Goldsboro, NC

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North Carolina State

Fontana Village, NC

Fontana Dam's origins date back to the 1940s, when workers constructing the tallest dam east of the Rockies settled in the area. While the dam was completed in 1944, the town didn't officially incorporate until 2011. Life in Fontana Dam. Despite its small size, Fontana Dam boasts a vibrant atmosphere,...

What is The Smallest Town in North Carolina?

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All Things NC

The coastal plains of North Carolina are home to a variety of wildlife, including one of the region's most formidable inhabitants: the venomous cottonmouth snake (Agkistrodon piscivorus). Also known as the water moccasin, the cottonmouth is a semi-aquatic pit viper that thrives in the state's wetland areas. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe and informed about this dangerous creature.

Deadly Creatures of North Carolina: Beware the Venomous Cottonmouth in the Coastal Plains

Pender County, NC

The Mirror US

Blayne Brown, from West Virginia, was bitten by a shark while swimming in North Carolina, and required surgery and intervention from specialists following the horrifying incident

West Virginia boy, 14, bitten by shark on leg in waist-deep water swimming at North Carolina beach

A Houston man has been sentenced to serve two life terms in prison this week for severely abusing two small children over the course of two years, including a multitude of horrific acts such as withholding food because “it makes the children have to poop.”. Victor Prado, 45, has...

Man tortured and starved girlfriend’s children because he ‘didn’t want them to have to poop’

Alabama State

ABC News

Dangerous rip currents are forecast to persist Sunday along much of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, where at least eight people have drowned since Thursday, officials said.

Swimmers ordered out of the water as dangerous rip currents persist

Indy100

Shark attacks are the stuff of nightmares and blockbuster movies but, in reality, they’re very rare.The worldwide average number of unprovoked attacks on humans currently stands at 69 per year. And, whilst tragic, this is pretty small fry when you consider more than 40,000 people die annually from gun violence in the US alone.Nevertheless, there are still infamous instances where sharks have preyed on people in bloody and violent ambushes.The worst of these to ever be recorded resulted in the death of more than 100 men following the sinking of a US Navy ship during World War II.In July 1945...

The worst shark attack in history left 150 men dead

Asheville, NC

WHQC HITS 96.1

Several hospitals around the state were chosen as some the U.S.'s top hospitals for 2024.

4 North Carolina Hospitals Named Among The 'Best Hospitals' In America

Bladen County, NC

NC Newsline

As first reported by The New Republic, North Carolina Lt. Gov. and Republican gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson told a North Carolina church audience on Sunday, June 30 that “some folks need killing.” The statement came immediately after Robinson had characterized the United States’ response to Nazi and Japanese aggression during World War II and immediately […]
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Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson at NC church meeting: “Some folks need killing”

West Virginia State

Kanawha County, WV

Two West Virginia parents are awaiting trial on more than a dozen charges after adopting four Black children and allegedly using them for “forced labor” on their farm, court documents show.

West Virginia couple charged with trafficking their adopted Black children to be used as ‘slaves,’ authorities allege

Manteo, NC

Greenville Daily Bugle

Recent tragic traffic accidents have struck North Carolina, highlighting the devastating impact of road incidents on families and communities. These incidents span different regions and circumstances, each leaving behind a trail of sorrow and questions.

North Carolina in Mourning: Recent Tragic Accidents Strike Local Communities

Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Over the last few weeks, several individuals appeared before Judge Dwayne Gillis and entered guilty pleas on felony charges in the Superior Court of Coffee County. The majority of the defendants received probation, while some will soon be transported to a Georgia prison to serve their sentences. Among the twenty-one cases, ten of the defendants faced felony drug charges.

More than 20 Individuals Plead Guilty and Sentenced on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Lincoln County, TN

Vanishing Georgia

This landmark near the Savannah River has often been identified as Smith (Smith’s) Chapel, but further research indicates it was actually the Smith Chapel schoolhouse. Its architecture is typical for a rural schoolhouse of the early 1900s. A 1989 Georgia Historic Resources Survey notes that the church was torn down at some point and this […]

Smith Chapel Schoolhouse, 1934, Lincoln County

Charlotte, NC

BIN: Black Information Network

Ex-officer Henry Chapman was arrested on charges of embezzlement.

Cop Caught On Camera Stealing $900 Cash From Black Driver During Arrest

Adel, GA

Last Friday, two men were arrested on charges following a joint investigation into drug trafficking in Adel, culminating in a search at their home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the search took place on Friday, June 28, at the residence of 28-year-old Shyiem Marquon Banks and 36-year-old Roderick Dion Collins. Investigators discovered a substantial quantity of drugs, including 210 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 3.2 pounds of suspected marijuana, 13 grams of suspected alpha-PVP (Flakka/bath salts), over 90 suspected oxycodone tablets, and 2 firearms.

Two Arrested in South Georgia Drug Bust Uncovering Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Firearms

Broward County, FL

Cooper City, FL

Edmond Thorne

Ashley Ruth Morin, a 28-year-old attorney from Cooper City, Florida, is currently facing three felony charges after authorities accused her of using her position to assist in a property fraud case.

Broward County Attorney Faces Felony Charges in Property Fraud

Wilmington, NC

Surfer/artist Sean Ruttkay was visiting one of Seaview Crab Company’s locations in North Carolina when he had a run in with a blue crab that wasn’t pleased with its new life situation. Let’s just say the crab got revenge. In a hilarious video posted to Instagram, Ruttkay...

WATCH: Crab Gets Revenge on Surfer in the Most Hilarious Way

Raelyn Balfour had gone several hours before realizing she left her nine-month-old son Bryce inside a freezing car, resulting in the baby's death and her crushing guilt

Distraught mom recalls 'nightmare' after baby boy died when she accidentally left him in car for hours

Texas State

USA TODAY

Hurricane Beryl weakened to a tropical storm after making landfall in Mexico but is expected to strengthen. A hurricane watch was issued for Texas.

Beryl live updates: Texas under hurricane watch

Dallas, TX

The mother of a missing 12-year-old girl from North Carolina has become a suspect in the case. Madalina was last seen getting off the Bailey Middle School bus on November 21, 2022. The investigation, involving Dallas police and the FBI, remains ongoing with authorities piecing together evidence linking Madalina's case...

Mother of Missing 12-Year-Old from North Carolina Named Suspect by Police

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NewsBreak

Crews search for Goldsboro 14-year-old missing after being swept into water near N. Topsail Beach: Officials

TOPSAIL BEACH, N.C. (WNCT) — One of two brothers from Goldsboro, age 14, remains missing after being swept into the waters of the New River Inlet...

Crews search for Goldsboro 14-year-old missing after being swept into water near N. Topsail Beach: Officials

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