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D-Day --  June 6, 1944. This date marks a pivotal moment in history: the Allied invasion of Normandy, France. Known as D-Day, it was the largest amphibious operation ever launched, initiating the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control.

Rutherford County --  While actively monitoring the Earnhardt Drive area in Mooresboro, North Carolina, on Wednesday,  the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement (A.C.E.) Team noticed a blue Jeep Renegade driving left of center, which is against North Carolina traffic law.

Asheville --  Press Release Asheville Police Department: Following a thorough investigation by the Asheville Police Department and in consultation with the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office, it has been determined that no charges will be filed in the Rankin Avenue shooting incident. We are providing a summary of the facts and circumstances that led up to this determination.

McDowell County --  Adam Lee Franklin, 41, of Marion, was charged by the McDowell County Sheriff's Office Community Impact Team with the following:

Raleigh --  North Carolina Senate Bill 153, titled the "North Carolina Border Protection Act," has passed both chambers of the General Assembly and now awaits action from Governor Josh Stein.

Raleigh --  Press Release North Carolina Governor Josh Stein's Office: Today Governor Josh Stein released the following statement on the need to protect young people by bringing order to the unregulated cannabis market:  

McDowell County --  McDowell County Sheriff’s Office charged 65-year-old Terry Jo Lowery of Nebo with felony Trafficking in Methamphetamine and felony Maintain a Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substance.

Catawba County --  A Lenior man has been arrested In connection with the mass shooting on Walnut Acres Drive.  Garon Nathaniel Killian, 20,   is charged with a single (1) count of attempted first-degree murder.

Asheville -- A man who fired a gun Friday night was taken into custody by Asheville police.  Fortunately, just property damage has been reported, and no one was hurt.