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Century Furniture Plant 2 receives two-year SHARP certification renewal
HICKORY, N.C. — Century Furniture has earned a two-year renewal of its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) certification from the Department of Labor. The renewal is effective from Sept. 8 this year through Sept. 7, 2028. SHARP recognizes employers that demonstrate strong safety practices, active employee involvement and an ongoing commitment to identifying and addressing workplace hazards.
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Vale Man Arrested on 18 Felony Charges Following Internet Crimes Against Children Investigation
LINCOLNTON, N.C. —The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has arrested Mark Allen McMickle, 58, of Vale, following an investigation involving child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The investigation began after the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office received a CyberTip through the North Carolina Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force regarding suspected online activity involving child sexual abuse material.
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Son demands answers after father with dementia released from Jesup nursing home, found in North Carolina
JESUP, Ga. (WTOC) - An 82-year-old Glynn County man with dementia was found two states away in North Carolina after his nursing home released him to distant relatives without his medical power of attorney’s consent, according to his son. James Elledge was supposed to be in the care of...
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West Stokes holds off Bunker Hill 6-3 in 4A playoffs
KING — Corbin Lawson scored three goals, and No. 8 seed West Stokes built a 5-0 halftime lead before holding off a late Bunker Hill charge for a 6-3 victory over the ninth-seeded Bears in the second round of the NCHSAA 4A State Playoffs on Thursday night at Wildcat Stadium. The Wildcats (17-3-3) advance to face top-seeded Newton Conover (23-2) in the next round. West Stokes scored on its first shot of note, when Lawson headed in a cross-field pass from Kai Hatchett at the 38:07 mark of the first half. Hatchett returned the favor at 35:12, finishing a throw-in from the right corner delivered by Lawson to make it 2-0. Ronald Prieto made it 3-0 at 16:35 after a handball on Bunker Hill. Ben Beardsley lined up the free kick from 35 yards out and set up Prieto for the goal. Lawson added his second goal at 6:22 on an assist from Beardsley and completed his hat trick at 2:30 by putting away a rebound of a Beardsley shot to make it 5-0 at the break. Beardsley finished with three assists in the half. "Just preparation and practice," West Stokes coach Mario Fischer said of the fast start. "We've