Trump plans to revive Presidential Fitness Test for American schoolchildren
Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump plans to reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test for American schoolchildren. The program was created in 1966 and had children run and perform situps, pullups or pushups and a sit-and-reach test. It changed in 2012 to focus more on individual health than athletic feats. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump wants to promote healthy active lifestyles for future generations. Trump plans to sign an order later Thursday reestablishing the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. He’ll be joined at the White House event by a number of prominent athletes, including some who’ve faced controversy.
Hulk Hogan’s cause of death was heart attack, medical examiner says Clearwater, Fla.
Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan died of a heart attack last week, according to a medical examiner’s report released Thursday. The report from the District Six Medical Examiner in Florida said Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, previously had leukemia and an irregular heart rhythm. Hogan died July 24 in Florida at age 71. He was pronounced dead at a hospital less than 90 minutes after medics in Clearwater arrived at his home to answer a morning call about a cardiac arrest.
Trump announces 25% tari on India, unspeci ed penalties for buying Russian oil Washington, D.C.
President Donald Trump says the United States and India are still negotiating on trade despite new tari s slated to begin in a few days. Trump told reporters Wednesday he’ll “see what happens.” India’s government said it is studying the implications of Trump’s announcement he’ll impose a 25% tari on goods from India, plus an additional import tax because of its purchasing of Russian oil. Trump intends to charge an additional “penalty” starting Friday as part of the launch of his administration’s revised tari s on multiple countries. India’s Trade Ministry said it remains committed to negotiating a “fair, balanced and mutually bene cial” bilateral trade agreement.
Making waves
Lulu’s Teahouse and Treasures opens near downtown Albemarle
The new store features ne teas with craft art, collectibles and more
By Charles Curcio Stanly News Journal
ALBEMARLE — A butler in a famous TV commercial once asked former boxing heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis if it was teatime. For Albemarle, teatime has arrived with the new Lulu’s
Albemarle Police Department provides annual crime report
City crime declined by 7.5% in 2024 compared to 2023
By Jesse Deal Stanly News Journal
ALBEMARLE — After a two-month delay due to a change in records management, the Albemarle Police Department has released its 2024 annual report.
APD Police Chief Ryan Manley recently presented the report during the Albemarle City Council meeting on July 21, highlighting a con-
tinued decline in crime across the city.
According to data compiled through the National Incident Based Reporting System, overall crime in Albemarle dropped 7.5% in 2024 compared to 2023 and has fallen by 21% over the past ve years, making it the four consecutive years that number has gone down.
In 2024, the department reported two homicides, 10 robberies, three rapes, one arson and 1,196 total arrests.
The report showed an
Teahouse and Treasures in the downtown area. At the teahouse at 124 North Main St. in the building that previously housed Armadillo Axe Throwing, owner Melanie Moore has created an eclectic collection of art, collectibles, ne antiques and more, along with various types of iced and hot tea. The teahouse had a soft opening July 15 and will celebrate a grand opening Aug. 9 from
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The camp featured 12 Locust Elementary School students
By Jesse Deal Stanly News Journal
LOCUST — A dozen rising fourth and fth grade students from Locust Elementary School participated in the second annual Junior Detective Summer Camp last week.
Hosted by the Locust Police Department and led by Locust Elementary School Resource
O cer Daniel Longtin, the camp returned this year with “The Case of the Missing Money Mischief,” a mock bank robbery the junior detectives set out to solve.
Throughout the week, campers attended demonstrations on law enforcement and investigative topics, including ngerprinting, warrants, community engagement, crime scene response, K-9 operations and rst aid.
Together, the campers used the information and notes they gathered to explore law enforcement as a career and solve their rst junior detective case, following clues and money trails to identify and
arrest a bank teller responsible for the inside job.
City of Locust sta helped out as team players in the camp by enacting out the roles required to set up the faux bank robbery case for the students to gure out.
In addition to investigative training with the LPD, campers toured local agencies and observed demonstrations from the West Stanly Fire Department and Stanly County Emergency Medical Services. They also took part in daily team-building games and activities organized by New Life Church.
At the end of the camp, the junior detectives were congratulated by Locust Police Chief Je Shew as they each received a certi cate of completion, a gift bag and a department challenge coin as an honor presented by the chief for outstanding accomplishments.
The police chief encouraged the campers to be positive contributors to their schools and communities, adding the caveat that if any of them decided to pursue a career in law enforcement, they would have the opportunity to become the rst Junior Detective Camp graduates to serve as o cers with the LPD.
“The LPD thanks our friends at the Stanly County Sheri ’s O ce, Stanly County EMS, West Stanly Fire Department, New Life Church, Emricci’s Pizza, Pinnacle Bank and Walmart for their partnership and support during the week,” the department said in a statement.
“We also thank City of Locust sta members for their participation in the case, Locust o cers who assisted with the camp and campers in a variety of ways, and Detective Sgt. Tucker for her tremendous assistance in the organization and planning of the camp. Lastly, we thank SRO Longtin for all of his hard work, planning and dedication to Locust area children in putting on this camp. We are extremely proud of all the work you do.”
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Why Trump’s wind energy criticism caught Von Der Leyen by surprise
On energy and the fading drive to the net-zero fantasy with which the EU and U.K. remain obsessed, Trump and America are moving in the opposite direction.
PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP caught European Union President Ursula Von Der Leyen by surprise during a press event announcing the U.S./EU trade agreement Monday when he launched into a three-minute diatribe targeting the wind industry. Von Der Leyen, a longtime German government o cial who held a senior position in the Angela Merkel government during its heavy expansion of that country’s vaunted Energiewende experiment, was visibly discom ted as Trump slammed the form of intermittent generation she has done so much to promote throughout her career.
Referring to the industry as “a con job,”
Trump added, “It’s very expensive. And in all fairness, Germany tried it, and wind doesn’t work,” as Von Der Leyen’s polite smile faded to a stern frown. But Trump was far from nished.
“You need subsidy for wind. And energy should not need subsidy,” the U.S. president continued in the unique Queens dialect he’s retained since childhood. “It’s the most expensive form of energy. It is no good. They’re made in China, almost all of them.”
For a European for whom English is a second language, EU’s president had to have been thoroughly confused by Trump’s direct and often shorthand way of expressing his thoughts, but the message was clear: On energy and the fading drive to the net-zero fantasy with which the EU and U.K. remain obsessed, Trump and
America are moving in the opposite direction.
Trump and the Republican majorities in Congress, through a combination of executive orders, aggressive administrative moves, and language to eliminate Biden-era tax breaks and subsidies for wind and solar in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) have already essentially ended former president Joe Biden’s dreams of a vibrant o shore wind sector. Without those tax incentives and subsidies, the business plans for those massive projects are unsustainable, and the sector is now seeing a ood of big companies like BP, Shell, Equinor, Orsted, and others cancelling projects and taking massive write-downs on their virtue-signaling investments.
The news for onshore wind projects is less terrible, but only marginally so. A new study published by business advisory giant FTI Consulting found that at least 320 onshore projects with a total nameplate capacity of more than 100 GW are “no longer economically viable” in the wake of the OBBB’s enactment. The authors went on to say the new law will make it “signi cantly harder, if not impossible, to attract capital and meet key development milestones,” signaling the likelihood of a wave of capital ight out of the industry I wrote about in early July.
Trump’s critics like to claim the president’s anti-wind power stance is driven by large
contributions by the “fossil fuels” industries and an irrational thought process. But the truth is the president was a critic of the wind industry and Germany’s Energiewende endeavors long before he dreamed of running for president. Trump’s disapproval of weather-dependent forms of energy have grown out of his observations of the deindustrializing impacts they have had in Germany beginning 20-25 years ago and, more recently, in the U.K. Trump understands that, despite claims wind is among the cheapest form of power generation, the reality is that electricity costs rise rapidly everywhere it becomes a signi cant part of an integrated grid. The higher power costs drive all forms of industrial operations to relocate where power is cheaper, and, as often as not, that road leads to China.
David Blackmon is an energy writer and consultant based in Texas. He spent 40 years in the oil and gas business, where he specialized in public policy and communications. This column was originally published by Daily Caller News Foundation.
Thune should cancel Senate’s August recess
Let the Democrats explain to the American people why they’d rather protect empty desks in Washington than let quali ed public servants get to work.
IF THERE’S ONE thing that de nes the U.S. Senate in recent years, it is its remarkable ability to do less with more time.
This summer, the stakes for inaction are far too high. At last count, 144 of President Donald Trump’s nominees — ranging from critical judicial appointments to senior national security and economic posts — remain bottled up in the Senate. That includes dozens of ambassadorial nominees, many of them to strategically vital nations.
