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Crime

Can you be arrested for denying your pet vet care? Here’s what NC law says

Can you be arrested for denying your pet vet care? Here’s what NC law says

  • Faith Wardwell The News & Observer (Raleigh)

The arrest of a Raleigh man for allegedly denying his dog emergency surgery highlights a facet of North Carolina law that classifies failure to provide such care as animal cruelty. 

2 Statesville men face federal charges after 25 pit bulls rescued from dog fighting kennel

2 Statesville men face federal charges after 25 pit bulls rescued from dog fighting kennel

  • Sarah C. Johnson

“It’s unbelievable people still engage in dog fighting activities,” U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson said.

Hickory Gold King store owner faces federal charge; accused of selling $580,000 in stolen goods

Hickory Gold King store owner faces federal charge; accused of selling $580,000 in stolen goods

  • Sarah C. Johnson

The U.S. attorney’s office said the stolen items were sold to customers throughout the United States and multiple other countries.

Person impersonating police pulled over driver in McDowell County, sheriff's office says

Person impersonating police pulled over driver in McDowell County, sheriff's office says

  • Mike Conley

The suspect was reportedly armed with a firearm, taser and handcuffs and unlawfully searched both the driver and the vehicle.

McDowell County woman charged after child tests positive for meth

McDowell County woman charged after child tests positive for meth

  • Mike Conley

Further investigation and a positive drug analysis test determined the juvenile had been exposed to a controlled substance, and charges were filed.

Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties

Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties

  • Sarah C. Johnson

The man supplied large batches of methamphetamine to local dealers. 

Marion police respond to shooting involving death of 15-year-old

Marion police respond to shooting involving death of 15-year-old

  • Mike Conley

No other individuals inside were injured, according to the news release.

'I shot that guy': Hickory man gets $2.5M bond; charged with murder of business partner, who was on area school board

'I shot that guy': Hickory man gets $2.5M bond; charged with murder of business partner, who was on area school board

    An Alexander County Schools Board of Education member was shot and killed at the Old Hickory Tannery on Wednesday.

    Hickory man held on $3.5 million bond after 1.2 pounds of drugs, 5 guns found in search

    Hickory man held on $3.5 million bond after 1.2 pounds of drugs, 5 guns found in search

      The investigators found about 256 grams of fentanyl, 241 grams of methamphetamine and 52 grams of cocaine.

      Old Fort man charged with shooting into home, kicking in door

      Old Fort man charged with shooting into home, kicking in door

        A brief standoff took place before he surrendered and was taken into custody.

        Statesville man charged with assaulting man, threatening woman with machete

        Statesville man charged with assaulting man, threatening woman with machete

          Court documents said the man threatened the woman to try to force her to sign her truck over to him. 

          Dismissed mid-trial: Catawba County police chief no longer facing charges

          Dismissed mid-trial: Catawba County police chief no longer facing charges

            "This is all because of Dee Dee Dawkins and her soul is still not resting because there was no justice," the police chief said.

            Superior court judge dismisses charges against Catawba County police chief

            Superior court judge dismisses charges against Catawba County police chief

              Superior Court Judge William Long, from Iredell County, dismisses felony and misdemeanor charges against Brookford Police Chief Willie Armstrong during fourth day of trial in Catawba County.

              Brookford police chief, attorneys talk about their victory in getting case dismissed

              Brookford police chief, attorneys talk about their victory in getting case dismissed

                Brookford Police Chief Willie Armstrong said he believes the charges that were dismissed on Thursday mid-trial was brought about due to political reasons and for reopening a 1992 murder case.

                NC teen to spend 10 months in prison for threatening universities

                NC teen to spend 10 months in prison for threatening universities

                Michael Tedder threatened to kill students and staff at Georgia Tech, Louisville and University of North Texas.

                Marion man gets multiple drug charges after SWAT Team search

                Marion man gets multiple drug charges after SWAT Team search

                "This arrest is the result of the continued dedication of our team to remove illegal drugs from our communities."

