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Woman killed in fiery 3-car crash in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — One person is dead as the result of a fiery three-car crash that took place on Thursday morning, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department. At around 7:08 a.m. on Thursday, officers came to the intersection of Thomasville Road and Baden Road after getting a report of a crash. At the scene, […]
Citizens to hit street over homeless issues
Two women recently reporting encounters with homeless persons are scheduled to speak at the end of a “Walk for Safety of Citizens and Businesses” Saturday morning in downtown Mount Airy, an organizer said. Denise Carlisle and Jessica Cockerham are among a growing number expected for the walk aimed at “bringing awareness to our over-increasing homeless population and related issues,” according to its promotional material. Everyone from Mount Airy and surrounding...
Mount Airy police help in arrest of man accused of solicitation of a child by computer
MOUNT AIRY, N.C. — A man is due in court for charges that he tried to meet a child for sex. Officers arrested Bradley Mark Bedsaul on April 16. He is charged with one count of felony solicitation of a child by computer. Get the latest news stories of...
North Carolina HS student charged after slapping female teacher in profanity-filled classroom tantrum in front of laughing classmates
A North Carolina high school student was charged after he allegedly slapped his teacher multiple times during a viral profanity-laced classroom rant earlier this week. The rage-filled youngster, identified only as a minor, confronted the educator inside Parkland High School in Winston-Salem, where he violently attacked her, according to video posted to social media. After the initial impact, the teacher seemed unfazed by the slap as the student continued to run his mouth. “Do you think that affected me anyway,” the unidentified teacher said, sitting back in her chair, legs crossed. “Want me to hit you again,” the juvenile asked as he menacingly approached...
Pilot Mountain Middle names third quarter honor roll students
Pilot Mountain Middle School recently released its third quarter honor roll. Students named to the sixth grade A Honor Roll include: Aleeah Ann Ayers, Noah Gray Baker, Karson Ansley Beck, Sarah Avery Jane Boaz, Mia Gianna Campbell, Amelia Marie Chilton, Brody Conrad Chilton, Smith Thomas Cook, Milayah Jaymz Cropps, Morgan Rae Dean, Mason Eli Hester, Logan Sanders Holt, Don Wayne Howard, and Dylan Lucas Johnson; ...
A place to call home: 'I want a family that can adopt me.' Meet 10 year old Carson
N.C. — An adventurous young boy is awaiting adoption and needs the public’s help to find his forever family. Ten-year-old Carson describes himself as smart, athletic, kind and helpful. He dreams of being drafted into the NFL one day or becoming a police officer. Get the latest news...
North Carolina fire crews respond to a Winston-Salem vehicle fire on Highway 52
Winston-Salem fire crews are on the scene of a vehicle fire, according to officials with the Winston-Salem Fire Department. At 3:51 p.m., the Winston-Salem Fire Department sent notice on their, X formerly known as Twitter, page of a vehicle fire on Highway 52 South. Get the latest news stories of...
Hood column: Deciding whether to use police tech should be local call
The police department in Winston-Salem uses a commercial product called ShotSpotter, a network of audio sensors and software, to identify possible incidents of gunfire and ensure a faster response to them. Since its implementation in 2021, the system appears to have reduced the number of aggravated assaults and saved at least two lives of gunshot victims who would otherwise have bled out. Research by a Southern Illinois University team estimated...
Winston-Salem tenants want to buy apartments promised to private developer
Citing concerns about the potential new owner, a tenants’ rights group in Winston-Salem is urging the city to sell eight affordable apartments to the tenants instead of private developers. Housing Justice Now contends the developers have not honored conditions of the sale, which included a 30-day due diligence period, individual meetings with residents, and help […] The post Winston-Salem tenants want to buy apartments promised to private developer appeared first on NC Newsline.
Extra officers at Parkland High School on Thursday after unverified bomb threat
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Parkland High School families were on alert Thursday morning for a possible bomb threat, according to the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. The district said the threat turned out to be unverifiable. They said it came from a third party outside the district before the school day...
To solve overdose deaths autopsy funding needed
During a budget presentation last week to the board of commissioners, Chief Deputy Larry Lowe of the Surry County Sheriff’s Office made a request to increase the county’s budget for autopsies related to overdoes death investigations. “Surry County has taken a stance on these overdose deaths to try to investigate them as hard as we can, as deep as we can, without (autopsies) we won’t be able to do that,” he explained. ...
Two drug busts, stolen firearm recovered
After working several locations in the East Bend area, investigations by the Yadkin County Sheriff’s Office ACE Team on April 11 have lead to three total arrests, the seizure of methamphetamine, and the recovery of a stolen firearm. In the first investigation, Darrel Wayne Pinnix, age 38 of East Bend, was located during a warrant service and found to be in possession of methamphetamine. He was on supervised probation in Yadkin County at the time for breaking and entering and larceny. ...
County selects inmate medical provider
Many improvements to operational efficiency and safety have been achieved with the opening of the new Surry County Detention Center, according to county officials. One of the complaints inmates and their families had of the former jail surrounded the inability to get consistent medical care. The county opted to begin 24/7 medical care and Southern Health Partners has been the company of record. On Monday the firm was awarded a...
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