California governor denies RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan parole
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Sirhan Sirhan, who assassinated presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy in 1968, was denied parole Thursday by California’s governor, who said the…
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North Carolina man who fired at police gets 46-year sentence
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — A federal prosecutor says a North Carolina man has been sentenced to 46 years in prison after his conviction on charges…
North Carolina sheriff’s office loses 2 members in 2 days
LUMBERTON, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina sheriff’s office says a detention officer and a deputy have died on successive days. News outlets report the…
Woman wielding shotgun killed by North Carolina deputies
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina sheriff’s office says a woman wielding a shotgun was killed by deputies after she aimed the weapon at…
Trooper’s death shocks community
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. — The Rutherford County community was reeling Tuesday after the death of N.C. State Highway Patrol Trooper John Horton. “Yes, it’s been…
State trooper crashes into Highway Patrol car, two dead
A State Highway Patrol officer and a suspect are dead after being hit by another state trooper driving to the scene, according to the North…
Union County urges pet owners to microchip pets
UNION COUNTY, N.C. — Union County Animal Services said in recent weeks it has taken in several stray pets and are unable to find their…
Asheville Fire looking to diversify department
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Before Kameron Buchanan can even think about getting on a fire truck, he has to make sure all the equipment is cranked…
Search suspended for missing kayaker on North Carolina coast
EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard said it has suspended its search for a missing kayaker along the North Carolina coast. The…
2 held in shooting at basketball tournament at Catawba College, police say
SALISBURY, N.C. – Two juveniles were arrested Friday in connection with a shooting Wednesday night at a high school basketball tournament at Catawba College in…