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The Wall That Heals Opens Thursday in Spindale
Free Vietnam memorial exhibit at ICC marks North Carolina’s only stop on the 2026 tour The Wall That Heals will open Thursday, Nov. 12, at Isothermal Community College, bringing a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to Rutherford County for four days of remembrance and ceremonies honoring veterans. The exhibit will be displayed at the ICC soccer fields at 360 Piney Ridge Road through Sunday, Nov. 15. Admission is free. Spindale is the only North Carolina stop a
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Billie M. Martin
Billie M. Martin, age 89, of the Holly Springs Community, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026 at her home. Billie was born Monday, February 15, 1937 in Rutherford County to the late Memory J. Morgan and Ola Mae Frazier Morgan. She owned and operated Billie’s Beauty Shop for twenty-eight years. Billie was a longtime member of Holly Springs Baptist Church and a former member of the Rutherford County Rescue Auxilliary. She enjoyed reading, gardening, hiking and working on cross
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The Wall That Heals Opens Thursday in Spindale
Free Vietnam memorial exhibit at ICC marks North Carolina’s only stop on the 2026 tour The Wall That Heals will open Thursday, Nov. 12, at Isothermal Community College, bringing a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to Rutherford County for four days of remembrance and ceremonies honoring veterans. The exhibit will be displayed at the ICC soccer fields at 360 Piney Ridge Road through Sunday, Nov. 15. Admission is free. Spindale is the only North Carolina stop a
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Cherryville man charged in McDowell ATV theft
Deputies say a prospective buyer took the $2,200 four-wheeler to Georgia before an agreed sale; court hearing set for Nov. 23. A Cherryville man faces a felony larceny charge after McDowell County investigators say he took a hunter’s four-wheeler without permission. Nicholas Andrew Ledford, 31, was arrested Nov. 4 and issued a $10,000 secured bond, according to a Nov. 9 statement from the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office and court records. The investigation began Aug. 5, when
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The Wall That Heals Opens Thursday in Spindale
Free Vietnam memorial exhibit at ICC marks North Carolina’s only stop on the 2026 tour The Wall That Heals will open Thursday, Nov. 12, at Isothermal Community College, bringing a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to Rutherford County for four days of remembrance and ceremonies honoring veterans. The exhibit will be displayed at the ICC soccer fields at 360 Piney Ridge Road through Sunday, Nov. 15. Admission is free. Spindale is the only North Carolina stop a
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Cherryville man charged in McDowell ATV theft
Deputies say a prospective buyer took the $2,200 four-wheeler to Georgia before an agreed sale; court hearing set for Nov. 23. A Cherryville man faces a felony larceny charge after McDowell County investigators say he took a hunter’s four-wheeler without permission. Nicholas Andrew Ledford, 31, was arrested Nov. 4 and issued a $10,000 secured bond, according to a Nov. 9 statement from the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office and court records. The investigation began Aug. 5, when
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Ruth Mayor David Guy Reflects on Moore's Election Defeat, Vows to Continue Serving
After helping Western North Carolina residents navigate Hurricane Helene recovery through Congressman Tim Moore's office, Guy says his commitment to Rutherford County remains unchanged. Ruth Mayor David Guy says his commitment to public service will continue following Republican Congressman Tim Moore's election defeat, which will bring an end to Guy's work on Moore's congressional staff. Guy has served as a key member of Moore's district constituent services, helping connect
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Ruth Mayor David Guy Reflects on Moore's Election Defeat, Vows to Continue Serving
After helping Western North Carolina residents navigate Hurricane Helene recovery through Congressman Tim Moore's office, Guy says his commitment to Rutherford County remains unchanged. Ruth Mayor David Guy says his commitment to public service will continue following Republican Congressman Tim Moore's election defeat, which will bring an end to Guy's work on Moore's congressional staff. Guy has served as a key member of Moore's district constituent services, helping connect
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Man convicted for two shootings after federal trial
A federal jury in Charlotte returned a guilty verdict against Kenneth Fuller, 43, of Charlotte, for possession of ammunition by a felon, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell presided over the three-day trial. “This convicted felon shot into two businesses while employees and patrons were present,” said U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson. “We cannot stand idly by when people endanger innocent life. By pu
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Trump says deportations may have been ‘too tough,’ seeks immigration talks after midterm losses
In a post-election interview, the president defended his economic record and expressed interest in working with Democrats as they prepare to control Congress. President Donald Trump said his administration’s deportation policies may have hurt Republicans in the midterm elections and expressed interest in negotiating an immigration agreement with Democrats, who won control of both chambers of Congress. Trump defended his border enforcement efforts while acknowledging concerns
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Trump says deportations may have been ‘too tough,’ seeks immigration talks after midterm losses
In a post-election interview, the president defended his economic record and expressed interest in working with Democrats as they prepare to control Congress. President Donald Trump said his administration’s deportation policies may have hurt Republicans in the midterm elections and expressed interest in negotiating an immigration agreement with Democrats, who won control of both chambers of Congress. Trump defended his border enforcement efforts while acknowledging concerns
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Womack credits community campaign after defeating Moore in NC’s 14th District
Mecklenburg margin delivers Democratic victory as congresswoman-elect outlines priorities and addresses pending felony case Democrat LaKesha Womack says listening to voters and showing up in their communities helped her defeat Republican U.S. Rep. Tim Moore in North Carolina’s 14th Congressional District, despite a substantial fundraising disadvantage. “Those dollars don’t vote. People vote,” Womack said in a post-election interview. Unofficial election-night returns show Wom
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Rutherford Airport advances 'land acquisition' under 'race conscious' rules
The Rutherford County Airport Authority approved work Nov. 2 toward acquiring nearly 23 acres near Runway 19 and adopted higher aircraft rental and parking fees effective Jan. 1. The land acquisition is part of a broader effort to control property along the runway’s approach. Airport Director Devon Raisch said the airport is starting with a property owner interested in selling. “Our goal is to find folks that are amenable to selling their property,” Raisch said. Documents acc
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Billie M. Martin
Billie M. Martin, age 89, of the Holly Springs Community, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026 at her home. Billie was born Monday, February 15, 1937 in Rutherford County to the late Memory J. Morgan and Ola Mae Frazier Morgan. She owned and operated Billie’s Beauty Shop for twenty-eight years. Billie was a longtime member of Holly Springs Baptist Church and a former member of the Rutherford County Rescue Auxilliary. She enjoyed reading, gardening, hiking and working on cross
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Roger Dale Pleasant
Roger Dale Pleasant, age 80, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Atrium Health in Charlotte.
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Russell Pye
Pye, age 69, of Cliffside, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at the Belaire Health Care Center in Gastonia, NC.
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