The Norcross High basketball player signs to the Tar Heels last Saturday.
- SCHOOLS
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Monday, May 7, 2012
Norcross High basketball player Diamond DeShields committed to the North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday, according to ESPN. DeShields is the No. 3 propsect in the class of 2013, and is the Tar Heels' highest-ranked junior commitment to date, according to the article. The offense guard helped the Lady Blue Devils score a spot in this year's semifinals, but they lost against the undefeated McEachern High 64-61. Norcross had won the previous two state titles. For the full story on Diamond DeShields and North Carolina's other recruits, check out the ESPN article.
A suspect wanted in a Norcross-area hit-and-run was arrested in Charlotte, N.C.
- POLICE & FIRE
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012
A suspect wanted in a Norcross-area hit-and-run was arrested Wednesday in Charlotte, N.C., according to WSBTV Channel 2. Miguel Sanchez-Cruz, 40, was wanted by Gwinnett County police for felony hit-and-run charges in unincorporated Norcross from August 2011. Sanchez-Cruz had hit a man who was helping a stranded driver push a vehicle in a gas station parking lot at Brook Hollow Parkway and Center Way. Sanchez-Cruz fled, and the victim ended up losing part of his left leg, according to WSBTV. Ever since the incident, Sanchez-Graves had been spending seven months on the run. U.S. Marshals arrested the man April 4 in Charlotte. His three brothers also were arrested in Gwinnett County after they allegedly helped their brother hide, says the …
Neva Spell
2:21 pm on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Congratulations Diamond. And, blessings because you are truly an American Norcross High School Basketball Player. Move forward>>> more ›