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ENC man accused of targeting state lawmaker and poll workers with death threats at early voting site

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published November 4, 2024 at 7:15 AM EST
Ronnie Harrison Sr. of Pinetown is accused of making the threats targeting Representative Keith Kidwell and poll workers on Friday at the Beaufort County Board of Elections polling station.

An eastern North Carolina man has been accused of targeting a state lawmaker and poll workers with death threats at an early voting site.

Representative Keith Kidwell says Ronnie Harrison Sr. of Pinetown made the threats on Friday at the Beaufort County Board of Elections polling station.

Officials with the Washington Police Department say Harrison was arrested by the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office and is charged with making threats against executive, legislative, or court officers.

General Assembly Police are also investigating the incident. Threatening government officials is considered a felony under federal law.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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