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Three shootings under investigation by Spindale Police

This makes the third shooting in three weeks the Spindale Police Department has been investigating.

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Transportation energy prices rising ahead of Thanksgiving

Nearly 82 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday and Dec. 1, the time defined by the American Automobile Association as the holiday period.

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Chimney Rock State Park Ranger Earns Governor’s Top Honor

Gov. Josh Stein praised this year’s honorees for their commitment to public service, noting that their contributions “embody the highest ideals” of state government.

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USACE Marks Completion of Lake Lure Hurricane Helene Recovery Mission

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Town of Lake Lure marked a major milestone on Nov. 18 with a final walk-through at Morse Park, officially closing one of Western North Carolina’s largest debris-removal missions in history following Hurricane Helene.

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Chimney Rock State Park Ranger Earns Governor’s Top Honor

Gov. Josh Stein praised this year’s honorees for their commitment to public service, noting that their contributions “embody the highest ideals” of state government.

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USACE Marks Completion of Lake Lure Hurricane Helene Recovery Mission

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Joint Investigation Leads to $1M Bond in Harris Community Drug Seizure

A joint investigation conducted by the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office ACE Team and Criminal Investigations Division (CID) led to the execution of a search warrant on Country Home Drive in the Harris community of Rutherford County.

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Regional News

Attorney General Warns North Carolinians of Immigration Scams

“When families look for immigration help, they deserve real answers from real professionals,” said Attorney General Jeff Jackson. “These scams do the opposite. They mislead people and take their money. Our office is working to stop this fraud and make sure people know where to find legitimate legal support.”

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NC DOGE: DHHS Kept $386 Million By Not Filling Jobs, First DAVE Report Shows

Auditors also projected that from September 2025 through June 2026, the department could receive up to $210 million more in lapsed salary funds.

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New Jersey Fugitive Captured in North Carolina

Deputies said the arrest was made without incident. Meadows is being held at the Polk County Detention Center in Columbus while awaiting extradition to NJ.

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Business News

Transportation energy prices rising ahead of Thanksgiving

Nearly 82 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday and Dec. 1, the time defined by the American Automobile Association as the holiday period.

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WATCH: White House exploring options for $2,000 tariff rebate checks

However, Leavitt said she didn't have a timeline for mailing the checks, something that would likely require congressional approval.

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Discount buy reduces state's debt, saves taxpayers' money

But even paying down the debt posed different options for state officials. The simple solution was to pay off state-issued bonds early, the treasurer said.

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Obituaries

Kathy Atkins Lemberger

Kathy Atkins Lemberger, age 72, of Mooresboro, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025 due to an automobile accident.

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Michael A. Sanders

Michael A. Sanders, age 66, of Taylorsville, NC, formerly of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at the Hospice House in Taylorsville.

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