Accused rapist slasher met victim online in Labor Day incident
Rodney James Helton Jr. is charged after a Salisbury woman met him online and later traveled to his Mount Holly home. The assault involved a pocket knife and throat injuries. Police tracked Helton to a Creek Walk neighborhood hideout after the victim, severely injured, was found by his grandmother. Rescue and surgery followed. authorities seek motive.
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Rodney Helton Jr
Mount Holly
Woman
Gaston County
Rodney James Helton Jr
Salisbury
Jay Human
Human
Helton
Brenda Smith
Smith
Creek Walk
Hickory Grove Road
Caro- Mont Regional Medical Center
Are They With The Governor
Gaston County's state legislators clash over two bills in Raleigh. Gov. Pat McCrory vetoed an immigration bill and a welfare drug testing bill. House Republicans overrode the vetoes, with the Senate expected to concur. GOP lawmakers and Rep. John Torbett hold varied views on the measures and implications.
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Gaston County
Raleigh
Pat McCrory
House
Senate
McCrory
John Torbett
E-Verify Debate Highlights Lawmaker Past Votes
Lawmakers reflect on expanding E-Verify exemptions, noting opposition to relaxation and emphasis on border security. They stress public health, safety, and protecting North Carolina workers while considering seasonal farm labor needs and potential effects on food prices.
North Carolina House votes to override veto on welfare drug tests
The N C House voted to overturn Gov McCrory s vetoes of two bills adding drug testing for welfare recipients and job applicants. Supporters cite state taxpayers funding illegal drug use and want courts to decide further steps as the Senate plans a vote today per Hometown coverage.
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North Carolina
Department of Health and Human Services
N.C. House
McCrory
Obituaries Highlight Three Seniors Across States
Margaret Adams, 89, Surfside Beach South Carolina dies. Doug Alexander, a Belmont resident, passes away. John Testerman, 85, of Kings Mountain shown in today’s notices.
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Margaret Adams
Surfside Beach
S.C
Doug Alexander
Belmont
John Testerman
Kings Mountain
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