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A man is dead after assault at a gathering in Davie County; suspect charged, deputies sayWFMY NEWS21 day ago
Advance man dead after fight at Saturday night gatheringDavie County Enterprise Record2 days ago
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a new scamWFMY NEWS217 hours ago
Sheriff addresses rumors of ‘West Virginia Boys’ rebuilding roads in western North CarolinaFOX8 News8 hours ago
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City of Concord files lawsuit against insurance company after it refuses to pay record settlement
CONCORD, N.C. — The city of Concord's record settlement for Ronnie Long's wrongful imprisonment could end up costing taxpayers. Long was forced to serve 44 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. After his release, he sued the state, the FBI and the city of Concord. As part of the settlement, Concord had to pay out $22 million.
Advance man beaten to death; Mocksville man in custody
An Advance man is dead, and a Mocksville man charged with murder after a fight at a gathering off NC 801 South in Advance on Saturday night. Shane Crotts, 50, of Advance, was pronounced dead at the scene, reported Davie Sheriff J.D. Hartman. Joel Johnson, 26, of Mocksville, was charged with first-degree murder. He was […] The post Advance man beaten to death; Mocksville man in custody appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
‘Entirely baseless’: Police address misinformation spreading on social media about Helene relief workers staying at Statesville hotel
The Statesville Police Department is addressing the spread of misinformation on social media about Hurricane Helene relief workers who have been staying at a local hotel for the past 30 days to support disaster recovery efforts.
Winston-Salem gas station clerk shot man she observed shoplifting: Police
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A gas station clerk shot a man after she observed him shoplifting Monday morning, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department. According to police, officers responded to the Mobil gas station at 500 Akron Drive in Winston-Salem after a report of a shooting. When they arrived, they met with Katherine Harris, an employee at the gas station, who told them she observed Alvis Viotis Hackney shoplifting from the store.
Davie Grand Jury indicts 10
The following were indicted by the grand jury during the Oct. 28 session of Davie Superior Court. – Kevin Ciro Chavez, intentional child abuse inflicting serious physical injury. – Dewayne Eric Chunn, possession with intent to sell/deliver methamphetamine, possession with intent to sell/deliver a schedule II controlled substance, trafficking cocaine by possession, manufacturing cocaine. – […] The post Davie Grand Jury indicts 10 appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Procession held for Rowan County first responder
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A Rowan County first responder received his final salute on Tuesday. A procession was held honoring David Earnhardt Jr. and his dedicated service. The public was invited to observe the procession which was spearheaded by Rowan County Emergency Services and the Granite Quarry Faith Joint Police Authority. They […]
US 52 South reopens after crash in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — UPDATE: US 52 South is back open. Winston-Salem police said initial investigation reveals that a truck hit another tractor trailer truck that was parked on the side of the highway resulting in a fuel spill. A road is closed in Winston-Salem after a crash Tuesday. Winston-Salem...
Sheriff’s officers help mountain communities
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record When the call came for volunteers to assist with recovery from Hurricane Helene in the North Carolina mountains, Davie Sheriff J.D. Hartman had no problem finding willing law enforcement officers. Two groups of Davie sheriff’s deputies – one in early October to Old Fort, and another about mid-month to Mitchell […] The post Sheriff’s officers help mountain communities appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Missing endangered alert issues for Winston-Salem man with cognitive impairment
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A missing endangered alert has been issued by the N.C. Center for Missing Persons for a 39-year-old man from Winston-Salem who authorities say they believe is suffering from cognitive impairment. Ray Donnell Jordan was last seen traveling on foot from 711 West Twenty-Sixth Street in Winston-Salem....
No injuries in three-alarm fire
SALISBURY — A three-alarm fire in a brick and wood-frame two-story house on South Clay Street broke out just after 11 a.m. Monday, according to officials. The fire in the 100 block of South Clay Street was across from the post office and initial calls for a working fire, creating a second alarm, came in […] The post No injuries in three-alarm fire appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Georgia armed robbery suspect arrested in Iredell County: Sheriff
IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A suspect wanted on an armed robbery out of Georgia was arrested in Iredell County, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office said on Tuesday. Deputies received an alert from another law enforcement agency about a suspect accused of an armed robbery in Georgia who might be in the area. […]
Who is the ‘Little Red Man’ that haunts Old Salem?
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — “Three stories,” said Eric Elliott. “Three different time periods.” Eric Elliott was the archivist for the Moravian Archives of the Southern Province of the Moravian Church. During his time as archivist, he collected stories and histories, relying on old documents and records to paint a picture of life in Salem throughout […]
100 years old and going strong: Club honors founding member
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record It was the early 1930s, and Wylene Keller remembers it like it was yesterday. She was with her mother and grandmother, and they had put together a quilt with young Wylene’s help. She was about 9 years old at the time. As she celebrates her 100th birthday this week, Wylene […] The post 100 years old and going strong: Club honors founding member appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Halloween Happenings in Statesville: Events and Festivities Await!
It's a fun time of the year and all around the Statesville area there are signs of Halloween and fall. This year the home decorations have gotten more elaborate, making for a fun drive around town by day and by night.
1 person killed, 4 hurt in Catawba County crash
CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — One person was killed and four others were hurt after a crash in Catawba County on Saturday night. Around 11 p.m., the North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to US-70 at Heart Drive. Troopers said the driver of a 2002 Honda Accord was heading east on US-70 when they lost control, crossed the center line, and drove off the side of the road, hitting multiple trees.
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