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Hickory, Richmond County municipal elections today

October 7, 2025

HICKORY, N.C. — Several counties and municipalities across the state are holding municipal elections today, Oct. 7. In Hickory, voters are choosing Alderman – Ward 5. The candidates are Arnita M. Dula, Kevin Gaylord, Joshua Ledford, Taylor Newton Lelewski and David Zagaroli. …

New data: Six knife incidents near station where Iryna Zarutska was killed since 2022

October 7, 2025

The East/West station, where Zarutska was stabbed to death, has recorded 560 crime nearby incidents in three years. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nearly two months after the stabbing of Iryna Zarutska, new data shows which Charlotte light rail stations have a higher concentration of crime.…

Charlotte leaders seek state reform after deadly light rail stabbing

October 7, 2025

“Most of the type of reform that is needed we need from the General Assembly,” said Councilmember Malcolm Graham. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte City Council members are calling on the North Carolina General Assembly for additional support to address public safety and mental health concerns following the murder of Iryna Zarutska on the light rail system.…