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  • House fire kills one

    House fire kills one

    WADESBORO — A house on Graham Street caught on fire last week resulting in the death of an occupant.


  • Mecklenburg sheriff, star of true-crime series, stops by Anson

    Mecklenburg sheriff, star of true-crime series, stops by Anson

    WADESBORO — Renowned Charlotte-Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden, a former Charlotte homicide detective with long track record of catching criminals and who starred in a pair of true-crime series, visited Wadesboro’s Popeyes over the weekend where he was recognized by local fans.


  • Police arrest murder suspect after month-long search

    Police arrest murder suspect after month-long search

    WADESBORO — After about a month of searching, the Wadesboro Police Department arrested a murder suspect on June 28.


  • Police offer cash reward for info on suspect

    Police offer cash reward for info on suspect

    WADESBORO — The Wadesboro Police Department is offering a $500 cash reward for assistance in locating a murder suspect.


  • Registration required for golf carts

    Registration required for golf carts

    WADESBORO — The Town of Wadesboro and the Wadesboro Police Department are reminding residents to get your golf cart vehicle registered in order to avoid citations.


  • Police searching for murder suspect

    Police searching for murder suspect

    WADESBORO — The Wadesboro Police Department is asking for assistance from the community to locate a murder suspect.


  • Town finds no proof of racial motivation behind officer’s use of ‘OK’ symbol

    Town finds no proof of racial motivation behind officer’s use of ‘OK’ symbol

    WADESBORO — The Town of Wadesboro confirmed Tuesday that Wadesboro police officer Thomas Luckey resigned from the department earlier this month after an internal investigation into a photo posted to social media showing Luckey making the “OK” hand gesture, which in recent years has been used by white supremacists online…


  • Officers receive Medal of Valor for actions pursing violent suspect

    Officers receive Medal of Valor for actions pursing violent suspect

    WADESBORO — Two Wadesboro Police Department officers were presented with medals for their courage in the face of danger and were recognized at the Wadesboro Town Council meeting on Jan. 11.


  • Wadesboro invests in fire, police department upgrades

    WADESBORO — The Wadesboro Town Council agreed to invest in updating the fire department’s air tanks and the town’s radios during its monthly meeting on Sept. 14.


  • Police searching for suspects in apartment shooting

    Police searching for suspects in apartment shooting

    WADESBORO — Several gunshots were fired into an apartment building on Sept. 9 at the intersection of Morgan Street and White Store Road.


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