Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Burkemont Baptist Church will celebrate the opening of a new family park that features Tiffany’s Place Swing Park — named in memory of Tiffany Carswell, a local teen who died in 1997.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 4668 Burkemont Road in Morganton.
💼 Business
Baxter International recalled IV solutions produced at its WNC plant last Friday, and no adverse events have been reported.
The company is now reviewing production procedures to ensure quality.
🎭 Culture
Footcandle Film Festival returns for a week—long celebration from Sept.
18—27 with a free outdoor screening of 'Close Encounters' on Sept. 19 at SALT Block North Lawn and an opening night on Sept. 23 featuring the world premiere of 'River Warrior' by local filmmakers.
🏛️ Government
Western Piedmont will open the new $18 million Regional Fire and Emergency Services Training Center on Friday, Sept.
11, marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The facility will support emergency response training throughout the region (a milestone for local communities).
🏥 Health
Frye Regional Medical Center recognized two physician milestones on Tuesday, Sept.
8 as Dr. Korsica Mebane completed her 1,000th vascular procedure and Dr. Kenneth Piercy reached his 1,700th, marking a commitment to advanced vascular care for local patients.
🏈 Sports
The Charleston RiverDogs won game one 9–8 over Hickory on Tuesday night at LP Frans Stadium with Tom Poole’s solo homer in the ninth and extra inning rally.
Game two is scheduled for tonight (7:05 p.m.) at Joseph Riley Stadium, where Hickory will aim to force a decisive game.
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