Kelly & West News

Three Vets Killed in Texas Have N.C. Connections

Three of the four veterans who were killed Thursday, Nov. 15, in a West Texas crash between a train and a parade float had connections to North Carolina, according to reports. The floats were transporting the returning veterans to a banquet being organized to recognize their service in war. Some wives also were aboard. The […]

Overweight Woman Dies While Waiting for a Flight to Take Her Home

A wheelchair-bound woman who weighed 425 pounds was denied being able to fly on three separate airlines after attempts to board her properly failed. She later died, allegedly nine days after being rejected by the first airline. The 56-year-old woman, who with her husband, wanted to return to the Bronx in New York City, was […]

Charlotte Bar Fined for Serving Drunk Driver Brings Up Liability Issues

A Charlotte jury fined Eddie’s Place, a South Charlotte bar and restaurant, $1.7 million for serving a drunk man who crashed into a car and severely injured two parents. The mother was pregnant and lost her unborn child because of the crash. The parents, Matt Eastridge, 32, and his wife, Meredith, 32, were hospitalized for […]

Join us for the Keith Rex “Tater” Thomas Golf Classic

The Keith Rex “Tater” Thomas Classic golf tournament will be held on Wednesday, May 7th at 1 p.m. at Pine Burr Golf Course in Lillington, NC.

Homeowner’s Insurance to Increase by an Average of 7 Percent in NC

Homeowner’s Insurance to Increase by an Average of 7 Percent in NC The top state insurance regulator in North Carolina signed an agreement March 5 which will allow companies to raise homeowner’s insurance policies by an average of 7 percent statewide a year beginning in July. According to reports, Wayne Goodwin agreed to the increase, […]

N.C. Firefighter Seriously Injured in Multi-Vehicle Accident

April 8, 2014

Following a traffic accident at the scene of a woods fire, a North Carolina firefighter was seriously injured and suffered the loss of his left leg. Courier-Tribune reports that 43-year-old Earl Harrington of Candor was part of a team of volunteer firefighters on the scene at 1906 Cole Road, near Brewer Road in Montgomery County. […]

NC Troopers Sue State for Pay Raises

April 1, 2014

A recent lawsuit filed against the state of North Carolina alleges state troopers were promised pay raises that never materialized. According to the suit, the troopers now face severe financial hardships as a result of the empty promises. Times-News reports that the suit was filed on behalf of several North Carolina State Highway Patrol troopers […]

Lawsuit Filed in Deadly Hazing of N.C. College Student

March 31, 2014

The family of a North Carolina fraternity pledge who allegedly died as a result of a hazing ritual filed a lawsuit against the university and several individuals they believe were involved in the death. The Daily News reports that 22-year-old Robert Eugene Tipton Jr., who pledged the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity at High Point University, […]

Police Seek Driver at Fault in Deadly N.C. Collision

March 20, 2014

The North Carolina Highway Patrol is seeking a driver who is responsible for causing a four-car collision on N.C. 43 that killed one person and injured another. Rocky Mount Telegram reports that 51-year-old veteran Tony Leon Leonard, of Rocky Mount, was killed in the crash when the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) transport van in which […]

AAA Carolina Offers Up Safe Driving Tips

The leading cause of death for people between the ages 5 and 30 is traffic accidents according to AAA Carolinas. The following are some tips for safe driving put together by AAA Carolinas: Pay attention to your time, visibility and space on the road. Always leave three to four seconds of distance between your car […]