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Taylorsville police officer charged with failing to report on-duty patrol car crash

Taylorsville police officer charged with failing to report on-duty patrol car crash

  • Sarah C. Johnson

"We hold our officers to high standards, but we also support them through due process when technical misunderstandings arise," the police chief said.

After attack at NC park, a female runner calls on men to be held accountable

After attack at NC park, a female runner calls on men to be held accountable

  • LISA O’DONNELL Staff Reporter

"It's always going to be something in the news cycle," Ellis said. "A girl who's attacked."

Wilkes County man charged with killing U.S. Postal Service employee

Wilkes County man charged with killing U.S. Postal Service employee

  • JOHN HINTON Staff Reporter

William Craig Durham, 56, of Roaring River is charged with first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping in the death of Brandi Byrd Reynolds.

Retired church pastor in North Wilkesboro is facing child sex-abuse charges

Retired church pastor in North Wilkesboro is facing child sex-abuse charges

  • JOHN HINTON Staff Reporter

Timothy Clinton Pruitt, 72, of North Wilkesboro is charged with three counts of first-degree statutory sex offense, three counts of indecent liberties with a child and three counts of engaging in a sex act as a substitute parent, according to an arrest warrant.

Business partner shot dead at Old Hickory Tannery was set to acquire company, per lawsuit

Business partner shot dead at Old Hickory Tannery was set to acquire company, per lawsuit

  • Sarah C. Johnson

A judge ordered the owner to comply with an agreement for Robert Arguelles to purchase the remaining company stock.

Leather furniture company owner facing murder charge in shooting at Newton business

Leather furniture company owner facing murder charge in shooting at Newton business

  • Sarah C. Johnson

Newton police said a co-worker was shot and died in an office area.

Mother of slain NC man still seeks justice in unsolved killing

Mother of slain NC man still seeks justice in unsolved killing

  • JOHN HINTON Staff Reporter

“I’m hurt and I’m angry,” Velma Terry said in an interview about the case.

Velma Terry talks about her son's murder case

Velma Terry talks about her son's murder case

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

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

      “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.

        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

          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

            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

              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

                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.”

                Local News

                Foothills Conservancy of NC expands staff with new operations manager

                Foothills Conservancy of NC expands staff with new operations manager

                The position was identified as a priority during the organization's strategic planning process.

                Audit finds North Carolina behind on inspecting old dumps, landfills for hazards

                Audit finds North Carolina behind on inspecting old dumps, landfills for hazards

                Old landfills and dumps that could contain dangerous materials are going uninspected across North Carolina, a new audit found. 

                Raises are coming for NC teachers and state employees. When will they show up in paychecks?

                Raises are coming for NC teachers and state employees. When will they show up in paychecks?

                Here’s everything you should know about the timing of raises and bonuses if you are paid by the state.

                Detention officer saves woman trapped in overturned vehicle on I-40

                Detention officer saves woman trapped in overturned vehicle on I-40

                "It felt like instinct more than anything else, but I know that instinct came from good training.”

                State & Regional

                NC families may spend $800+ on school supplies. Will they have to pay sales tax?

                NC families may spend $800+ on school supplies. Will they have to pay sales tax?

                But unlike some of its neighbors in the South, namely South Carolina and Virginia, North Carolina does not have a sales tax holiday.

                Here's what NOAA fall 2026 outlook for US, North Carolina looks like

                Here's what NOAA fall 2026 outlook for US, North Carolina looks like

                The Climate Prediction Center has issued its seasonal outlook for the U.S. for the fall months, including predictions for precipitation and heat in North Carolina.

                Future of iconic NC Frying Pan Tower remains unknown

                Future of iconic NC Frying Pan Tower remains unknown

                The tower is a decommissioned Coast Guard lighthouse located 32 miles off the coast of North Carolina on Frying Pan Shoals. 

