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Yesterday, North Carolinians woke up to some very unpleasant news that Dell decided to close its computer manufacturing plant in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co, NC by the end of this year and lay off its entire workforce of 905 employees.

Former minister facing additional child pornography charges in Forsyth Co. T Elliot Welch, 34, was previously arrested and charged with one count of second degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Author: Carrie Hodgin (WFMY News 2 Digital) Published: 4:49 PM EDT June 3, 2021 Updated: 4:53 PM EDT June 3, 2021 FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — A former Forsyth County minister is facing additional child pornography charges. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Offic...

Teddy bears to go under the hammer at Mitchells If you go down to Mitchells auction house in Cockermouth on Tuesday, you’re sure of a big surprise. Because that’s the day they’re selling more than 440 teddy bears in the company’s first teddy bear sale. Steiff, Merrythought and Lakeland Bears are among the famous makes going under the hammer, mostly from a private collection from the South Lakes. All the bears are in excellent condition, having barely been played with, and most are in t...

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said T Elliot Welch is a Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church of Stanleyville.

By Mark Starling Fire Breaks Out At Canton Manufacturing Plant (Canton, NC) -- A fire at a manufacturing plant is being investigated in Canton. Flames erupted inside Evergreen Packaging on Monday morning, but never caused any visible damage on the outside. No injuries were reported. Its been half-a-year since two contract workers were killed inside Evergreen Packaging after a heat gun fell into a bucket of resin. Hiker Rescued After Fall In Pisgah National Forest (Transylvania County, N...

By Mark Starling Asheville Murder Suspect Still On Run (Asheville, NC) -- Asheville police are continuing the manhunt for the suspect in a November murder. The police department told the Citizen-Times that no one has stepped forward with information on the possible location of 19-year-old Dionate Whitson, who is accused of shooting a teenager to death near a Montford park community center. U.S. Marshals announced a five-thousand-dollar reward in the case at the beginning of the month. Whi...

A new phase of COVID-19 vaccine rollout is starting soon in North Carolina. A huge lawsuit has been served at the Biltmore Forest home of Sidney Powell. The state is doling out more than two-billion-dollars in federal money to help schools and parents.

By Mark Starling Governor Extends Stay-At-Home Order (Raleigh, NC) -- North Carolinas modified stay-at-home order is being extended. Governor Roy Cooper announced yesterday that a 10 p.m. curfew will remain in place until the end of February. Businesses must also continue to stop selling alcohol by 9 p.m. Wednesdays announcement additionally extended the eviction moratorium through March. Winter Weather Moving Through WNC (Asheville, NC) -- A winter storm warning is in effect for parts ...