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7 arrested on felony drug charges in sheriff’s ‘Summertime Sadness’ initiative
By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record Seven people were arrested on 40 felony charges in the Davie County Sheriff’s Office “Summertime Sadness” initiative aimed at dismantling networks involved in narcotics distribution and gang activity. Davie Sheriff J.D. Hartman said more charges are expected, and officers conducted surveillance operations, traffic stops, K-9 searches, search warrant executions and […] The post 7 arrested on felony drug charges in sheriff’s ‘Summertime Sadness’ initiative appeared first on Davie County Enterprise Record.
Chilling testimony alleges murder suspect asked others for help disposing of High Point University student’s body
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — The trial of a man accused of killing a High Point University student in 2021 before fleeing to Tennessee has begun. Michael Cadogan is accused of killing Gianna Delgado, who was 19 and attending High Point University at the time. Cadogan was 24 at the time of the killing. Authorities […]
Kannapolis PD seeks individual believed to have details on July 16 homicide
KANNAPOLIS — Last week, a Salisbury teen was shot and killed in Kannapolis. On Monday, a release from the city indicated that they may have zeroed in on a person of interest, based on a now-deleted social media account. “Kannapolis Police are requesting your assistance in identifying this person,” Kannapolis Communications Director Annette Keller said […] The post Kannapolis PD seeks individual believed to have details on July 16 homicide appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Salisbury City Council honors police officer for saving four-week-old’s life
SALISBURY — Salisbury honored one of its police officers during the city council meeting on Tuesday for saving the life of a four-week-old infant. Police Chief Patrick “P.J.” Smith spoke about the actions that led Officer Kenneth Battle-Hay to be honored with the Salisbury Police Department Lifesaving Award. “Officer Battle-Hay is always willing to help […] The post Salisbury City Council honors police officer for saving four-week-old’s life appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Adult and pet displaced after Winston-Salem water main break, firefighters say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — An adult and a pet are displaced after a water main break that started on Sunday, July 21, according to the Winston-Salem Fire Department. The area remains closed Monday morning. The water main break happened on the 400 block of W. Acadia Ave. Luckily, no one...
Asheboro boy that survived a house fire throws first pitch at Winston-Salem dash game
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A young boy from Asheboro whosurvived a major house fire seven months ago, threw the first pitch at the Winston-Salem Dash baseball game. Chevy Burroughs, was all smiles Saturday at Truist Park stadium . His family's home caught on fire, last December. Those flames trapping Chevy,...
4 displaced after cooking causes house fire, Winston-Salem fire says
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — An early morning fire caused by cooking has displaced four people, according to crews with the Winston-Salem Fire Department. On Saturday around 1:10 a.m., firefighters said they were called to the 1100 block of Cameron Avenue. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
Storage unit facility fire caused by issue with HVAC unit, High Point fire crews says
HIGH POINT, N.C. — An issue with a battery bank in a portable HVAC unit caused a fire at a storage unit facility, according to crews with the Winston-Salem Fire Department. On Friday, just before 5:30 p.m., crews said they responded to the 2300 block of Hickswood Road to a reported building fire.
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