On May 15, 2026, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office proudly recognized and congratulates Lt. Tom Hester on his retirement after 20 years of dedicated service from 2006-2026.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) for Special Olympics is the largest year-round public awareness and grassroots fundraising campaign for Special Olympics

U.S. Rep. Tim Moore highlighted more than $4 million in federal disaster recovery funding for Rutherford County in his latest weekly update, while also promoting law enforcement legislation and banking reforms during a weekly update from Washington.

City officials cite water conservation concerns as regional drought impacts communities across western North Carolina.

Deputy Tre Spearman with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office charged 47-year old Shana Bridgett Hogan of Marion with felony Possession of Methamphetamine and misdemeanor Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Substance. She was initially denied bond due to already being out on pretrial release.