The reason? A relentless campaign of procedural obstruction by Senate Democrats, who are using every delay tactic in the book to slow-walk con rmations and frustrate the implementation of Trump’s agenda.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has a decision to make. He can allow the Senate to pack up and leave town for the traditional August recess while the business of government grinds to a halt, or he can do what is necessary and keep the Senate in session until these nominations are con rmed.
The right choice should be obvious.
It is now abundantly clear that Democrats, lacking the votes to stop legislation or overturn executive decisions, have settled on obstruction as their primary strategy. They can’t repeal tax reform. They can’t undo the president’s regulatory rollbacks. They can’t unilaterally halt the rebuilding of our military or stop the energy renaissance. But they can slow down the machinery of government by ensuring that key posts remain vacant and that vital decisions are stalled in limbo.
And they’ve done so with stunning cynicism. Since Trump took o ce, Senate Democrats have forced time-consuming cloture votes on nominee after nominee — many of whom ultimately pass with broad bipartisan support. It’s not about quali cations or controversy; it’s about delay for delay’s sake.
This is not how the Senate was designed to operate. In times past, a president’s nominees
— especially those who are clearly quali ed and uncontroversial — would have been con rmed swiftly, often by voice vote or unanimous consent. But in today’s hyperpartisan climate, Democrats have transformed even the most mundane appointments into political ashpoints. The goal isn’t to scrutinize the nominees. The goal is to jam the gears.
Take the State Department. With 31 ambassadorships hanging in the balance, the United States is currently being represented in key capitals either by Joe Biden holdovers or, more likely, career Foreign Service O cers acting in their capacities as deputy chiefs of mission — exactly what Trump does not want. In a world increasingly shaped by shifting alliances, authoritarian threats and economic uncertainty, having the president’s choices to represent him abroad in place and functioning is not a luxury — it’s a necessity. Every day these posts go un lled is another day America risks losing ground to its adversaries.
Or consider the judicial branch. A central achievement of the Trump presidency has been the reshaping of the federal judiciary with jurists who respect the Constitution and interpret the law rather than legislate from the bench. But the project is now at risk of stalling as Democrats delay oor votes on well-quali ed judicial nominees — again, not because of ideological opposition but because of raw political gamesmanship.
The Republican majority owes the American people better. Thune and his conference have the tools and the authority to override the obstruction. But that requires a willingness to ght. The Senate calendar is controlled by the majority, and the Senate cannot a ord to take the month of August o while this backlog persists.
Cancel the recess.
Let the Democrats explain to the American people why they’d rather protect empty desks in Washington than let quali ed public servants
get to work. Let them explain why, when Americans need more security, more economic stability and more accountability in government, their answer is “wait.”
And let Republicans demonstrate that they’re willing to do the hard work of governing — even when it means giving up the comforts of home in August.
Keeping the Senate in session would also send a message to the federal bureaucracy: The Trump administration is not going to be stymied by procedural gimmicks, whether in the bowels of the bureaucracy or in the cloakroom of the Senate. The president was elected with a mandate to shake up Washington, and that work cannot continue if his appointees are kept on the sidelines.
This is not a partisan issue — it’s a matter of basic governance. The president has a constitutional right to ll executive and judicial posts, and the Senate has a constitutional obligation to provide advice and consent. Deliberation is one thing; obstruction is another. Thune should cancel the August recess. He should keep the Senate in Washington until the backlog of nominees is cleared. Democrats can stall all they want, but it’s time Republicans started ghting back with the one thing they control — time.
This summer, the American people don’t need another vacation from Washington. They need action. They need leadership. And they need a government that works.
Senate Republicans should get to it.
Jenny Beth Martin is honorary chairman of Tea Party Patriots Action. This column was published by Daily Caller News Foundation.
COLUMN | DAVID BLACKMON
COLUMN | JENNY BETH MARTIN
Barbara Jean (Taylor) Drye
Dwight Farmer
James Roseboro
IN MEMORY
RICHARD JACKSON LINKER
NOV. 3, 1948 – JULY 28, 2025
Richard Jackson Linker (aka Dick Bass), 76, of Midland, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at his home in Midland. Mr. Linker was born on November 3, 1948, in Concord, North Carolina, to the late Worth Hampton Linker and the late Frances Green Linker. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Linker and Michael Linker.
John B. Kluttz
Vernelle Caroline Anderson
April 17, 1936 ~ January 14, 2023
Barbara Jean Taylor Drye, 86, of Oakboro, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at her home.
June 24, 1930 – July 23, 2025
Barbara was born April 17, 1936 in North Carolina to the late Robert Lee Taylor and the late Eva Belle Watts Taylor. She was also preceded in death by husband of 61 years, Keith Furr Drye, and brothers, Robert Lee Taylor, Jr. and George Kenneth Taylor.
Vernelle Caroline Anderson, aged 95, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, in McLeansville, North Carolina.
On June 24, 1930, in Albemarle, North Carolina, Vernelle was born an only child to Goldia & Cicero Chandler on a rainy Tuesday morning. Her bright red hair earned her the nickname “Rusty” from the multitude of aunts, uncles, and cousins who helped raise her in Stanly County. Vernelle lived a life lled with love, kindness, patience, and quiet unwavering strength. She deeply devoted her life to her family, raising two children, helping to care for her husband, mother, and grandchildren with endless warmth, wisdom, and wit.
Survivors include children, Debbie (Mike) Williams of Albemarle, Teresa (Tom) Curry of Oakboro, Douglas (Tammy) Drye of Oakboro; grandchildren, Melissa (Don) Parrish of Albemarle, Samantha (Destiny) Smith of Oakboro, Bradley Smith of Oakboro, Jonathan Stover of Peachland, and Jessie Stover of Lylesville; sisterin-law, Beatrice Goodman; many nieces and nephews; and her beloved cats, Bo and Gar eld.
Barbara was a member of Oakboro Baptist Church for over 60 years. She worked over 30 years at Stanly Knitting Mills. After just two years of retirement, she began managing the Oakboro Senior Center and did that for 18 years until this past week. Barbara was known for her good cooking and always taking care of others. She also loved going on day long shopping trips - she could out walk and out shop people half her age. She kept her mind and body active through gardening, word searches, and various other hobbies.
She was married to James Otis Anderson for over 45 years, and together they built a life centered around faithfulness, hard work, and community.
Graduating from New Hanover High School in 1948, Vernelle dedicated more than 40 years as secretary of Cape Fear Presbyterian Church, where she lovingly shared her gift for caring with generations of congregants. She also served as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher, pianist, choir member, Girl Scout leader, and countless other roles over the years.
Outside of work, ‘Nelle loved gardening, traveling, holidays, taking walks around her neighborhood, sitting under the Magnolia with her “sister” Deen, and cooking for her family and friends. Her legacy will be one in which she touched countless lives with her generosity, gentle spirit, and whimsical one-liners.
Vernelle was preceded in death by her beloved husband Otis, and son-in-law Mike Shroyer. She is survived by her children: Jim (Susan) Anderson, and Debra Shroyer; her two grandchildren Callie Anderson and Linden (Melanie) Shroyer; and one great-granddaughter, Makayla.
A celebration of her life will be held at Cape Fear Presbyterian Church on August 22 at 11:00am. Her hands may have been small, but they were mighty and held our whole world together. She will be deeply missed.
In lieu of owers, we ask that donations be given to Cape Fear Presbyterian Church in her memory, 2606 Newkirk Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28412, capefearpres.org Hanes Lineberry North Elm Chapel is assisting the Anderson family with arrangements. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at haneslineberryfhnorthelm.com
Alma Green Little
January 24, 1939 ~ January 15, 2023
Dwight Britten Farmer Sr., 83, of Norwood died Sunday morning, January 15, 2023 at Forrest Oakes.
Dec. 17, 1937 – July 29, 2025
Dwight was born January 24, 1939 in Stanly County to the late Walter Virgil and Martha Adkins Farmer. He was a 1957 graduate of Norwood High School and was a United States Army Veteran.
Alma Green Little, 87, of Stan eld, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in the comfort and peace of her home with her family by her side.
He was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church where he had served as church treasurer and choir member. He began his career with the Stanly County Sheri ’s Department moving to the Norwood Police Department and retiring as Chief of Police with the Town of Norwood after many years of service.
Dwight was an avid gardener, bird watcher and Carolina fan.
Mrs. Little was born December 17, 1937, to the late Robert Raymond Green and the late Gladys Estelle Green Voncannon. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of nearly 67 years, Robert Lee Little; her stepfather, Eugene Voncannon; brothers, Jack Green, Rev. Bobby Green, and Melvin Green; and sister, Jane Green Morgan.
Alma was a long-time member of Philadelphia Baptist Church where she served in many capacities and touched many hearts over the years. After retirement, she loved ower gardening complete with hummingbirds, butter ies, and her precious cats as companions. She was a faithful servant to her Lord, to her family, and to the senior citizen community of Western Stanly County.
