The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services are alerting providers, parents and caregivers of an outbreak of infant botulism that prompted a nationwide recall of ByHeart Inc. Whole Nutrition Infant Formula.

But even paying down the debt posed different options for state officials. The simple solution was to pay off state-issued bonds early, the treasurer said.

After six weeks of political gridlock, the federal government shutdown may finally be moving toward resolution. Over the weekend, the Senate advanced a funding measure that would reopen government operations through January 30, 2026.

Legislators in North Carolina have been called back into session by Gov. Josh Stein to address Medicaid funding.

Ernest Oly Horton, 64, of 763 Harris Henrietta Road, Forest City, allegedly assaulted Mickey Gene Graham Jr. on Nov. 4, 2025, using a tie rod, causing serious injury and acting with intent to kill, according to public court records.

Weatherization and heating-repair programs help prevent energy emergencies, reduce utility costs, and protect health. According to the latest available data, in 2021, WAP provided weatherization services for more than 1,100 homes and repaired or replaced over 900 heating and cooling systems.

The organization operates a Code Purple emergency shelter whenever temperatures drop to 32°F or below, offering warm beds, hot meals, showers, and supportive staff.

The foundation notes that while some counties elsewhere in the country rushed to spend settlement dollars without a long-term strategy, Dogwood’s grants were intended to help WNC avoid those pitfalls. That added preparation puts pressure on local governments to follow through.

A Marion man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he fired shots into an occupied residence and was later found in possession of drugs.

A domestic violence incident has left one person dead, involving a deputy with The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office that was off-duty at the time.

“This is about preserving safety standards while our workforce operates under extraordinary conditions,” Bedford said.

North Carolina State Board of Elections Executive Director Sam Hayes has announced a slate of leadership changes designed to reinforce key areas of election oversight and administration.

The board voted unanimously to extend Sutton’s contract by one year, along with contracts for top administrators. No public discussion occurred regarding evaluations or contract terms before the vote.

Jayson Bracken, age 29, of Mooresboro, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 at his home.

The program, called Carolina Healthworks, is described as a “multiple employer welfare arrangement” offered by Blue Cross North Carolina and the North Carolina Chamber.

“This sentence was serious and reflects the grave nature of the offense,” Attorney General Jackson said. “Investigating and prosecuting this case was a team effort by law enforcement. My office will continue working with our partners to keep people safe across North Carolina.”

Mayor Carol Pritchett announced during the November council meeting that the lake level has already reached 970 feet and continues to rise. “It’s wonderful to actually see the lake coming up again,” she said. “Our economy will begin to bloom once more.”

Travelers through some of the nation’s busiest airports could soon face fewer flights as the Federal Aviation Administration prepares to roll out temporary reductions to ease mounting strain on unpaid air traffic controllers.

Deputy James Day with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office has charged 38-year-old Jessica Helms Huskins of Marion with felony assault with a deadly weapon to inflict serious injury. Huskins was issued a secured bond of $75,000.

Paul Barkley Owens, age 58, of Shelby, who resided in Crouse, NC, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Atrium Health in Charlotte.