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Robeson County man serving life for murder approved for parole in 2027
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A Robeson County man convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison in 1975 has been approved for parole, North Carolina officials said on Monday. Leroy Richardson, 71, is scheduled to be released on July 11, 2027, according to the North Carolina Post Release Supervision & Parole Commission. […]
Yanceyville Man Arrested on Kidnapping and Assault Charges
A Yanceyville man was arrested on several charges including kidnapping and assault on Friday. According to the Caswell County Sheriff’s Office, 35-year-old Justin Newton Evans was arrested on one felony count of first degree kidnapping and two felony counts of assault by strangulation. Evans was also charged with two...
UNC immediately offers first Duke basketball recruit in Class of 2026
One of the first prospects that the Duke basketball team targeted in the Class of 2026 was Jordan Smith Jr. and the connections between the 5-star recruit and blue blood program were not hard to find. He stars at Paul VI High School (Va.), a school that has seen the...
Durham man accused of trying to fraudulently obtain over $6K in insurance scheme, officials say
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – A Durham man is accused of trying to fraudulently obtain more than $6,700 from an insurance company after he was involved in a car crash, the North Carolina Department of Insurance announced Monday. According to special agents with the N.C. Department of Insurance Criminal Investigations...
Raleigh man celebrates $150,000 Powerball win
A Raleigh man won a $150,000 prize through the North Carolina Education Lottery after trying his luck on a $3 Powerball ticket. William Farr bought a lucky Quick Pick ticket from Quality Mart on Chapel Hill Road in Raleigh. He matched the numbers on four white balls and the red...
Pet of the Day: Cheeze-It is the cat that smiles back
WENTWORTH, N.C. (WGHP) — Meet UrsalaCheeze-It, our FOX8 Pet of the Day!. If you’re interested in adopting this pet or any other pets at Rockingham County Animal Shelter, please call (336) 394-0075 or visit the Rockingham County Animal Shelter website. Rockingham County Animal Shelter is located at 250...
Join us as we explore the shores of High Rock Lake on My Town Monday
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — When you think about High Rock Lake, usually you think about boating and fishing. However, there is so much more to the area than just being on the water. On this week’s edition of My Town Monday, FOX8’s Chris Weaver explores all the things you can do off the water […]
U.S. 21 Road Market planned for July 26-28
Old quilts, vintage toys, and antique glassware are just a few of the treasures shoppers can find during the annual Take-a-Break from the Interstate 3-day Road Market. This year’s event is planned for Friday through Sunday, July 26-28. The 100-mile long yard sale begins in Harmony, and extends up Hwy 21, including Business Hwy 21 in Jonesville and Elkin, all the way to Wytheville, Virginia. In Elkin, Bridge St. is Business Hwy 21 so residents can set up along Bridge St. as long as they...
Thomasville City Schools begin clear bag policy in August
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Thomasville City Schools will implement a clear bag policy starting in August for the 2024-2025 school year. In continued efforts to enhance safety and security, only clear plastic/vinyl bags will be permitted. The district said the main objective of the clear bag policy is to increase...
Danville Man and Keeling Woman Arrested for Illegal Video Gaming Operation in Ruffin, NC
A Danville man and a Keeling woman were among three people arrested following search warrants executed at an illegal video gaming operation in Ruffin, NC. On Thursday the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office and the Caswell County Sheriff’s Office, along with assistance from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, executed a search warrant at 9900 US 29 Business in Ruffin, N.C. .
Making the cut: Longtime Fort Liberty barber to be inducted into National Hall of Fame
FORT LIBERTY — Nestled in the back room of the 18th Airborne Corps headquarters, Travis Bell’s barbershop walls are filled with photos and autographs. Aside from a photo of the late NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr., the photos aren’t of professional athletes, Hollywood actors and actresses or Grammy singers, but are of some of the nation’s top soldiers who have served at the former Fort Bragg, now Fort Liberty.
Adult and pet displaced after Winston-Salem water main break, firefighters say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — An adult and a pet are displaced after a water main break that started on Sunday, July 21, according to the Winston-Salem Fire Department. The area remains closed Monday morning. The water main break happened on the 400 block of W. Acadia Ave. Luckily, no one...
New Amazon facility opens in Fayetteville
The giant new Amazon Fulfillment Center near Fort Liberty is starting to show signs of life. The new Amazon facility opened in June in Fayetteville at 6309 Bragg Blvd. The 1.3 million-square-foot-facility located in the Military Business Park was supposed to open in 2023, but a representative from Amazon told WRAL News the delay won't stop the company in its plans to hire 1,000 employees at the site.
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