N.C. offering up to $25,000 rewards for unsolved Triad murders
Governor Josh Stein says the state is offering rewards for information leading to arrests in a trio of unsolved murders in the Triad.
Crime
WSSU student wanted in connection with shooting on campus turns himself in
Ja'lon Stallings, a 19-year-old student at the school, is facing several felony charges in connection to the incident.
1 shot in Winston-Salem State University residence hall, police say; WSSU says suspect at large
The victim’s injuries are not considered life-threatening at this time, and police say this appears to be an isolated incident.
Davidson County school board member resigns after injuring student in crash, charged with DWI
Ashley Carroll has been charged with driving while Intoxicated, open containers and failure to yield the right of way.
Mikal Madhi, who has a life sentence in North Carolina, will be executed in South Carolina
Mikal Mahdi is scheduled to be the second man executed by firing squad in South Carolina. Mahdi also pled guilty to murder in Winston-Salem, where he was represented by Wake Forest Law professor Mark Rabil, who opposes the death penalty for Mahdi.
Forsyth County Sheriff Kimbrough appointed to Governor's Crime Commission
The Commission sets program priorities and makes recommendations to the governor for grant awards, with the goal of reducing crime and enhancing public safety.
Arrests made after shots fired at Carver High School last month
Forsyth County deputies have arrested three people after an incident where shots were fired at Carver High School last month.
Gov. Stein emphasizes improving reentry for incarcerated individuals
Governor Josh Stein met with elected officials and advocates at the North Carolina Rehabilitation and Reentry Conference in Raleigh on Tuesday.
Mount Tabor High School shooter pleads guilty, sentenced to more than 20 years
The teenager who fatally shot a classmate at Mount Tabor High School in Winston-Salem in 2021 pled guilty today.
Man shot, wife assaulted at Winston-Salem workplace
Police arrested 61-year-old Lamard Crawford at his home. He is charged with two counts of felony assault with a deadly weapon and malicious assault in secret.