Man in custody after walking out of hospital

A man who was shot by a SWAT officer is in custody after walking out of a hospital. Johnny Kaylor of Hickory was charged with trafficking opium or heroin and other drug-related charges. The News Herald reports

Gamewell town councilman facing felony charges

A Gamewell town councilman who has worked as a bail bondsman now faces a felony charge because his wife is a judicial official.  The News-Topic reports Richard Kidd has been indicted by the Caldwell County grand jury

Dudley Shoals woman accused of creating counterfeit drugs

A Dudley Shoals woman is accused of using special tools to create counterfeit drugs. The News-Topic reports Jasmine Andrews is accused of using a pill press to press a white powdered substance into pills imprinted with letters