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Henrietta Man Charged With Murder After Deadly Main Street Shooting
A Rutherford County man is facing murder and firearm charges after a deadly shooting on Main Street in Henrietta, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office and emergency communications pubic records audio.
Annie Dance
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Latest News
Early Morning Warrant Service Results in Three Arrests
During the morning hours of Wednesday, June 3, 2026, deputies with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Road Patrol responded to 154 South Glenn Street in Ellenboro to serve an outstanding warrant on Stanley Heath Ledford for Domestic Violence and Assault on a Female.
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Let’s Hear It for the NCDOT!
After weeks of dry conditions and severe drought across Western North Carolina, much-needed rainfall finally arrived.
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Rutherford Commissioners Delay Vote
Rutherford County commissioners have delayed a key decision on how to spend opioid settlement funds, tabling a vote during their June 1 meeting as residents voiced concerns over transparency and housing.
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Local News
Early Morning Warrant Service Results in Three Arrests
During the morning hours of Wednesday, June 3, 2026, deputies with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Road Patrol responded to 154 South Glenn Street in Ellenboro to serve an outstanding warrant on Stanley Heath Ledford for Domestic Violence and Assault on a Female.
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Rutherford Commissioners Delay Vote
Rutherford County commissioners have delayed a key decision on how to spend opioid settlement funds, tabling a vote during their June 1 meeting as residents voiced concerns over transparency and housing.
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Two Arrests Made in Child Sexual Assault Case
On April 3, 2026, officers with the Forest City Police Department notified deputies with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office of a possible sexual assault involving a 14-year-old juvenile female that reportedly occurred in Ellenboro.
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Regional News
Let’s Hear It for the NCDOT!
After weeks of dry conditions and severe drought across Western North Carolina, much-needed rainfall finally arrived.
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New Supreme Court Commission to Tackle Legal Deserts — But Public Won't Be Able to Watch Online
Court leaders say expanding access to justice is a priority. Critics question why the first meeting won't be livestreamed.
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Hurricane Season Begins: No River Gauges in Chimney Rock and Lake Lure
State officials say lessons from recent storms underscore need for emergency plans, supplies and insurance coverage.
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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
Gatlin Jameson Lancaster
Gatlin Jameson Lancaster was born into the arms of angels Saturday May 30th at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton, NC. Born at 30 weeks he weighed 3lbs 2oz and was 14.5 long. Gatlin had a rare heart condition that only 1 in 200k babies are born with.
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Mollissa Ann Grinder
Mollissa Ann Grinder, age 70, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026 at her residence. Mollissa was born Sunday, June 12, 1955 in Santa Clara, California to the late Clair Wilcox and Francise Hightower Wilcox. Mollissa worked many years as a seamstress. She enjoyed gardening, feeding her chickens and crafting. Mollissa was a good mom and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George H. Grinder. Those left to cherish her me
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Connie Schiene
Connie Schiene, age 64, of Myrtle Beach, SC passed away Friday, May 29, 2026 at the Grand Strand Medical Center. Connie was born Monday, April 30, 1962 in Holyoke, Massachusetts to the late Bruce Wells and Joyce Biehler Edwards. In her early years, she worked in home remodeling. Connie’s passion was spending time at the beach. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Dona Wells. Those left to honor her memory include her daughter, Brittney Schiene;
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