He is survived by his wife Hilda Whitley Farmer; one son D. Britten Farmer Jr. (Mary) of McLeansville, NC; one daughter Sharon Farmer Lowe (David) of Norwood; one sister Geraldine Dennis of Troy; two grandchildren, Dwight Britten “Dee” Farmer III and Whitley Rose Hui Lowe.
He was preceded in death by his son Alex, brothers, Tommy and Jimmy, sisters, Nancy, Cornelia Annabell, Glennie Mae, and Betty. Memorials may be made to Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, Cemetery or Choir Fund c/o Pam Smith 36071 Rocky River Springs Road, Norwood, NC 28128.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Philadelphia Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow in the sanctuary at 1:00 p.m., o ciated by Dr. Travis Baker. Burial will follow the service at the Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery at 12568 Philadelphia Church Road, Stan eld, NC. Survivors include her son, Barry Alan Little and wife Debra Buchanan Little of Stan eld, NC; and grandson, William Wyatt Little of Monroe, NC. Also surviving are sisters-in-law, Ruth Green of Locust, NC and Kathy Green McGinnis (Don) of Monroe, NC; and many nephews and nieces and their families whom she dearly loved.
The family would also like to thank our hospice care team; Stephanie, Adrienne, Kelly, Jennifer, Astella, Jen, Meghan, Ron, Larry, and Terrence. You have been earthly angels in caring for Ms. Alma and you are greatly loved and appreciated. Memorials may be made to Philadelphia Baptist Church, P. O. Box 280, Stan eld, NC 28163; Atrium Health Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081; or Stanly County Senior Services, c/o Nutrition Services, 283 N. 3rd Street, Albemarle, NC 28001.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the Little family.
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Phillip Parker Pegram
June 23, 1967 ~ January 10, 2023
March 23, 1935 - January 9, 2023
Feb. 22, 1962 – July 22, 2025
James Arthur Roseboro, 55, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Anson Health and Rehab.
Phillip Parker Pegram, 63, of Albemarle, N.C. passed away on July 22, 2025. Phillip was born on February 22,1962 to the late James Ingle Pegram and Betty Eury Pegram both formerly of Badin, N.C.
Mr. Roseboro was born on June 23, 1967 to the late Robert and Delena Shipp Roseboro. He graduated from South Stanly High School and was employed by Triangle Brick. He enjoyed watching football and basketball, especially the Carolina TarHeels and Miami.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers and sisters: Barbara Lee Roseboro, Dorothy Brown, Verna Roseboro, Henrietta Ingram, and Harold Roseboro.
Phillip grew up in Badin and graduated from North Stanly High School in New London, N.C. where he played on the football team and had lots of friends. He loved to make others laugh and was known as the life of the party. Phillip had a deep love of Carolina Beach music and loved to go to Ocean Drive in North Myrtle Beachand shag dance. He was a member of the Society of Stranders (SOS) for many years.
Phillip was preceded in death by his older brother Jimmy Pegram. He is survived by a sister, Virginia (Ginger) Eppley and her husband Scott of Albemarle, a brother, Jerry Pegram and wife Amy of Harrisburg, N.C. and a sister, Lorie (LuLu) Frein and husband Michael of Aviston, Illinois, several nieces, nephews, cousins and an uncle.
He is survived by his sisters: Helen (James) Roseboro Edwards of Albemarle, Mary Roseboro of Washington DC, and Marion Morrison of Albemarle; brothers: Thomas D. Roseboro of Charlotte, Robert Roseboro (Patricia) of Norwood, and Van Horne; a special friend of over 40 years, Michelle McLendon of the home; special nieces: Nybrea Montague, Knya Little, and Laquanza Crump; special nephews: Robert Jr., Desmond Roseboro, and Marcus Lilly; and God daughter, Daphne Johnson; and special friends, Vetrella Johnson and Ben McLendon.
Phillip was deeply loved by his family and friends and will be deeply missed. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Darrick Baldwin
January 7, 1973 ~ January 8, 2023
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Darrick Vashon Baldwin, age 50, entered eternal rest, Sunday, January 8, 2023, Albemarle, North Carolina. Born January 7, 1973, in Stanly County, North Carolina, Darrick was the son of Eddie James Baldwin Sr. and the late Phyllis Blue Baldwin. Darrick enjoyed life, always kept things lively and enjoyed making others smile. His presence is no longer in our midst, but his memory will forever live in our hearts.
He was educated in the Stanly County public schools and attended Albemarle Senior High School, Albemarle.
He was a great conversationalist and loved meeting people. Darrick never met a stranger and always showed love and compassion for his fellowman. He also loved his dog, Rocky.
He is survived by his father, Eddie J. Baldwin Sr.; sisters: Crystal (Eric) Jackson, LaFondra (Stoney) Medley, and Morgan Baldwin; brothers: Eddie Baldwin Jr., Anton Baldwin, and Lamont Baldwin; a host of other relatives and friends. A limb has fallen from our family tree. We will not grieve Darrick’s death; we will celebrate his life. We give thanksgiving for the many shared memories.
Dick Bass loved shing when he was younger, and he also enjoyed working on cars. He loved spending time with family and was considered a jack of all trades. He enjoyed pulling pranks on the family and doing crazy stu with them. His biggest passion was driving his wife crazy.
John grew up in the Millingport community where he drove a school bus and worked at the local gas station during his High School years. He graduated from Millingport High in 1954 and entered into service with the US Airforce immediately afterward. Upon return from the service, he and his high school sweetheart Julie were married in 1956. He graduated from Nashville Auto Diesel College later in 1959 and began his career as a diesel mechanic at Mitchell Distributing Company, moving his growing family to Charlotte where they lived until their retirement.
Doris Jones Coleman
October 11, 1944 - January 10, 2023
Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Doris Linker, of the home. His son, RJ Linker (Tara) of Kannapolis, and his daughter, Mary Wagner (Jason) of Kannapolis. His grandson, Hunter, and three granddaughters, Ti any, Emma, and Lilly. He is also survived by his brother Wayne Linker (Shana) of Columbia, SC.
Doris Elaine Jones Coleman, 78, went home into God’s presence on January 10 after a sudden illness and a valiant week-long ght in ICU.
The family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m., Friday, August 1, 2025, at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord, and the remainder of the time at the residence. Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Linker family.
MARTIN TALBERT
JAMES
When John purchased his rst Model A Ford at the age of 17, he said that he took the car to the community mechanic when he had a small problem.The mechanic told him that if he was going to keep the car, he needed to learn to work on it. This is when John’s passion for Model A Fords began and how he spent his happiest days with his best friends from around the globe for the rest of his life!
SR. APRIL 18, 1931 – JULY 29, 2025
Doris was born on October 11, 1944, in the mountains of Marion, NC while her father was away ghting in the US Navy during World War II. Raymond Jones was so proud to return after the war and meet his little girl! Doris grew up in Durham, NC and graduated from Durham High School. She furthered her studies at Watts Hospital School of Nursing in Durham and graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1966.
Doris married Rev. Dr. Ted Coleman in 1966 and had two daughters Amy and Laura. Doris raised Amy and Laura in North Augusta, SC.
James Martin Talbert Sr., 94, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Trinity Place in Albemarle. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care in Albemarle. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Mission Church, o ciated by Rev. Jeremy Hyde and Ronnie Russell. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors.
At age 50, after years as a Detroit Diesel Mechanic he and Julie decided to take the plunge and open a full Model A Restoration Shop. They thrived at their shop in Cornelius, NC until their retirement in 1998 when they moved back to Cabarrus County. John once again set up shop in his back yard garage where he attracted a loyal group of friends who visited almost daily. While on the farm in Gold Hill, John also began a lifelong love with Alis Chalmers tractors after he restored his Dad’s tractor and began amassing his collection of tractors as well.
Born April 18, 1931, he was the son of the late Lonnie Talbert and Ethel Hatley Talbert. A proud graduate of New London High School, Mr. Talbert went on to serve his country with honor in the United States Army during the Korean War. He later retired from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, where he was a dedicated and respected employee for many years. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Carolyn Trull Talbert, and his sisters, Delores Harris, Juanita Hatley, Rovetta Bullock and brother Jim Talbert.
Mr. Talbert is survived by his son, James Martin Talbert Jr. and wife Donna of Albemarle; two grandchildren, Sean Talbert (Hayley) of Kimbolton, England, and Dr. Katie Talbert (Cally) of Boone, NC.
Doris was an incredible neonatal intensive care nurse for most of her career, and this was her passion. The Augusta Chronicle did a feature on her in 1985. She was a clinical nurse manager in Augusta, Georgia at University Hospital NICU and worked there for 20 years. During this time, Doris mentored young nurses and assisted in saving the lives of so many babies. She also worked for Pediatrician Dr. William A. Wilkes in Augusta for several years prior to her NICU career. Doris retired from the mother/baby area at Atrium Stanly in 2007 after over 40 years of nursing.
