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Hiker finds USVI man’s remains in wooded area of North Carolina mountain

MURPHY, North Carolina — A human skull discovered near Burrell Mountain, North Carolina, has been identified as belonging to Kamron Peter Rondon, a 35-year-old U.S. Virgin Islands man who was…

John McCarthy February 15, 2025

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Employee charged with ‘secret peeping’ after naked senior video leaks

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — “Disturbing” video of a disabled woman being sexually assaulted has exposed a broader pattern of exploitation at a senior living facility, according to investigators in North…

John McCarthy February 6, 2025

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‘Pizzagate’ gunman fatally shot by police during traffic stop

WASHINGTON — A man who opened fire at a pizza restaurant in Washington D.C. has been shot dead by police during a traffic stop, nine years after the incident made…

John McCarthy January 11, 2025

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Police officers find ‘baby girl’ pet snake missing for 2 months at a Chili’s

The Shallotte (North Carolina) Police Department removed the ball python from the lot and helped reunite the pet with its owner Hide your appetizers; the snakes are trying to get…

John McCarthy November 14, 2024

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Puerto Rico ‘most wanted’ homicide fugitive arrested in North Carolina

CHARLOTTE — A “highly dangerous” fugitive accused of murder in Puerto Rico has been arrested in Youngsville, North Carolina, according to multiple agencies. Maytiel Jamar Negron-Guevarez, 32, was arrested on…

John McCarthy October 14, 2024

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Experts warn ‘crazy busy’ Atlantic hurricane season is far from over

MIAMI (AP) — Millions of people in the southeastern U.S. still are reeling from the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but scientists warn that the Atlantic hurricane season…

John McCarthy October 13, 2024

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Asheville has been largely cut off after Helene wrecked roads and knocked out power and cell service

ASHEVILLE (AP) — Floodwaters pushed by the remnants of Hurricane Helene left North Carolina’s largest mountain city largely cut off today by damaged roads and a lack of power and cellphone service,…

John McCarthy September 28, 2024

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Harris makes scandal-plagued Republican the star of her campaign to win North Carolina

CHARLOTTE (AP) — There’s an unlikely star in Kamala Harris ' push to win North Carolina: Mark Robinson. The state’s embattled Republican candidate for governor, Robinson is featured in conversations this week with Harris…

John McCarthy September 26, 2024