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State Report Shows Progress in Mental Health Services
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recently released a report detailing progress in increasing access to quality mental health, developmental disability, and substance use services. The year-one progress report on the NCDHHS Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services (DMH/DD/SUS) 2024-2029 strategic plan highlights achievements in the seven priority areas geared toward creating a comprehensive mental health care s
Annie Dance
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Latest News
Forest City woman faces multiple charges after a traffic stop
A 24-year-old Forest City woman is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including methamphetamine trafficking, following her arrest this week, according to Rutherford County court records obtained by WCAB News.
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GROW NC Subcommittee Prioritizes Workforce, Infrastructure and Housing
A state advisory subcommittee guiding long-term economic recovery in western North Carolina identified workforce development, infrastructure improvements, and housing stability as key priorities during a virtual meeting.
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State Report Shows Progress in Mental Health Services
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recently released a report detailing progress in increasing access to quality mental health, developmental disability, and substance use services. The year-one progress report on the NCDHHS Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services (DMH/DD/SUS) 2024-2029 strategic plan highlights achievements in the seven priority areas geared toward creating a comprehensive mental health care s
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Local News
Forest City woman faces multiple charges after a traffic stop
A 24-year-old Forest City woman is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including methamphetamine trafficking, following her arrest this week, according to Rutherford County court records obtained by WCAB News.
2 min read
GROW NC Subcommittee Prioritizes Workforce, Infrastructure and Housing
A state advisory subcommittee guiding long-term economic recovery in western North Carolina identified workforce development, infrastructure improvements, and housing stability as key priorities during a virtual meeting.
2 min read
State Report Shows Progress in Mental Health Services
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recently released a report detailing progress in increasing access to quality mental health, developmental disability, and substance use services. The year-one progress report on the NCDHHS Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services (DMH/DD/SUS) 2024-2029 strategic plan highlights achievements in the seven priority areas geared toward creating a comprehensive mental health care s
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Regional News
State Report Shows Progress in Mental Health Services
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recently released a report detailing progress in increasing access to quality mental health, developmental disability, and substance use services. The year-one progress report on the NCDHHS Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services (DMH/DD/SUS) 2024-2029 strategic plan highlights achievements in the seven priority areas geared toward creating a comprehensive mental health care s
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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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Business News
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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State data show gap between job announcements and jobs delivered in North Carolina
As North Carolina leaders highlight a record number of job announcements, state economic data show a growing disconnect between promises made and jobs ultimately delivered, particularly within the state’s primary incentive program.
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Obituaries
SFC Charlotte Rome Vick
SFC Charlotte Rome Vick (Ret) U.S. Army, age 65, of Lakeland, Florida passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby. Charlotte was born Wednesday, March 16, 1960 in Cleveland County to the late Claude Rome and Ostine Rome Gowan. She served her country honorably in the United States Army and retired as a Sergeant First Class. Charlotte was a part of the Grenada Invasion Force. She was a faithful member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Plant City, Fl
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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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