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DOJ: Illegal Alien from Mexico Charged with Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material
On July 22, Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, announced an arrest. Carlos Alonso Hernandez Urbina, 38, a Mexican national residing illegally in the United States, is facing multiple charges for distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and for possessing CSAM involving prepubescent minors, Ferguson said in a statement.
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Burke County Investigators Identify One Victim in Glen Alpine Double Homicide Investigation
The Burke County Sheriff's Office has identified one of the human remains discovered during an ongoing homicide investigation in Glen Alpine.
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Man Found Dead
NAME: Kenneth Lee Potter DOB: 11/12/1985 Age: 40 Address: 4281 South Fork Ave. Hickory, NC 28602 Charges: (F) Unspecified Homicide Court Date: 07/27/2026 Bond: NO BOND Summary: On July 25, 2026, at approximately 10:41 p.m., the Burke County Sheriff’s Office responded to 7870 River Rock Road in Hickory in reference to a shooting. The caller stated that there was a fight and that she thought someone was shot. Upon arrival, deputies located a male victim with what appeared to be
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Asheville Police: Downtown Shooting Was Retaliatory Violence Between Groups
Asheville police say a deadly downtown shooting that killed two people and injured seven others was a retaliatory attack connected to an earlier shooting.
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Local News
Burke County Investigators Identify One Victim in Glen Alpine Double Homicide Investigation
The Burke County Sheriff's Office has identified one of the human remains discovered during an ongoing homicide investigation in Glen Alpine.
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Man Found Dead
NAME: Kenneth Lee Potter DOB: 11/12/1985 Age: 40 Address: 4281 South Fork Ave. Hickory, NC 28602 Charges: (F) Unspecified Homicide Court Date: 07/27/2026 Bond: NO BOND Summary: On July 25, 2026, at approximately 10:41 p.m., the Burke County Sheriff’s Office responded to 7870 River Rock Road in Hickory in reference to a shooting. The caller stated that there was a fight and that she thought someone was shot. Upon arrival, deputies located a male victim with what appeared to be
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Family Seeks Community Support Following Death of Jordan Wishon as Homicide Investigation Continues
The family of Jordan Elaine Wishon is asking for the community's prayers and financial support as they mourn the loss of the 30-year-old Cliffside woman whose death remains the focus of a Rutherford County homicide investigation.
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Regional News
Asheville Police: Downtown Shooting Was Retaliatory Violence Between Groups
Asheville police say a deadly downtown shooting that killed two people and injured seven others was a retaliatory attack connected to an earlier shooting.
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Exclusive: Hendersonville Man Arrested After Blue Ridge Parkway Motorcycle Chase
National Park Service affidavit alleges rider fled rangers on the Parkway before officers halted traffic and made an arrest in Buncombe County.
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NC Elections Board Withholds Names of Deceased Voters Citing Possible Criminal Investigation
State officials say more than 34,000 deceased registrants were identified on voter rolls as President Donald Trump and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin continue pressing for tighter election integrity measures.
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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
Kathy Dianne Greene Chyz
Kathy Dianne Greene Chyz, age 74, of Forest City, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at her home. Kathy faced ill health for many years, a journey she navigated with remarkable faith, strength and grace. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She especially loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a woman of great faith and had a strong passion to pass down her faith in God to her family. As a devoted servant of the Lo
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Marth Jo Bailey
Martha Jo Bailey, age 77, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at VIA Wendover Hospice in Shelby. Martha was born on Monday, March 28, 1949 in Rutherford County to the late Griffin and Carolyn Earley. She was an avid Softball player for the Spindale Police Club and later was an umpire. Martha enjoyed growing roses in her flower garden, sewing for her family, and baking goodies for all those she loved. She also enjoyed festively decorating her home for Christma
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Jack H. Conner
Jack H. Conner, age 77, of Caroleen, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026 at his home. Jack was born Wednesday, September 1, 1948 in Rutherford County to the late Pink Conner and Irene Sisk Conner. He served honorably during the Vietnam War in the U.S Army. Jack earned a bachelor’s degree for Appalachian State University. He worked as a manager/supervisor for Galey & Lord for many years and was a member of Caroleen Methodist Church. Jack’s life was centered around his family, an
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