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A mother of four vanished in 2019 after walking into the woods with her boyfriend—just days after an alcohol raid rocked her home. Despite a month-long search and personal items found in the woods, no answers have surfaced. Her father, clinging to hope, voices deep love for his daughter while raising red flags about the boyfriend who refused a polygraph and lawyered up. Authorities still seek lead...

Beat the summer heat with free fans from Carteret County Senior Services! Operation Fan is back, bringing cooling relief to seniors and adults with disabilities who need it most. Funded by Dominion and Duke Energy, this program helps keep vulnerable residents safe and comfortable during scorching temperatures. Fans are distributed first-come, first-served, so act fast. Stay cool, stay hydrated, an...

Duplin County’s wildfire is under control, allowing displaced residents to return home safely—thanks to coordinated efforts from local and state firefighters who battled flames across 300 acres near Pope Road, Corinth Church Road, and Earl Davis Road. The Rose Hill Fire Department even opened its station as a shelter, showcasing community resilience. No injuries or property damage reported, but au...

A 46-year-old man in Yancey County, North Carolina, was arrested on 15 counts of felony sexual exploitation of a minor after a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led to his arrest. The investigation, led by a local detective, uncovered evidence that could result in up to 10 years per charge if convicted. Tindal is currently jailed with a $100,000 bond, and author...

An 18-year-old fishing prodigy, Connor Daniel, just shattered records at the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament in Morehead City by landing a legendary 2.5-hour battle with a record-breaking blue marlin — proving age is just a number when you’ve got grit, skill, and a boat named Marlin Fever. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: adv...

The Big Rock Kids Billfish Tournament is officially underway, bringing together over 350 young anglers for a high-energy kickoff before the main event. With extended fishing days thanks to weather forecasts, this year’s edition promises even bigger action — and bigger dreams. Kids like Hudson Thorpe and Reed Sager are already buzzing, aiming for top-ten finishes and hoping for better luck than las...

Kinston’s lights went dark—then came back on thanks to heroic crews. But the storm’s chaos didn’t stop there: traffic lights also failed, turning intersections into four-way stops. Police remind drivers: stop, yield to those who arrived first, and if you’re side-by-side, the driver on your left goes. Stay updated at Kinstonnc.gov—because when the power goes out, staying informed keeps things movin...

Greenwood County is poised to halt new data center construction for a full year after a close 4-3 council vote, pending one final approval — a move aimed at giving state lawmakers time to craft consistent statewide regulations around power use and land development as these tech facilities surge in number. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Adver...

Six more people now face charges in the shocking death of Jordan Wishon, whose body was found buried on a Rutherfordton property after she went missing in June. Jaydakis Hamilton is charged with first-degree murder, while Christina Hamilton, Tiquah Carter, and five others are accused of aiding in the cover-up — including accessory after the fact and failure to report a death. All seven are current...

A four-year-old girl, Javeayah Harris, was found dead after a massive multi-agency search in Union County, with authorities confirming she had been deceased for at least a month before her mother reported her missing. Her parents, Johmarea Harris and Michilae Herring, have now been charged with homicide by child abuse, with the mother allegedly confessing to moving the body and filing a false repo...

A Honduran scam artist named Darwin Alberto Corea Calderon just got a two-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating a multi-year Home Depot refund fraud scheme that netted nearly half a million dollars across dozens of stores in the Carolinas. Alongside fake refunds, he used “skip scanning” to steal merchandise at self-checkout and had a prior felony conviction for stealing from Lowe’s. Convi...

A North Carolina mom faces escalating legal trouble after authorities found her using drugs around her kids — including a toddler who tested positive for meth. Now charged with child exposure to a controlled substance, she’s also been arrested for fentanyl possession inside jail, leading to multiple charges and a combined bond of $55,000 — a stark warning about the devastating consequences when ad...