He will be remembered for his quiet strength, steady presence, and deep devotion to his family, country, and community.
John restored many cars of his own and had the crowning achievement of winning the most prestigious award from MARC, The Henry for a restoration that garnered top points. He was also presented with the Ken Brady Service Awardthe highest award given to members at the national level.
In lieu of owers, memorials may be made to Mission Church or Tillery Compassionate Care.
GERALD WAYNE AGEE
JUNE 7, 1942 – JULY 29, 2025
This is what John’s Model A Community had to say upon learning of his death: He was an active member of Wesley Chapel Methodist Church where he loved serving as greeter on Sunday mornings. He also belonged to the United Methodist Men.
Gerald Wayne Agee, 83, of Locust, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. A service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date.
Born on June 7, 1942, in Madison County, Kentucky, Wayne was the son of the late Russell Agee and Suzie Goins Agee. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was a longtime member of The Rock Christian Church in Concord. Wayne retired from Penske Racing, where he found great joy working in the world of motorsports.
John is survived by his wife Julie Ussery Kluttz, for 66 years of the home. He is also survived by a son John David Kluttz (Kim) of Oakboro, NC; two daughters, Sally Simerson of Denver, CO and Betsy Tusa (John) of Lafayette, CO; three grandchildren, Bonnie Kluttz Sammons (Ben) of Rich eld, NC John Alexander McKinnon (Sarah) of Asheville, NC and Seth William McKinnon (Amanda) of Germany; ve great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Meredith, Grant, Victoria and Ronan. John is also preceded in death by his parents, J.S. Kluttz and Mary Wyatt Clayton Kluttz; a large and loving group of brothers and sisters, Jack Methias Kluttz, Annie Lou Kluttz Honeycutt, Jake Nelson Kluttz, Julius Kluttz, Mary Patricia Phillips and a grandson, Kevin Fowler Kluttz.
Doris was a gentle and sweet spirit and loved her Lord. She never met a stranger, and she always left you feeling uplifted after talking with her. She would often claim that she had “adopted” friends into her immediate family, and honestly, she never made a distinction between the two. Positivity radiated from her like sunlight. She was sel ess, funny, smart, and sentimental. During her lifetime she was an active member of First Baptist Church of Durham, First Baptist Church of Augusta, Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Augusta, and Palestine United Methodist Church in Albemarle. She especially loved helping at church with older adults, youth, and children.
A man known for his vibrant personality, Wayne had an infectious sense of humor and loved to make others laugh. He was sel ess, generous, and dependable — someone who never met a stranger and would help anyone in need. His zest for life was unmatched, and he truly lived every day to the fullest.
She was especially talented at sewing from a young age and made gifts for friends, Christmas ornaments, Halloween Costumes, doll clothes, pageant dresses, prom dresses, coats, tote bags, scarves, out ts for Amy and Laura, and Christening gowns for each of her grandchildren.
Wayne was a proud member of the American Legion and the USS Great Sitkin Association. He had a deep appreciation for military history and frequently participated in military displays. An avid NASCAR and dirt track racing fan, he also enjoyed running and biking. In his younger years, he even ran in the Boston Marathon — a testament to his adventurous spirit and determination.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Lucy Koester Agee; his children, Rusty Agee (Nancy) of Ormond Beach, FL, Denise Daniels (Darrell) of Stan eld, and Jeannie Beauchamp (Bruce) of Denver, NC; sisters, Hazel Blevins and Sharon Collins, both of Richmond, KY; and brother, Ray Agee of Zephyrhills, FL. He also leaves behind six cherished grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren who brought immense joy to his life.
Wayne will be remembered with love and admiration by all who knew him — a true character with a big heart and a passion for living.
Doris was preceded in death by her father Arthur Raymond Jones, her mother Mary Ellen Cameron Jones, and her sister Maryanne Jones Brantley. Survivors include her two precious daughters: Amy Cameron Coleman (partner Dr. Edward Neal Chernault) of Albemarle, NC, and Laura Lindahl Coleman Oliverio (husband David) of Cincinnati, Ohio; seven grandchildren: Cameron David Oliverio, Stephanie Jae Dejak, Luca Beatty Oliverio, Coleman John Dejak, Carson Joseph Oliverio, Ryan Nicholas Dejak, and Jadon Richard Oliverio; and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and loved ones.
LULU’S from page A1
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with food and tea samples, face painting and a bouncy house for the kids, and more.
Moore said she wanted a place with “a di erent atmosphere” than the typical co ee houses or restaurants.
“I like having something different that people can engage in,” Moore said, adding she plans to have a tea society and do tea parties “for little girls or big girl bridal showers.”
She said she would also give tea lessons for people and create a “unique experience” for customers.
The new business is named after Moore’s daughter, Lyndsay, who su ers from Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that a ects girls’ speech, movement and the use of their hands.
When Lyndsay was a child, she wore her hair in pigtails, which made her look like Cindy Lou Who from Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” so now everyone calls her Lyndsay Lulu.
Along with the tea, Lulu’s features booths with various vendors o ering handcrafted items, paintings, sculptures, handmade jewelry, crafts and more. Lulu’s is also the exclusive home in Stanly for the Inis line of Irish-inspired perfumes and lotions.
Moore said she wants to create an atmosphere and community for artistic expression when choosing vendors for the treasures end of the business.
The support she has received from other downtown businesses, she added, has been strong so far.
“We put some things on social media, but (the response) has really surprised me,” Moore said. “We hadn’t even opened yet, and I was talking with a vendor who had heard about us up at Badin Lake.”
After customers make their way through the treasures in the front, the teahouse itself is built like a small house on the back wall of the store, with a covered porch, chairs, tables and a countertop. Eventually, Moore said, the teahouse portion will have a cabinet for sweet treats to go with tea, along with stools for people to sit and enjoy a tea while working on a laptop.
“One of the rst things I did was to design the teahouse to see what the ambience would be,” Moore said. “It’s not like a Victorian teahouse. It is very dainty but very eclectic as well.”
Regarding the vendors, Moore said, “I was very selective. I wanted to be very bougie but boutique and very unique, and it was very intentional how I kind of chose everybody that went in here.”
From soaps and garden items to artwork for college sports fans, Lulu’s vendors run the craft gamut.
She credits God for the inspiration and motivation to open the new place.
“When we were building out the facility, we wrote blessings and prayers into the walls,” she said, “and I wrote a note to God. We enclosed it in the checkout space.”
Moore added, “I want this place where people feel comfortable, and they can come in and hang out.”
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There’s also a new investigation at the Duke Law Journal
By Collin Binkley The Associated Press
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration is freezing $108 million in research funding to Duke University as the federal government accuses the school of racial discrimination in the form of a rmative action, according to a person familiar with the matter.
The National Institutes of Health halted the funding to the private university in Durham, said the person who spoke Wednesday on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. Earlier this week, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Education Department sent a joint letter alleging racial preferences in Duke’s hiring and admissions.
Duke is the latest institution to have its federal funding held up as the government investigates allegations of antisemitism and diversity, equity and inclusion policies the administration says are unlawful. It follows other probes including at Harvard, Columbia and Cornell.
Duke did not immediately comment.
In Monday’s letter to Duke, leaders of HHS and the Education Department accused the university of “vile racism.” It alludes to allegations of racial preferences at Duke, its med-
ical school and its health system that, if substantiated, would make Duke “un t for any further nancial relationship with the federal government.”
The letter accuses Duke of providing racial preferences in recruiting, admissions, scholarships, hiring and more. It refers to allegations of discrimination without o ering speci c examples.
“Racism is a scourge when practiced by individuals, but it is especially corrosive when enshrined in the nation’s most eminent and respected institutions,” according to the letter, signed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Education Secretary Linda McMahon.
It’s part of a broader campaign to eradicate DEI practices the Trump administration describes as discrimination against white and Asian American people.
In their letter, the agencies order Duke to end any practices at its health system that give “bene ts or advantages” based on race.
Saying Duke is unlikely to be capable of an “honest and trustworthy review,” the letter takes the unusual step of requesting a new Merit and Civil Rights Committee that would be approved by the government and authorized by the school’s board of trustees.
The panel would be tasked with identifying and ending any racial preferences. If problems remained after six months, the administration would pursue legal enforcement, the letter said.
The Education Department separately opened an investiga-
tion into the Duke Law Journal on Monday over allegations that it gave advantages to prospective editors from underrepresented groups.
The Trump administration has used federal research funding as leverage in its e ort to reshape universities that President Donald Trump has described as hotbeds of liberalism. It has presented a crisis for universities that rely on federal grants as a major source of revenue, spurring some to take on debt and nd other ways to self-fund research.
