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Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran retires amid criminal charges, police investigation
The Swain County sheriff notified county commissioners July 1 that he will retire immediately, as police continue to ...
Swain County sheriff announces retirement days after sexual assault charges
Facing sexual assault charges, Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran has retired. The county shared the news Thursday on ...
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Swain County sheriff charged with sexual battery makes District Court appearance
A Swain County judge issued more restrictions for suspended Sheriff Curtis Cochran, who appeared in court on several charges ...
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WNC Sheriff retires in the face of criminal charges
A Western North Carolina Sheriff embroiled in a scandal has decided to retire. Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran was ...
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Swain Co. sheriff facing criminal sex charge retires
A Swain County Sheriff facing criminal charges has retired. Sheriff Curtis Cochran was arrested Friday, June 27, for multiple ...
28 biker gang members rounded up and charged with rioting in Florida, cops say
A Biker Week brawl at a gas station has resulted in an “outlaw motorcycle gang” being rounded up and charged with aggravated rioting, according to investigators in Florida. Twenty-eight members of the ...
Polk Co. Department of Health and Human Services director resigns
POLK COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Polk County Department of Health and Human Services announced the resignation of its ...