Kings Mountain, NC news on Wednesday, October 21, 2026

In Kings Mountain, NC on Wednesday, October 21, 2026: Caiman captured after two months on the loose. Also: A Cleveland County deputy has been charged with negligent homicide in a deadly crash while responding to an emergency; A stabbing was reported in the New Edinburgh area of Cleveland County. Weather: Wednesday will be mostly clear and mild, with highs near 70°F and just a light breeze.

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A Cleveland County deputy has been charged with negligent homicide in a deadly crash while responding to an emergency.KOKH · Oct 21, 7:38 PM · Around
Cleveland County deputies successfully captured a caiman that had been loose in the area for about two months.KOKI FOX 23 · Oct 21, 8:23 PM · Around
A stabbing was reported in the New Edinburgh area of Cleveland County.Cleveland County Herald · Oct 21, 5:59 PM · Around

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