Duke University spent $1.5 billion on research last year, with nearly 60% coming from federal sources, according to the university’s website. Even before the latest funding freeze, Duke faced nancial turmoil. Last week, university leaders said almost 600 employees had accepted voluntary buyouts but that layo s would still be needed. O cials said they needed to reduce costs amid uncertainty around federal research funding and a hike to the university’s federal endowment tax.
Turbulence forces Delta ight to land, sending 25 people to hospitals
The ight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was diverted to Minneapolis
By Kathy McCormack
The Associated Press
A DELTA AIR LINES ight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was hit by serious turbulence, sending 25 people on board to hospitals and forcing the ight to divert to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, the airline said.
The Airbus A330-900, carrying 275 customers and 13-member crew, landed around 7:45 p.m. Wednesday. The airport re department and para-
medics met the ight. The 25 were taken to hospitals for evaluation and treatment, the airline said.
By Thursday afternoon, Delta said that seven crew members were treated at hospitals and released. The airline also said some passengers were treated and released, but didn’t provide an exact number. It said it would operate a special ight Thursday evening from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Amsterdam so customers can continue their trip.
Delta also said it is cooperating with a National Transportation Safety Board investigation.
One passenger said people who weren’t wearing seat belts
were thrown about the cabin.
“They hit the ceiling and then they fell to the ground,” Leann Clement-Nash told ABC News. “And the carts also hit the ceiling and fell to the ground and people were injured. It happened several times, so it was really scary.”
Delta said in a statement: “We are grateful for the support of all emergency responders involved.”
Serious injuries from in- ight turbulence are rare, but scientists say they may be becoming more common as climate change alters the jet stream.
The disturbance Wednesday is one of several turbulence-impacted ights reported this year. It also raises awareness about
aviation safety ranging from January’s midair collision over Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people, to the plane that ipped over as it crashed in Toronto in March, to last weekend’s smoking jet at Denver International Airport, where passengers slid down an emergency slide.
Regarding turbulence, ve people were taken to a North Carolina hospital for evaluation in June after an American Airlines ight from Miami hit turbulenceon its way to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The plane landed safely.
Earlier that month, severe storms in southern Germany forced a Ryanair ight to make
The Trump administration has been ratcheting up pressure on universities in hopes of striking deals like one that Columbia University signed last week. The Ivy League school agreed to pay $200 million and make changes to admissions, hiring, student discipline and more in exchange for regaining access to federal funding. The administration has described it as a template for other universities including Harvard, which has been in talks with the administration even as it battles the White House in court.
an emergency landing after violent turbulence injured nine people on board, German police said. The ight was traveling from Berlin to Milan with 179 passengers and six crew members. Eight passengers and one crew member were hurt.
A United Airlines ight from San Francisco to Singapore experienced severe turbulence in March. At the time, the plane carrying 174 passengers and 14 crew members were ying over the Philippines. Five people were injured and the plane was able to land safely in Singapore. Several ights were diverted to Waco, Texas, on March 3, because of turbulence. Five people were injured aboard one of them, a United Express plane ying from Spring eld, Missouri, to Houston. A man was killed when a Singapore Airlines ight hit severe turbulence in May 2024, the rst person to die from turbulence on a major airline in several decades.
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CRIME from page A1
18.6% increase in violent crime compared to 2023, which was a 5.3% rise over the ve-year average. Burglaries fell 8% from 2023 and 9% below the ve-year average, while property crime dropped 12%, larceny declined 15% and vehicle thefts rose 34.8%.
“In 2024, we did have a slight increase in violent crime, but I do draw your attention to the 12% reduction in property crime,” Manley said. “These results are in large part due to the proactive work of our men and women of the police department and our partners in the community. We have implemented data-driven crime reduction strategies. We are also focusing on patrols and partnerships with our law enforcement agencies.”
Out of 4,987 tra c stops in 2024, the APD issued 318 speeding citations — a 125% increase from the previous year — along with 63 DWI arrests and 34 citations for reckless driving.
COURTESY ALBEMARLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
“Tra c enforcement continues to be a point of emphasis for the Albemarle Police Department,” Manley said. “We have heard from our community that speeding needs to be addressed, and we’ve taken action. Our commitment to the governor’s Highway Safety Program shines through with our o cers’ proactive work.”
The APD currently has 52 sworn o cers, meeting the full allotment authorized by the city council, along with seven civilian sta members. It remains as the only law enforcement agency in Stanly County — and one of 75 in North
Albemarle Police Chief Ryan Manley presents his department’s annual report for 2024 at the city council’s meeting on July 21.
Carolina — accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
The department also added a second police canine to its force in 2024, enhancing the APD’s ability to serve the community through both patrol and protection work. The new canine underwent extensive eld training before being deployed.
“Chief, I just want to say good job and nice presentation,” Councilmember Bill Aldridge said. “Thank you for the level of professionalism that you’ve brought to the agency, and keep up the good work.”
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STANLY SPORTS
Wall of fame
Former North Stanly basketball standout and Pfei er senior Doug Smith’s picture now hangs high atop Merner Gym after the athletic program put new banners up honoring current and former student-athletes.
West Stanly softball to host alumni game
The Colts program is reviving an old tradition to raise money
By Charles Curcio Stanly News Journal
THE WEST STANLY fastpitch softball program has been one of the most successful programs in the 29 years of the sport being played by schools in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association.
West Stanly has won six state championships in the sport, including the second year it was played in the spring in 1997.
West head coach Emily Smith, a former Colts player, and the sta have revived an old fundraiser for funds and to honor the legendary players of the program’s past.
On Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. at the West Stanly softball complex, 23 former Colts will play an alumni game.
“We were wanting to get our alumni back for a night to celebrate them,” Smith said. “We wanted to make it happen be-
fore all of our college girls go back to school.”
Smith said the event will give players and families the chance to catch up while “wanting a great crowd to come watch them and celebrate their journeys.”
The West coach explained the signi cance of holding an alumni event.
“I think it is important to have a night dedicated to them where we can celebrate their impacts on our softball program and school,” Smith said.
“Whether I coached them or not, I am excited to hear about their West Stanly softball experience, and I am sure there will be some funny stories told. I think it is important to stay connected to your alumni. They dedicated many hours to our program, so this is a way to give back to them and have some competitive fun.”
The Colts won the 1A/2A state championship in 1996 and have 2A classi cation titles in 2013, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023. They are tied with South Granville and Alexander Central for the most fastpitch state championships with six.
Wampus Cats start postseason tourney with victory
Uwharrie took the lead in the round-robin standings with the win
By Charles Curcio Stanly News Journal
THE UWHARRIE Wampus Cats entered the rst Blue Ridge Invitational Tournament on Tuesday afternoon with a matchup against a team they had not beaten this season, the rst-year Marion Hungry Mothers.
Uwharrie took the early advantage in the round-robin format tournament and claimed a 4-1 victory to move to 1-0 in the standings.
The invitational tournament is being hosted at Mando Field at Rich Park in Mocksville.
Skylar Faircloth went the distance on the mound for the
“I think we’re in a good position with the arms we have left to nish out strong.”
Bryson Bebber, Uwharrie Wampus Cats head coach
Wampus Cats (13-14-1) in the seven-inning victory, allowing just one earned run.
“Skylar did an amazing job on the mound,” Uwharrie head coach Bryson Bebber said.
Much of the o ense in Tuesday’s win came via the long ball. Aiden Wilson had a two-run home run, while Rhett Barker added a solo shot. Pfei er catcher Carson Whitehead had an RBI double to round out the
o ensive output for the Wampus Cats. The Wampus Cats wrap up the tournament with games on back-to-back nights. Uwharrie takes on the rival Carolina Disco Turkeys on Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. then faces the Catawba Valley Stars on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 p.m.
“I think we’re in a good position with the arms we have left to nish out strong,” Bebber said.
In the other opening-round game, Catawba Valley joined the Wampus Cats atop the round-robin standings with a 2-1 win over the Disco Turkeys. Friday’s schedule also features the Stars versus the Hungry Mothers at 2:30 p.m., while Saturday’s other game at 6:30 p.m. pits the Disco Turkeys versus the Hungry Mothers.
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The West Stanly Colts celebrate winning the 2022 2A state title in Chapel Hill.
Skylar Faircloth res to the plate in a home game this season for the Wampus Cats.
Cincinnati Bengals
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B.J. Hill (92) gestures during a game against the Denver Broncos last December in Cincinnati.
Hill returns to full participation at Bengals camp following foot injury
tivities
a
earli-
season but was o cially cleared to participate in training camp ahead of its July 24 opening.
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said during a July 21 media luncheon that Hill would be placed on a “load management” program to start camp but emphasized con dence in his readiness.
“B.J. is not going to take a ton
of training camp reps,” Taylor
added. “We’ve seen all we need to see from B.J., and we’ve got to make sure he’s ready to roll for Game 1.”
