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Sheriff's deputy honored for life-saving CPR

Deputy Brandon Nicholson, shown with Chief Deputy Vanessa Gilbert, received the Sheriff's Office Lifesaving Award.
District Attorney Andrew Murray announces the plea agreement that resulted in a life in prison sentence for Phillip Michael Stroupe II for the murder of Tommy Bryson in July 2017.

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STROUPE GETS LIFE IN PRISON FOR BRYSON MURDER

Phillip Michael Stroupe II was sentenced to life in prison today after he pleaded guilty to the July 2017 murder of Thomas A. "Tommy" Bryson, avoiding a trial that could have resulted in the death penalty had he been convicted.   Read Story »

Tags: murder cases | Phillip Michael Stroupe II | Thomas Andrew Bryson | murder

Layla Hildenbrand, shown taking one of the tests in the Braille Challenge, finished third in the national competition.

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Layla, 11, is among top Braille readers in the U.S.

MILLS RIVER — Layla is a typical 11-year-old, if a precocious one. She likes to read, play piano and in her free time hang out with friends at the neighborhood pool.   Read Story »

Tags: Rugby Middle School | Glenn C. Marlow Elementary School | reading | Layla Hilldenbrand | visually impaired

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