The investigation found the suspect was driving over 100 MPH in a residential area when he lost control of the vehicle, the DA's office said.

A murder trial garnering national attention continued Friday in Westmoreland after pausing Tuesday when the defendant’s sisters were involved in a fatal car crash.

Dena King, the first person of color to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of NC, announced Feb. 12 was her last day in office.