Defensive coordinator Al Golden echoed Taylor’s optimism, saying Hill “looks great right now.”
Hill sat out Day 2 of camp as part of a planned veteran rest day, but he was back in drills and working in pads by Day 4. He participated in his rst full-padded session Wednesday, signaling an increased return to action.
The 6-foot-3, 310-pound lineman has been a steady presence for Cincinnati since arriving via trade in 2021. He played in 15 games last season, tallying 56 tackles, three sacks and seven tackles for loss.
In four seasons with the Bengals, Hill has racked up 16 sacks and more than 225 total tackles.
“We’ve seen all we need to see from B.J., and we’ve got to make sure he’s ready to roll for Game 1.”
Zac Taylor, Cincinnati Bengals coach
The Bengals re-signed Hill to a three-year deal ahead of the 2025 season, solidifying his place on a defensive unit that has been retooling after multiple o season departures. With training camp in full swing, Hill’s return brings veteran stability to the interior line as the Bengals prepare for their Aug. 7 preseason opener at Philadelphia.
JEFF DEAN / AP PHOTO
ATHLETE
Makynlie Holbert
North Stanly, cheerleading
Makynlie Holbert is a rising senior for the North Stanly cheerleading team. She has also played soccer for the Comets during her high school career. Holbert was recently
selected as the North Stanly cheerleading team’s Varsity Cheer Captain for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. While she leads the varsity squad, Elin Thompson has been named the JV Cheer Captain for the Comets cheerleaders.
Autry sidelined early in training camp, recovery progress monitored
The former Albemarle star is heading into his 12th NFL season
By Jesse Deal Stanly News Journal
ALBEMARLE — Houston
Texans defensive end Denico Autry remains sidelined at the start of the team’s 2025 training camp as he continues to recover from a knee injury sustained during the o season.
The former Albemarle Bulldog, readying to play his 12th NFL season this fall, was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list when camp opened on July 23, preventing him from participating in early practices and drills.
The Texans are taking a cau-
tious approach with the veteran’s rehabilitation, prioritizing his long-term health over immediate return to the eld. The 35-year-old played through a knee injury during the 2024 season and will likely resume rotational role on the defensive line going forward.
He is still expected to be a full go at camp workouts later in August as he is eases into the process. Houston’s training camp runs through Aug. 23, giving Autry time to ramp up his conditioning and regain full strength. Autry joined the Texans in 2024 on a two-year, $20 million contract but was suspended for the rst six games of the season due to a violation of the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy.
Jones, Richardson begin competition to be Colts QB1
The former Duke and Giants passer looks to start in the NFL again
By Michael Marot
The Associated Press
WESTFIELD, Ind. — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson insists he’s healthy.
Daniel Jones embraces the chance to compete for a starting job.
And coach Shane Steichen has a broad outline of how he intends to split the snaps over the next several weeks, with no timetable to make a decision, as the competition began in earnest at Indy’s training camp.
“And just with the way the reps are going to play out, those guys are going to get the same amount of reps . We’ll ip both to get reps with the ones every day,” Steichen said.
It’s the second time in Steichen’s three years with the Colts he’s presided over a quarterback competition. The rst ended after one preseason game in 2023 with Steichen selecting Richardson, then a rookie, the starter over Gardner Minshew.
In addition to splitting snaps with the starters at practice, general manager Chris Ballard said he wants to see both quarterbacks in action against other teams.
It remains to be seen if the scheduled joint practices
against Baltimore and Green Bay can provide enough information to produce a decision or whether Richardson and Jones may play in the less controlled environment of preseason games. If rst impressions suggest anything, there wasn’t much di erence on the eld.
Each struggled against Indy’s defense, which knocked away multiple passes thrown by both in 11-on-11 drills. Jones also threw an interception on what he described as a “bad decision” before throwing a pret-
ty completion on a long ball to Anthony Gould near the end of practice.
“I think like any Day 1, there was some good, some bad,” Jones said. “There are always things to clean up. We’ll look back at the tape and then improve on it, but I thought for Day 1, we did a lot of things that you look for on Day 1.”
Jones has been around long enough to understand expectations.
The New York Giants made him the No. 6 overall draft pick out of Duke in 2019. He became
the starter in Week 3 of his rookie season and, after struggling for three years, led the Giants to the playo s in 2022. New York rewarded Jones with a four-year, $160 million contract, but Jones made only six starts in 2023 and threw eight TD passes and seven interceptions last season before he was released by New York and signed by Minnesota.
Now he’s back, looking to start again.
“There’s so much work to do, especially for me — learning the system, getting to know the
Once he returned to the team, he recorded three sacks and eight solo tackles over 10 games as his veteran presence and pass-rushing ability assisted the Texans’ defensive line during their playo run.
In Houston’s AFC Wild Card victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, Autry’s blocked extra point attempt led to a historic two-point return by cornerback D’Angelo Ross, marking the rst time a blocked PAT was returned for two points in NFL playo history.
Autry has built a solid NFL career as a defensive end since entering the league in 2014. He went undrafted following his time at Mississippi State but was signed by Oakland, where he played through the end of the 2017 season. The Albemarle native then played three seasons with the Indianapolis Colts followed by three seasons with the Tennessee Titans before joining the Texans in 2024. Through his 11 NFL seasons, Autry has totaled 310 total tackles and 62 sacks.
guys, learning communication with the coaches,” Jones said. “It’s a long process. There’s a lot of work ahead of us, but kind of the way you go about it is focusing on that day, that practice, that meeting or whatever at the moment.”
Richardson’s injury history, meanwhile, has limited him to just 15 starts over the past two seasons, and he missed the team’s nal minicamp practice because of a sore throwing shoulder.
He also acknowledged he did not throw to his teammates when they worked out in California this summer.
“I had surgery a year and a half ago, so I’ve been dealing with on and o soreness with that,” Richardson said, noting he thought it was just a normal part of the recovery process. “But it was something else, and I wouldn’t necessarily worry about it. I was just trying to do what I could do to help the team.”
Richardson also has struggled with accuracy, completing just 50.6% of his throws, including 47.7% last season when he had the lowest completion rate of any regular starter in the league.
Richardson pronounced himself healthy and ready to win yet another quarterback competition.
“Everybody wants success like right here, right now,” he said. “There were de nitely things I could have worked on last year, so I’m trying to improve on that and make sure I’m just available for the team whenever they need me.”
PHELAN M. EBENHACK / AP PHOTO
Houston Texans defensive end Denico Autry (96) sets up for a play against the Jaguars during a game last December in Jacksonville, Florida.
MICHAEL CONROY / AP PHOTO
Indianapolis Colts quarterbacks Daniel Jones, left, and Anthony Richardson Sr. throw during practice at training camp.
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NOTICE NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE STANLY COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 25-SP-69
MARK T. LOWDER, Public Administrator CTA for the Estate of JEAN LOUISE MULDER
Deceased, Petitioner, vs. HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, FLORIDA DIVISION, INC., AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION, and HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTH PINELLAS, INC. Respondents.
NOTICE OF SALE
Under and by virtue of an Order of the Clerk of Superior Court of Stanly County, North Carolina, entered on the 25th day of June, 2025, made in the above captioned Estate, the undersigned, was by said Order appointed Commissioner to sell the land described in the Petition, and will on the 6th day of August, 2025, at 12:00 Noon at the Stanly County Courthouse, Albemarle, North Carolina, o er for sale to the highest bidder for cash, that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the Town of Stan eld, Stanly County, North Carolina and being more particularly described as follows:
Being all of Lot 123 of CHARLESTON PLACE, Map 7, as same is shown on map thereof recorded in Map Book 24, Page 165, in the O ce of the Register of Deeds for Stanly County, North Carolina, reference to which map is hereby made for a more particular description. For reference see deed recorded in Book 1548, Page 1011, Stanly County Registry.
The Address of the property is: 183 Battery Drive, Locust, Stanly County, North Carolina
The above-described real property will be sold subject to any and all liens or encumbrances, superior mortgages, deeds of trust liens, including, without limitation, easements, conditions, restrictions and matters of record, and any unpaid county and city ad valorem taxes, including those for the year 2025, and city assessments, if any. Subject to any encroachments.
An earnest money deposit equal to ve percent (5% of the bid price, or $750.00, whichever is greater, will be required from the highest bidder at the time of sale as evidence of good faith.
This sale will be held open for ten (10 days for upset bids. This the 26th day of June, 2025.
MARK T. LOWDER Commissioner M.T. Lowder & Associates Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 1284 Albemarle, NC 28002 Telephone: 704-982-8558
Fax: 704-986-4808
PUBLISH: July 27 and August 3, 2025
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NORTH CAROLINA STANLY COUNTY In the General Court of Justice Superior Court Clerk Before the Clerk 25-E-418
Having quali ed as Executrix of the Estate of Frank Edwin Williams, deceased, late of Stanly County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned or his attorney on or before October 27th, 2025, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment.
