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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
3 hours 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
4 hours 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
5 hours 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
1 day ago1 min read
Stein Proclaims September Smart Start Month
Partnership for Children of the Foothills highlights programs serving families in Rutherford, McDowell and Polk counties.
Annie Dance
1 day ago4 min read
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