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Governor Stein Launches Rural Listening Tour in Western North Carolina
Josh Stein kicked off a statewide rural listening tour on March 16, meeting with business leaders, local officials, and community members to hear concerns and discuss priorities for strengthening rural communities.
Annie Dance
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Latest News
Narcotic Arrests
On March 13, 2026, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation. Dylan Reed McAllister was found to be driving the vehicle and Kimberly Marquette Speagle, the owner of the vehicle, was in the passenger seat
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Narcotics Arrest
On March 13, 2026, deputies with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office were patrolling the area west of Morganton near Highway 64 in response to numerous complaints, when a vehicle was observed traveling at a high rate of speed.
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Polk County Advances Flood Warning System
The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved initial funding for a countywide flood warning system and advanced plans for a new YMCA facility during its March 16 meeting, highlighting both urgent public safety needs and ongoing debate over taxpayer-funded projects.
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Local News
Narcotic Arrests
On March 13, 2026, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation. Dylan Reed McAllister was found to be driving the vehicle and Kimberly Marquette Speagle, the owner of the vehicle, was in the passenger seat
1 min read
Narcotics Arrest
On March 13, 2026, deputies with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office were patrolling the area west of Morganton near Highway 64 in response to numerous complaints, when a vehicle was observed traveling at a high rate of speed.
1 min read
Polk County Advances Flood Warning System
The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved initial funding for a countywide flood warning system and advanced plans for a new YMCA facility during its March 16 meeting, highlighting both urgent public safety needs and ongoing debate over taxpayer-funded projects.
3 min read
Regional News
Governor Stein Launches Rural Listening Tour in Western North Carolina
Josh Stein kicked off a statewide rural listening tour on March 16, meeting with business leaders, local officials, and community members to hear concerns and discuss priorities for strengthening rural communities.
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NRC: McGuire Nuclear Station Earns Top Safety Rating in Federal Review
Federal regulators say the McGuire Nuclear Station remains in the highest safety performance category after a year-long review of operations at the two-reactor facility in Huntersville.
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NRC Allows Duke Energy to Keep Some Nuclear Safety Details Secret
Federal regulators have agreed to keep certain technical information secret as Duke Energy seeks approval to update safety analysis methods for two nuclear power plants serving the Carolinas.
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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
Cathy Bradley
Cathy Bradley, age 78, of Forest City, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Cathy was born Tuesday, September 9, 1947 in Cleveland County to the late Morgan Leroy White and Addie Bell Smith White. She worked for Cone Mills-Avondale Plant for over forty years. Cathy was a longtime and faithful member of Grace Chapel (formerly Forest City Foursquare). One of her greatest joy’s was spending time with her best friend, Brenda Goode. Her servant’
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Pat Hembree
Pat Hembree, age 74, of Ellenboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Pat was born Friday, September 28, 1951 in Charleston, SC to the late Marion Owens and Mae Bell Owens Kiefer. She was a graduate of Walterboro High School, class of 1969. She worked in the bakery at Winn-Dixie for several years. Later she worked at J.C. Cowan and then for Aeroquip/Eaton Manufacturing. She was a faithful and active member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. She wa
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R.B. Cline
R.B. Cline, age 84, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
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