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Charges Filed After Line-of-Duty Crash That Claimed the Life of Cleveland County Paramedic Ashley Moore
A driver is now facing multiple criminal charges, including second-degree murder, following the crash that claimed the life of Cleveland County Paramedic Ashley Moore while she was on duty Monday morning.
Misty Matthews
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Charges Filed After Line-of-Duty Crash That Claimed the Life of Cleveland County Paramedic Ashley Moore
A driver is now facing multiple criminal charges, including second-degree murder, following the crash that claimed the life of Cleveland County Paramedic Ashley Moore while she was on duty Monday morning.
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Rutherford County Roads Scheduled for Resurfacing Under $5.9M NCDOT Contract
Drivers in Rutherford County can expect to see road crews at work this summer as a contractor for the North Carolina Department of Transportation begins a $5.9 million resurfacing project on secondary roads across the county.
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Local News
Rutherford County Roads Scheduled for Resurfacing Under $5.9M NCDOT Contract
Drivers in Rutherford County can expect to see road crews at work this summer as a contractor for the North Carolina Department of Transportation begins a $5.9 million resurfacing project on secondary roads across the county.
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Broad Riverkeeper Urges Caution After River Rescue
Low water, log jams and storm-related hazards continue to pose risks on Broad River Paddle Trail
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Popular North Carolina Wedding Venue Owner Pleads Guilty to $1 Million Wire Fraud Scheme
The former owner of a popular wedding venue in Union County has pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud after prosecutors said he defrauded customers and investors out of more than $1 million.
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Regional News
Renew NC Opens $55M Grant Round to Rebuild WNC Infrastructure After Helene
Local governments across western North Carolina, including Rutherford County, can now apply for a share of $55 million in federal disaster recovery funding aimed at rebuilding infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Helene while making communities more resilient to future storms.
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U.S. Marshals Increase Reward for Wanted Murder Suspect
Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating a man wanted in connection with a 2024 homicide, and the reward for information leading to his arrest has now increased to $6,000.
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NC Lawmakers Unveil $34.4 Billion Budget Deal
North Carolina legislative leaders on Tuesday released a long-awaited $34.4 billion state budget agreement that would provide broad pay raises for teachers and state employees, continue personal income tax reductions, invest more than $700 million in Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, and expand funding for public safety, education, and healthcare programs.
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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
Jettie Conner
Jettie “Rose” Conner, age 89, of Bostic, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City. Rose was born Wednesday, September 16, 1936 in Polk County, to the late Thomas Elmer Goode and Johnnie Hays Goode. She worked as a caretaker for many years and had a heart to help others. As an active member of Second Baptist Church, she lived out her Christian faith by being involved in several church ministries. Rose enjoyed collecting antiques an
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Kevin Lee Schmersahl
Kevin Lee Schmersahl passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026 at home. Born on February 21, 1951 in Baytown, Texas to Jacob and Dorothy Schmersahl (deceased). Left to cherish his memory Robin Schmersahl (Wife), Jacob Schmersahl (Kyla) – (Son), Amy Schmersahl (Daughter), Addison Schmersahl (Granddaughter), Jerry (Linda) – (Brother), Donald R Rusk (Father in law), Don Rusk (Ann) – (Brother in law), Joy Bennett (Don) – (Sister in law), many nieces and nephews, and his special fur ba
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Andrew Wyatt
Andrew “Drew” Wyatt, age 51, of Spindale, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026 at Fry Medical Center in Hickory, NC. Andrew was born Sunday, July 21, 1974 in Cleveland County to Cynthia Spratt Holland who resides in Spindale and to the late Andrew Wyatt, Sr. He worked as a welder for various local manufacturers. Andrew was a member of the First Baptist Church in Spartanburg and also enjoyed attending the Restoration Church of Forest City. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed wat
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