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Motorcycle Rider Dies in Traffic Collision on W.T. Harris Boulevard in Charlotte
A tragic motor vehicle crash in the North Division of Charlotte-Mecklenburg resulted in the death of a motorcycle rider, as first reported by local authorities. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Major Crash Investigation Unit is leading the in-depth probe into the incident, which involved a collision between a 2020 Honda CR-V and a 2011 Kawasaki ZX600 motorcycle. The crash occurred on Monday, July 22, shortly before 9 p.m. on the 8100 block of W. W.T. Harris Boulevard, where the Honda was making a left turn onto the ramp to I-485.
Cumberland County Schools look to hire more substitute teachers as many leave classroom for good
Cumberland County Schools says it's taking steps to hire more substitute teachers after having a major shortage following the pandemic.Substitute teacher Orion Richardson tells ABC11 that teaching at Anne Chestnutt, his old middle school, is a full circle moment. Now specializing in science, Richardson says helping children grasp difficult concepts is his life's mission."You can understand something, but you might not comprehend everything. So my biggest thing is also to comprehend and to for them to understand what I'm trying to teach them," Richardson.Cumberland County Schools placed Richardson in one of their classrooms as part of the district's new partnership...
Fayetteville chosen for nearly $1 billion titanium plant. Here's what we know.
A nearly $1 billion titanium plant bringing hundreds of high-paying jobs will be built in Cumberland County, the Fayetteville-Cumberland Economic Development Corporation announced Tuesday afternoon. American Titanium Metals, operating under the name Project Aero, has announced it will build its aerospace-grade titanium mill in Fayetteville, creating more than 300 jobs with an average salary of $123,476, the news release said. ...
Defendants accused of defaming former Rockingham County commissioner request judge who oversaw casino suit
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A new motion in a defamation lawsuit filed by a former Rockingham County commissioner could set up the defendants to hand-pick the judge presiding over the case. Former Rockingham County Commissioner T. Craig Travis is suing Rockingham County Commissioner Kevin Berger, Diane Parnell, Donald Powell, Rockingham County Commissioner Mark Richardson, […]
Albemarle Police Reports – July 22, 2024
Albemarle Police reports: • Smart, Michael Dean (W M, 43) Arrest on chrg of Assault On Female (M), at 1315 Hathcock Av, Albemarle, on 07/22/2024. • Hernandez, Maria Angelica (W F, 43) Arrest on chrg of School Attendance Law Viol, M (M), at 126 S Third St, Albemarle, on 07/22/2024. The post Albemarle Police Reports – July 22, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
After 41 years of fighting for WNC, legal aid, Pisgah Legal's Jim Barrett is retiring
ASHEVILLE - Winning legal battles against landlords who refused to fix dilapidated, rodent infested homes, helping to establish the first minimum housing code in Buncombe County and advocating for the continued access to legal aid for all low-income people in 18 counties in Western North Carolina. These are just a few of Jim...
Avens sworn in as president of NC Police Execs Association
Elizabeth City’s interim police chief was sworn in last week as president of North Carolina’s largest and oldest police officers association. James E. Avens Jr. took over as the top leader of the North Carolina Police Executives Association on July 16, succeeding outgoing president Chief Estella Patterson of the Raleigh Police Department, according to a city police press release. Established in August 1947, the North Carolina Police Executives Association is...
Sheriff: Infant exposed to fentanyl, 2 arrested in Rowan County
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — An infant was rushed to the hospital after being exposed to fentanyl, according to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to calls regarding the incident around 2:58 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at a home along Sides Road. An 11-month-old infant was found unconscious and not breathing, and […]
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