Governor Stein said the task force will focus on “real solutions to make North Carolina safer,” but the membership is mostly urban-based, with representatives from Raleigh, Durham, Mecklenburg, and New Hanover counties.

The thefts occurred between September 22 and 24, when DOT workers reported that items including chainsaws, leaf blowers, and a Makita hammer drill were missing from the property. Camera footage provided by the DOT helped confirm Little’s identity.

Monday night, around 10:55 p.m., Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office responded to 138 Mallard Dr. regarding a suspicious person call. 

Misty Stockton Honeycutt, 47, was arrested in McDowell County for allegedly embezzling more than $104,500 from Bible Baptist Church in Marion over 11 years. 

The upgraded markings will use hot spray thermoplastic, a material known for its durability and higher reflectivity compared to standard paint. NCDOT recently used the same material on a section of King Street in Boone earlier this year.