Kudzu Staffing, honored as Greenville Chamber’s Small Business of the Month, has been a staffing powerhouse since 2006—acting like an extension of clients’ HR departments across SC, NC, and GA. Specializing in safety, quality, and productivity, they serve industries from construction to healthcare, offering full-cycle recruitment, screening, and training. Their rapid growth landed them on SC Biz M...

Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright is facing up to 41 months in prison for theft, wire fraud, and drug charges — a sentence the judge called a “serious disrespect for the law.” But Wright isn’t alone: his former chaplain Amos Durham and family member Lawson B. Watson are also being sentenced for misusing taxpayer funds. The FBI uncovered that Wright diverted a deputy benevolence fund t...

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A couple in Cherokee County, South Carolina, faces charges for filing a $2,000 fake insurance claim after allegedly staging a story that Tristan Rodgers was rear-ended by a semi-truck while parked — but investigators uncovered they admitted he wasn’t even in the car. Both have been booked, and the South Carolina Department of Insurance will prosecute. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pi...

Suspicious packages triggered a full lockdown at Simpsonville Municipal Complex Wednesday morning, shutting down courts, City Hall, and police/fire admin offices—until x-rays confirmed no threat by afternoon. FBI, SLED, and local bomb squad joined forces to investigate, while businesses like Crown + Bloom Coffee felt the ripple effects. No injuries, but disruption was real; all facilities reopen T...

This Thursday at 10 AM, Greenwood will honor fallen officer Sergeant Don Keller, aka DJ, with a heartfelt dedication ceremony on his birthday — and you’re invited. His wife organized the event, which includes a new “blessing box” at East Cambridge Ave & South Ames St, a tribute to his lifelong commitment to serving others. The community is coming together to celebrate his legacy, and it’s open to...

South Carolina just unleashed a bold new transportation plan — the Transportation Modernization Act — designed to bulldoze bureaucracy and get roads built faster. Expect “choice lanes” down the line: optional toll lanes on major corridors like Greenville, Charleston, and Rock Hill, letting drivers pay for speed without turning free roads into tolls. These lanes won’t be built overnight — they’ll c...

Heat and humidity are sticking around through Friday and Saturday with highs in the mid-90s across most of the Upstate and mid-to-upper 80s in the mountains—plus scattered afternoon thunderstorms, mostly over the mountains. But relief is on the way: a cold front arrives Sunday through Monday, bringing better rain chances and cooler temps in the 80s through Tuesday. Classic summer weather pattern—s...

Nash County’s flood response just got a major upgrade as the Sheriff’s Office launches a new Swift Water Search and Rescue team, equipping deputies with elite training in water navigation, rope work, emergency medicine, and helicopter coordination. Thanks to Senator Lisa Barnes securing $348,000 in state funding, the county is now stocked with top-tier rescue gear to handle fast-moving flood emerg...

Pitt County Commissioner candidate William Howard Schuyler Jr. faces felony charges for secretly taking explicit photos of a woman, allegedly on May 1, 2025 — a case that’s now spotlighting his Democratic campaign against GOP rival Gary Weaver. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-le...

North Carolina just poured 40 million dollars into Martin County’s healthcare future—25 million to restore essential services and 15 million to expand bed capacity at ECU Health Beaufort. This follows 35 million already earmarked, finally unlocking a formal partnership to bring critical care back to the rural community. After years of advocacy, ECU Health CEO Dr. Michael Waldrum called it a vital...

A routine traffic stop on NC Highway 11 turned into a viral mystery when Kinston Police pulled over a car for a registration issue—what happened next had everyone talking. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@the...

Greenville’s planning a new cafe or restaurant near the Town Common — and YOU get to help shape it! Join one of three public meetings on July 14, 28, or 30 at 5:30 PM at City Hall to see the early plans and share your ideas. Can’t make it? Call 252-329-4540 or visit GreenvilleNC.gov. Your voice matters — this spot’s future is being built by the community. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Sol...