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NC man sentenced to prison for multi-state cattle fraud scheme

July 18, 2025
Williams Edwards knowingly bought cattle from NC with worthless checks and resold the cattle in Texas and Oklahoma. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A North Carolina man has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a multi-state livestock theft scheme that defrauded sales barns out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.…
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Monroe plans grave relocation, but family members express concerns

July 17, 2025
Monroe leaders plan to soon relocate an estimated 50 graves at Billy Woods Cemetery. Crews expect to move the remains to a city-owned cemetery by the end of July. MONROE, N.C. — To make way for economic development, Monroe leaders plan to soon dig up dozens of graves and move them across town, all as some family members are just now finding out.…
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‘We deserve to feel empowered’ | Charlotte nonprofit brings holistic healing to Sugar Creek area

July 17, 2025
Self-Care Sundays in Charlotte offer free holistic wellness sessions for women, featuring yoga, meditation and journaling. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This August, a new community wellness initiative is set to transform Sunday afternoons in Charlotte’s Sugar Creek corridor.  “Self-Care Sundays,” a free nine-week series hosted by local nonprofit Curvaceous Behavior, invites women of all backgrounds to reconnect with their minds, bodies, and community — one breath at a time.…
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Video shows fight between Caldwell County commissioners before meeting

July 17, 2025
The exact circumstances of the disagreement were not released. CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. — A fight broke out between two county commissioners before Monday night’s Caldwell County Board of Commissioners meeting. The incident involved Commissioners Jeff Branch and Donnie Potter, according to a statement from a Caldwell County spokesperson on Wednesday. …