                Carolina Hurricanes season opener, Stanley Cup champion banner celebrationship set

                Carolina Hurricanes season opener, Stanley Cup champion banner celebrationship set

                After 20 years, it’s time to raise another Stanley Cup banner. The Carolina Hurricanes will do that Sept. 29, hosting the Florida Panthers in a 5 p.m. game at Lenovo Center in the home opener of the 2026-27 season, the NHL announced Wednesday. The Canes’ full season schedule – this year expanded to 84 games – will be unveiled Thursday by the league. The Hurricanes will have much to celebrate ...

                Nation & World

                Trump team scrutinized election agency before firings

                Trump team scrutinized election agency before firings

                President Donald Trump's administration spent more than a year scrutinizing the federal agency that oversees U.S. voting systems, questioning its handling of the 2020 presidential election and vetting potential new leaders before he fired its commissioners this month, according to documents reviewed by Reuters and two people familiar with the discussions.

                US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed by Iranian attack

                US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed by Iranian attack

                The U.S. said it completed an eighth straight night of attacks against Iran, while U.S. allies in the region reported more Iranian attacks on Sunday.

                Senators press UnitedHealthcare and other Medicare Advantage giants over payment denials

                Senators press UnitedHealthcare and other Medicare Advantage giants over payment denials

                Federal lawmakers are turning up the pressure on UnitedHealthcare and two rival Medicare Advantage insurers over their use of artificial intelligence and their prior authorization rules for post-hospital rehab care.

                States fear Paramount-Warner deal will squeeze local movie theaters

                States fear Paramount-Warner deal will squeeze local movie theaters

                States are suing to block the Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger, fearing it will hurt struggling local theaters by raising ticket prices and reducing investments in theater upgrades.

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                Joint law enforcement operation in McDowell County results in 56 charges

                Joint law enforcement operation in McDowell County results in 56 charges

                McDowell County woman accused of stabbing sleeping man with pocketknife

                McDowell County woman accused of stabbing sleeping man with pocketknife

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                Crime

                McDowell County woman accused of stabbing sleeping man with pocketknife

                McDowell County woman accused of stabbing sleeping man with pocketknife

                The victim had multiple stab wounds and cuts across his body.

                Joint law enforcement operation in McDowell County results in 56 charges

                Joint law enforcement operation in McDowell County results in 56 charges

                “Operations like this allow us to hold offenders accountable while reminding the community that their safety remains our top priority."

                Scam callers claiming to be with McDowell County Sheriff’s Office

                Scam callers claiming to be with McDowell County Sheriff’s Office

                “The sheriff’s office will never call anyone demanding money, payment, gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency or any other form of payment"

                McDowell County woman charged after children in her care test positive for narcotics

                McDowell County woman charged after children in her care test positive for narcotics

                An investigation found that illegal drugs were being used around the children, the sheriff's office said.

                Politics

                Gov. Josh Stein discuss parallels with mental health care and public safety

                Gov. Josh Stein discuss parallels with mental health care and public safety

                During a visit to Brought hospital in Morganton, N.C. Gov. Josh Stein spoke about how a need for more healthcare workers and accessibility to behavior health care impact public safety.

                Gov. Josh Stein meets pre-apprentices studying at Broughton Hospital in Morganton

                Gov. Josh Stein meets pre-apprentices studying at Broughton Hospital in Morganton

                Gov. Josh Stein met with pre-apprentices working at Broughton Hospital as part of the N.C. Step Initiative.

                NC families may spend $800+ on school supplies. Will they have to pay sales tax?

                NC families may spend $800+ on school supplies. Will they have to pay sales tax?

                But unlike some of its neighbors in the South, namely South Carolina and Virginia, North Carolina does not have a sales tax holiday.

                Is it legal to ride in a truck bed in NC? Road laws to know this summer

                Is it legal to ride in a truck bed in NC? Road laws to know this summer

                Here's what to know this summer about the laws that exist in North Carolina.

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