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Monday, 3rd, August 2026 SPOKANE, W.A. (AP) – Tens of thousands of residents have been forced to flee their homes as fast-moving wildfires continue to devastate eastern Washington, destroying hundreds of buildings, leaving thousands without electricity and prompting state officials to declare a statewide emergency. Approximately 60,000 people have been ordered to evacuate portions of … Continue reading “Thousands Evacuate As Washington Wildfires Destroy Hundreds Of Buildings”
Sunday, 2nd, August 2026 SURRY COUNTY, N.C. – Residents in northeastern Surry County are being urged to seek higher ground immediately after the National Weather Service in Blacksburg issued a Flash Flood Emergency overnight for areas surrounding Mountain Airy and Pilot Mountain. The warning, issued at 12:32 a.m. EDT Sunday, remains in effect until 8:30 … Continue reading “Flash Flood Emergency Declared For Mount Airy And Pilot Mountain Areas Following Life-Threatening Flooding”
Saturday, 1st, August 2026 CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. – The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with the abduction and murder of 58-year-old Robin Doyle. According to investigators, Leroy Allen Loper, 54, has been charged with Felony Murder, First-Degree Kidnapping, and Concealment of Death in the case. Authorities said … Continue reading “Suspect Charged In Abduction And Murder Of Robin Doyle”
Saturday, 1st, August 2026 BROOKFORD, N.C. – The Brookford Police Department has announced a second arrest in the investigation into the disappearance and death of Claude Wayne “Doc” Holsclaw. Authorities said 33-year-old Adam Kyle Ramsey, of Brookford, was arrested on July 31 following the continued investigation into Holsclaw’s death. Ramsey has been charged with one … Continue reading “Second Arrest Made In Brookford Homicide Investigation Of Claude Wayne “Doc” Holsclaw”
Monday, 27th, July 2026 BROOKFORD, N.C. – The Brookford Police Department has announced that Joshua Ray Begley has been taken into custody in connection with the homicide investigation involving Claude Wayne Holsclaw (“Doc”). Authorities say they are unable to release additional details at this time due to the ongoing investigation and prosecution. More information will … Continue reading “Arrest Made In Holsclaw Homicide Investigation”
Sunday, 26th, July 2026 BURKE COUNTY, N.C. – A Hickory man has been arrested and charged following a fatal shooting Saturday night in Burke County. According to the Burke County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a reported shooting around 10:41 p.m. on July 25 at 7870 River Rock Road. Responding deputies located a male suffering … Continue reading “Hickory Man Charged In Fatal Burke County Shooting”
Sunday, 26th, July 2026 MORGANTON, N.C. – A fatal shooting early Sunday morning in Morganton has left one person dead and four individuals facing criminal charges. Around 1:00 a.m., officers with the Morganton Department of Public Safety responded after hearing multiple gunshots near West Union Street and Hillside Lane. They found an adult victim lying … Continue reading “Fatal Shooting Early Sunday Morning In Morganton Leaves One Dead”
Saturday, 25th, July 2026 GLEN ALPINE, N.C. – Authorities have identified one of the two victims whose remains were discovered during an ongoing homicide investigation near a natural trail in Glen Alpine. The Burke County Sheriff’s Office announced that the remains found on July 21, 2026, have been positively identified as 31-year-old Raheim McClain Murry … Continue reading “Burke County Murder Investigation Expands As First Victim Identified, Second Body Discovered”
Saturday, 25th, July 2026 BROOKFORD, N.C. – The Brookford Police Department has issued arrest warrants for a Brookford man in connection with the ongoing homicide investigation into the death of Claude Wayne Holsclaw, who was widely known in the community as “Doc.” According to the Brookford Police Department, investigators have obtained warrants charging Joshua Ray … Continue reading “Brookford Police Issue Arrest Warrants For Holsclaw Homicide Investigation”
Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Two Overnight Shootings In Northeastern Catawba County
Thursday, 23rd, July 2026 CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. – The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate overnight shootings that occurred Tuesday night in northeastern Catawba County, leaving one person hospitalized and prompting an ongoing criminal investigation. According to the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were first dispatched at approximately 11:28 p.m. to a reported … Continue reading “Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Two Overnight Shootings In Northeastern Catawba County”