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RALEIGH – A record number of children, more than 3,300, across the state will be receiving lifesaving bicycle helmets through the department’s Bicycle Helmet Initiative. The program is part of ongoing efforts to reduce bicycle injuries and deaths in North Carolina.

McDowell County, NC -- April 22, 2019 Victim spots stolen trailer and follows suspect until deputy arrives .

Buncombe County Government News -- Buncombe County took yet another step toward recouping taxpayer dollars associated with indicted, former employees. On April 16, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved accepting two settlements totaling more than a $250,000.The move also gets back all legal fees associated with lawsuits pursuing monies from all indicted, former employees. 

McDowell County Sheriff's Office: WANTED: Road rage driver that fired shots at truck; call 652-2237 or 65-CRIME; cash reward offered Reply with TIP

Henderson County Sheriff's Office -- Sunday April 14, 2019 

Madison County Sheriff's Office reported April 12, 2019 on Face Book:

 Madison County Sheriff's Office Reported on Face Book April 12, 2019 

Western North Carolina -- Press Release Friday April 12, 2019 -ASHEVILLE, N.C. – United States Attorney Andrew Murray announced today that law enforcement have dismantled a drug ring operating in Asheville, charging eight of its members with drug conspiracy and drug and firearm-related offenses. The 35-count criminal indictment was returned by the federal grand jury on April 2, 2019, and was unsealed today.

Canton, NC -- Canton Police have released the names of two people killed in a single vehicle accident on Friday.