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Less Than 3 Per Day Charged Under New Texting Law

In the first three months that North Carolina's texting and driving ban was in effect, not even two and a half people per day were cited for breaking the new law, North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts records.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:46:32 EDT

Fourth-Grader Caught With Marijuana

A fourth-grader at Westfield Elementary School has been suspended for five days for allegedly bringing marijuana onto the campus, officials said Tuesday.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:21:13 EDT

911 Call: Victim Heard Gunshot, Didn't See Shooter

The 911 calls released Wednesday in the weekend shooting inside the Wilkesboro Walmart indicate the victim, Jesse Holt, heard the gunshot, but didn't see who fired it.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:53:13 EDT

Candidate Apologizes For Facebook Posting

Paul Johnson, the chairman of the Surry County Board of Commissioners and a state Senate candidate, apologized Tuesday for referring to each of two other office seekers as a “dumba**” on an Internet posting.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:31:21 EDT

Police To St. Paddy's Day Revelers: Don't Drive Drunk

As people in the Triad celebrate St. Patrick's Day, local law enforcement is on alert.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:32:23 EDT

Door Seals Blamed For Smell On Airplane In NC

US Airways told federal investigators that door seals allowed engine exhaust fumes to seep inside a Jamaica-bound flight in an incident that sickened nine crew members and passengers.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:22:10 EDT

Local Dell Plant Closure Extended Through October

A local Dell plant plans to stay in operation longer than expected.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:13:14 EDT

NC Man Found Guilty Of Murder In Road Rampage

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:06:55 EDT