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ASHEBORO, N.C. — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who fled from authorities during a routine compliance check and remains at large. According to the sheriff’s office, Reggie “Dexter” Jessup, 35, is wanted in connection with violations discovered during a compliance check conducted by the Electronic House Arrest Division on May 29. Authorities said Jessup fled on foot into a wooded area near Brush Creek Road in Bennett during the encounter. Despite search efforts, he was not located and remains wanted. The sheriff’s office has released a wanted notice and is asking the public for assistance…

CONCORD, N.C. — A 17-year-old Charlotte resident has been charged with murder and multiple other offenses after a shooting in Concord left a man dead and a teenage girl seriously injured, police said. According to the Concord Police Department, officers were dispatched to a home in the 300 block of Bedlington Drive NW at approximately 12:39 a.m. Monday following a report of an assault with injuries. When officers arrived, they found two victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. A 47-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. A 16-year-old girl was transported to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries.…

SALISBURY, N.C. — A stolen vehicle investigation led to an arrest Saturday after Rowan County deputies and China Grove police officers located a vehicle flagged by a Flock camera alert. According to law enforcement, deputies and officers were notified after a Flock camera detected a stolen vehicle in the area. Authorities began searching for the vehicle and later located it at the Valero gas station on South Main Street near Webb Road in Salisbury. Law enforcement detained six individuals at the scene while conducting their investigation. The driver was subsequently taken into custody. The driver was identified as Shawn Christian…

Winston-Salem: Police are investigating an accidental shooting involving two children that occurred Friday morning in the 100 block of Dunbarton Court. According to investigators, the children were alone inside the home when they found a firearm. One child was accidentally shot and transported to Brenner Children’s Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and was reported in stable condition. Police said the shooting appears to have been accidental, and the investigation remains ongoing.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A 17-year-old Forsyth County juvenile is facing multiple charges after authorities say she created and shared a “hit list” targeting several former classmates. According to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called on May 20 to investigate a report of communicating threats after learning about a list allegedly created by the juvenile. Investigators said the list contained the names of several former classmates. The following day, deputies interviewed the juvenile, who allegedly admitted to creating the list. During the interview, authorities said she also assaulted deputies. Sheriff’s officials sought a secure custody order through the Office…

NASCAR has indefinitely suspended 35-year-old Evanna Howell following an incident at Charlotte Motor Speedway during race weekend. According to Cabarrus County court records, Howell was arrested May 23 after allegedly using a golf cart to strike a 77-year-old man, causing serious injuries. The victim reportedly suffered a severe laceration. Howell faces a charge of assault with a deadly weapon causing serious injury. She was released from the Cabarrus County Detention Center on a $125,000 bond. Howell is listed as a senior account manager for 23XI Racing, co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin.

Former Asheboro High School employee Amber Walker faces multiple felony charges in Randolph County, including sex acts with students, indecent liberties and computer fraud.

A man is facing felony charges after deputies said he ordered his dog to attack a man near Food Lion on North Cannon Boulevard, resulting in serious injuries.

LEXINGTON, N.C. — A massive early morning fire tore through several historic uptown Lexington businesses Tuesday, destroying multiple storefronts including the longtime Candy Factory. Firefighters were dispatched to the 100 block of North Main Street after reports of a commercial structure fire. Heavy flames and smoke could be seen pouring from the buildings as crews from multiple agencies worked to contain the fire. Among the businesses heavily damaged or destroyed were The Candy Factory, Shoto Japanese, Main Street Pizza and Deli, and Bagel and More. The fire spread rapidly through the connected downtown buildings, with portions of the structures collapsing…

CHINA GROVE, N.C. — A Mooresville man is facing multiple charges after an alleged disturbance during a field day event Tuesday morning at China Grove Elementary School. According to court documents, officers responded to the school around 9:40 a.m. after staff reported a parent refusing to leave campus after being asked to do so by the principal. Field day activities were taking place at the time of the incident. The parent was identified as Justin Gray Morgan, 39, of Mooresville. Court records allege Morgan grabbed two elementary school students by the arm during the incident. A teacher and the school…