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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.
Annie Dance
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Latest News
Free Pill Take-Back Event Set for Saturday in McDowell County
Residents with expired or unused medications will have a safe, free option for disposal this weekend as local agencies team up for a community pill take-back event.
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Polk Commissioners Approve FEMA-Funded Cleanup at Historic Park and More at April Meeting
The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved disaster recovery contracts and handled routine business on Monday while hearing public concerns about a proposed YMCA project and county property rules.
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Forest City council approves $1M sewer project, notes Town Hall damage
The Forest City Town Council approved a $1,022,059.50 sewer rehabilitation contract during its April 20 meeting, citing rising costs that pushed the project about $193,000 over budget.
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Local News
Free Pill Take-Back Event Set for Saturday in McDowell County
Residents with expired or unused medications will have a safe, free option for disposal this weekend as local agencies team up for a community pill take-back event.
2 min read
Polk Commissioners Approve FEMA-Funded Cleanup at Historic Park and More at April Meeting
The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved disaster recovery contracts and handled routine business on Monday while hearing public concerns about a proposed YMCA project and county property rules.
2 min read
Forest City council approves $1M sewer project, notes Town Hall damage
The Forest City Town Council approved a $1,022,059.50 sewer rehabilitation contract during its April 20 meeting, citing rising costs that pushed the project about $193,000 over budget.
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Regional News
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.
4 min read
Chimney Rock council Tackles Recovery, Finances and Elections
The Chimney Rock Town Council met on April 14 to discuss storm recovery, town finances, and an upcoming municipal election. WCAB News was the only media organization present.
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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
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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Mona Callahan Ruppe
Mona Callahan Ruppe, age 75, of Cliffside, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.
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