ALBEMARLE - A third suspect wanted in connection to a drive-by shooting on February 6 turned himself in to detectives on Tuesday, Albemarle Police said.

James Byrd was charged with Discharging Weapon into Occupied Dwelling and Felony Conspiracy. He was given a $7,5000 secured bond.

Two people were inside a home on Long Street just before 4 a.m. when someone shot out the front window of the house, Albemarle Police Chief William Halliburton said.

Police said one of the victims inside the home had received a call from Byrd around 3:12 a.m. The victim told police Byrd asked if he could spend the night and he said Byrd could not.

A short time later, the victim heard a vehicle drive by his house, followed by knocking on his door, Chief Halliburton said.

According to police, he called Byrd and told him he had to leave.

About 20 minutes later, the vehicle was heard driving past the house again just before the shooting, police said.

ALBEMARLE - The 2nd annual "Run For Their Lives" 5K race is Sunday, February 19 at 3 p.m in downtown Albemarle.

The race is in memory of fall Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department officer Jeff Shelton, who was killed in the line of duty with his partner Officer Sean Clark on March 31, 2007.

Camden Lambert launched the race last year as her Senior Service Project for Gray Stone Day School. This year the race will be hosted by her sister, Karlen Lambert.

Karlen's goal for the race is to pay tribute to and raise awareness of fallen police officers and their families.

STANLY COUNTY (Bridget Huckabee, Stanly County Convention and Visitors Bureau) - One word can describe February weather here in our region: variety.

That word also describes February events here in Stanly County. We have jewelry and bridal shows, a running event, basketball games, and dance competitions.

If you haven’t already checked out the jewelry show From the Heart, at Falling Rivers Gallery, now is the time. The show lasts through Saturday so you can still catch it. It is an event not to be missed with booths and tables filled with one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry designed and made by local artists.