Overall, Francis has created 28 historical signs showing almost-forgetten towns of Union County, with 23 currently posted.

The troopers stopped a vehicle near mile marker 118 on Interstate 85 south, and discovered a woman under attack from a passenger, the N.C. Highway Patrol said. Street View image from Sept.

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