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Former co-owner of Sycamore Brewing accused of statutory rape, breaking into teen girl's home
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Justin Tawse Brigham, 44, is being held in Stanly County jail under a $10 million bond.
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CATS suspends light rail service this weekend for maintenance
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CATS is closing the Blue and Gold light rail lines this weekend for maintenance, providing bus alternatives to minimize disruption. Services resume Monday morning.
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Teen charged with DWI after running red light, hitting patrol car in Morganton
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A 17-year-old faces multiple charges for running a red light and crashing into a patrol car in Morganton while driving under the influence.
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🤩 One of the most beloved meteor displays of the year reaches its peak this weekend: https://t.co/qwGTULPyrh (NSF/NOIRLab via AP, File)
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Gaston County man sentenced to life in prison for 2021 murder
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Cherie Shavon Ingram's body was found in a wooded area near Broad Street in Gastonia in April 2021, weeks after she was seen with her convicted killer.
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Scammers impersonate Iredell sheriff's office to collect fake fees at youth athletic events
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The sheriff's office said this type of scam frequently targets vendors who rely on events for their income.
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North Carolina approves $28.4M in film grants for three productions
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"The Hunting Wives" and two other productions scored North Carolina film grants worth $28.4M. Filming is already underway statewide.
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“I’M SO LUCKY” | Dick Van Dyke just turned 100 – and he's not slowing down anytime soon: https://t.co/H86aEOfHLR  (Photo: Phil McCarten/Invision for the Television Academy via AP)
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Man dismantles Charlotte church's Nativity scene depicting ICE agents arresting the Holy Family
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The display shows Mary, Joseph and Jesus in a manger with mannequins dressed as ICE agents holding handcuffs.
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How a Charlotte foster family is helping other foster kids this Christmas
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Peter Mutabazi and his family advocate for other kids in the foster care system, and they're trying to help more kids with room makeovers ahead of the holiday.
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Charlotte roofing contractor arrested in insurance fraud sting operation
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Robert Allen Bentley, 36, faces a trio of charges.
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After Sycamore Brewing co-owner charged with statutory rape of 13-year-old, Stanly County sheriff urges parents to monitor kids' online activity
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The investigation into Sycamore Brewing’s co-owner Justin Brigham is raising a lot of questions about child safety online.
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York County library board votes 6-1 on new collection development policy decried as anti-LGBTQ
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The new policy outlines which books and materials can now be placed on adult section shelves.
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Kannapolis debuts new online utility payment portal
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Customers who already have autopay don't need to re-enroll, but users will need to follow a procedure for online account access.
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Richmond Community College receives $184,800 for industrial technician training program
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The grant from the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission is part of more than $7 million awarded to 15 North Carolina counties.
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Marvin homeowner's fence blocks neighborhood road, sparks legal battle
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The village cites safety concerns as the property owner appeals zoning violation through Union County courts.
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Scammers posing as Monroe city officials request money to expedite hearings
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Victims reported receiving emails asking them to wire money to avoid delays in their hearings.
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Josh Allen, Hailee Steinfeld make big announcement
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Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld reveal they are expecting a baby, sharing the news through Steinfeld's birthday newsletter, marking a new chapter in their lives.
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Multiple North Carolina businesses announced they are pulling Sycamore Brewing products after the co-owner was arrested on statutory rape charges involving a 13-year-old
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North Carolina businesses drop Sycamore Brewing products after the co-owner was arrested on statutory rape charges involving a 13-year-old.
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FDA considers new ingredient for US sunscreens, promising improved UV protection by 2026
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Dermatologists and sunscreen makers said this could mean stronger, longer-lasting protection, especially against UVA rays that are linked to skin aging and cancer.
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