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Suspects in fatal Rutland shooting plead not guilty during court appearance [Video]
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Suspects in fatal Rutland shooting plead not guilty during court appearance [Video]

Two men allegedly involved in a deadly shooting in downtown Rutland last week faced a judge on Monday. And court documents show that the victim may have not been the intended target. Dylin Wainscott, 28, is facing a first-degree murder charge, while 31-year-old Precious Okorie is facing charges of conspiracy and accessory. Both pleaded not guilty to the charges.Police said the shooting happened near Elm Street and Grant Avenue on Friday night, and investigators found 32-year-old Christopher Hale shot to death.An official with the Rutland City Police Department told NBC5 they believe the shooting was a targeted incident.The charges that we brought indicate that there was some premeditation involved,” said Detective Corp. Adam Lucia of the Rutland City Police Department.According to court documents, someone close to the invesigation told police that Wainscott and Okorie were looking for a suspected drug dealer that Wainscott has had issues with in the past. Wainscott allegedly told the witness that he shot someone that looked like the suspected drug dealer and that he “had seven shots and made all seven shots count.” Court documents said police watched a surveillance video of the crime scene and saw Hale knock on the door of 19 Elm Street. That’s when a man allegedly came from behind a nearby car and shot him. Hale screamed and collapsed.Because of the seriousness of the charges, the court ordered that Okorie be held on $100,000 bail. Meanwhile, Wainscott is being held without bail until his next court appearance.

bluShift is one step closer to launching a rocket into space [Video]
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bluShift is one step closer to launching a rocket into space [Video]

RESCUERS WERE ABLE TO AIRLIFT THE MAN TO SAFETY. HE IS NOT HURT. AN AEROSPACE COMPANY IN BRUNSWICK IS ONE STEP CLOSER TO LAUNCHING A ROCKET INTO SPACE.. THANKS TO A RECENT GRANT. BLUSHIFT AEROSPACE WAS AWARDED A 150- THOUSAND-DOLLAR GRANT FROM THE MAINE TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE, THROUGH THE GOVERNOR’S MAINE JOBS AND RECOVERY PLAN. THIS GRANT WILL ALLOW BLUSHIFT TO HIRE A HIGH-LEVEL FLIGHT ANALYST POSITION. THIS WILL GET THE COMPANY ONE STEP CLOSER TO SECURING THEIR F-A-A COMMERCIAL SPACE LICENSE.. NECESSARY FOR LAUNCHING A ROCKET INTO SPACE. THE COMPANY HAS CONDUCTED A ROCKET LAUNCH BEFORE.. BUT THIS ROCKET, CALLED, “STARLESS ROGUE,” WOULD BE ABLE TO TRAVEL ALL THE WAY INTO SPACE AND BACK. 4;39;07 “WE’RE GOING TO THE ABILITY TO DO 6 TO 8 MINUTES OF ZERO G MICROGRAVITY EXPERIMENTS, AND IT’S COMPLETELY A GAME CHANGER WHEN IT COMES TO REAL RESEARCH

Bowman Gray Stadium NASCAR upgrades ahead of the Clash [Video]
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Bowman Gray Stadium NASCAR upgrades ahead of the Clash [Video]

Renovations are underway at Bowman Gray Stadium ahead of the Clash, according to NASCAR. Improvements to the track include a brand-new Musco lighting system thats custom-designed to improve track lighting and visibility while reducing energy consumption. It will also enhance the experience for both drivers and fans. Bowman Gray is a fantastic venue with a storied history in both racing and football, said Musco CEO Jeff Rogers. Were looking forward to working on this project with NASCAR. Lighting the Clash is exciting, but leaving a legacy LED lighting system for local racing and Winston-Salem State University football makes the project even more special.The upgrade will come from a pandemic recovery grant that was awarded to the city of Winston-Salem in 2022 as part of the North Carolina Motorsports Relief Fund.Part of being good stewards of Bowman Gray Stadium includes preparing it to host compelling events that rightfully place it in the national spotlight, said Ben Kennedy, NASCAR executive vice president, chief venue and racing innovation officer.The track will also get a SAFER barrier and new catch fences which are featured at every NASCAR National Series racetrack. Crews began removing the previous guardrail system on Oct. 21 and the new barriers and catch fencing will be completed by the first week of January. Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.The City of Winston-Salem is thrilled that NASCAR has chosen to kick off their 2025 season by holding the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, said City of Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines.Crews began preparing Bowman Gray Stadium for SAFER barrier installation on Oct. 21, including removing the previous guardrail system. Installation of the new barriers and catch fencing is anticipated to be completed by the first week of January.Tickets remain for the inaugural NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, Feb. 1-2.RELATED COVERAGE