A list of the most recent stories about Stanly County.
Driver of boat crashed after something flew in his eye, officials say
North Carolina Wildlife officials released the cause of Thursday’s deadly boat accident on Badin Lake. Officials said the driver of the boat, 48-year-old James Mark McDowell, lost control after something hit him in the eye. They said McDowell reached up to his eye and the wheel spun quickly to the ...
1 dead, another injured in Badin Lake boating accident
One person was killed and a second was injured during a boating accident on Badin Lake in Stanly County Thursday morning. According to officials, the injured person is conscious. Rescue officials did not go into details of the victim's injuries. Neighbors said the boat's driver is not known to be ...
Man charged with murder after 2 found dead in burning home
A man has been charged with murder after two people were found dead in their home. Firefighters were called to a fire at a mobile home on Smiley Road in Stanly County last week. Earnest Hopkins, 85, and Thelma Britt, 77, were found dead inside the home, officials said. ...
Deputies arrest man accused of having child porn
Union County deputies have arrested a man accused of having child porn. Sheriff’s deputies charged Jason Brown with four counts of third-degree exploitation of a minor. According to an arrest warrant, Brown possessed material containing a representation of children between the ages of 8-10 years old engaging in sexual activity. ...
2 killed in fire at Stanly County home
Investigators are talking to a person of interest in connection with a fire that killed an elderly couple. Family members said Thelma Britt and her husband Ernest Hopkins, both in their 70s, died in the flames. Stanly County investigators think the fire was the work of an arsonist. The victim's ...
Family of slain teen meets with Albemarle police
The family of an Albemarle teen killed last year met with the police chief Thursday evening. Police are still looking for answers in the death of Treay Watkins. The 17-year-old was shot to death in November. No one has been arrested and charged with his death. Police believe the shooting ...
Jobs report: 209,000 private sector jobs added in March
New numbers released Wednesday show thousands of jobs are being added to the market. Half of those new jobs came from small businesses. Some employers who want to hire said those looking for a job may have the upper hand. Save Shively works in a new showroom for A&K Painting ...
Two men arrested, charged with defecating in, painting racial slurs on churches
Anson County deputies charged three men in connection with a wide-ranging vandalism spree where churches were spray painted with messages of hate. Deputies have drawn warrants for three suspects. Two of the men, Bryan Balser and Daniel Huneycutt, have been arrested. The arrests came nearly five months after investigators said ...
Commerce: Spending up, incomes dip again
People are spending more money, even though their incomes are not growing. New numbers released Friday show consumer spending rose 0.8 percent last month, the best gain in seven months. After taking into account inflation, income fell for a second straight month. The commerce department said the rise in gas ...
Kan., Ill., Md. tickets share lottery jackpot
Lottery ticket-holders in Illinois, Kansas and Maryland each selected the winning numbers for the $640 million Mega Millions jackpot that is believed to be the world's largest of all time, a lottery official said Saturday. Illinois Lottery spokesman Mike Lang said his state's winning ticket was sold in the small town of Red Bud, ...
SUV crashes over 5 parked cars in Locust wreck
A crash in Locust sent an SUV on top of five parked cars. Police said the man driving the SUV fell asleep on Main Street, crossed the center line and hit a white van. That caused the SUV to go airborne and land on top of the cars. No one ...
Deputies: 2 arrested after drugs found in vehicle
Deputies found marijuana in an SUV during a license check, the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies and Norwood police officers held a license check at the intersection of U.S. Highway 52 and N.C. Highway 731 Sunday night. Officers smelled marijuana coming from an SUV, the Sheriff’s Office said. They ...
Four arrested during meth bust in Stanly Co.
Four people were arrested and charged Wednesday with running a meth lab in Stanly County, deputies said. Matthew Adam Tucker, Amanda Lee Griffin, Jeremy Lee Edwards and Jeremy Ryan Treece were all charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of meth. Tucker and Griffin were also charged with intent ...
Bishops weigh in on Obama’s opposition to proposed amendment banning same-sex marriage
On Wednesday, the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte made its stance on marriage clear. President Barack Obama spoke out against a plan to define marriage in North Carolina's constitution last week. In reaction, the diocese sent a letter to thousands of registered participants of Catholic Voice North Carolina encouraging the opposite. ...
Database tracks patient feedback, medical mistakes at hospitals
A new federal database is tracking patient feedback and medical mistakes at local hospitals. Eyewitness News pored over the information comparing local hospitals listed on the website for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. "We asked hospitals to report this information for two reasons: one, to focus on ...
Stanly Co. to hold free dental clinic March 16-17
Stanly County is holding a free dental clinic this weekend. Highland Baptist Church in New London, the NC Dental Society and the NC Missions of Mercy are sponsoring the clinic for adults March 16th and 17th. If you have any questions or need any additional information please email wcrabe@rtmc.org , ...
NC launching $3M tourism campaign aimed at promoting unique sights
North Carolina is launching a $3 million tourism campaign aimed at promoting the state's unique sights. One of its big goals is also capitalizing on Charlotte' Democratic National Convention in September. "It's a world stage and we certainly want to take advantage of that, and make sure we have the ...
Reports: Wells Fargo rolling out $7-a-month fees for customers in 6 more states
Wells Fargo will start charging $7 per month for checking accounts in six more states, according to several reports. The step is an expansion of the bank’s efforts to do away with free checking accounts. The fee is expected to take effect in May and be reflected in bank statements ...
NC AG plans to appeal ruling giving green light to sweepstakes industry
The North Carolina Attorney General plans to appeal a court ruling that gives the green light to the state's Internet sweepstakes industry. The state Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that a law passed in 2010 to close the casino-style sweepstakes places down violates their freedom of speech. Two of the ...
Gas prices inching closer to dreaded $4 mark
Gas prices continued to climb over the weekend an average of four cents in Charlotte. Analysts blame rising crude oil prices, and say prices are likely to go even higher. Prices went up an average of a penny per gallon since Sunday and have gone up every day for 20 ...
Advertisement
Ads By Google
Advertisement
Links We Like
From Our News Partners
Latest Seen on 9 Stories
Watercooler: Web Exclusive Content
- Phillips, Sanchez face off on 'Idol' finale
- gallery Photos: Successful 'SNL' alums
- gallery Photos: 'Dancing' winners announced
- gallery 'What to Expect..' stars at UK premiere
- gallery Queen City's party perspective (May 22)
- gallery New attractions at theme parks across U.S.
- gallery Crazy infield ingenuity at Charlotte Motor Speedway
- gallery Guinness World Record breakers (and attempts)
- Teen saved during daring waterfall rescue
- RHOA star searches for top model in Charlotte
- Woman who tossed $1M lotto ticket wants money
- Man survives 180-foot plunge over Niagara Falls
© 2012 Cox Media Group. By using this website,
you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices
.
