Former Deputy On Trial After K-9 Attack
(Buncombe County, NC) -- The trial of a former Transylvania County deputy is underway this week. Joshua Kory Jones resigned from the sheriff's office two-years ago after he was arrested for felony assault with a deadly weapon. The charge stems from a chase from Transylvania into Buncombe County, where Jones' K-9 bit a suspect in the neck. The ex-deputy says he thought the dog would hold him down by his arms.
Reward Offered In Forest City Homicide
(Forest City, NC) -- A reward is being offered in a Forest City deadly double shooting. Investigators say Brandon Holland was killed and a woman was injured when shots were fired on Harmon Street just over a week ago. It's reportedly connected to a shooting without injuries just the day before. on Chase High Road. Crime Stoppers is offering up to two-thousand-dollars for information in the case.
Taste America Tour Starts In Asheville
(Asheville, NC) -- Asheville is being celebrated for its culinary arts by the James Beard Foundation. The city was the first to be featured in the nonprofit's annual Taste America tour this year, with a stop at La Bodega by Curate in downtown yesterday. The restaurant's chef, Matt Brown, and Matt Caudle of Curate Tapas Bar teamed up to make a special menu for those in attendance. It included pork chops and local vegetables.
APD Still With Vacancies Despite Recruitment
(Asheville, NC) -- The Asheville Police Department is seeing some results in recruiting efforts, but many vacancies still exist. WLOS-TV reports a dozen new officers, including five new cadets, have been hired in the last year. But, that number is essentially a wash due to other officers who have left the department during the same time. One issue remains a starting salary of less than 48-thousand-dollars for an officer who's graduated from training.
Murder Suspect's Brother Arrested For Being Accessory
(Polk County, NC) -- A man is accused of aiding his brother in the murder of their father in Polk County. Qualon Sutton was arrested for allegedly shooting his dad during an altercation on Fox Mountain Road Monday morning. Now, investigators say Sutton's brother helped him elude police after the murder. His charges include being an accessory after the fact.
Thursday's Cooldown Turns To Friday Heat
(Asheville, NC) -- A record setting cool day on Thursday is turning back into summer heat in Asheville. WLOS-TV says yesterday's high of 72-degrees was the coolest July 20th in nearly 100-years. The tables will turn today, as the thermostat warms back up to 87, which is slightly above average for a high.
Charlotte School Receives Sizable Donation After Fire
(Charlotte, NC) -- A Charlotte school is receiving help in its efforts to rebuild. A fire massively damaged Charlotte Preparatory School when flames tour through the campus last month. A 150-thousand-dollar donation from the Phillip L. Van Every Foundation through a grandparent was recently made to aid recovery. The lower school will use temporary classrooms when school begins next month.
Charlotte Businessman Indicted For COVID Fraud
(Charlotte, NC) -- A Charlotte businessman is accused of running a one-point-two-million-dollar COVID scam. Federal investigators say Glynn Hubbard, Junior filled out fake COVID relief applications in the spring and summer of 2020 for multiple businesses that netted him half-a-million-dollars. He allegedly pocketed the rest through loans and improper loan preparer fees. He was indicted this week on fraud charges.
Uptown Parking Deck To Receive Facelift
(Charlotte, NC) -- Major upgrades are coming for an Uptown parking deck. Preferred Parking announced yesterday it's investing six-million-dollars in a makeover for the Mint Street Parking Deck. Upcoming changes include new gates and ticket dispensers, better directional signage and real-time counting screens. The president of Preferred Parking says it will be the most technologically-advanced deck in North Carolina.
Charlotte Woman Wins Food Network Competition
(Charlotte, NC) -- A teacher from the Charlotte area is a game show winner. WBTV reports Elizabeth Barrick returned home with 20-thousand-dollars after coming out on top in Food Network's Guy's Grocery Games. The episode aired just over a week ago. Barrick had to cook four dishes using only ingredients that started with the letters B and C.
Former Charlotte Sanitation Worker Sentenced For Drug Trafficking
(Charlotte, NC) -- A former sanitation worker for the city of Charlotte is heading to prison for drug trafficking. Gary Davis reportedly admitted to trafficking between 100-to-200-pounds of fentanyl through the means of a supplier in California before he was caught a few-years ago. The U.S. Attorney's Office says Davis was sentenced to 15-years this week.
Charlotte FC Won't Change Turf During Messi Visit
(Charlotte, NC) -- Charlotte FC won't be changing its field for one of the world's most famous soccer players. Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF will visit the Queen City for a match at Bank of America Stadium on October 21st. The Argentine has reportedly never played on artificial turf, but Charlotte team leaders signaled yesterday they won't be changing to natural grass. The match is being played on the last day of the regular season.
