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Stephanie Fowler and John Spivey (CCSO)

October 9, 2026

Two suspects were jailed after deputies responding to a larceny call allegedly found not just a damaged home, but methamphetamines and drug paraphernalia. Stephanie Renee Fowler, 41, and John Burvie Spivey, 36, were charged with breaking, entering and larceny, and conspiracy. Fowler was also charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver methamphetamine, and Spivey was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Fowler, who gave her...

Marine Osprey Crashes in Bladen Lakes State Forest

October 8, 2026

Fire crews, the Forest Service and Marine Corps personnel are on the scene of a crashed Osprey aircraft in Bladen Lakes State Forest. The Osprey was part of a training mission in the parking lot when it caught fire and had a “hard landing,” according to emergency officials. The aircraft was carrying around 6,000 pounds of highly volatile fuel when it went down, apparently due to a fire...

Piper Saratoga airplane similar to the one that crashed Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Controller.com)

October 8, 2026

No serious injuries were reported after a small private plane crashed near Rough and Ready Road Wednesday night. First responders said the Piper Saratoga went down in a wooded area between Rough and Ready and Slade Fisher around 10:19 p.m. The occupants of the airplane and two small dogs walked away from the crash. The plane left Hickory Regional Airport at 9:08 p.m., according to FlightAware.com. Multiple fire...

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