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Exclusive: Lured Market Sues Lake Lure Over Police Boathouse Dispute After Helene Recovery
Restaurant owner claims town improperly took control of disputed building; Lake Lure says lease never included police facility.
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Exclusive: Lured Market Sues Lake Lure Over Police Boathouse Dispute After Helene Recovery
Restaurant owner claims town improperly took control of disputed building; Lake Lure says lease never included police facility.
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Stein Administration Announces State Funding for SUN Bucks Summer Food Program After Private Donations Filled Gap
During National Farmers Market Week, on August 5, Governor Josh Stein and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai visited the Durham Farmers’ Market to highlight the SUN Bucks program, which provides nutritious food for more than a million North Carolina children throughout the summer. While private philanthropies have stepped in during past years to help the state cover its share to activate the federal program, this year’s budget includes state funding
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Tim Moffitt Emerges as Potential Contender for NC-11 Seat After Edwards Withdrawal
The race to replace U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards is quickly turning attention toward Western North Carolina state lawmakers, including a senator whose district includes Rutherford County.
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Local News
Crime Trend Dashboard
The Henderson Police Department recently completed an updated analysis of the City's Crime Index. The results show continued reductions in several major crime categories, both over the past year and across a longer-term comparison.
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Multiple Arrests Made in BCSO COPS Team Operation
BCSO’s COPS Team (Community Oriented Policing) is a collaboration between Detectives and Patrol Deputies that works with community members to solve quality of life issues in areas where we receive a high volume of complaints of crime activity.
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Exclusive: Lured Market Sues Lake Lure Over Police Boathouse Dispute After Helene Recovery
Restaurant owner claims town improperly took control of disputed building; Lake Lure says lease never included police facility.
3 min read
Stein Administration Announces State Funding for SUN Bucks Summer Food Program After Private Donations Filled Gap
During National Farmers Market Week, on August 5, Governor Josh Stein and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai visited the Durham Farmers’ Market to highlight the SUN Bucks program, which provides nutritious food for more than a million North Carolina children throughout the summer. While private philanthropies have stepped in during past years to help the state cover its share to activate the federal program, this year’s budget includes state funding
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NCDOT Defends Helene Recovery Efforts as Residents Await Long-Term Road Repairs
Transportation officials highlight progress but acknowledge years of work remain to rebuild damaged corridors in Hickory Nut Gorge.
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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
Vera Martin Pace
Vera Martin Pace, age 95, of Forest City, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 3, 2026 at her home. Born in Chesnee, SC on Sunday, January 25, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Virgle Martin and Ophelia Phillips Martin and the widow of Perry Pace. Vera was a graduate of Chesnee High School, class of 1949. She retired from Tanner Companies and enjoyed working part-time at Isothermal Community College for many years. She is a member of Floyd’s Creek Baptist Chur
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Frank Turner
Frank Turner, age 88, of Forest City, went to his heavenly reward on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at his home. Frank was born Sunday, July 3, 1938 in Rutherford County to the late Darvin Turner and Estelle Sisk Turner. He worked in home construction as a master carpenter and brick mason most of his life. Frank was a longtime and faithful member of Harriett Free Will Baptist Church where he served as the Chairman of the Deacons and Sunday School Superintendent for many years. Fran
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Shirley Stanley Honeycutt
Shirley Stanley Honeycutt, age 90, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Shirley was born Sunday, September 1, 1935 in Spartanburg County, SC to the late Lacy Stanley and Essie Blackwell Stanley. She worked for Stonecutter and John H. Montgomery Mills for several years and later retired from Michelin Tire Manufacturing. Shirley was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. She had a tender heart toward all children and especi
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