This the 21st day of July, 2025.
SHARON KAY BARKER EXECUTRIX FOR THE ESTATE OF FRANK EDWIN WILLIAMS MARK T. LOWDER ATTORNEY AT LAW PO Box 1284 Albemarle, NC 28002 Telephone (704) 982-8558
Publish: July 27, and August 3, 10, and 17, 2025
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NORTH CAROLINA STANLY COUNTY In the General Court of Justice Superior Court Clerk Before the Clerk 25-E-385
Having quali ed as Executor of the Estate of Elias Danucalov, deceased, late of Stanly County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned or his attorney on or before October 13th, 2025, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment.
This the 9th day of July, 2025.
MARK T. LOWDER EXECUTOR FOR THE ESTATE OF ELIAS DANUCALOV MARK T. LOWDER ATTORNEY AT LAW PO Box 1284 Albemarle, NC 28002 Telephone (704) 982-8558
Publish: July 13, 20, 27 and August 3, 2025
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American Eagle’s ‘good jeans’ advertisements with Sydney Sweeney spark debate on race, beauty standards
It’s been compared to an ’80s-era Calvin Klein ad with Brooke Shields
By Anne D’Innocenzio
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — U.S. fashion
retailer American Eagle Outtters wanted to make a splash with its new advertising campaign starring 27-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney. The ad blitz included “clever, even provocative language” and was “de nitely going to push buttons,” the company’s chief marketing o cer told trade media outlets.
It has. The question now is whether some of the public reaction the fall denim campaign produced is what American Eagle intended.
Titled “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans,” the campaign sparked a debate about race, Western beauty standards, and the backlash to “woke” American politics and culture. Most of the negative reception focused on videos that used the word “genes” instead of “jeans” when discussing the blonde-haired, blue-eyed actor known for the HBO series “Euphoria” and “White Lotus.”
Some critics saw the wordplay as a nod, either unintentional or deliberate, to eugenics, a discredited theory that held humanity could be improved through selective breeding for certain traits.
Marcus Collins, an assistant professor of marketing at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, said the criticism for the American Eagle ad could have been avoided if the ads showed models of various races making the “genes” pun.
“You can either say this was ignorance, or this was laziness, or say that this is intentional,” Collins said. “Either one of the three aren’t good.”
Other commenters accused detractors of reading too much into the campaign’s message.
“I love how the leftist meltdown over the Sydney Sweeney ad has only resulted in a beautiful white blonde girl with blue eyes getting 1000x the exposure for her ‘good genes,’” former Fox News host Megyn Kelly wrote Tuesday on X.
American Eagle didn’t respond to requests for comment from The Associated Press.
The discussion continued after eagle-eyed social media users noticed that Dunkin’s promotion for its new summer drink features “The Summer I Turned Pretty” co-star Gavin Casalengo attributing his suntan to genetics.
A snapshot of American Eagle
The ad blitz comes as the teen retailer, like many merchants, wrestles with sluggish consumer
spending and higher costs from tari s. American Eagle reported that total sales were down 5% for its February-April quarter compared to a year earlier.
A day after Sweeney was announced as the company’s latest celebrity collaborator, American Eagle’s stock closed more than 4% up. Shares were volatile this week and trading nearly 2% down Wednesday.
Like many trendy clothing brands, American Eagle has to di erentiate itself from other mid-priced chains with a famous face or by saying something edgy, according to Alan Adamson, co-founder of marketing consultancy Metaforce.
Adamson said the Sweeney campaign shares a lineage with Calvin Klein jeans ads from 1980 that featured a 15-year-old Brooke Shields saying, “You want to know what comes in between me and my Calvins? Nothing.” Some TV networks declined to air the spots because of its suggestive double entendre and Shields’ age.
“It’s the same playbook: a very hot model saying provocative things shot in an interesting way,” Adamson said.
Billboards, Instagram and Snapchat
Chief Marketing O cer Craig Brommers told industry news website Retail Brew last week that “Sydney is the biggest get in the history of American Eagle,” and the company would promote the partnership in a way that matched.
The campaign features videos of Sweeney wearing slouchy jeans in various settings. She will appear on 3-D billboards in Times Square and elsewhere,
speaking to users on Snapchat and Instagram, and in an AI-enabled try-on feature.
American Eagle also plans to launch a limited edition Sydney jean to raise awareness of domestic violence, with sales proceeds going to a nonpro t crisis counseling service.
In a news release, the company noted “Sweeney’s girl next door charm and main character energy — paired with her ability to not take herself too seriously — is the hallmark of this bold, playful campaign.”
Jeans, genes and their many meanings
In one video, Sweeney walks toward an American Eagle billboard of her and the tagline “Sydney Sweeney has great genes.” She crosses out “genes” and replaces it with “jeans.”
But what critics found the most troubling was a teaser video in which Sweeney says, “Genes are passed down from parents to o spring, often determining traits like hair color, personality and even eye color. My jeans are blue.”
The video appeared on American Eagle’s Facebook page and other social media channels but is not part of the ad campaign.
While remarking that someone has good genes is sometimes used as a compliment, the phrase also has sinister connotations. Eugenics gained popularity in early 20th century America, and Nazi Germany embraced it to carry out Adolf Hitler’s plan for an Aryan master race.
Civil rights activists have noted signs of eugenics regaining a foothold through the far right’s promotion of the “great replace-
ment theory,” a racist ideology that alleges a conspiracy to diminish the in uence of white people.
Shalini Shankar, a cultural and linguistic anthropologist at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, said she had problems with American Eagle’s “genes” versus “jeans” because it exacerbates a limited concept of beauty.
“American Eagle, I guess, wants to rebrand itself for a particular kind of white privileged American,” Shankar said.
As for Dunkin’s social media video, Casalengo’s burnished skin comes up in the context of the doughnut chain’s Golden Hour Refresher drink. “This tan? Genetics. I just got my color analysis back and guess what? Golden summer,” the actor says, referring to the revived trend of wearing clothing that align with one’s natural coloring.
A Dunkin’ spokesperson could not be immediately reached for comment.
A cultural shift in advertising
Many critics compared the American Eagle ad to a misstep by Pepsi in 2017, when it released a TV ad that showed model Kendall Jenner o er a can of soda to a police o cer while ostensibly stepping away from a photo shoot to join a crowd of protesters.
Viewers mocked the spot for appearing to trivialize protests of police killings of black people. Pepsi apologized and pulled the ad.
The demonstrations that followed the 2020 killing of George Floyd by a white police o cer in Minneapolis pushed many U.S.
companies to make their advertising better re ect consumers of all races.
Some marketers say they’ve observed another shift since President Donald Trump returned to o ce and moved to abolish all federal DEI programs and policies.
Jazmin Burrell, founder of brand consulting agency Lizzie Della Creative Strategies, said she’s noticed while shopping with her cousin more ads and signs that prominently feature white models.
“I can see us going back to a world where diversity is not really the standard expectation in advertising,” Burrell said.
American Eagle’s past and future
American Eagle has been praised for diverse marketing in the past, including creating a denim hijab in 2017 and o ering its Aerie lingerie brand in a wide range of sizes. A year ago, the company released a limited edition denim collection with tennis star Coco Gau .
Marketing experts o er mixed opinions on whether the attention surrounding “good jeans” will be good for business.
“They were probably thinking that this is going to be their moment,” Myles Worthington, the founder and CEO of marketing and creative agency WORTHI. “But this is doing the opposite and deeply distorting their brand.”
Other experts say the buzz is good even if it’s not uniformly positive.
“If you try to follow all the rules, you’ll make lots of people happy, but you’ll fail,” Adamson said. “The rocket won’t take o .”
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Sydney Sweeney stars in American Eagle’s latest campaign.
famous birthdays this week
Football Hall of Fame coach Marv Levy celebrates 100, lifestyle icon Martha Stewart hits 84, Barack Obama turns 64
The Associated Press
THESE CELEBRITIES have birthdays this week:
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Former NFL coach Marv Levy turns 100. Actor Martin Sheen is 85. Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart is 84. Film director John Landis is 75. Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady is 48.
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Football Hall of Famer John Riggins is 76. Actor-screenwriter Billy Bob Thornton is 70. Former President Barack Obama is 64.
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Actor-singer Maureen McCormick is 69. Author David Baldacci is 65. Basketball Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing is 63. Director-screenwriter James Gunn is 59.
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Actor Michelle Yeoh is 63. Basketball Hall of Famer David Robinson is 60. Movie writer-director M. Night Shyamalan is 55. Actor Soleil Moon Frye is 49.
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Humorist Garrison Keillor is 83. Actor John Glover (“Smallville”) is 81. Actor David Rasche (“Sledge Hammer!”) is 81. Country singer Rodney Crowell is 75. Actor Wayne Knight (“Seinfeld”) is 70. Actor David Duchovny (“Californication,” ″The X-Files”) is 65.
