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Rail investment coincides with development of manufacturing facility
(The Center Square) – Though a private company for over 175 years, the North Carolina Railroad Company often works with the state’s taxpayer subsidized projects to create jobs and help the economy. It’s done so again with an investment in Siler City. The company is investing $200,000 toward Florida-headquartered Innovative Construction Group’s $39.8 million manufacturing plant. The company produces wall panels, roof trusses, floor systems and offers installation. ...
Cicada mania: What to know about the 13-year emergence of Brood XIX (19)
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — While cicadas are causing a noisy ruckus in at least one South Carolina county, many are not yet awake in Western North Carolina. Why? It has to do with soil temperature. Once the temperature of the soil where the cicadas live at about 8" deep warms to a steady 64 degrees Fahrenheit, they'll start sounding off. Soil temperatures are already consistently warmer in South Carolina right now.
Man charged with indecent liberties in Randolph County
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A man is facing a felony child sex crime charge, according to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. On Feb. 8, deputies got a report of a possible sex offense upon a minor. The allegations were investigated and as a result, deputies sought charges against 51-year-old Hugo Ruiz Mendez for felony […]
Fort Liberty Army Major found guilty for smuggling guns in rice barrels to Ghana; lying under oath
FORT LIBERTY, N.C. (WNCN) — A federal grand jury convicted a Fort Liberty Army Major for smuggling guns in rice barrels to Ghana, according to U.S. Attorney Michael Easley. Kojo Owusu Dartey, 42, was found guilty by a federal jury for dealing firearms without a license, delivering firearms without notice to the carrier, smuggling goods from the United States, making false declarations before the court and conspiracy.
Signs of shooting lead to search, arrest
ARCHDALE — An Archdale man who initially denied having a gun was arrested after the sight of a number of spent shells prompted a search of his house, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office said. The deputy was sent to the house on Canter Road on Tuesday because someone...
Triad family mourns 2-month-old killed in car crash
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Dozens of balloons were released in honor of Greensboro baby, Taiwan Outlaw. Friends and family gathered at the scene of the car crash that led to the death of 2-month-old Outlaw, saying their final goodbyes, while also seeking justice. A life that just started, "I just...
An electronic court system could happen in two Triad counties soon
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Two Triad court systems are making the jump from paper to digital. Local attorneys and court clerks believe it will make using the courts much easier. We learned more about how this will change the game for everyday folks and those dealing with court documents regularly.
Cicada swarms emerge from the ground in Asheboro
ASHEBORO, N.C. — Overnight, parts of the Triad became overwhelmed with insects. A buzzing noise fills the skies Thursday night, and the swarm of cicadas isn't hard to find in Asheboro. Cicadas are not hard to find here in Asheboro. Although they are creepy-looking bugs, they are not going...
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