Healthcare worker accused of forging patient's checks, stealing nearly $3K in Lincoln County

A health story from North Carolina, reported by WCNC Charlotte.

Health · North Carolina · October 20, 2026

By HeyHomees Newsroom · October 20, 2026

What we said on air

Home‑health worker Melony Shinn is accused of forging a patient’s signature and depositing over $2,500 of stolen checks into her own account.

Local News · North Carolina — Evening edition, October 20, 2026

Reported by WCNC Charlotte, October 20, 2026. Read the full story at WCNC Charlotte →

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