Man recently released from prison dies when car flips in high-speed chase

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011, 12:41pm

By Jeff Rivenbark - email
Chris Dyches - email

YORK COUNTY, SC (WBTV) - A Kings Mountain man who was released from prison last month after serving a 16-year sentence died late Tuesday morning after leading sheriff's deputies on a high-speed chase which ended in South Carolina.

According to the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office, James Alvin Snider, 48, allegedly stole a SUV from the parking lot of a convenience store in Mt. Holly, NC, Tuesday morning.

The owner ran into the store and left the keys in the ignition as well as his cell phone.

Police were able to track the location of the stolen vehicle by the cell phone's location through GPS.

Mt. Holly Police then alerted the Cleveland County Sheriff's office about the vehicle's location.

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Fire destroys mobile homes in Cleveland County

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011, 9:20am

By Becky Gulden

CLEVELAND COUNTY, NC (WBTV) - Two mobile homes were destroyed by fire late Tuesday night in Cleveland County.

The fire was reported around 11:30 p.m. on Farris Road which is close to the South Carolina state border.

No one was living in the mobile homes which were connected under one roof. The mobile homes being used to store items.

According to firefighters, the fire was so intense, they could see the flames at least one mile away.

Firefighter Daryl Philbeck said getting to the fire posed quite a challenge due to the rough conditions of the road which led up to the mobile homes.

Firefighters extinguished the fire, but Philbeck said it is likely to continue smoldering for a few days.

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Drunk drivers beware: Lawmakers unveil 'Laura's Law' in Raleigh

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011, 11:53pm

GASTON COUNTY, NC (WBTV) - On Tuesday a new bill was introduced in North Carolina following the death of a local teenager.

The bill called "Laura's Law" is written in honor of Laura Fortenberry and is meant to toughen drunk driving laws. The Gaston County teenager was killed in July when police say Howard Pasour ran into her.

Pasour had three prior D.A. convictions. Police say he was once again drunk when he hit her.

Late Tuesday morning, Republican state representative Tim Moore of Cleveland County unveiled a law in Raleigh aimed at cracking down on repeat DWI offenders.

Efforts for the law began last summer when Laura's mom, Michelle Armstrong, talked with Anchor Molly Grantham live on the radio -- just 18 hours after she buried her daughter.

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Stars Over Cleveland County

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Monday, February 7th, 2011, 2:45pm

SHELBY - Join our local astronomers for a night under the stars! Locate the winter constellations, learn how to tell planets from stars and much more. This is an outdoor event, so be sure to dress warmly!

Event Details
Date: Saturday, February 12th
Hours: 8pm to 10pm
Free Admission
Venue: Broad River Greenway
Address: 126 Broad River Road in Shelby

Need more information? Please click HERE or contact Kim Duren at 704.434.2357.

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Three men wanted for convenience store robbery in Cleveland Co.

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Monday, February 7th, 2011, 11:21am

CLEVELAND COUNTY, NC (WBTV) - Deputies are looking for three men who robbed a convenience store in Cleveland County on Friday.

The robbery happened around noon at the Kwik Stop Store on Washburn Switch Road.

According to the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office, two armed suspects wearing masks and gloves entered the store. They went behind the counter and stole money in the register.

One of the robbers had a hoodie with skeleton bones on the front. When the hoodie is completely zipped up, it forms a skull design.

The two suspects ran out of the store and jumped into a black, 4-door sedan driven by a third person.

If you know anything about this robbery, call the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office at 704-484-4825.

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Comin' Round the Mountain

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Friday, February 4th, 2011, 5:00pm

RUTHERFORDTON - This is a light hearted "hillbilly" comedy filled with laughter and music. Come join Zeke as he tries to keep Daisy awake long enough to propose and Sherriff Dynamite Ann as she tries to keep them all in line with guns a'blazing. Enjoy some great old time mountain music with this talented cast.

Event Details
Dates: February 11th & 12th
Time: 6:30pm
Tickets: $20
Venue: Green River Plantation Dinner Theater
Address: 6333 Coxe Road in Rutherfordton

Need more information? Please call 828.287.4809.

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Something happening in your neighborhood? Tell us about it!

Submitted by Cameron Easley

Friday, February 4th, 2011, 3:05pm

Something happening in your neighborhood? Tell us about it!

WBTV In Your Community is giving you a chance to spread the word about things happening in your neighborhood!

WBTV.com is searching for Community Content Providers (CCPs) - giving you a chance to contribute as many news stories as desired. It may be anything from breaking news to a neighborhood event at a local park, or a yard sale/bake sale going on at your church or on your street.

Or maybe you'd like to report on local athletics, local theatre, or new places to dine in your 'hood?

There's a place for all of that (and more!) on In Your Community.

If you are interested in becoming a CCP, send an email to community@wbtv.com. We'd love to hear about your interest in covering news for your community!

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