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Bryson DeChambeau Has Offer For Kamala Harris, Barack Obama
Two-time U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau has a message for Vice President Kamala Harris and former U.S. President Barack Obama. Don't worry though - it's not a political one. Speaking to reporters this week, DeChambeau declared that he is "more than willing" to play golf with Harris and ...
Man arrested after narcotics found at Samarcand Training Academy
On July 23, sheriff’s investigators responded to a report of possible narcotics being located at the Samarcand Training Academy in Jackson Springs. Investigators confirmed that the substance was methamphetamine and that it allegedly belonged to a former employee, 45-year-old Richard Smith of Seven Lakes. Smith was arrested on charges...
Randolph County Schools suspends teacher accused of indecent liberties
RANDLEMAN, N.C. (WGHP) — A woman who was charged with indecent liberties by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has been suspended from her teaching job. On July 1, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office got a report of sexual allegations and began investigating. Following an investigation, detectives charged 39-year-old Britney Marie Vernon with three counts of […]
Driver escapes vehicle after striking tree in Carthage
A man was transported to the hospital after crashing into a tree just outside of Carthage on Thursday evening. The single-vehicle crash happened around 4:40 p.m. on Union Church Road in the curve just east of Lynch Road. According to authorities on scene, the crash occurred when a Ford truck...
Shots fired at alleged trespasser result in two arrests
On Monday, July 22, at around 8:10 a.m., Moore County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of an alleged trespasser being held at gunpoint at an uninhabited residence in Robbins. The incident involved Thomas Hayes, 41, of Liberty, North Carolina, and Jeremy Brewer, 48, of Robbins, North Carolina. According...
15 rounds fired, three tires shot out: Two men arrested after trespassing incident in Moore County
Moore County deputies have arrested two men after a trespassing incident earlier this week. Around 8:10 a.m. Monday, deputies responded to a report of a trespasser being held at gunpoint at a vacant home in Robbins. When deputies arrived, they found Thomas Hayes holding Jeremy Brewer at gunpoint. Investigators said...
Post 292 uses huge fifth inning to run rule Randolph County, youth all-star teams honored in regular season finale
SILER CITY — With the help of an explosive fifth inning, Chatham County Post 292 ended its Heroes League regular season slate with a 12-2 run rule win over Randolph County on July 17. In a game in which Chatham County recorded just two hits from Logan Gunter and...
Army wants to test wells near Fort Liberty for PFAS
Military leaders from Fort Liberty met with Spring Lake residents on Thursday after the Army discovered forever chemicals in underground water at three locations on post near the boundary of some neighborhoods. The Army is asking homeowners with wells for permission to take a sample of their water. Many of...
Acts of service: Aberdeen police lieutenant lends a hand
A lieutenant with the Aberdeen Police Department went above and beyond to serve her community on Tuesday afternoon. While patrolling her zone, Lieutenant Brooks noticed an elderly Aberdeen resident working on her lawn in the sweltering summer heat. Without hesitation, the lieutenant took the initiative to lend a hand and demonstrate the department’s drive for community service.
Man arrested for assault facing new charges for attacking detention center medical staff
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — A man is facing new felony charges after originally being arrested for assault on July 19. He's now being accused of assaulting medical center staff at the Detention Center he was held in. Deputies from the Randolph County Sheriff's Office arrested Jacob Austyn Hicks, 22,...
American Guns & Ammo: New location, same quality
Since June 2012, American Guns & Ammo has been a trusted name in Southern Pines for firearms, ammunition, and self-defense within Moore County. Though the store may have recently changed locations, the quality and care that owners Robert and Marianne Terry put into the shop has not changed in the slightest.
Fort Liberty officer stole, sold weapons, other military equipment worth $1.8 million
An Army officer stationed at Fort Liberty used his position to steal and resell military equipment and pocket the proceeds, amounting to almost $2 million. Chief Warrant Officer Three (CW3) Christopher Hammond, 38, pleaded guilty to six charges, including theft of government property, wire fraud, money laundering, mail fraud and transportation of stolen goods. He was convicted by a jury on an additional count of money laundering and aiding and abetting.
Viana named HighSchoolOT’s Offensive Player of the Year
Seaforth girls’ soccer’s Sofia Viana is HighSchoolOT’s girls’ soccer Offensive Player of the Year for the 2023-24 sports season. HighSchoolOT accepted nominations from the public for its award categories and allowed the public to vote for the winners once the finalists were announced. Viana, a rising...
North Carolina high school teacher arrested for ‘indecent liberties’ with student
A North Carolina high school teacher was arrested Wednesday for allegedly sexually abusing a student, police said. Britney Marie Vernon, 39, was hit with three counts of felony indecent liberties with a student and three counts of felony sex acts with a student, according to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. The disturbing assault allegations against the Randleman High School teacher were first reported on July 1. ‘Jeopardy!’ champ and alleged perv teacher at swanky NYC private school has nothing to say after child porn arrest Police did not share the details or disclose if more than one student was allegedly targeted by Vernon, but...
Carthage man arrested for felony sexual exploitation of minor
Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields announced an arrest on Thursday following an investigation in the Carthage area. On May 4, the Moore County Sheriff’s Office initiated an undercover investigation after receiving information regarding an individual allegedly in possession of child sexual abuse material. This investigation has culminated in the arrest of Robert Thomas, age 45, of Heritage Farm Road, Carthage.
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