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NRC to Conduct Cybersecurity Inspection at McGuire Nuclear Station
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission will conduct a scheduled cybersecurity inspection at the McGuire Nuclear Station beginning June 22, 2026, according to a letter obtained by WCAB News, which was sent to Duke Energy officials this week.
Annie Dance
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SCAM ALERT – Please Share
The Rutherford County community needs to be aware of a fraudulent “Notice of Default” letter currently circulating.
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NRC to Conduct Cybersecurity Inspection at McGuire Nuclear Station
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission will conduct a scheduled cybersecurity inspection at the McGuire Nuclear Station beginning June 22, 2026, according to a letter obtained by WCAB News, which was sent to Duke Energy officials this week.
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Father Charged in Death of 3-Month-Old in Marion
The father of a 3-month-old infant who died in September 2024 has been charged with murder and felony child abuse, authorities said on March 25.
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Local News
SCAM ALERT – Please Share
The Rutherford County community needs to be aware of a fraudulent “Notice of Default” letter currently circulating.
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NRC to Conduct Cybersecurity Inspection at McGuire Nuclear Station
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission will conduct a scheduled cybersecurity inspection at the McGuire Nuclear Station beginning June 22, 2026, according to a letter obtained by WCAB News, which was sent to Duke Energy officials this week.
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Father Charged in Death of 3-Month-Old in Marion
The father of a 3-month-old infant who died in September 2024 has been charged with murder and felony child abuse, authorities said on March 25.
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Regional News
Ford Recall
Ford drivers listen up! The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced Ford will be recalling over 250,000 vehicles.
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Mooresville mayor at Center of Growing Calls for State Investigation
Mounting controversies surrounding Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney have intensified calls for an independent state investigation, as questions about police conduct, internal town disputes, and potential conflicts of interest continue to surface.
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New Homeland Security Secretary Sworn Into Office
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) welcomed the confirmation and swearing-in of Secretary Markwayne Mullin as the new head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on March 24.
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Business News
Supreme Court Voids Trump Emergency Tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court on Feb. 20 struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs imposed under a federal emergency powers law, ruling 6-3 that the Constitution gives Congress — not the president — the power to levy import taxes.
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Report: Tariffs are $695M Risk to North Carolina Farmers
Plausible reductions in agricultural exports because of retaliatory trade policies stemming from aggressive U.S. tariffs could cost North Carolina farmers $695 million, a new report says.
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North Carolina Tops Nation for Workforce Development
North Carolina has been named the number one state for workforce development in 2026 by Site Selection magazine, following its 2025 ranking as “America’s Top State for Business.”
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Obituaries
Keith Downey
Keith Downey, age 59, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City. Keith was born Saturday, June 25, 1966 in Rutherford County to the late James Russell Downey and Janice Keeter Downey. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1984 and was of the Baptist faith. Keith was an Associate at BMW for over twenty-seven years. He enjoyed camping, trips to the beach and any outdoor activity. Keith could fix about an
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Kay Dobbins Greene
Kay Dobbins Greene, age 91, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at the Fair Haven Home in Bostic. Kay was born Sunday, December 30, 1934 in Rutherford County to the late Robert Henry “Bob” Dobbins and Ethel White Dobbins. She was a graduate of Harris High School, class of 1953. Kay worked in management and sales for Tupperware for over forty years and was a Special Education Instructor for Isothermal Community College. She was an active and faithful member of
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Margaret "Net" Arwood
Margaret “Net” Arwood, age 68, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026 at her home. Net was born Tuesday, February 11, 1958 in Buncombe County to the late Shadrack Norton and Starlene Gosnell Norton. She was a dedicated homemaker whose life was lived to take care of her family. She enjoyed cooking and sewing for her family and everything she did came from a loving heart. Net attended Drury Dobbins Baptist Church and loved the Lord with all of her heart. She had a
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