By Mark Starling
Search Begins For Williams Replacement
(Chapel Hill, NC) The search is on to replace retiring UNC basketball coach Roy Williams. The western North Carolina native announced last week he was stepping down from coaching after leading the Tar Heels to three national championships in 18 seasons. The News and Observer reported yesterday that two current UNC assistant coaches are in the running for the position. UNC Greensboro s coach and former Tar Heel Jerry Stackhouse are also reportedly being considered.
Suspect Faces Drug Charges After Chase
(Rutherford County, NC) A suspect is facing drug charges in the wake of a deputy chase in Rutherford County. The man reportedly led the sheriff s office on a chase after a deputy attempted to stop him. He allegedly ditched the car and ended up lying in a thicket. Investigators found more than 70 grams of meth and marijuana.
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Updated: 4:07 PM EDT April 3, 2021
SALISBURY, N.C. Salisbury police say a man is facing attempted murder charges after reportedly shooting three people, two of whom were still in critical condition as of Saturday.
SPD says the shooting happened just after 10 a.m. at the Los Arcos Mexican restaurant on Klumac Road. Officers found the victims on scene and had the two critical victims taken to a local hospital, while the third victim was treated and released on scene by EMS.
While there, police say they got a description of the car the suspect was in, and that information was sent to other officers. This lead to the quick discovery of the car at the intersection of Highway 601 and East Ridge Road. The driver was taken into custody and charged with attempted 2nd-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill.