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State Auditor Launches Commission to Modernize North Carolina Election Systems
State Auditor Dave Boliek announced the creation of the Modernization of Election Data Systems (MEDS) Commission on Feb. 5, a bipartisan 22-member panel aimed at guiding efforts to update North Carolina’s election management system.
Annie Dance
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SBI Investigating After Hendersonville Captain Terminated
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State Auditor Launches Commission to Modernize North Carolina Election Systems
State Auditor Dave Boliek announced the creation of the Modernization of Election Data Systems (MEDS) Commission on Feb. 5, a bipartisan 22-member panel aimed at guiding efforts to update North Carolina’s election management system.
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Local News
Marion Man Charged After Shooting Into Business
Detective Michael Vaughn with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office charged 36-year-old Bryan Michael Justice of Marion with felony Discharge Weapon into Occupied Property. He received a secured bond of $107,000.
1 min read
SBI Investigating After Hendersonville Captain Terminated
The City of Hendersonville has released documentation detailing the termination of a Hendersonville Police Department captain following an internal complaint alleging misconduct, while a state-level investigation remains underway.
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State Auditor Launches Commission to Modernize North Carolina Election Systems
State Auditor Dave Boliek announced the creation of the Modernization of Election Data Systems (MEDS) Commission on Feb. 5, a bipartisan 22-member panel aimed at guiding efforts to update North Carolina’s election management system.
1 min read
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State Auditor Launches Commission to Modernize North Carolina Election Systems
State Auditor Dave Boliek announced the creation of the Modernization of Election Data Systems (MEDS) Commission on Feb. 5, a bipartisan 22-member panel aimed at guiding efforts to update North Carolina’s election management system.
1 min read
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Obituaries
Brandon Atkins
Brandon Atkins, age 55, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 due to an auto accident. Brandon was born Sunday, August 16, 1970 in Rutherford County to Arlene Putman Atkins who resides in Henrietta and to the late Roger Atkins. He worked at Cone Mill-Haynes plant for seventeen years and most recently as a vendor for Canteen Vending for many years. Brandon was a member of High Shoal Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He enjoyed collecting vintage stereo equipment, vi
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Wanda Marie Taylor
Wanda Marie Taylor, age 75, of Shelby, earned her wings on February 2, 2026, leaving this world peacefully and stepping into the arms of her Savior. Born in Virginia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Augustus Washington White and Gussie Mae Short. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Grover Hicks Taylor; her daughter, Christina Marie Pearson; and her grandson, Nathaniel Sizemore. Wanda was the heart of her family — a refuge, a safe place, and a steady sou
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Leonard Lewis Tessnear
Leonard Lewis Tessnear, age 83, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
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