For Rutherford County residents, this means continued support for local roads and bridges, including repairs and improvements damaged by Hurricane Helene. Federal disaster reimbursements help the state reduce the burden on taxpayers while keeping projects on schedule.

When officers entered the residence, they found the victim, identified as 25-year-old Tyler D. Weaver, lying on the floor. Once the scene was secured, Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services personnel entered and determined that Weaver had succumbed to his injuries.

More than 12,000 Rutherford County residents could lose access to food assistance next month if Congress fails to reach a federal budget deal, according to County Department of Social Services Director Dee Hunt.

Investigators cited three major problem areas: staffing and organization, communications breakdowns, and logistics.

“No matter what form of transportation they choose, every North Carolinian should be able to travel safely each day,” Governor Stein said. “These grants will help us reduce traffic fatalities in North Carolina.”

North Carolina Republicans have finalized a new congressional map that is expected to give the GOP another stronghold in next year’s midterm elections — part of a coordinated national effort encouraged by former President Donald Trump to expand Republican power in the U.S. House.

The Chimney Rock Village Council voted on Oct. 21 to extend its local state of emergency declaration through March 28, 2026, allowing continued access to recovery funds and coordination with state and federal agencies as storm-related repairs move forward.

Officials emphasize that this is a scam. The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office does not request or accept any type of payment over the phone or through online payment apps.

“The Town of Lake Lure is deeply grateful for the extraordinary work accomplished and this extension, which allows the lake to be safe, stable, and navigable,” the town said in a statement.

Johnson, a Republican and chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, also serves as Deputy Majority Whip. He said his campaign will focus on continuing the work of strengthening public safety, protecting conservative values, and growing the economy across western North Carolina.

Officials approved multiple resolutions supporting new housing development, behavioral health programs, and more than $430,000 in law enforcement technology and staffing grants.

The Open Enrollment Period began on Oct. 15 and will run for eight weeks to give you enough time to review and make changes to your Medicare coverage. Changes must be made by Dec. 7 to guarantee your coverage will begin without interruption on Jan. 1, 2026.

“The second and final application period for the NC SMART Personal Property Debris Removal Program will close on November 7, 2025,” the release states. “This program helps homeowners remove storm debris or demolish unsafe structures at no cost. Applications are for new applicants only and will not reopen.”

A lifelong learner and passionate educator, Rayfield holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2001), a degree in Elementary Education from Shaw University (2008), and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Queen’s University (2020).

Stein and DMV Commissioner Paul Tine highlighted the agency’s progress since Senate Bill 245 took effect, allowing more online license renewals. More than 18,000 people have renewed online in the past month, and the DMV has hired 64 new examiners, reaching 95% staffing capacity statewide.

Investigators in Rutherford County have located human skeletal remains in the Poors Ford Road area, where a bone believed to be a human femur was found last week. The initial discovery prompted law enforcement to search the surrounding area for additional remains.

“It’s always an exciting time when both the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are rolling at the same time,” said Mark Michalko, chief executive officer of the N.C. Education Lottery. “It gives North Carolinians two chances to win life-changing prizes. Good luck this week.” 

Investigators from the Fire Marshal’s Office and the Sheriff’s Office are working together to determine how and by whom the fires were set. Evidence is being collected from both locations, and authorities are reviewing any available surveillance footage from the surrounding areas.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, Detective Smith conducted a traffic stop on a GMC Sierra on U.S. 70 West on Friday, October 10, for a traffic violation. During a search of the vehicle, officers reportedly found about 30 grams of methamphetamine, fentanyl, pills, marijuana, and paraphernalia consistent with drug distribution.

Organized by Foothills for Justice and Indivisible WNC, the local chapter of the national political action committee, the event drew 525 attendees, they said. Many wore yellow and carried signs reading “No Kings” and “We the People.” The rally remained peaceful, with no arrests or counter-protests.