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Former Shelby Officer Charged in Assault Case
A former Shelby police officer seen on video repeatedly punching a woman during an arrest has now been charged with assault, while court records reviewed by WAME News show prosecutors have already dismissed two of the criminal charges filed against the woman involved in the incident.
Annie Dance
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Gas Prices Fall Across Iredell County as Summer Driving Season Begins
Drivers in Iredell County are seeing some relief at the pump as gasoline prices continue to trend downward heading into the summer travel season.
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Governor Stein Urges North Carolinians to Prepare as Hurricane Season Begins
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially began today, and Governor Josh Stein is encouraging North Carolinians to take steps now to prepare for potential tropical weather impacts in the months ahead.
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Former Shelby Officer Charged in Assault Case
A former Shelby police officer seen on video repeatedly punching a woman during an arrest has now been charged with assault, while court records reviewed by WAME News show prosecutors have already dismissed two of the criminal charges filed against the woman involved in the incident.
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Gas Prices Fall Across Iredell County as Summer Driving Season Begins
Drivers in Iredell County are seeing some relief at the pump as gasoline prices continue to trend downward heading into the summer travel season.
2 min read
Governor Stein Urges North Carolinians to Prepare as Hurricane Season Begins
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially began today, and Governor Josh Stein is encouraging North Carolinians to take steps now to prepare for potential tropical weather impacts in the months ahead.
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Troutman Eases Water Restrictions, Moves Back to Stage 2 Conservation Measures
The Town of Troutman has reduced its water shortage response level from Stage 3 to Stage 2 following improved drought conditions and recommendations from state drought officials.
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Regional News
Former Shelby Officer Charged in Assault Case
A former Shelby police officer seen on video repeatedly punching a woman during an arrest has now been charged with assault, while court records reviewed by WAME News show prosecutors have already dismissed two of the criminal charges filed against the woman involved in the incident.
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Governor Stein Celebrates Lake Lure Reopening After Hurricane Recovery
Josh Stein visited Lake Lure on May 15 to celebrate the reopening of one of western North Carolina’s best-known outdoor destinations following extensive recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene.
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Lake Lure Reopens Following Massive Hurricane Helene Recovery Effort
After more than a year of recovery work following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Lake Lure is officially reopening to the public in phases ahead of the busy summer tourism season.
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Regulators Keep Nuclear Plant Data Secret
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved a request from Duke Energy to keep portions of its nuclear reactor safety analysis methods hidden from public disclosure — a decision likely to raise questions about transparency surrounding major nuclear facilities operating in the Carolinas.
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Record Number of North Carolinians Expected to Travel for Memorial Day Weekend
AAA is forecasting a record-breaking Memorial Day travel weekend across North Carolina as more than 1.3 million residents are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home.
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Iredell County Offices to Close for Memorial Day Holiday
Iredell County officials have announced that county offices and several public services will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.
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