Could 6 (UPI) — Former North Carolina Congressman Madison Cawthorn has pleaded responsible to bringing a loaded gun by safety at Charlotte Douglas Worldwide Airport in North Carolina, his legal professional says.
Cawthorn, a right-wing Republican, made the responsible plea to a third-degree misdemeanor cost of possession of a harmful weapon on metropolis property Friday in Mecklenburg. N.C., County District Court docket, legal professional Missy Owen mentioned.
“Mr. Cawthorn accepted duty for this error,” she mentioned in an announcement issued to CNN. “Legislation enforcement famous his cooperative angle at each step. He selected to resolve this case in a way that will guarantee his uninterrupted proper to own a firearm. He stays staunchly dedicated to accountable gun possession.”
Because of this, Cawthorn must pay a $250 superb. He doesn’t have to surrender his gun.
The weapon was situated inside his bag by Transportation Safety Administration officers at a safety checkpoint on April 26, 2022.
The TSA’s Southeast division shared a photo of the weapon and recognized it as a Staccato 9mm handgun.
Police mentioned they issued Cawthorn a quotation for possession of a harmful weapon on metropolis property. Cawthorn admitted the weapon was his, “was cooperative with CMPD officers” and was launched after his weapon was confiscated.
“It’s normal process for the CMPD Airport Division to quote in lieu of arrest for the misdemeanor cost of possession of a harmful weapon on metropolis property until there are different related felony prices or extenuating circumstances,” the division mentioned.
The same occasion occurred in 2021 when Cawthorn was stopped at Asheville Regional Airport.
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Guard | UNC
Height: 6’5” | Weight: 185 lbs
2025 Draft Age: 19.78
As a natural wing or off-ball guard, Powell has what it takes to be an impact player at the next level. He boasts the positional size and athleticism to exploit his opponents on either end of the floor. Overall, he’s a very smart player with a competitive edge and is willing to adapt to what his team needs to win.
Powell is really best as an off-ball player offensively, especially given he’s not known for being a self-creator or primary ball-handler. However, he is a smart cutter and has found ways to position himself for success when finding space. To really take his game overall to the next level, the North Carolina freshman will need to prove he can become a better shooter. Whether it’s in the mid-range or beyond the arc, his jumper is inconsistent. Again, as an offensive prospect, he needs to improve to really become a two-way threat. The physical traits are there for him to get where he needs to be, but the development of his offensive game is a huge swing for Powell in terms of draft stock.
On the defensive end of the floor, Powell really shines. His athletic tools allow him to be all over the place and make plays on and off of the ball. He is quick, boasts length and is very smart as a defender. When thinking about what will differentiate him from other prospects at the next level, it will be his upside as a defensive prospect. He plays with tremendous energy and effort and he makes those around him better on the defensive side of the ball. In fact, he is one of the best defenders in the entire freshman class.
If Powell can convince NBA teams that he has the future projection of being a better offensive player, there’s no question he could be one of the most impactful players in the draft. In the meantime, he can lean on his defensive abilities to contribute to winning. The former five-star recruit is following in the footsteps of his father as a Tar Heel, as he played baseball for North Carolina when he was in school.
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GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. — The body of a North Carolina man who fell 400 feet (122 meters) near a scenic viewpoint on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park has been recovered, authorities said Thursday.
Park rangers said they received a report about a park visitor falling from the Pipe Creek Vista around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. They said the body of Abel Joseph Mejia, 20, of Hickory, was later recovered about a quarter-mile from the overlook.
Park officials said Mejia accidentally fell when he was near the edge of the rim. The National Park Service and the Coconino County medical examiner’s office are investigating.
Authorities said park staff encourages visitors to stay on designated trails and walkways, keep a safe distance of at least 6 feet (1.8 meters) from the edge of the rim and stay behind railings and fences at overlooks.
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