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Police Seeking Public’s help to Find Missing 12-year-old
The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 12-year-old who was reported as a runaway early Thursday morning.
Annie Dance
11 hours ago1 min read
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Deceased Individual Identified
The deceased individual has been identified as Marty Joe Bryan, a 48-year-old male, out of Valdese. He was reported missing from Valdese on March 15, 2026.
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How I Wish it Would Rain
Even The Temptations were wishing for rain back in 1968—and right now, that sentiment feels especially relevant.
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Police Seeking Public’s help to Find Missing 12-year-old
The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 12-year-old who was reported as a runaway early Thursday morning.
1 min read
Local News
Deceased Individual Identified
The deceased individual has been identified as Marty Joe Bryan, a 48-year-old male, out of Valdese. He was reported missing from Valdese on March 15, 2026.
1 min read
How I Wish it Would Rain
Even The Temptations were wishing for rain back in 1968—and right now, that sentiment feels especially relevant.
2 min read
Police Seeking Public’s help to Find Missing 12-year-old
The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 12-year-old who was reported as a runaway early Thursday morning.
1 min read
Regional News
Chimney Rock Mayor: We Need Visitors as Rebuilding Continues
Chimney Rock Village is rebuilding and reopening as it enters its first full spring and summer since the damage from Hurricane Helene, Mayor Peter O’Leary said in a recent update.
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Lawmakers Hold Multiple Meetings, Make No Decisions
Lawmakers Hold Multiple Meetings but Make No Major Decisions as Rutherford Faces Budget, School, and DSS Pressures
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Governor: 'We’re Not a Poor State, But We Act Like We Are'
North Carolina lawmakers are set to return for the short session beginning Tuesday. Gov. Josh Stein is intensifying pressure on the General Assembly over the state budget, warning that continued delays and planned tax cuts could strain core public services.
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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
Sandra Ray Robins
Sandra Ray Robins, age 83, of Forest City, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at her home.
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Jimmy Blanton
Jimmy Blanton, age 90, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Jimmy was born Monday, December 2, 1935 in Rutherford County to the late James Arthur Blanton and Anne Blackburn Blanton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-seven years, Kay Roberson Blanton; son, Jaime Blanton and son-in-law, John Grant, Jr. Those left to cherish his memory include a daughter, Shelley Blanton Grant of Forest
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Debra Martin Tesseneer
Debra Martin Tesseneer, age 64, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Henderson Care.
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