Pfizer CEO To Visit Nash County Plant Today
(Rocky Mount, NC) -- The CEO of Pfizer Pharmaceuticals is scheduled to visit the company's tornado damaged drug manufacturing plant in Rocky Mount today. The rear section of the facility suffered heavy roof and structural damage Wednesday, after it was hit by an EF-3 tornado, destroying an estimated 50-thousand pallets of medicine, forcing the factory to temporarily shut down. The Pfizer plant in Nash County produces nearly 25 percent of all injectable medicines in the U.S.
Man Gunned Down And Killed Near Bus Stop In Durham Thursday
(Durham, NC) -- Police in Durham are investigating a fatal drive-by shooting near a bus stop yesterday. It happened just before 4 p.m. along the one-thousand block of Raynor Street near the Village Shopping Center. Witnesses say someone in a car drove by and fired several shots, wounding an adult male. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Authorities have not released a description of the vehicle, nor the identity of person that was killed.
Bill To Expand Casino Gambling Into Four North Carolina Counties Being Planned
(Raleigh, NC) -- New draft legislation proposed in the General Assembly, would authorize the expansion of casino gambling in four more North Carolina counties. The one-point-five-billion-dollar investment would fund construction of new casinos in Nash, Anson and Rockingham counties, with a fourth sight yet to be named in the southeastern part of the state. That casino would be operated by the Lumbee tribe. If approved, supporters predict it will pump billions of dollars into the state's economy.
Planned Power Outage To Take Place In Johnston County Town On Sunday
(Smithfield, NC) -- Duke Energy is advising residents in Smithfield to prepare for a planned power outage this weekend. Company officials say the outage is necessary in order for workers to perform maintenance and repairs at an electric power substation on Hospital Road. The outage will take place in Smithfield between midnight and 5 a.m. Sunday. Anyone with questions should contact Smithfield Public Utilities.
Wake County Sheriff Warns Of Another Phone Scam
(Wake County, NC) -- The Wake County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning to the public about a recent phone scam. The latest involves a person purporting to be a sheriff's deputy, who demands money to satisfy an outstanding warrant. The caller also tries to convince victims to pay the fine using an app like Pay Pal. Sheriff Willie Rowe says his office will never asks for payments over the phone.
New Professional Cricket League Debuts In Morrisville
(Morrisville, NC) -- Professional cricket has come to Morrisville. Six teams that make up the newly formed Major League Cricket division (MLC), began their inaugural season yesterday at Church Street Park. Organizers say some of the top cricket players in the world will compete in seven games through Tuesday, July 25th. Cricket is considered to be the world's second-most popular sport behind soccer.
Four Wounded In Greensboro Shooting
(Greensboro, NC) -- Four people are wounded following a shooting in Greensboro. Police say shots were fired last night in the 19-hundred block of Brice Street. Officers found two people who had been shot and both were taken to a hospital with serious injuries. Two more shooting victims arrived at the hospital in a private vehicle. No arrests have been made.
Father, Son Arrested After Shots Fired At Deputies In Greensboro
(Greensboro, NC) -- A father and son are facing gun and drug charges after shots were fired at Guilford County deputies serving a drug-related search warrant in Greensboro. Authorities say deputies entered a home yesterday on Perga Court and confronted Amarion Mann, who was armed with a rifle. Amarion fired shots at the deputies who returned fire. No injuries were reported. Amarion and his father, Jequan Mann, were taken into custody.
Man Shot And Killed At Vigil For Another Shooting Victim In Winston-Salem
(Winston-Salem, NC) -- A man is dead after he was shot during a vigil for another shooting victim in Winston-Salem. Police say Ricky Renea Davis was attending a vigil Wednesday night on South Martin Luther King Jr Drive, where Aljerone Sims was shot and killed on Monday. Someone walked up and shot Davis, who died at the hospital. No arrests have been made. Authorities did announce yesterday that Greensboro Police Department had arrested Davon Maurice Moore in connection to the shooting of Sims.
Two Charged After Horses Seized In Davie Co
(Davie Co., NC) -- Two people are facing animal cruelty charges after nearly a dozen horses were seized in Davie County. Authorities say Davie County Animal Services received complaints last week about the condition of horses located at Hwy 158 in Advance. Deputies searched the home and found a number of horses that appeared to be malnourished and improperly cared for. Amanda Lowe were Brandon Hedrick were both arrested.
Alamance County Man Wins $1M Scratch-Off Prize
(Burlington, NC) -- An Alamance County man is celebrating after winning the lottery. Robert McKirdy of Burlington bought a 10-dollar scratch-off ticket and won a one-million-dollar prize. McKirdy purchased his lucky Jumbo Bucks ticket from Bellemont Store on N.C. 49 South in Burlington. He chose to take the lump-sum of 600-thousand-dollars.