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Online Seller Of Unwashed Poppy Seeds Is Sentences For Drug Offense

An Asheville man was sentenced to 27 months in prison for a drug offense involving unwashed poppy seeds, according to a news release.

Stabbing Reported On App State Campus

One person was stabbed on Appalachian State University in the area of Peacock Hall on Thursday, according to an App State alert.

Former Hells Angels Leader Talks New TV Series

Adam Wurtzel got to speak with former Hells Angels leader George Christie about his new A&E TV series.

Advocate Health Hospitals Nationally Recognized for Excellent Black Maternal Health Outcomes by U.S. News & World Report

Two Advocate Health hospitals have been recognized for their efforts in supporting Black maternal health by U.S. News & World Report for Black Maternal Health Week 2024.

Case At North Carolina High Court May Affect How Partisan Officials File Voter Fraud Claims

North Carolina’s highest court could determine whether partisan officials who file election complaints retain special legal privileges that shield them from defamation claims and set a precedent for how voter fraud allegations are pursued.

New Rules For Those Looking To Rent Boats

New Regulations for Boat Rentals on Lake Norman

It’s all in the name of safety, but it’s causing the rental economy to take on water.

Gaston County Embracing Historic Look To Bring New Residents

The newest census numbers show Gaston County grew 3.8% in a 3 year span. That would be impressive growth for many counties around the country. However, when you compare it to the other 6 counties that border Mecklenburg, no one grew less.

Mecklenburg Co. Sheriff Accuses NCDHHS of 'Targeted' Jail Reports

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden voiced his strong opinions about the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the news media on Wednesday.

Statesville Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges

A man out on bond for sexual exploitation of a minor is back behind bars following an ongoing investigation into child pornography.

Man Arrested In Chesterfield County For Attempted Murder

Authorities charged a 38-year-old man with six counts of attempted murder after shooting into an occupied home in Pageland, South Carolina.

3 Shot And 5 In Custody After Gunfire Disrupts Philadelphia Eid Event, Police Say

A joyful celebration of the end of Ramadan devolved into panic Wednesday in Philadelphia after rival groups exchanged gunfire, leaving at least three people injured and hundreds of parents and children to flee in search of safety.

Kansas City Chiefs' Rashee Rice Facing Aggravated Assault Charge After High-Speed Crash In Dallas

Dallas police said Wednesday that Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice faces charges including aggravated assault after he and another speeding driver of a sports car caused a chain-reaction crash on a Dallas highway.

Person Of Interest Jack In The Box Homicide

Person Of Interest Wanted In Connection To Death Of Jack In The Box Employee

Police are searching for a person of interest related to the death of a Jack in the Box employee last month.

Vale Man Arrested On Drug Charges Following One-Year Investigation

Police arrested a 45-year-old man following a year-long investigation into illegal drugs being sold from a Lincolnton business

Daughter Of Local Radio Host Dies From Blood Clot

The daughter of local radio host Bo Thompson has passed away. 20-year-old Janey Thompson was a sophomore at Wake Forest University, majoring in biophysics.

Track And Field Becomes First Sport To Pay Prize Money At Olympics. Paris Gold Medalists Get $50,000

Track and field is set to become the first sport to introduce prize money at the Olympics, with World Athletics saying Wednesday it would pay $50,000 to gold medalists in Paris.

Internet Providers Must Now Be More Transparent About Fees, Pricing, FCC Says

Much like nutritional labels on food products, “broadband labels” for internet packages will soon tell you just what is going into the pricing of your service, thanks to new rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission this week.

Higher Gas And Rents Keep US Inflation Elevated, Likely Delaying Fed Rate Cuts

Consumer inflation remained persistently high last month, boosted by gas, rents, auto insurance and other items, the government said Wednesday in a report that will likely give pause to the Federal Reserve as it considers how often to cut interest rates this year.