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Bomb squads train in Cabarrus County
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:24:33 -0800
Bomb squads from across North Carolina are getting a refresher course in Cabarrus County this week. The technicians gathered in a Midland field for training. The FBI brought together eight of North Carolina's 15 bomb squads, from Wilkes to Mecklenburg to Gaston Counties.
North Mecklenburg senior becomes scoring machine
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:51:33 -0800
There's no one in Mecklenburg County, and maybe all of North Carolina, playing better basketball than North Mecklenburg High senior guard Shivaughn Wiggins.
Suspect in slaying arrested in North Carolina
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:19:13 -0800
WILLIAMSBURG — Police Friday apprehended a man in North Carolina who was wanted in connection with fatally shooting a man and injuring two others.
Providence Day's Mitchell is one of Mecklenburg's greatest
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:56:18 -0800
A few years ago, I put together a list of the best girls to ever play high school basketball in Mecklenburg County.
No verdict in toddler's death
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:27:36 -0800
A Cleveland County jury on Thursday failed to reach a verdict in the trial of Dwight Stacy Justice, who is charged in the beating death of his 2-year-old stepson, Jeremiah Swafford.
Mecklenburg jobless rate falls to 9.8%
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:53:46 -0800
Mecklenburg County's unemployment rate fell slightly in November, to 9.8 percent, but remained above the state and national rates, North Carolina officials said Wednesday.
Police chase ends in crash (updated)
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:06:02 -0800
A York County, S.C., man wanted by police for burglary led authorities on a chase through Gaston County Friday afternoon.A black 1997 Lincoln Continental being driven by 53-year-old Sam Peden Harrington hit an unmarked patrol car at the Super 8 motel at 502 Cox Road shortly after 4 p.m.,...
Man accused of writing bad checks to buy hot tubs off Craigslist
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:18:21 -0800
IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. -- The Iredell County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man accused of using multiple aliases and obtaining property by false pretense when buying hot tubs off of Craigslist. According to the police report, Troy Lee Waters, 45, will contact the seller, show up at their residence and write them a bad check that cannot be cashed or deposited because the checking account ...
Judge will not delay North Carolina primary elections
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:45:38 -0800
RALEIGH - A three-judge panel refused Friday to delay North Carolina's May 8 primary elections for legislative and congressional seats while state courts consider lawsuits over new Republican-drawn districts, largely because a final case ruling is likely several months away.
Business briefs for Jan. 28
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:33:27 -0800
Airport, maintenance company negotiate lease