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  • Exclusive: Deputy, stepdaughter handcuffed over "false report"

    WCNC Charlotte – 2 hrs 33 mins ago  

    Charlotte, N.C.—A Mecklenburg County sheriff’s deputy says he and his stepdaughter were handcuffed and nearly arrested because of a false report by employees at a local fast food restaurant. Justin Bellamy—who was off duty at the time of the incident—is now suing Jack in the Box and the employees involved.   In April 2009, Bellamy and his daughter visited the Jack in the Box at Sunset Road and I ... Full Story »

  • W. Charlotte 'landmark' may be removed

    WCNC Charlotte – Tue Nov 10, 11:00 pm ET  

    Charlotte, N.C. -- After thirty-five years at the corner of W. Morehead and Freedom Drive, a unique landmark could be heading for a scrap yard.   Painted red, white, and blue, the 1960's-era Volkswagen Beetle sits on the roof of a former car repair shop, most recently operated as Triple G Volkswagen.   Restauranteur David Rhames wants to renovate the garage and open a new eatery in the building ... Full Story »

  • SC teens admit buying, selling gun at school

    WCNC Charlotte – Tue Nov 10, 8:15 pm ET  

    ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) -- A South Carolina teenager will spend up to 45 days in juvenile detention for selling a gun to a fellow middle school student, while the buyer will spend his time on house arrest. The Herald of Rock Hill reports both the 15-year-old seller and 13-year-old buyer pleaded guilty Tuesday to possession of a gun on school grounds. They will be sentenced next month. The older ... Full Story »

  • Trial under way for man accused of killing deputy

    WCNC Charlotte – Tue Nov 10, 7:15 pm ET  

    LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. -- A murder trial is under way in Lincoln County for the man accused of killing a sheriff's deputy. Prosecutors say Monty Poteat shot and killed Deputy Lawana Morton inside her friend's home in 2007. Investigators say Poteat was upset with Morton because she encouraged his ex-girlfriend to take out a restraining order against him. The jury was selected Tuesday morning, and ... Full Story »

  • Support group formed to help family members of murder victims

    WCNC Charlotte – Tue Nov 10, 7:00 pm ET  

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- There is no such thing as being prepared for the murder of a loved one. Most family members are lost, but now they will have a guide thanks to a new homicide support group. One of the members is Lu Prudhomme, whose daughter, Cherlyn Crawford, was one of four people murdered at the Treetop Apartments. "It's very difficult for anyone who has not lost a child to relate to the ... Full Story »

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  • Flash flood watch through Wednesday afternoon

    The Shelby Star – 2 hrs 19 mins ago  

    Through Wednesday afternoon, from the National Weather Service:- Moisture associated with the remnants of Ida will continue tooverspread the region through Wednesday producing copious amountsof rainfall... on the order of 2 to 5 inches with locally... Full Story »

  • Woman injured in possible hit and run

    The Shelby Star – Tue Nov 10, 9:29 pm ET  

    SHELBY — A 24-year-old woman, walking along Marion Street, received serious injuries after police say she was struck by a car Tuesday night. Authorities identified the victim as Jennifer McKelfrey and are now investigating a possible hit-and-run... Full Story »

  • Double take: Hudson twins hope to hit new heights

    The Shelby Star – Tue Nov 10, 8:35 pm ET  

    BOILING SPRINGS — Gardner-Webb twin guards Dominique and Monique Hudson don’t play one-on-one anymore since things got a tad too serious in an eighth-grade backyard game. That doesn’t mean they’ve stopped trying to make each other better.... Full Story »

  • GWU tries to regroup to face No.16 Liberty

    The Shelby Star – Tue Nov 10, 8:05 pm ET  

    BOILING SPRINGS — One way to tell that the Big South is a pretty tough football conference — Gardner-Webb University has dropped two straight close league games yet will be playing a team this Saturday that may be the best FCS (former division... Full Story »

  • Vehicle plows down embankment (with photo, embedded video)

    The Shelby Star – Tue Nov 10, 5:29 pm ET  

    A GMC truck barreled down an embankment Tuesday as rain trickled from the sky. The incident occurred on East Zion Church Road, roughly a quarter mile from North Lafayette Street. No major injuries were reported and no one was transported for... Full Story »

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  • Veterans Day observance moved

    The Morganton News Herald – Tue Nov 10, 3:50 pm ET  

    Because rain is in the forecast, Burke County's official Veterans Day observance has been moved from the Historic Courthouse lawn to the auditorium at Patton High School on Enola Road. The ceremony will start at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Full Story »

  • Elections canvass turns up 1,000 votes

    The Morganton News Herald – Tue Nov 10, 3:50 pm ET  

    Today's official canvass of the Nov. 3 election in Burke County added about 1,000 votes to the total. Full Story »

  • County calls for cell phone crackdown

    The Morganton News Herald – Tue Nov 10, 6:00 am ET  

    Burke County's county government is kicking its cell-phone addiction. It's not quite going cold turkey, but many of the devices on Jan. 1 will go dark. Intervention started months ago with the board of commissioners. Full Story »

  • Student's senior project will raise funds for clinic

    The Morganton News Herald – Tue Nov 10, 6:00 am ET  

    It will begin to look a lot like Christmas on Sunday afternoon when the foyer and gymnasium of the Collett Street Recreation Center is transformed into a smorgasbord of holiday sights designed by John Griffin, an event planner from Raleigh who has worked with Martha Stewart. Full Story »

  • City sets lighting ceremony

    The Morganton News Herald – Mon Nov 9, 10:00 pm ET  

    A blue spruce pine tree is lit for the holidays each year on the Historic Courthouse lawn. The lights on the tree represent memories of and honors to loved ones. Full Story »

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