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Officials Cite Safety Concerns as River Access Rules Blur Legal Line in Chimney Rock
Questions over what the public can legally do in a North Carolina river resurfaced at the June 16 Chimney Rock Village Council meeting, where officials emphasized safety concerns along the Rocky Broad River while stopping short of citing any specific state law prohibiting people from entering the water.
Annie Dance
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Officials Cite Safety Concerns as River Access Rules Blur Legal Line in Chimney Rock
Questions over what the public can legally do in a North Carolina river resurfaced at the June 16 Chimney Rock Village Council meeting, where officials emphasized safety concerns along the Rocky Broad River while stopping short of citing any specific state law prohibiting people from entering the water.
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Theft of Donated Items
Stealing is bad enough, but stealing items meant to help homeless animals has left many in Cabarrus County frustrated and disappointed.
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7 Year Old Boy Drowns
A 7-year-old child has died after being pulled from a retention pond Wednesday evening in Charlotte's Steele Creek area, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.
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Local News
Juvenile Shot
On Wednesday June 17th at approximately 2:36PM officers with the Marion Police Department responded to a shooting at a residence on South McDowell Avenue in Marion.
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Lemonade for a Cause
This July and the remainder of June, Hometown Rush is proud to support the men and
women who serve and protect our community every day right here in Spindale!
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Newton Furniture Business Co-Owner Charged With Murder
A co-owner of a Newton furniture business has been charged with second-degree murder following a deadly shooting on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Newton Police Department and court records obtained by WCAB News.
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Regional News
Theft of Donated Items
Stealing is bad enough, but stealing items meant to help homeless animals has left many in Cabarrus County frustrated and disappointed.
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7 Year Old Boy Drowns
A 7-year-old child has died after being pulled from a retention pond Wednesday evening in Charlotte's Steele Creek area, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.
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Merkury Innovations Recalls Portable Fans Following Fire Reports
If you own a Merkury Innovations Hot and Cool Heating and Cooling Fan, officials are urging you to stop using it immediately.
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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
Minnie Scism-Dulaney
Minnie Scism-Dulaney, age 77, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026 at her home. Minnie was born Monday, July 12, 1948 in Cleveland County to the late Joseph Pinkley Scism and Ruby Leigh Scism. She was a graduate of Shelby High School, class of 1967 and later earned an associates degree from Isothermal Community College. She worked for National Textiles and Watts Regulator for many years and most recently was a personal caretaker in home healthcare. She was of t
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Vicki Rogers Sturgill
Vicki Rogers Sturgill, age 62, of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026 at her home. Vicki was born Thursday, April 9, 1964 in Rutherford County, to Linda Black Short who resides in Ellenboro and to the late David Rogers. She was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1982 and earned an associate’s degree from Isothermal Community College. Her heart’s desire to help the elderly led her to become a Licensed Practical Nurse which enabled her to work in Nursi
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Earl Franklin Ritch
Earl Franklin Ritch of Sachse, Texas, passed away on June 8, 2026, at the age of 83. He was born on February 27, 1943, in Concord, North Carolina, Earl was the son of Lindsey F. Ritch and Thelma M. Mills Ritch. Earl is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Sue Ritch; his daughter, Cheryl D. Jenkins and husband Joe of Vancouver, Washington, and their sons, Curtis and Brian Jenkins; his son, Jeffrey A. Ritch and wife Shehnaz of McKinney, Texas, and their daughter, Aliana. H
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