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Judge Suspends Attorney in DA Removal Case
Ruling follows failed petition against Rutherford County district attorney; legal experts say sanctions may draw attention to risks of extraordinary legal challenges.
Annie Dance
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NCDOT Launches Interactive Tool to Track Transportation Projects Across North Carolina
Keeping up with road and transportation projects in North Carolina just got a lot easier.
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Rain Helps, But Drought Continues Across North Carolina
Governor Stein urges conservation as reservoirs remain below normal levels after months of dry weather.
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Judge Suspends Attorney in DA Removal Case
Ruling follows failed petition against Rutherford County district attorney; legal experts say sanctions may draw attention to risks of extraordinary legal challenges.
5 min read
Local News


NCDOT Launches Interactive Tool to Track Transportation Projects Across North Carolina
Keeping up with road and transportation projects in North Carolina just got a lot easier.
1 min read


Rain Helps, But Drought Continues Across North Carolina
Governor Stein urges conservation as reservoirs remain below normal levels after months of dry weather.
2 min read


Fact Check: No evidence of Proposed Strip Club in Spindale
An anonymous social media post asking whether people would support a strip club in Spindale has generated discussion online with over 450 comments as of press time, but there is no evidence that a strip club is being proposed, permitted or planned in the town.
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Regional News


Rep. Moore Proposes Disaster Recovery Bill After Helene
Citing lessons learned from Hurricane Helene's impact on Western North Carolina, U.S. Rep. Tim Moore has introduced bipartisan legislation designed to improve coordination among federal agencies that provide disaster recovery assistance.
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Trump Homeless Plan Meets NC Debate Over Sleeping on Public Property
Federal push for treatment and enforcement comes as Gov. Stein vetoes public camping restrictions.
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Explainer: What Emergency Powers Meant for Access to Chimney Rock after Helene
For months after Hurricane Helene devastated Chimney Rock Village, one of the most common questions from residents, business owners and visitors was simple: Why can't I go there?
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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


Shirley Stanley Honeycutt
Shirley Stanley Honeycutt, age 90, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Shirley was born Sunday, September 1, 1935 in Spartanburg County, SC to the late Lacy Stanley and Essie Blackwell Stanley. She worked for Stonecutter and John H. Montgomery Mills for several years and later retired from Michelin Tire Manufacturing. Shirley was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. She had a tender heart toward all children and especi
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Bruce Wayne Givens, Sr
Bruce Wayne Givens, Sr., age 65, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at his home. Bruce was born Thursday, October 6, 1960 in Rutherford County to the late Bobby Lee Givens and Ruby Atchley Givens. Bruce worked for Reeves Brothers for over twenty years. He was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves and enjoyed watching the Andy Griffith Show. Above all, he loved spending time with his family. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
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Elizabeth "Anne" Frazier
Elizabeth “Anne” Frazier, age 77, of Mooresboro, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at her home. Anne was born Tuesday, April 12, 1949 in Cleveland County to the late Dewy Curtis and Donnis Davis Curtis. She worked for over twenty years in the lunchroom at Chase Middle School. Anne was a longtime member of Drury Dobbins Baptist Church and enjoyed playing on the church softball team. She loved reading, flower gardening and was an avid Elvis fan. In addition to her parents, she
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