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Alexander County Woman Facing Felony Drug Trafficking Charges
Kadi Woodman Laws, age 34 of Stony Point, was arrested on July 7th by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. She was charged with felony possession with intent to sell and deliver methamphetamine, felony possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Laws has been released from custody. Her next court date in Statesville is scheduled for July 29th.
Teens Arrested in Charlotte After Interstate Chase in Stolen Vehicle From Huntersville
Several teenagers led police on a chase across state lines from York County, SC, into Charlotte, NC, after allegedly stealing a car from the Huntersville area. The event unfolded on Monday when the stolen vehicle caught the attention of the York County Sheriff's Office, which initiated the pursuit. As reported by WBTV, the chase continued until heavy traffic conditions prompted the deputies to halt their pursuit for safety reasons.
Cox Mill's Braylon Whitaker taken in 19th round of MLB Draft by Baltimore Orioles
Cox Mill graduate Braylon Whitaker was selected in the 19th round, 579th overall, of the MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Whitaker, and outfielder, has committed to Wingate for college. This past season, he batted .500 with 39 hits, and 37 runs for the Chargers, having .619 on-base percentage with 1.350 OPS and 10 stolen bases. He drew 25 walks and struck out just five times.
Two Charlotte Residents Arrested In Lincoln County Theft Ring
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Two individuals are facing charges after detectives investigate a theft ring where businesses and individuals were targeted in Denver and surrounding areas. Detectives with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit arrested two subjects from Charlotte Thursday, July 11, 2024, after identifying them as suspects in several cases involving the theft of trucks, trailers, a side by side, a zero-turn lawnmower, and an attempted theft of a motorcycle.
17-year-old is NC's youngest Black person to earn private pilot's license
A North Carolina teenager is making aviation history. Concord native Ryan Garner is a 17-year-old pilot and the youngest Black person ever to earn his private license in North Carolina. Garner took lessons at a small airport in Indian Trail. At first, his sights were set on being a ground...
A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN CABARRUS AND SOUTH CENTRAL ROWAN COUNTIES THROUGH 300 PM EDT.
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Teenager is youngest Black person to earn private license in his state, mother says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WSOC) – A teenager in North Carolina is making aviation history. Ryan Garner is a 17-year-old pilot and the youngest Black person ever to earn his private license in the state. Garner took lessons at a small airport in Indian Trail. At first, his sights were set...
Could speeds come down on Bethel Church?
July 17. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board is asking the NC Dept. of Transportation (NCDOT) to reduce the 45 mph speed limit on Bethel Church Road, between West Catawba and Staghorn at the end. The request will be reviewed and analyzed by the NCDOT. The town has actually...
Alleged burglar caught wearing homeowner's clothes, sheriff says
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. — A Lincoln County man made a disturbing discovery when he came home on Monday, deputies said. Lincoln County deputies were called to a home on North Ingleside Farm Road in Iron Station when a man said he found a stranger standing in his kitchen wearing the homeowner's clothes and shoes. The homeowner said he immediately called 911 and the suspect, 46-year-old Tanou Chittamath of Gastonia, was arrested.
Fred Junior Jenkins
Fred Junior Jenkins, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 21, 1935, in Taylorsville, N.C., to the late Dock Solomon Watts and Fary May Wilson Watts. At the age of 5, due to the passing of his parents, he was adopted by Robert Fred Jenkins and Glennie Irene Bracken Jenkins, who loved and adored him.
Woman faces multiple animal cruelty charges after dogs found malnourished in Lexington
LEXINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — A woman faces multiple animal cruelty charges after five dogs were found malnourished on Sunday, according to the City of Lexington. Around 11:47 a.m., five dogs were found malnourished and without food, water or shelter on Olympia Street. The five dogs were taken in. On Tuesday, Tammy Wilt was charged with […]
Jimmy Dean Welborn
Jimmy Dean Welborn, 66, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away July 16, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. He was born in Iredell County July 21, 957, to the late Lawrence Welborn Sr. and Ruby Dishmond Welborn. He worked in lawncare and was a member of Taylor...
Rawlins Named Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Nominee
NORTHBROOK, Ill., – Senior defensive lineman, Julian Rawlins, has been nominated for the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® as announced by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). Recommended by their head coaches, a record 178 student-athletes with exemplary community service, academic dedication and impact on and off...
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