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Actor Nita Talbot is 95. Actor Dustin Ho man is 88. Actor Connie Stevens is 87. Actor Larry Wilcox (“CHiPS”) is 78. Actor Keith Carradine (“Madam Secretary”) is 76. Guitarist The Edge of U2 is 64.
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Jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette is 83. Comedian David
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Former President Barack Obama turns 64 on Monday.
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Martha Stewart attends the WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards at the Museum of Modern Art in 2023. The lifestyle guru turns 84 on Sunday.
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Dustin Ho man stands before the nal match of the 2025 French Open. The Oscar-winning actor turns 88 on Friday.
Steinberg is 83. Actor Sam Elliott is 81. Actor Melanie Gri th is 68. Rapper Kurtis Blow is 66. Former “Today” co-host Hoda Kotb is 61. Actor Eric Bana (“Star Trek,” ″The Hulk”) is 57.
Indiana Jones whip snaps up $525K at auction
Judy Garland’s ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz” went for $32.5 million last year
By Andrew Dalton The Associated Press
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. —
A whip wielded by Harrison Ford in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” that once belonged to Princess Diana has sold at auction for $525,000.
Last Thursday’s sale came a day after the Rosebud sled from “Citizen Kane” went for a staggering $14.75 million, making it one of the priciest props in movie history.
They were part of the Summer Entertainment Auction being held all week by Heritage Auctions.
Heritage says the overall take has made it the second-highest grossing entertainment auction of all time, and there’s still a day to go.
Yet to be up for bids are Macaulay Culkin’s knit snow cap from “Home Alone,” a Kurt Russell revolver from “Wyatt Earp,” a pair of “Hattori Hanzo” prop swords from “Kill Bill Vol. 1” and a rst edition set of Harry Potter
“The bullwhip is the iconic symbol of an iconic character of cinema history, Indiana Jones, and has been a highlight of this auction.”
Joe Maddalena,
Heritage Auctions VP
novels signed by J.K. Rowling. The whip sold last Thursday was used during the Holy Grail trials that Ford’s character goes through at the climax of 1989’s “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.”
Ford gave it to then-Prince Charles at the lm’s U.K. premiere. It was given as a gift to Princess Diana, who gave it to the current owner, who was not identi ed. The buyer also was not identi ed.
“The bullwhip is the iconic symbol of an iconic character of cinema history, Indiana Jones, and has been a highlight of this auction,” Joe Maddalena, Heritage’s executive vice president, said in a statement to The Associated Press.
The $525,000 price in-
cludes the “buyer’s premium” attached to all auction items for the house that sells it.
Heritage said the nearly $15 million bid for the Rosebud sled puts it second only to the $32.5 million that Judy Garland’s ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz” fetched in December. Neither of those buyers were identi ed either.
The sled was sold by longtime owner Joe Dante, director of lms including “Gremlins.”
“Rosebud” is the last word spoken by the title character in director Orson Welles’ 1941 lm “Citizen Kane,” and the hunt for its meaning provides the lm’s plot. Many critics have regarded it as the best lm ever made.
Long thought lost, the sled is one of three of the props known to have survived. Dante stumbled on it when he was lming on the former RKO Pictures lot in 1984. He wasn’t a collector but knew the value of the sled and quietly preserved it for decades, putting it as an Easter egg into four of his own lms.
Dante’s friend and mentor Steven Spielberg paid $60,500 for another of the sleds in 1982, and an anonymous buyer paid $233,000 for the third in 1996.
The whip wielded by Harrison Ford in “Indiana
auction for $525,000.
Pee-wee’s bike is at the Alamo, but not where
Actor Paul Ruebens died in 2023 at age 70
By Andrew DeMillo
The Associated Press
IT TOOK 40 YEARS, but Pee-wee’s bike is now at the Alamo. Just not the basement.
The Alamo announced last week it had acquired and would display the iconic bike from the 1985 Tim Burton lm, “Pee -wee’s Big Adventure.”
The San Antonio landmark plays a key role in the lm chronicling Pee-wee Herman’s search for his stolen bicycle when a devious fortuneteller tells him the bike is located in the Alamo’s basement. Pee-wee, played by the late Paul Reubens, learns the Alamo doesn’t have a basement, but that hasn’t stopped tourists from tonguein-cheek inquiries.
“It’s the most common question our guest services team hears is, ‘Where is the basement at the Alamo?’” said Jonathan Huhn, senior communications director for the Alamo Trust, Inc., the nonpro t organization that oversees the Alamo’s operations. “It’s an iconic piece of Alamo pop-culture history.”
The red-and-white bike — or, as Pee-wee calls it in the movie, “the best bike in the whole world” — is adorned with streamers on the handlebars and a lion emblem at the front. Huhn said it was acquired from an auction in Los Angeles. The bike will serve as a cen-
you think
Pee-wee Herman’s original stunt bike from the 1985 lm, “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure,” is displayed in San Antonio.
terpiece in the Mays Family Legacy Gallery, which examines the Alamo’s cultural impact, part of a new visitor center and museum slated to open in fall 2027. It will join other pop culture items including memorabilia from the
1960 movie about the Alamo that starred John Wayne.
“It’s really a pop culture bridge” that will bring people to learn about the Alamo’s history, Huhn said.
But before then, the bike
will go on display for a limited time at the Ralston Family Collections Center. The Alamo also plans to host a free public screening of “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” in Plaza de Valero. More details about dates for the
display and the screening will be released later. Unlike the Alamo, the building where Pee-wee’s bike will eventually be located does have a basement. But, before you ask, that’s not where the bike will be.
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Jones and the Last Crusade” was sold at
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this week in history
MTV debuts, Jesse Owens takes Berlin Olympics, U.S. drops atomic bomb on Hiroshima
The Associated Press
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1492: Christopher Columbus set sail from Palos, Spain, on his rst voyage that took him to the present-day Americas.
1916: Irish-born British diplomat Roger Casement, a strong advocate of independence for Ireland, was hanged for treason.
1936: Jesse Owens of the United States won the rst of his four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics as he took the 100-meter sprint.
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1790: President George Washington signed a law authorizing revenue cutters to enforce tari s and prevent smuggling, laying the foundation for the U.S. Coast Guard.
1944: Fifteen-year-old Anne Frank was arrested with her family and others by the Gestapo after two years in hiding in Amsterdam.
1964: Forty-four days after their murders, the bodies of missing civil rights workers James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner were found in Mississippi.
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1936: Jesse Owens of the United States won the 200-meter dash at the Berlin Olympics, collecting the third of his four gold medals.
1962: Marilyn Monroe, 36, was found dead in her Los Angeles home from probable suicide by acute barbiturate poisoning.
1962: South African anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela was arrested for inciting a strike and leaving the country without a passport — marking the start of his 27-year imprisonment.
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1806: Emperor Francis II abdicated, marking the end of
Jesse Owens is shown breaking the tape in the second heat of the 100-meter quarter nals on the opening day of the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. He won his fourth gold medal on Aug. 9.
the Holy Roman Empire after nearly a thousand years.
1945: During World War II, the U.S. B-29 bomber Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, killing an estimated 140,000 people.
1962: Jamaica gained independence from the United Kingdom.
1965: President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act, prohibiting racial discrimination in voting.
1991: The World Wide Web debuted to the public as a way to access webpages via the Internet.
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1789: The U.S. Department of War was established by Congress. 1942: U.S. and other allied forces landed at Guadalcanal, marking the start of the rst major allied o ensive in the Paci c during World War II.
1974: Philippe Petit performed an unapproved tightrope walk between the World Trade Center towers, over 1,300 feet up; it was featured in the Oscar-winning “Man on Wire.”
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1814: During the War of
1812, peace talks between the United States and Britain began in Ghent, Belgium.
1876: Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric pen — the forerunner of the mimeograph machine.
1908: Wilbur Wright made the Wright Brothers’ rst public ying demonstration at Le Mans racecourse in France.
1963: Britain’s “Great Train Robbery” took place as thieves made o with 2.6 million pounds in banknotes.
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1173: Construction began on the campanile of Pisa Cathedral — better known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
1854: Henry David Thoreau’s “Walden” was rst published.
1936: Jesse Owens won his fourth gold medal at the Berlin Olympics.
1945: Three days after Hiroshima, a U.S. B-29 dropped a nuclear device on Nagasaki, killing an estimated 74,000 people from the bombing and radiation.
1969: Actor Sharon Tate and four others were found murdered at her Los Angeles home; cult leader Charles Manson and his followers were later convicted.
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Actor Marilyn Monroe, pictured with Joe DiMaggio in 1955, was found dead at her Los Angeles home on Aug. 5, 1962.
