBORO–HIGH POINT–WINSTON SALEM, N.C. — The Piedmont Triad region is saying goodbye to one of its quietly influential citizens, Perry Kyle, whose passing has prompted reflections on what community means in this part of North Carolina. Kyle, whose obituary [was posted via local funeral home listings] shows he recently passed away, had been known in the Triad as a dedicated neighbor, volunteer, and supporter of local causes. Though not a household name, his steady commitment made a lasting difference. A life of local impactResidents say Kyle lived in the area for decades. Friends describe him as someone who quietly helped…

  • Hospital Shooting North Carolina Mourns WakeMed Campus Police Officer Roger Smith, Shot and Killed
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    Hospital Shooting: North Carolina Mourns WakeMed Campus Police Officer Roger Smith, Shot and Killed

    November 9, 2025 - By 

    Garner, N.C. — A community in central North Carolina is in mourning after WakeMed Campus Police Officer Roger Smith was shot and killed during a confrontation in the emergency department lobby of WakeMed Garner Healthplex on Saturday morning. Authorities confirmed that 29-year-old Benji Martin Jr. has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the shooting. According to statements from the Garner Police Department, the incident occurred around 9 a.m., when Officer Smith became involved in a struggle with a man inside the hospital’s emergency area. The details surrounding what led to the altercation have not yet been released, but…

  • Remembering Steve Benjamin Fayetteville Mourns and Celebrates the Life of Steve Benjamin
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    Remembering Steve Benjamin: Fayetteville Mourns and Celebrates the Life of Steve Benjamin

    November 7, 2025 - By 

    FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — The Fayetteville community is remembering Steve Benjamin, a man whose life was defined by faith, optimism, and generosity. Surrounded by loved ones who cherished him deeply, Steve’s passing has inspired both grief and gratitude among family and friends. Steve is lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary, his son Michael (Kim), and his stepchildren John, Angela, and Elizabeth. He is also survived by his sister Ellen Benjamin (Paul Termin), brother Robert Benjamin, and niece and nephew Brit and Hunter. Friends describe Steve as a man whose warmth and kindness left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Together…

  • Janet Ward Black GREENSBORO, NC Mourns Trailblazing Attorney and Former Miss North Carolina, at 66
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    Janet Ward Black: GREENSBORO, NC Mourns Trailblazing Attorney and Former Miss North Carolina, at 66

    November 5, 2025 - By 

    GREENSBORO, N.C. — Janet Ward Black, a pioneering North Carolina attorney and former Miss North Carolina, has died at the age of 66, according to the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA). Black, who passed away Sunday, was a beloved figure in both the legal community and public service. She served as president of the NC Bar Association and the NC Bar Foundation from 2007 to 2008, becoming one of the most respected voices in state law. Born Feb. 15, 1959, in Kannapolis, Black’s early years reflected her drive for excellence and leadership. After being crowned Miss North Carolina in 1980,…

  • LendingTree Founder and CEO Dies in ATV Accident Charlotte, NC Community Mourns Doug Lebda
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    LendingTree Founder and CEO Dies in ATV Accident: Charlotte, NC Community Mourns Doug Lebda

    October 14, 2025 - By 

     Succession Plan Activated at Fintech Firm Charlotte, N.C. — LendingTree, the Charlotte-based financial services marketplace, is entering a period of transition after the sudden death of its founder and CEO, Doug Lebda, who died Sunday in an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident on his family farm in North Carolina. He was 55. In its public announcement, the company expressed deep sorrow, calling Lebda “a visionary leader whose relentless drive, innovation and passion transformed the financial services landscape, touching the lives of millions of consumers.” Within hours, the board named Scott Peyree — formerly LendingTree’s chief operating officer and president — as…

  • Eileen Fulton Obituary Trailblazing Star of ‘As the World Turns,’ Dies at 90 in North Carolina
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    Eileen Fulton Obituary: Trailblazing Star of ‘As the World Turns,’ Dies at 90 in North Carolina

    July 21, 2025 - By 

    Asheville, N.C. – Eileen Fulton, a pioneering figure in daytime television whose portrayal of Lisa Miller on As the World Turns redefined the soap opera genre, died on July 14, 2025, in Asheville after a period of declining health. She was 90. Fulton was born Margaret Elizabeth McLarty on September 13, 1933, in Asheville, North Carolina. Her early life was shaped by the values of faith and education—her father, Rev. James B. McLarty, served as a Methodist minister in western North Carolina, while her mother, Margaret Glenn McLarty, taught in public schools. After earning a bachelor’s degree in music from…