Virginia Bridges

2 weeks ago | newsobserver.com | Virginia Bridges

Republican, Democrat lawmakers say yes to veteran police officers keeping pension boost. New law pauses separation allowance, preserving benefits for active officers past 30 years Policy shift could cost up to $3 million yearly after initial savings for governments. As law enforcement across this state and the country face severe staffing shortages, the General Assembly passed a bill to allow veteran officers to stay on the force longer - without sacrificing thousands of dollars a year.

2 weeks ago | charlotteobserver.com | Virginia Bridges

Like many new parents, Eric Schneider reached for healthy habits as he struggled with stress and sleep after he and his wife brought their first baby home. "I was under a lot of stress and started working out, and I gave up chewing tobacco and cut back on drinking," the once-rising leader in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department explained. Schneider found a CBD oil online that promised to reduce pain, lower anxiety and help him sleep.

4 weeks ago | charlotteobserver.com | Virginia Bridges

A former North Carolina state trooper pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors Thursday after he had a sexual relationship with a teen he cited for driving while intoxicated, and then helped her get the case dismissed, according to statements made in court Thursday. Erick Bowen pleaded guilty to obstructing justice and failing to discharge his duties, class-one misdemeanors. Bowen, hired in 2020 in the district that includes Warren County, resigned on May 7, according to the State Highway Patrol.

1 month ago | newsobserver.com | Virginia Bridges |Lexi Solomon |Cathy Clabby

Raleigh police video released by court order shows a state trooper saying he "came upon" the scene of the October 2024 crash that killed Tyrone Mason. When asked if he was pulling the driver over, the trooper said no. "It's the little area I work, so when I came up on it, I saw all the smoke and heard all the cars hitting the debris," he said.

1 month ago | heraldsun.com | Virginia Bridges

A portion of Waverly Place was rezoned to build up to seven stories. [email protected] The firm behind the Fenton development in Cary will be able to renovate another of the town’s malls. The Cary Town Council unanimously agreed Thursday night to rezone a portion of Waverly Place to allow up to seven-story buildings for 750 apartments, 30,000 square feet of commercial space and a parking garage.