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Lawmakers Press Leaders on Crime and Civics at Oversight Hearing
North Carolina lawmakers questioned Charlotte-area officials for hours Monday about public safety, criminal justice practices and jail operations during an oversight committee hearing prompted by two stabbings on the city’s light-rail system, including one fatal attack that helped spur state policy changes.
Annie Dance
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Fourth Circuit Revives Class Claims Against Navy Federal Over Alleged Mortgage Discrimination
Minority borrowers challenging Navy Federal Credit Union’s mortgage lending practices will have their class allegations move forward after a key ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The appellate court ruled that claims of systemic discrimination could not be dismissed at the early stage and warranted discovery.
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N.C. Treasurer Covers First Cashflow Loan Repayment for Hurricane-Affected Communities
North Carolina Treasurer Brad Briner has personally paid the first repayment for the Cashflow Loan Program, relieving local governments still recovering from Hurricane Helene of a small administrative task.
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Gov. Stein directs State Agencies to Tackle Behavioral Health and Justice System Gaps
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Fourth Circuit Revives Class Claims Against Navy Federal Over Alleged Mortgage Discrimination
Minority borrowers challenging Navy Federal Credit Union’s mortgage lending practices will have their class allegations move forward after a key ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The appellate court ruled that claims of systemic discrimination could not be dismissed at the early stage and warranted discovery.
2 min read
N.C. Treasurer Covers First Cashflow Loan Repayment for Hurricane-Affected Communities
North Carolina Treasurer Brad Briner has personally paid the first repayment for the Cashflow Loan Program, relieving local governments still recovering from Hurricane Helene of a small administrative task.
1 min read
Gov. Stein directs State Agencies to Tackle Behavioral Health and Justice System Gaps
Gov. Josh Stein issued an executive order on Feb. 5 directing North Carolina agencies to address workforce shortages, expand support for first responders, and improve coordination between behavioral health and public safety systems, he said in a press conference and a written statement.
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Obituaries
Gary Paul
Gary Paul, age 75, of Union Mills, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Gary was born Wednesday, April 12, 1950. He was a proud graduate of Augusta Military Academy in Ft. Defiance, Virginia. Later, Gary would work in the banking industry as a commercial loan officer for most of his life before retiring. He was of the Catholic Faith. Gary enjoyed many things in life such as going to the beach, fishing, watching movies with his family on
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Katy Waters
Kathy Waters, age 69, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Kathy was born Friday, June 15, 1956 to the late Robert Samuel Parker and Irene Bradley Parker. She worked in textiles for many years and was a faithful member of Spindale Fellowship Holiness Church. Her greatest love and joy was being able to spend time with her granddaughter, Abby. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Jody Parker,
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Brandon Atkins
Brandon Atkins, age 55, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 due to an auto accident. Brandon was born Sunday, August 16, 1970 in Rutherford County to Arlene Putman Atkins who resides in Henrietta and to the late Roger Atkins. He worked at Cone Mill-Haynes plant for seventeen years and most recently as a vendor for Canteen Vending for many years. Brandon was a member of High Shoal Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He enjoyed collecting vintage stereo equipment, vi
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