During the search at 1134 Oakland Road, deputies seized approximately 25 grams of powder fentanyl, multiple items of drug paraphernalia, $345 in U.S. currency, and several cell phones.

Statewide, North Carolina’s unemployment rate was 3.8 percent in July, down from an even 4.0 percent in June. Overall, rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 75 counties, increased in 11, and remained unchanged in 14.

The building offers ample parking and convenient access from both College Avenue and Main Street. County Commission Chairman Bryan King noted that the facility is designed with accessibility in mind, allowing residents with mobility challenges to move easily throughout the space.

According to the sheriff’s office, ACE Team investigators targeted Room 228 after surveillance linked the location to suspected fentanyl trafficking. Deputies found four individuals inside. A consent search revealed digital scales, multiple cell phones, marijuana, Xanax, and $2,346 in cash.

Sheriff Aaron Ellenburg credited school resource officers (SROs) with helping prevent violence and keeping overall crime numbers down.