Woman convicted of first degree murder in Cherryville killing
Kendra Odums, 25, was found guilty of shooting and killing Rhonshocki Flack, 24, at her home in Cherryville on May 3, 2021. Prosecutors say she was fixated on Flack, tattooing his name, sending threats, and faking a pregnancy to win him back, while the defense argued the gun was not loaded and the act was negligent. The jury deliberated hours before the verdict.
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North Carolina legislators weigh cell phone rules in schools
Gaston County representatives discuss potential state action on classroom cell phone bans. The piece outlines Gaston County Schools policy, compares nationwide moves after Florida’s HB379, and notes guidance from Alabama Connecticut Washington and other states with funding incentives to restrict phones in class.
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Trump Flint stop ignores water crisis in Flint town hall
In Flint Michigan a presidential campaign event by Donald Trump included no mention of the lead poisoning crisis despite Flint’s ongoing water troubles. The hourlong town hall focused on manufacturing assassinations the southern border and nuclear war while residents see the crisis continuing unresolved since 2014. Flint marked the lead poisoning anniversary in April amid government testing data.
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Harris defends economy and Middle East stance in black journalists’ interview
Vice President Kamala Harris faced questions from National Association of Black Journalists on economy Israel Hamas and migrant policy. She countered attacks by Trump and Vance while noting contrasts with Trump’s recent interview, stressing her record and ongoing outreach.
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