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Crime-courts

Man cooks meal at a Greensboro Popeyes after breaking into the restaurant

Man cooks meal at a Greensboro Popeyes after breaking into the restaurant

  • JOHN HINTON Staff Reporter

“Well, we’ve heard of the ‘Wet Bandits’ and ‘Sticky Bandits,’ but we've never come across a ‘Biscuit Bandit,’” said Patrick DeSota, a Greensboro police spokesman said.

10 wild horses got loose in Iredell County, seen near I-40. 2 people are charged.

10 wild horses got loose in Iredell County, seen near I-40. 2 people are charged.

  • Sarah C. Johnson

Livestock owners are forbidden from allowing livestock to run at-large, according to N.C. general statutes. 

NC man accused of pouring gasoline on woman and setting her on fire

NC man accused of pouring gasoline on woman and setting her on fire

  • Camdyn Bruce Staff Reporter

A Greensboro man has been arrested and charged in connection with an assault last week after pouring gasoline on a woman and setting her on fire

Warrant: Man exposed himself to teen in Walmart toy aisle in High Point

Warrant: Man exposed himself to teen in Walmart toy aisle in High Point

  • SUSIE C. SPEAR Staff Reporter

Noree Staton is charged with one misdemeanor indecent exposure and one count of felony indecent exposure involving a minor, warrants say.

$317,000 missing? Former North Carolina town manager indicted for misuse of credit card

$317,000 missing? Former North Carolina town manager indicted for misuse of credit card

  • SCOTT SEXTON STAFF REPORTER

State Auditor Dave Boliek described the charge against the former Pilot Mountain manager as "plain and simple fraud."

DNA test leads to arrest in 1993 rape of 79-year-old Charlotte woman, CMPD says

DNA test leads to arrest in 1993 rape of 79-year-old Charlotte woman, CMPD says

  • Mark Price, The Charlotte Observer

The victim died in 1996 and detectives are seeking “to speak with anyone who may have known her or who may have information relevant to this case.”

Police: 18-year-old faces child abuse, riot charges after mass shooting in North Carolina

Police: 18-year-old faces child abuse, riot charges after mass shooting in North Carolina

  • JOHN DEEM Staff Writer

"Adults — regardless of their relationship to the youth — who contribute to the delinquency of minors through action, inaction, encouragement, or audience participation will be appropriately charged." 

Prayer vigil held at Mount Tabor UMC following Leinbach Park mass shooting; see the photos

Prayer vigil held at Mount Tabor UMC following Leinbach Park mass shooting; see the photos

    Adults who watched fight before Winston-Salem shooting that left 2 dead will face charges

    Adults who watched fight before Winston-Salem shooting that left 2 dead will face charges

      District Attorney Jim O'Neill: "You will be brought to court. And we will show no quarter, no mercy whatsoever."

      Parents pick up Jefferson Middle School students after shooting at Leinbach Park

      Parents pick up Jefferson Middle School students after shooting at Leinbach Park

        Parents pick up Jefferson Middle School students after fatal shooting at nearby Leinbach Park.

        Winston-Salem police tape off Leinbach Park after shooting

        Winston-Salem police tape off Leinbach Park after shooting

          Winston-Salem police tape off Leinbach Park after fatal shooting.

          Lenoir man, 11-year-old killed in Caldwell County DWI crash; Hickory man charged in deaths

          Lenoir man, 11-year-old killed in Caldwell County DWI crash; Hickory man charged in deaths

            State troopers said speed and alcohol consumption contributed to the crash.

            Farmworkers with visas to work in NC win settlement in lawsuit over wage theft

            Farmworkers with visas to work in NC win settlement in lawsuit over wage theft

              Every year, foreign workers come to the United States on temporary visas to perform agricultural jobs that U.S. workers are not available to fill. These workers are required under federal law to be paid at least a minimum hourly wage. But there are numerous reports of H-2A agricultural workers not being paid, or being underpaid. 

