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JD Vance Claims Kamala Harris Will ‘Walk Us Right Into A Nuclear War’
Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) claimed during a Wednesday campaign rally that Vice President Kamala Harris will lead America "into a nuclear war." The post JD Vance Claims Kamala Harris Will ‘Walk Us Right Into A Nuclear War’ first appeared on Mediaite.
'Better armed than some of my officers': Eastern NC law enforcement concerned with youth gun violence rising
Law enforcement concerned about increase in youth gun violence. The bullets on Enfield Police Chief Eric Johnson's desk paint a grim picture of the issue he's dealing with. In 30 years working in law enforcement, he said he's never dealt with so much youth violence. Johnson said most of the cases of shots fired in his town involve people from age 14-19.
McDowell County man charged with insurance fraud
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of Kelly Scott Frisbee, 42, of 674 Drucilla Church Road, Nebo, N.C. Frisbee was charged with insurance fraud, a felony. He was also charged with filing a false report to a police station, a misdemeanor. According to special agents with...
Sentences handed down in COVID-19 fraud scheme
NEW BERN, N.C. — Two more defendants have been sentenced in North Carolina federal courts as part of an ongoing investigation into COVID-19 fraud. Toni A. Smith, 46, of New Jersey, and Dontae Antonio Murphy, 40, of Charlotte, N.C., received sentences of 15 months and 12 months in prison, respectively. They were also ordered to pay several hundred thousand dollars in restitution to the Small Business Administration, according to a press release from the office of Michael Easley, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
Violent crime up in NC, down nationwide
A recent survey of major US cities shows violent crime is declining nationwide, but it’s growing in some of North Carolina’s major cities, such as Charlotte and Raleigh. An uptick in violent crime in major US cities can be seen from the first half of 2023, according to a mid-year survey, comparing current rates to the mid-year report from 2019. The survey accounts for homicide, robbery, rape, and aggravated assault.
North Carolina high school football rankings: Providence Day No. 1 in 2024 Preseason MaxPreps Top 25
The Chargers are favorites to capture their fourth consecutive state crown this season. Providence Day avenged their lone losses in the state championship game in each of the past two seasons. Seniors Jaylen Himes (5-8, 180, RB), David Sanders Jr. (6-6, 290, OL, Tennessee commitment) and Braxton Winston (5-11, 165,...
In a New Podcast, North Carolina Debutantes Take Their Gloves Off
Weird is a word that’s been getting a lot of mileage lately, but try this on for size: A Raleigh-based secret society comprising 21-to-35-year-old white men has unknown agents scouring the state of North Carolina every year to find young women from wealthy families. These women are then culled—using vague, largely legacy-based, criteria—into a selective invite list for an expensive ritual that involvles a series of parties, a personalized stool, and a final induction ceremony.
Rising Wholesale Power Cost Leads to 1 1/2 Percent Increase on Member Bills
LENOIR, NC (August 21, 2024) ⇒ Rising wholesale power and materials costs are driving the need for a rate adjustment that will impact the average member bill by 1 ½ percent, or $2 for the typical member using 1,000 kWh monthly, effective in October. Blue Ridge Energy’s Board...
Couple Charged with Numerous Drug Crimes
McDowell County -- August 21, 2024: Christopher Forney from Marion has been charged with possession of. methamphetamine. Forney was granted a $3,000 bond that is secured. Amanda Boone was also charged with Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance and Possession of Methamphetamine. Boone was denied bail due to her existing bond for other offenses.
Superior Court sentences Taylor to 156 to 200 months confinement
AVERY COUNTY — Thomas Dewey Taylor, Jr., 45, of Newland was sentenced in Superior Court on Thursday, July 18, to a minimum of 156 months and a maximum of 200 months in confinement by Judge Gregory Horne, according to court documents. The charges were issued after previously being sentenced in a federal court to 97 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for making a destructive device and related offenses, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North...
Another lowly Panthers finish would invite unwanted questions about Bryce Young
After one year of the Bryce Young experience, the Carolina Panthers have more questions than answers about his status as their long-term quarterback. According to Sharp Football Analysis' Warren Sharp's metrics, Young had the worst campaign of any rookie signal-caller since 2000 last season. Yikes!. The Panthers spent the No....
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