Nash County
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Thousands lose power in Nash County after trees knock down lines
Nashville police said power lines went down in the area around 8 p.m. Wednesday. As of Thursday morning, crews were working to restore power to hundreds.
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Nash County deputies arrest 14-year-old girl after threat to Southern Nash High School
A 14-year-old is accused of making online threats of violence at Southern Nash High School.
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Nash County school threats under investigation
Threats involving Southern Nash middle and high schools will lead to more law enforcement on campus on Wednesday.
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Southern Nash High School returns to normal operations after online threat investigation
The secure status was lifted shortly after 2 p.m. after investigators determined an online threat was not credible, Nash County Public Schools said.
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Nash County man charged with 17-year-old's death after selling fentanyl, warrants say
A Nash County man is charged with death by distribution, after allegedly selling him fentanyl. A 17-year-old died from the drug. His bond was increased from $250,000 to $1 million during his first court appearance Thursday.
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Nash County Schools face partial HVAC outages
Avery Davis reports live from Nash County on the HVAC issues affecting several schools in the district. According to a spokesperson, five schools are experiencing partial outages: J.R. Edwards Elementary, Middlesex Elementary, Red Oak Middle, Rocky Mount Middle, and North Nash High.
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Several Nash County schools without air conditioning, district officials say
NCPS said it will communicate directly with affected families if conditions require changes to the school day or normal operations.
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Community mourns Nash EMS director who drowned in Carteret County
The head of Nash County's emergency services is dead after drowning on Saturday at a beach in Carteret County.
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Nash County Sheriff's Office sends K9 deputy to Venezuela for aid
Nash County sends K9 to Venezuela.
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Nash County joins list of counties discussing data centers, outlines land development regulations
Nash County met on Wednesday to discuss updates to its Unified Development Ordinance, which included land development regulations for data centers.
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Three arrested in Nash County after deputies seize over 1,000 grams of drugs
The driver of a vehicle in Nash County tried to run from deputies during traffic stop, over 1,000 grams of drugs were found in the car. The driver and two others were arrested.
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Deputies identify two men who died after shooting each other inside Nash County Dollar General
According to Nash County deputies, Herbert Earl Lawrence Jr and Wilbert Silver III died on Saturday after a heated argument resulted in gunfire.
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Nash County woman charged after dog left in trailer during excessive heat
A woman was arrested and faces several charges after leaving a dog unattended in a hot trailer in Nash County.
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Nash County Sheriff's Office investigates car vandalism
The car owner, Dorian Wilson, shared a photo of the vandalized car with racial slurs engraved on the side of the car. Deputies said no charges have yet been made. The investigation is still ongoing.
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Multi-agency raid in Vance County leads to man’s arrest, drug seizure
A multi-agency law enforcement operation led to the arrest of Ta’Shawn Baskerville after the execution of a search warrant in Vance County. Authorities seized hundreds of doses of heroin, fentanyl M30 pills, cash and a gun.
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Nash County mother charged after loaded gun was found in her 10-year-old son's bookbag
Deputies arrested Malasia Brianna Coleman on Wednesday after a loaded handgun was found in her 10-year-old son's bookbag on a school bus. Officials said the boy did not know the gun was in his bag, and he had “no malice or ill intent” in bringing the gun to school.
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Nash County sheriff looking for two men wanted in assaults
Deputies say Elijah Rosser is wanted for kidnapping and Jacob Price is wanted for assault by strangulation.
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Man charged with second-degree murder in shooting at Nash County home
Nash County sheriff's deputies arrested Cajlun Dunn. He is charged with second-degree murder after a fight that led to the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Marcus Toney, according to the sheriff's office.
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Nash County man charged after alleged knife assault over money
Nashville police arrested 42-year-old Bobby Ray Wooten Jr. after he was accused of assaulting a person with a knife over money. He is being held on a $10,000 secured bond and is expected in court on Friday.
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All school buses in Nash County to be equipped emergency overdose kits, district says
The district said the investment, which is around $21,435.60, was made possible through the support of the county, the Nash County Board of Commissioners, the Nash County Opioid Settlement Advisory Council and the C.A.R.E. Coalition.
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650 roosters recovered: Men arrested, charged with running Nash County cockfighting operation
Nash County deputies arrested two men on charges of cockfighting and felony animal cruelty after discovering more than 650 roosters at a Middlesex property.
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Water slowly restored in the town of Nashville after water emergency
In a post on Facebook, officials said full pressure should resume by midnight in affected areas. A boil water advisory is in effect until further notice.
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Nash County leaders warn of potential measles exposure at UNC Health Nash
The Nash County Health Department is alerting the public after an unvaccinated child who recently traveled internationally tested positive for measles following a visit to the UNC Health Nash Emergency Department.
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Nash County leaders warn of potential measles exposure at UNC Health Nash
The Nash County Health Department is alerting the public after an unvaccinated child who recently traveled internationally tested positive for measles following a visit to the UNC Health Nash Emergency Department.
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Nash County Sheriff warns residents after dog attack, dangerous dog on the loose
The Nash County Sheriff's Office warns residents of a dangerous dog on the loose after a reported attack on Wednesday. The adult male, brindle and black Cane Corso, was last seen near Sugar Hill Church and Tar River Church roads.
