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Over 820 People are Homeless in Asheville, no New Data for Rutherford County
Asheville officials say they have a clear count of people experiencing homelessness this year. In Rutherford County, leaders do not — after local partners and the county’s managed care organization backed a decision to cancel the count.
Annie Dance
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𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲
Asheville, NC (April 28, 2026): The Asheville Police Department arrested a drug trafficker and seized approximately 16.865 pounds of suspected fentanyl and cocaine, along with an additional 0.86 pounds of pressed fentanyl.
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On this solemn anniversary, the Burke County Sheriff's Office honors the memory of four courageous men who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty two years ago: Joshua Eyer, Charlotte - Mecklenburg Police Department Samuel Poloche - North Carolina Department of Adult Correction William Elliott - North Carolina Department of Adult Correction Thomas Weeks - United States Marshals Service Each of these men wore a different uniform, but they stood united in purpose—prote
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Over 820 People are Homeless in Asheville, no New Data for Rutherford County
Asheville officials say they have a clear count of people experiencing homelessness this year. In Rutherford County, leaders do not — after local partners and the county’s managed care organization backed a decision to cancel the count.
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On this solemn anniversary, the Burke County Sheriff's Office honors the memory of four courageous men who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty two years ago: Joshua Eyer, Charlotte - Mecklenburg Police Department Samuel Poloche - North Carolina Department of Adult Correction William Elliott - North Carolina Department of Adult Correction Thomas Weeks - United States Marshals Service Each of these men wore a different uniform, but they stood united in purpose—prote
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Bear Sighting Turns Heads in Rutherfordton
Motorists driving through Rutherfordton recently got quite the surprise when a black bear darted across Main Street, heading toward North Washington Street.
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Rutherford County reentry Efforts Show Progress, but Limited Nonprofit Impact
Detention center data highlights small outcomes as sheriff’s office expands coordination on housing, jobs and education
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Regional News
𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲
Asheville, NC (April 28, 2026): The Asheville Police Department arrested a drug trafficker and seized approximately 16.865 pounds of suspected fentanyl and cocaine, along with an additional 0.86 pounds of pressed fentanyl.
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Whatley Campaign Responds to Traffic Case Report, Targets Cooper on Public Safety
The campaign for Republican U.S. Senate nominee Michael Whatley sharply criticized recent reporting on his past traffic cases, arguing it is an attempt to shift attention away from Democratic opponent Roy Cooper and his record on public safety.
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Questions Raised After NC Elections Board Finds 34,000 on Voter Rolls Who Died
The North Carolina State Board of Elections’ recent identification of "approximately 34,000 deceased individuals on the state’s voter rolls" is prompting new questions about why more expansive database checks were not conducted sooner.
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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
Cheryl Kennedy - Jones
Cheryl Kennedy-Jones, age 70, of Bostic, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. Cheryl was born Thursday, November 17, 1955 in Rutherford County to the late John Albert Kennedy and Mary Ollie Simpson Kennedy. She was a graduate of Isothermal Community College. Cheryl worked as a medical records transcriptionist for many years. She enjoyed playing the piano and loved her animals. Cheryl was a Christian who walked and lived her faith and belie
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Jacob Lenly Campbell
Jacob Lenly Campbell, age 26, of Oakboro, NC, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at his home.
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Sandra Ray Robins
Sandra Ray Robins, age 83, of Forest City, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at her home.
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