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Released murder convict arrested for assaulting elderly person in Wadesboro
WADESBORO, N.C. — A Richmond County man recently released from prison for a murder conviction is accused of assaulting an elderly person in Anson County. The Hamlet Police Department arrested David Duncan, 52, on Monday for an assault that happened on Friday in Wadesboro. Wadesboro police say an elderly...
One Critically Injured, Two Hospitalized After Two-Vehicle Collision in Polkton Township
Three women were hospitalized, with one in critical condition following a two-vehicle collision on Saturday afternoon in Polkton Township, as per the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred at the intersection of Cleveland Street and State Road around 1:45 p.m. According to WOODTV, an eastbound Chevrolet Traverse failed to yield during a left turn, subsequently colliding with a westbound Buick Envision.
Albemarle Police Reports – July 13-14, 2024
Albemarle Police reports: • Isenhour, Charles Edward (W M, 42) Arrest on chrg of Driving While Impaired (M), at 1025 E Main St, Albemarle, on 07/13/2024. • Presslar, Lisa Helms (W F, 39) Arrest on chrg of Fta – Release Order (M), at 503 Us 52 North, Albemarle, on 07/13/2024. • Rivera, Jennifer Katherine (F, […] The post Albemarle Police Reports – July 13-14, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Man faces felonies after he 'violently threatened' NC insurance agents on 2 occasions, officials say
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — A North Carolina man faces felony charges after he violently threatened insurance agents, officials said Tuesday. (Above video is the Tuesday morning headlines for July 16, 2024.) The office of North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey said in a release that Brody Alan Hankinson, 48,...
Proposed OSHA standards could hurt local fire departments
HIGH COUNTRY — Proposed updates to OSHA standards for fire departments and emergency services agencies could hurt local agencies. According to North Carolina Department of Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, the new proposal would replace the current fire brigade standard and broaden “the scope of entities covered beyond firefighting service to include entities that provide technical research, rescue, and emergency medical services.” Watauga County Fire Commission Chair and Deep Gap Fire...
'People in places that you wouldn't believe': NC law enforcement on what it takes to protect a presidential candidate
The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday is raising questions about what sort of new security measures North Carolinians will face in the coming months if they attend a Trump rally, a rally by President Joe Biden or any other major political event. For years, North Carolina...
WNC camp appeals license revocation by state officials after 12-year-old camper death
A high-end outdoor therapy camp is once again trying to stop the state from revoking its license by filing a petition with the N.C. Office of Administrative Hearings on July 8, about eight days before its license is set to be taken after the death of a 12-year-old camper. Trails...
County crossing elder abuser arrested
WADESBORO — A Richmond County man was recently arrested following a report of elder abuse, called into dispatch during the morning hours of July 12. Conducting a welfare check at a residence on Arbor St., Wadesboro police officer’s discovered an elderly occupant in the home suffering from “serious head and facial trauma.” Officers determined from speaking with the victim, and evaluating his wounds, that the assault most likely occurred the evening before. The victim was taken to Atrium Anson.
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