David Madison Cawthorn, a native of Asheville, North Carolina, is a Republican politician and constitutional conservative. He became the youngest U.S. congressman at 25. Cawthorn has faced personal and legal challenges, including a nearly fatal car accident in 2014, a messy relationship history, and multiple controversies during and after his congressional term.
13 things about Greensboro, North Carolina’s Ryan Routh
Ryan Wesley Routh, a Greensboro native, has a troubled past, including over 100 criminal charges and multiple felony convictions. He was involved in various incidents, including a 2002 standoff with police. Routh has also published a controversial book regarding Ukraine and was arrested in 2024 for attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.
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Kyiv native Iryna Zarutska stabbed in Charlotte, North Carolina by Decarlos Brown Jr.
Iryna Zarutska (Ірина Заруцька) was born in Kyiv, Ukraine. In 2022, she and her family moved to the United States. On August 22, 2025, she was fatally stabbed in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA by Decarlos Dejuan Brown Jr., 34. She was 23.
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13 things about Miss USA 2022 Morgan Romano
Morgan Renee Romano, born in Johnstown, New York, is an accomplished engineer and beauty queen. She won the title of Miss North Carolina USA 2022, later becoming Miss USA 2022. Romano has participated in various pageants since 2014, finishing as runner-up in multiple competitions and earning a degree in chemical engineering.
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10 things about Charlotte, North Carolina’s Estes Thompson III
Estes Carter Thompson III of Charlotte, North Carolina is a former American Airlines flight attendant. He was arrested in 2024.
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10 things about Winston-Salem, North Carolina’s Ted Budd
Ted Budd, born in Winston-Salem, NC, is a Republican politician and former U.S. House member (2017-2023). He was elected as North Carolina's junior U.S. senator in 2022. A graduate of multiple universities, including Dallas Theological Seminary, Budd is a gun store owner and a homeschooling parent of three.
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10 things about UFC fighter Da’Mon Blackshear from Fayetteville, North Carolina
Da'Mon Blackshear is a professional MMA fighter competing in the bantamweight division under the UFC. Known as "Da Monster," he has a record of 16 wins, 7 losses, and 1 draw. Trained at Kill Cliff Fight Club, he made his UFC debut in 2022 and is from Fayetteville, North Carolina.
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10 things about Bethlehem, North Carolina’s Dr. Richard Dean Jordan
Dr. Richard Dean Jordan, a pathology resident from Bethlehem, North Carolina, completed his medical education at East Carolina University and began his residency at Wake Forest Baptist Health. In April 2025, he was arrested on multiple charges related to sexual exploitation of a minor, leading to a substantial bond amount.
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Greensboro, North Carolina’s Trenton Frye found guilty of killing Katlyn Montgomery in Forest, Virginia
Trenton David Mills Frye from Greensboro, North Carolina, is a suspect in the murder of his former girlfriend, Katlyn Montgomery, who was found dead in her Virginia apartment in October 2022. Their tumultuous relationship ended shortly before her death, with evidence linking Frye to the crime. He was convicted of first-degree murder in April 2025.
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US Marshals arrest Huntington, New York’s Josue Zepeda-Padilla in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Josue Zepeda-Padilla, a 27-year-old illegal immigrant and member of MS-13, was implicated in a violent incident involving a 15-year-old boy in Huntington Station, NY, on January 6, 2024. The group assaulted the boy, leading to serious injuries. Arrested in March 2025, Zepeda-Padilla faces multiple felony charges.
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