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Body of woman found in King, deputies investigating cause of death
KING, N.C. — A woman was found dead in King around 6:31 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, according to the Stokes County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called to the 1600 block of North Friendship Road in reference to a found body. Fire department personnel were on the scene before...
2 charged with murder in Winston-Salem, police say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Police said two people are charged with murder in Winston-Salem. Winston-Salem police found John Wesley Ingram, 28, dead from gunshot wounds on June 20 after a shooting on South Sunset Drive. Officers said they arrested and charged Jaykora Tashon Hart with felony Conspiracy to Commit Murder...
Winston man charged with steroid possession following stop
A Winston-Salem man was charged Tuesday with possession of steroids following an Interstate 95 traffic stop. Major Anzell M. Harris of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said Alfred Perry Evans II, 34, was charged when Deputy K. Taylor observed a vehicle pass him while stationary near the southbound 155 mile marker.
Durham family mourns former Winston Salem State football player killed in car crash
When 27-year-old Picasso Keaton was driving home on July 11, his family had no idea they'd never see him again.According to his parents, Keaton was driving in Granville County when another driver allegedly crossed the center lane and collided with his vehicle and killed him."For it to be just a kid trying to get home and have his life taken from him, it's not right man," his father Preston Keaton said.Wednesday, the Durham family spoke with ABC11 about the sudden loss of a beloved son, brother, friend and coach."It was taken from me. It was taken from a lot of...
Firefighters rescue dog from drain pipe in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem firefighter rescued a dog Wednesday from a drain pipe. According to the fire department, the dog , which appeared to be a golden retriever, got stuck 20 feet inside a culvert drain pipe on Petree Road. Multiple firefighter units were involved in the rescue. The drain pipe is only...
Boy who survived house fire will throw out first pitch at Winston-Salem Dash game
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A little boy who survived a fire at his home in Asheboro will have the honor of throwing out the first pitch at the Winston-Salem Dash game on Saturday, July 20. 10-year-old Chevy Burroughs' home caught fire on December 8. Chevy became trapped in his room,...
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