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Jamal Lewis was arrested for an armed robbery in downtown Winston-Salem, Greensboro police are investigating an aggravated assault that left one person hospitalized, and authorities continue to gather details on both incidents.

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A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded in Alamance County when a 27-year-old father, Joshua Fuller, is now facing felony child abuse and death by vehicle charges after a golf cart crash that killed his 3-year-old daughter. The toddler’s name remains private, and Fuller, who owned the vehicle, is jailed with a $1 million bond. Authorities are still investigating the full sequence of events, but the case underscores the devastating consequences of negligence—and the unbearable grief left behind for a family shattered by loss.

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Cato Corp. is accelerating its store closures, ramping up from 50 to 120 locations—roughly 12% of its 13,000-store footprint—anticipating a third of all stores will shutter by holiday season. Already shuttered 38 North Carolina stores in Q4 and eight more since Q1 began, the company’s chairman admits the move will hurt FY2016+ results and devastate thousands of employees. Despite past closures, this wave feels more strategic than reactive. Cato’s pouring $7M into efficiency and growth initiatives plus $1.5M for the closure process, signaling a painful but intentional pivot toward future resilience.

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A chilling chapter in Chapel Hill’s history closes as Tailei Qi, accused of murdering UNC professor Dr. Zijie Yan in 2023, is found not guilty by reason of insanity. Despite being deemed mentally competent to stand trial in March, Qi’s decade-long battle with severe mental illness—including delusions and hallucinations—led the court to conclude he couldn’t be held criminally responsible. The verdict underscores the complex intersection of mental health and justice, while shifting focus to his urgent need for treatment and care—a sobering reminder of the human cost behind such tragedies.

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Winston-Salem’s First Waughtown Baptist Church celebrates 160 years of community service, while the United Methodist Church makes historic strides by repealing bans on same-sex marriage—sparking a wave of departures as thousands of congregations weigh staying or leaving over theological divides. In North Carolina alone, over 400 churches have already disaffiliated. Meanwhile, the Southern Baptist Convention ousted four congregations, including two in NC, citing leadership issues like female senior ministers. And in Washington, D.C., preparations are underway for a massive World Cultural Festival expected to draw half a million visitors, with a Boone-based retreat center playing a key role in organizing the global event.

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A stunning conservation win in Davidson County: 130 acres along Abbotts Creek, including half a mile of creek frontage and 56 acres of bottomland hardwood forest, is now permanently protected thanks to landowners Tyler and Meghan Forrest. Their vision? To preserve this land for their son Luke and future generations. With help from the Three Rivers Land Trust and funding from the North Carolina General Assembly, this private land remains in family hands but is now shielded from development—securing vital wildlife habitats and water quality in the Yadkin River Basin. It’s a powerful example of how private stewardship and public investment can protect nature while honoring legacy.

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High Point, North Carolina, is tackling homelessness, mental health, and substance abuse crises with a bold new twist: the HOPE Team. Instead of cops, this specialized crew—featuring a social worker and two crisis counselors—steps in to connect people with housing, food, and treatment. Police Chief Curtis Cheeks says badges and guns aren’t the answer here; what’s needed is lasting support. The team wears green uniforms, drives unmarked vehicles, and can work solo or alongside officers—often taking the lead when safe. Their goal? Reduce unnecessary police calls and build real, long-term solutions for those who need them most.

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A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Alamance County, North Carolina, when a two-year-old suffered fatal injuries in a golf cart accident—leading to the arrest of 44-year-old James Ronald Stallings, Jr., on charges of felony child abuse and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The child, who required CPR and endured severe trauma, died from his injuries. Stallings remains jailed without bond as authorities continue their investigation.

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