Author: Joe Prime

Sex Offense Allegations Lead to Charges Against Maggie Valley Resident in Burke County A man from Maggie Valley is facing multiple serious charges in Burke County following a joint investigation by local authorities and federal agencies. On February 2, 2024, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the FBI and the Burke County Child Advocacy Center, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 3000 block of Ramblewoods Drive in Valdese. The operation targeted the production and distribution of child pornography. As a result, 27-year-old Zebulon Robert Lingafelt was arrested and charged with felony first-degree sexual exploitation of…

Mustang City, Texas Girl Missing After Sister Found Locked in Closet: Police Investigation Underway Authorities in Mustang City, Texas, are urgently searching for a missing girl after her sister was discovered locked inside a closet. The disturbin incident came to light when the younger sister, found alone and in distress, was rescued from the confined space by concerned family members. Law enforcement quickly responded to the scene, and the girl was taken to a local hospital for evaluation. During initial interviews, the girl provided details about her missing sibling, raising further alarm. Police have since launched a full-scale investigation, working…

Remembering a Mustang High Student: Life Lost Too Soon on the Turnpike A Mustang High School student tragically lost their life in a single-vehicle crash on the Kilpatrick Turnpike, leaving the community in shock and mourning. The accident occurred late Tuesday evening when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a barrier. Emergency responders arrived quickly, but the student was pronounced dead at the scene. School officials and counselors have been working closely with students and families to offer support during this heartbreaking time. “This is a devastating loss for our Mustang family,” said a spokesperson from Mustang Public Schools.…

Olympic champion Jennifer Jones announces retirement from women’s team curling The Sochi 2014 gold medallist has said she will instead focus on mixed doubles with her husband Brent Laing. Canada’s Jennifer Jones has announced she will retire from four-player women’s curling at the end of the season. The 49-year-old two-time Olympian and Sochi 2014 gold medallist confirmed the decision in a post on social media on Tuesday (13 February). “I have decided that at the end of this season, I will retire from women’s curling,” Jones said. “I have been so privileged to play thousands of games – the Olympics,…

Pier Park shooting update: 3 injured in Panama City Beach, suspects arrested. A shooting occurred at Pier Park in Panama City Beach, Florida, on Saturday, leaving three people injured. Four suspects have been detained. UPDATE: Panama City Beach Police are investigating a shooting at Pier Park, an outdoor shopping area in Panama City Beach, Florida. According to local television station WJHG-TV, shots were fired near the SkyWheel and movie theater on Saturday evening. At least three people suffered injuries and were transported to a local hospital. There is no information on the conditions of the victims. Four suspects have been…

Shattered Laps: Racing Legend Ricky Thornton Jr Faces Heartbreak as DNA Test Unmasks Paternity Truth In a shocking turn of events that’s sent ripples through the racing community, Eldora Speedway icon Ricky Thornton Jr. has officially separated from his wife, Shae Thornton, following the revelation of a deeply personal and painful truth. A recent DNA test has confirmed that the couple’s 4-year-old daughter is not Ricky’s biological child—but that of Shae’s former partner. The couple, once seen as a picture of strength and unity amid the fast-paced world of dirt track racing, reportedly parted ways early this morning. Sources close…

Stanton Hill Reality star Lauren Goodger’s ex-boyfriend cleared of assaulting her. Reality star Lauren Goodger’s ex-boyfriend has been cleared of assaulting her after she withdrew her support for the prosecution. Charles Drury, 26, was charged with inflicting actual bodily harm on the 37-year-old former The Only Way Is Essex star on August 4, 2022. The same day as the funeral of their infant daughter Lorena, who tragically passed away at two-days-old. Drury was also said to have left her fearing violence would be used against her through controlling and coercive behaviour in their relationship on at least two occasions between…

Oklahoma school mourning loss of young student who died in house fire overnight. Tragedy struck a small Oklahoma town Noble on Wednesday morning. Sadly, a mother and her young daughter were unable to escape a house fire. Now, investigators are working to pinpoint the cause. On Wednesday afternoon, there was still heavy smoke at the scene hours after a fire destroyed the family’s camper. A mother and her child were inside when it happened, and they unfortunately did not survive. “Any time you deal with the loss of a loved one, especially something like this that involves youth, it’s just…

Ski champ Mikaela Shiffrin to join Denver NWSL ownership group Two-time Olympic Alpine ski gold medalist and Colorado native Mikaela Shiffrin has joined the ownership group of Denver’s expansion National Women’s Soccer League team. Shiffrin, the most decorated Alpine skier in history with 101 World Cup victories, is an eight-time world champion, five-time overall World Cup champion and the only athlete to win in all six Alpine disciplines. “Mikaela’s commitment to excellence, her global impact, and her deep Colorado roots make her a perfect addition to our ownership group,” team controlling owner Rob Cohen said in a statement. “We’re building…

Persistent Showers, Cold Temperatures Cancel Eldora’s #LetsRaceTwo Finale. With persistent showers rolling through Rossburg, OH overnight Friday through Saturday morning and cold temperatures preventing track drying efforts at Eldora Speedway along with weather models showing more rain Saturday afternoon and evening, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car Series and track officials have agreed to cancel the finale of #LetsRaceTwo. All advanced tickets will be refunded via the original method of payment. Nothing is required of the patron. Refunds will appear in credit card statements within a week. Tickets purchased at the track on race week must be mailed back…