News Staff South Carolina authorities say two juvenile suspects have been charged and taken into custody in an active homicide investigation, while a third juvenile suspect is still wanted. The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office says its office was called to the scene of a shooting Tuesday night with area deputies. At the scene, the office identified the … Read more
The incumbent for sheriff in Graham County lost Tuesday night in a runoff election. In the May primary, John Crisp had three more votes than Stan Moody. Tuesday night, Moody was the clear winner with 53% of the vote. In Jackson County, Abigail Clayton won Tuesday night in the runoff for the District 02 Board … Read more
A North Carolina sheriff’s office says a woman apparently seeking revenge on her ex-boyfriend…tried to set fire to a house owned by someone else. The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office says a homeowner in Gold Hill was awakened last Friday by a neighbor who saw a woman trying to set fire to the house. There were … Read more
A new, free text messaging program is now available in North Carolina, offering personalized information about opioid safety. RxAware aims to educate people on the variety of non-opioid pain relievers available and offer ways to reduce the risks associated with opioid medications, if prescribed. After texting RXAWARE, participants will answer a short series of questions … Read more
The average price of gas in North Carolina dropped to under $4 a gallon, according to Gas Buddy. It recently became the 11th state to fall under that average. Despite that, prices in Asheville still remain high. The average right now is about $4.24 a gallon which is down about ten cents from a week … Read more
Detectives say a New York man fired shots at store workers at a North Carolina mall when they confronted him about stolen merchandise, not long after he had stolen items from a home improvement store. Winston-Salem Police says Carlton McCrimmon of Port Washington, New York, tried to steal items from the store at Hanes Mall … Read more
After an extended delay, construction has resumed on the Sugar Hill bridge over Interstate 40 in McDowell County. Back in March, the N.C. Department of Transportation reported that the contractor working on the $12.3 million project had defaulted on the contract, placing the project on hold until a new contractor could be hired. Now, they … Read more
Generous supporters made sure the Southwestern Community College Foundation’s last two fundraisers were successful even though the actual events had to be canceled. This fall, at last, it’s time to celebrate live and in-person with the eighth annual “Boots, Blue Jeans and Bling” gala. Set for 6 p.m. on Sept. 24. This year’s event will … Read more
Harris Regional Hospital announces a new service offered in the emergency department. Starting August 1st, it will be offering forensic nurse services, meaning that trained forensic nurse examiners can assist with domestic violence, sexual assault, assault, and more. An FNE can collect assault evidence and testify in court as an expert witness.
Clarks Chapel Fire-Rescue, located in Franklin, said one of its youngest firefighters tragically died Saturday, in an off-duty accident. According to the fire department’s post on Facebook Sunday afternoon, Joseph Orr was killed in an accident in Macon County while enjoying the great outdoors that he loved. Orr was 25 years old.