              Why did judge dismiss manslaughter case against former Greensboro officer in January?

              Why did judge dismiss manslaughter case against former Greensboro officer in January?

                On the day of the shooting, Hall pointed to evidence that Lopez had again fled from officers at a speed of 90 mph or more from a fast food restaurant.

                Local News

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 13

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 13

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 12

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 12

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 11

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 11

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 10

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 10

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                State & Regional

                Deadly bacteria has been found in NC chiggers before. Is that still a concern?

                Deadly bacteria has been found in NC chiggers before. Is that still a concern?

                Chiggers can make you itchy for weeks on end and may carry dangerous bacteria, but it isn’t true that they burrow under the skin. 

                Top Republican wants NC Democrats ‘disciplined’ after explicit language in video

                Top Republican wants NC Democrats ‘disciplined’ after explicit language in video

                A top leader in the Republican-controlled state House is calling for two Democratic lawmakers to be punished for appearing in a video with profanity that describes frustration with Republicans and the state’s delayed budget.

                Duke researchers study fungi adapting to heat as health risks grow

                Duke researchers study fungi adapting to heat as health risks grow

                There is fungus among us. Lots of it. Most times for most people, that's not a problem.

                New bill would make cheaper gas available year-round. How could it affect NC?

                New bill would make cheaper gas available year-round. How could it affect NC?

                Triangle residents can purchase gas that’s often much cheaper than regular unleaded fuel. 

                Nation & World

                U.S. election betting boom to test prediction markets' insider trading controls

                U.S. election betting boom to test prediction markets' insider trading controls

                Prediction market watchdogs may struggle to police betting on the U.S. midterm elections, with thousands of races offering ever more ways for insiders to make a quick buck.

                SpaceX soars in $2T market debut, making Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire

                SpaceX soars in $2T market debut, making Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire

                Rep. Sam Liccardo joins The Lead.

                SpaceX vaults more than $2 trillion valuation as stock jumps after record IPO

                SpaceX vaults more than $2 trillion valuation as stock jumps after record IPO

                SpaceX shares jumped 19% in their Nasdaq debut Friday, sending the company's value past $2 trillion to make it the sixth-biggest U.S. company by value and turning Elon Musk into the world's first trillionaire.

                GLP-1s and cancer prevention: What’s known and what isn’t

                GLP-1s and cancer prevention: What’s known and what isn’t

                Early studies suggest GLP-1s, such as Ozempic, could help reduce the risk of some cancers, but scientists say there are still more questions than answers and more long-term studies are needed to really understand the potential.

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                Marion man gets multiple drug charges after SWAT Team search

                Marion man gets multiple drug charges after SWAT Team search

                Should McDowell County's sales tax increase? Voters to decide this fall

                Should McDowell County's sales tax increase? Voters to decide this fall

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                Crime

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

                Dismissed mid-trial: Catawba Couonty 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.

                Politics

                Should McDowell County's sales tax increase? Voters to decide this fall

                Should McDowell County's sales tax increase? Voters to decide this fall

                The McDowell County Board of Commissioners unanimously agreed to call for a referendum to raise the sales tax to 7%.

                McDowell County Democrats open new headquarters

                McDowell County Democrats open new headquarters

                “Our headquarters is open to everyone who wants to learn more about the issues, register to vote, meet candidates or get involved in strengthening our community.”

                Employee accuses Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey of sending inappropriate text messages

                Employee accuses Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey of sending inappropriate text messages

                In one text message, the complaint alleges, Causey said: "I might jump your bones. Watch out!"; "What's between us stays between us;" "Just don't let me catch you in the room alone."

                McDowell EMS, 38 other agencies get slice of $10 million in state funding

                McDowell EMS, 38 other agencies get slice of $10 million in state funding

                “Investing in our EMS workforce and expanding behavioral health services in the rural parts of the state will help North Carolinians get the care they need closer to home.”

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