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Nearly 30 Years Later, Cleveland County Still Seeks Answers in the Murder of Minnie Lee Brooks
Nearly 30 years have passed since the tragic murder of Minnie Lee Brooks, but her family and investigators are still searching for answers.
Jacob Thompson
1 day ago2 min read
McDowell County Commissioners Approve Six-Month Moratorium on Data Centers
Residents raise concerns about water use, power demands, noise and health impacts as county begins work on possible development rules.
Annie Dance
2 days ago4 min read
Former Burke County Sheriff’s Office Employee Billy “Jobe” Harbison Passes Away at 70
Billy “Jobe” Harbison, 70, passed away Friday, August 28, 2026, following a period of declining health.
Tanya Templeton
2 days ago2 min read
Federal Jury Convicts Charlotte School Bus Driver, Protester in ICE Confrontation
CMS bus driver Heather Morrow convicted on all counts; William Stanley acquitted of assault charge but convicted of three federal offenses.
Annie Dance
2 days ago2 min read
Burke County Men Charged After Communication Lines Cut in Hildebran
The Burke County Sheriff’s Office has arrested one man and is seeking another following an investigation into the theft and damage of communication lines in the Town of Hildebran.
Jacob Thompson
3 days ago1 min read
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