Blanche steps in after Bondi’s firing, Lee Zeldin emerges as leading contender with Lake Lure ties President Donald Trump has named Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche as acting head of the U.S. Department of Justice following the dismissal of Attorney General Pam Bondi. The decision comes as Trump considers a permanent replacement, with Lee Zeldin widely viewed as a leading candidate. Bondi was removed on April 2 amid backlash over the Justice Department’s handling of fil

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding totaling nearly $9.4 million has been approved for Rutherford County, reimbursing the county for extensive debris removal and emergency response work following Hurricane Helene.

Duke Energy is asking state regulators to approve an 18% increase in electricity rates for residential customers over the next two years, a proposal that could significantly raise monthly bills for households across North Carolina.

A significant share of newly announced federal disaster funding is headed to Rutherford County, as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA continues to reimburse local governments for costly cleanup and recovery work following Hurricane Helene.

NC House Speaker Destin Hall says passing a state budget remains the House’s top priority as lawmakers return to Raleigh, stressing the need for pay increases, continued tax cuts and tighter control of Medicaid spending.