                Family of man shot by Newton officer grieves as they wait for officer to be sentenced

                Family of man shot by Newton officer grieves as they wait for officer to be sentenced

                Former Newton Police Department Lt. Carlos Uribe pleaded guilty to shooting and killing 21-year-old Camden Childers.

                S.C. man charged with statutory rape of McDowell child

                S.C. man charged with statutory rape of McDowell child

                An investigation that began after a runaway juvenile from McDowell was located has led to the arrest of a South Carolina man on felony child sex charges.

                Iredell County Animal Services capture 2 more wild horses; 1 horse continues to roam free

                Iredell County Animal Services capture 2 more wild horses; 1 horse continues to roam free

                The reported owners of the horses were charged in May due to the escape.

                Marion couple charged after kids test positive for meth, marijuana

                Marion couple charged after kids test positive for meth, marijuana

                Both were charged with four counts each of exposing a child to a controlled substance and misdemeanor child abuse. 

                Neese's sued over unpaid bill. Company officials remain mum on future of popular sausage-maker

                Neese's sued over unpaid bill. Company officials remain mum on future of popular sausage-maker

                Unpaid bill is “an unjust enrichment” for Neese's officials, who have benefited at the Packaging Corporation of America’s expense, the lawsuit said.

                Greg Biffle’s ex-wife sues driver’s estate, pilot’s estate for wrongful death in plane crash

                Greg Biffle’s ex-wife sues driver’s estate, pilot’s estate for wrongful death in plane crash

                The pilot of the plane that would crash and kill everyone on board, including NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family, failed to follow proper protocol before takeoff on Dec. 18, a wrongful death lawsuit alleges.

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                Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties

                Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties

                About 3,500 lose power in McDowell County; cooling station open Thursday evening

                About 3,500 lose power in McDowell County; cooling station open Thursday evening

                History mystery: One of first printed Declarations of Independence vanished from Old Salem

                History mystery: One of first printed Declarations of Independence vanished from Old Salem

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                The City of Bristol announces its 2026 CDBG allocation of $287,606 from HUD to support local public services, housing activities, and community development.

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                Sheriff, district attorney reflect on 1-year anniversary of Catawba County mass shooting

                Sheriff, district attorney reflect on 1-year anniversary of Catawba County mass shooting

                “Getting that phone call, I'm not going to forget it,” District Attorney Scott Reilly said.

                Marion man shot at Love's Travel Stop dies; Lincolnton man now faces murder charge

                Marion man shot at Love's Travel Stop dies; Lincolnton man now faces murder charge

                The shooting happened in Newton on May 11. 

                Marion woman charged in burglary cases from 2020, 2023 with DNA evidence

                Marion woman charged in burglary cases from 2020, 2023 with DNA evidence

                The charges stem from the break-in of a residence on Mack Noblitt Road in 2020 and the break-in of a storage unit in Marion in 2023.

                Father injured, 18-year-old son killed in Burke County shooting along Mount Olive Church Road

                Father injured, 18-year-old son killed in Burke County shooting along Mount Olive Church Road

                No charges have been filed in the shooting. 

                Marion man injured in shooting in Newton; police say 1 gunman charged

                Marion man injured in shooting in Newton; police say 1 gunman charged

                A Marion woman and a baby were also named as victims.

                5 antique guns stolen from Historic Carson House in McDowell County

                5 antique guns stolen from Historic Carson House in McDowell County

                “Please help us recover these important pieces of history so they can be safely returned."

                Greg Biffle estate faces $30 million wrongful-death lawsuits from plane crash

                Greg Biffle estate faces $30 million wrongful-death lawsuits from plane crash

                NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s estate has been sued for a combined $30 million by the estates of two others killed in a Dec. 18 plane crash.

                Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home

                Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home

                He is charged with felony first-degree burglary and felony second-degree kidnapping.

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