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2 hours ago
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Alleged impaired driver crashes into tree in Iredell County, killing his passenger: NCSHP
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A man could be facing charges after allegedly speeding while driving while impaired before crashing and killing a passenger in his vehicle, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Around 8:20 p.m. on Friday, May 30, troopers responded to the crash on I-77 South near mile marker 39 in Iredell County. Officials said a 39-year-old man was driving south in a 2002 Chevrolet S-10 when he lost control, drove off the right side of the road and struck a tree on the passenger side of the vehicle. 'Lucky to be alive'; Driver hurt in reported road-rage shooting on I-85 in Rowan County, suspect wanted The driver, Floyd Dale Davis II, was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The passenger, 43-year-old Timmy Hillard Hartsoe Jr., was also transported to a local hospital, where he sadly died, highway patrol said. Investigators believe speed and impairment are contributing factors in the crash and say charges are pending. I-77 South was closed in the area for about two hours during the on-scene investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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17 hours ago
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Former Gastonia police officer indicted on charges claiming she made false statement during firearm purchase
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A former Gastonia Police officer who was convicted for unlawful use of the department's computer databases was indicted in more charges this week. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for Western North Carolina, a federal indictment was unsealed Friday in federal court charging Xana Dove with straw purchasing a firearm. Dove, 28, of Charlotte, was arrested on Thursday, and was released on bond following her initial court appearance. Parents held on $1.5M bond each after 7-year-old fatally struck crossing street unsupervised According to allegations in the indictment, on May 25, 2023, Dove knowingly made a false and fictitious written statement to Shooters Express, a licensed firearms dealer in Belmont, in connection with the acquisition of a Springfield Hellcat Pro, 9mm pistol. The indictment alleges that Dove falsely stated on a federal form that she was the actual transferee/buyer of the firearm when the defendant knew this statement was false and fictitious. Dove is charged with making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm and causing a false report during a firearm purchase. If convicted, Dove faces a combined maximum sentence of up to 15 years in prison. In December 2023, Love was charged with 32 felonies, including 15 counts of accessing a government computer and four counts of felony conspiracy. This includes allegations of telling a man how to lie on a polygraph test. She pled guilty to two of the charges, and was sentenced to 11 months in prison. She was suspended from the department the previous September after she posted bond for allegedly filing a false police report, and was terminated in November. The new charges in the indictment are allegations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Assistant U.S. Attorney Dana Washington with the U.S. Attorney's Office in Charlotte is prosecuting the case. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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20 hours ago
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Driver reportedly injured in road-rage shooting on I-85 in Rowan County
CHINA GROVE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Authorities are seeking a suspected after a driver was injured in a reported shooting in southern Rowan County Friday evening. According to the Rowan County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to Interstate 85 North near mile marker 68. It's where an apparent road rage incident allegedly occurred, and the victim was transported to a hospital. Suspects identified in Statesville shootout that began at job fair still on the run: Sheriff The suspect vehicle is described as a white Chevrolet Silverado 1500 extended-cab truck with possible yellow writing on it. The vehicle was last seen northbound on I-85 traveling into Davidson County. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rowan County Sheriff's Office at 704-216-8700 or you can contact Rowan County Crime Stoppers at or by calling 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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a day ago
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Improvements, full closure Blue Ridge Parkway postponed to accommodate Helene recovery
NORTH CAROLINA (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Following a request from a North Carolina senator, the planned full closure of the Blue Ridge Parkway to make repairs has been postponed. This week, the U.S. Department of Interior said it will pause the multi-year Great American Outdoors Act project underway on the Parkway. This is to accommodate continuing recovery needs from Hurricane Helene on the country's most-visited national park site. The department's action was in response to Sen. Ted Budd, who requested the delay until after the peak visitors' season. Helene ravaged the region last fall just as the season began, forcing an initial full closure due to debris and heavy damage to the roadway, and much of the the road remains closed to this day. Nearly 200 miles of Blue Ridge Parkway reopens as long-term work remains in North Carolina 'Communities in Western North Carolina were hit hard by Hurricane Helene, and as we begin to rebuild, closing the Blue Ridge Parkway at this juncture would only set us back,' Budd said in a statement. 'The Parkway serves as a lifeline to small businesses and recreation access across the Appalachian Region — bringing tourists, supporting local businesses, and keeping our economy moving. I'm grateful the Trump administration recognized our state's needs following a letter I sent last month. This is the right decision to prioritize the near-term recovery of our region while still ensuring the resurfacing project is completed in the future.' The full rehabilitation project and associated closures are now scheduled to take place in 2026, and the overall project to be completed in 2027 or later. At that time, full closures is slated for a nearly 20-mile stretch between Blowing Rock and Beacon Heights. The National Park Service is working closely with the Federal Highway Administration to make necessary project modifications. 'The National Park Service honors the important relationship between the Parkway and the many communities it connects over its 469-mile passage through North Carolina and Virginia,' the DOI said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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a day ago
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1 injured in I-85 crash near Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte: Medic
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Interstate 85 is back open after a crash earlier on Friday caused major traffic delays near Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte. The accident happened around mile marker 37 on the southbound side of the interstate, in Mecklenburg County. For a while, two of the four lanes were shut down, leading to heavy traffic. 🚗 Track issues along your commute with the QCN Traffic Interactive Map One person was treated for minor injuries and taken to Presbyterian Hospital, Medic said. Queen City News has reached out to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol for more details about what caused the 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
