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Stein Presses for Law Enforcement Raises, but Budget Power Rests with Legislature
Gov. Josh Stein on Monday urged more spending on law enforcement, calling for pay raises, hiring incentives and expanded public safety programs — while acknowledging that final authority over the state budget lies with the North Carolina General Assembly.
Annie Dance
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Bear Sighting Turns Heads in Rutherfordton
Motorists driving through Rutherfordton recently got quite the surprise when a black bear darted across Main Street, heading toward North Washington Street.
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Rutherford County reentry Efforts Show Progress, but Limited Nonprofit Impact
Detention center data highlights small outcomes as sheriff’s office expands coordination on housing, jobs and education
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Whatley Campaign Responds to Traffic Case Report, Targets Cooper on Public Safety
The campaign for Republican U.S. Senate nominee Michael Whatley sharply criticized recent reporting on his past traffic cases, arguing it is an attempt to shift attention away from Democratic opponent Roy Cooper and his record on public safety.
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Local News
Bear Sighting Turns Heads in Rutherfordton
Motorists driving through Rutherfordton recently got quite the surprise when a black bear darted across Main Street, heading toward North Washington Street.
2 min read
Rutherford County reentry Efforts Show Progress, but Limited Nonprofit Impact
Detention center data highlights small outcomes as sheriff’s office expands coordination on housing, jobs and education
2 min read
Runaway Juvenile Located
On April 24, 2026, Arianna Deslatte was located and is currently receiving treatment for her condition.
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Regional News
Whatley Campaign Responds to Traffic Case Report, Targets Cooper on Public Safety
The campaign for Republican U.S. Senate nominee Michael Whatley sharply criticized recent reporting on his past traffic cases, arguing it is an attempt to shift attention away from Democratic opponent Roy Cooper and his record on public safety.
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Questions Raised After NC Elections Board Finds 34,000 on Voter Rolls Who Died
The North Carolina State Board of Elections’ recent identification of "approximately 34,000 deceased individuals on the state’s voter rolls" is prompting new questions about why more expansive database checks were not conducted sooner.
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Stein Presses for Law Enforcement Raises, but Budget Power Rests with Legislature
Gov. Josh Stein on Monday urged more spending on law enforcement, calling for pay raises, hiring incentives and expanded public safety programs — while acknowledging that final authority over the state budget lies with the North Carolina General Assembly.
2 min read
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
Jacob Lenly Campbell
Jacob Lenly Campbell, age 26, of Oakboro, NC, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at his home.
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Sandra Ray Robins
Sandra Ray Robins, age 83, of Forest City, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at her home.
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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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