The victim has been identified as David Barton “Bart” Long, 77. He died on Oct. 18 from injuries sustained in the October 8 collision on South Main Street involving Sgt. Jordan Chapman. WCAB News first reported the incident on Oct. 9.

The largest single grant of 2025, $1 million, will support the completion of the Dr. Bobby F. England Health and Sciences Center through the Isothermal Community College Foundation.

Court documents identify the defendant as 27-year-old Christopher Seth Ledford of Harrill Road, Forest City. Ledford faces six felony counts: three counts of Attempted Statutory Sex Offense with a Child by an Adult and three counts of Indecent Liberties with a Child.

There were no reports of any serious injuries on the bus, and it was unknown how many children were on the bus Friday morning at the time of the accident.

On Wednesday, October 15, personnel from the Sheriff’s Office, along with additional resources, conducted an expanded search of the area. The femur has been sent to the North Carolina State Medical Examiner’s Office for evaluation and identification.

Bessie Boatright, age 85, of Forest City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 14th at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

This festival, which was started by potters, for potters, continues to celebrate and honor the rich heritage of pottery in our region.  

Mayor Pritchett praised the dedication of advisory board volunteers and emergency responders, calling the town’s progress “a testament to perseverance.”

Hager served in the state legislature before resigning in 2016 to care for his aging parents. Speaking with WCAB News, he described returning to public service as a response to what he sees as a lack of attention to local issues. He also served on the Rutherford County School Board briefly post-legislature. 

This is the first confirmed positive in Rutherford County. In the last 30 days, there have been three backyard flocks with confirmed positives in North Carolina. Cases have also been confirmed in Guilford and Union counties.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of 24 people per minute are victims of domestic violence in the United States, totaling more than 12 million people annually. Domestic abuse encompasses a wide range of behaviors, including rape, physical violence, stalking, and other forms of sexual, emotional, and psychological abuse.

While other federal agencies are scaling back services during the shutdown, the judiciary’s continued operation underscores the constitutional principle that the courts remain open for the administration of justice — even in times of political gridlock.

Governor Stein said the task force will focus on “real solutions to make North Carolina safer,” but the membership is mostly urban-based, with representatives from Raleigh, Durham, Mecklenburg, and New Hanover counties.

"Measles, though rare in North Carolina, is a serious public health threat," Jason Masters, Foothills Health Director, said in a statement. "Measles is highly contagious and can be dangerous, especially for young children and those with weakened immune systems. Vaccination is the best protection."

The thefts occurred between September 22 and 24, when DOT workers reported that items including chainsaws, leaf blowers, and a Makita hammer drill were missing from the property. Camera footage provided by the DOT helped confirm Little’s identity.

Monday night, around 10:55 p.m., Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office responded to 138 Mallard Dr. regarding a suspicious person call. 

Misty Stockton Honeycutt, 47, was arrested in McDowell County for allegedly embezzling more than $104,500 from Bible Baptist Church in Marion over 11 years. 

The playground comes as a bright spot in Lake Lure’s ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene, which caused widespread flooding in September 2024. Homes, roads, and the lake itself suffered significant damage, and local leaders have worked steadily to restore infrastructure and public spaces.

Across the rest of the state, early voting for municipal contests runs from Thursday, October 16, through 3 p.m. Saturday, November 1, with Election Day on Tuesday, November 4.

The upgraded markings will use hot spray thermoplastic, a material known for its durability and higher reflectivity compared to standard paint. NCDOT recently used the same material on a section of King Street in Boone earlier this year.