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Stein Joins 18 governors Urging Congress to Reclaim Tariff Authority After Supreme Court Ruling
Josh Stein joined 18 other governors on March 11 in urging Congress to reassert its authority over tariffs following a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States that found the president does not have unilateral authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
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Wilkes County Register of Deeds Arrested in SBI Drug Investigation
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation arrested Wilkes County Register of Deeds Misty Smithey following a drug investigation, according to state authorities and court records.
Smithey, 48, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and felony conspiracy to possess methamphetamine, investigators said in a statement released on March 11.
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Stein Joins 18 governors Urging Congress to Reclaim Tariff Authority After Supreme Court Ruling
Josh Stein joined 18 other governors on March 11 in urging Congress to reassert its authority over tariffs following a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States that found the president does not have unilateral authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
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How to Apply For a Lake Lure Boat Permit Under New Town Changes
The Town of Lake Lure announced new procedures for boat permit applications as part of broader organizational changes approved by the town council.
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Local News


Wilkes County Register of Deeds Arrested in SBI Drug Investigation
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation arrested Wilkes County Register of Deeds Misty Smithey following a drug investigation, according to state authorities and court records.
Smithey, 48, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and felony conspiracy to possess methamphetamine, investigators said in a statement released on March 11.
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How to Apply For a Lake Lure Boat Permit Under New Town Changes
The Town of Lake Lure announced new procedures for boat permit applications as part of broader organizational changes approved by the town council.
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Public Advisory: Beware of Fraudulent Online Concealed Carry Permits
The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a warning regarding a significant rise in deceptive online advertisements for concealed carry permits.
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Regional News


Stein Joins 18 governors Urging Congress to Reclaim Tariff Authority After Supreme Court Ruling
Josh Stein joined 18 other governors on March 11 in urging Congress to reassert its authority over tariffs following a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States that found the president does not have unilateral authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
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Rutherford County Elections
Rutherford County voters turned out in strong numbers for the March 3, 2026 primary election, and the results show both continuity and fresh faces shaping local leadership. In a high-profile upset, David Norris pulled off a decisive victory over incumbent Ted Bell to become the Republican nominee for District Attorney in the 41st Prosecutorial District, which includes Rutherford and McDowell counties. The County Commission saw a wave of new leadership as well. Allen Hardin em
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Helene Costs Leave Rutherford County Waiting on Millions
Rutherford County’s latest audit shows the financial aftershocks of Hurricane Helene are still hitting hard, with taxpayers fronting tens of millions of dollars while the county waits for federal reimbursement.
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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


Alice Elizabeth Willard Williams
Alice Elizabeth Willard Williams, age 83, of Ellenboro, passed away at Fair Haven Forest City on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
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Douglas Marshall Greene
Douglas Marshall Greene, age 73, of Bostic passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Oak Grove Healthcare.
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Debra Lou Fredley
Debra Lou Fredley, age 72, of Forest City passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at Oak Grove Healthcare.
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