The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office has charged two Marion residents following a traffic stop that uncovered suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia.

A house fire in Stanley, North Carolina, has claimed the life of the father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin and left his mother critically injured, according to officials.

The Forest City Town Council held its December meeting on Dec. 15, covering grant approvals, budget updates, and ongoing town projects.

As 2026 approaches, North Carolina residents will see dozens of new laws take effect, reflecting a legislative session marked by policy expansion, regulatory tightening, and unresolved political tension over the state budget.

Nineteen-year-old Hinson was shot and killed in her car while returning from a Christmas party in December 1981.