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Exclusive: Five people are dead, 820 crimes reported—and the public was told almost nothing
A deep look at crime data in Forest City, NC, reveals deaths, drug arrests, and rampant theft—with almost no public communication from FCPD.
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Rutherford County GOP slams RCS school management over financial crisis
Republican Party demands forensic audit, asset sales, and leadership change as President Trump renews push for nationwide school choice
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Exclusive: Rep. Jake Johnson speaks plainly on guns, FEMA, and more
Watch now | In a nearly hour-long discussion with Rutherford County Republicans, Rep. Jake Johnson shared candid updates on concealed carry legislation…
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Exclusive video: Governor Stein touts progress, urges patience at GROWNC meeting
New FEMA data shows over 1,000 homes destroyed and nearly 38,300 damaged from Hurricane Helene
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Exclusive video: Lake Lure officials move forward on recovery, regulation and relocation
Town operations shift to new headquarters as sewer projects stall, FEMA reimbursements slow, and short-term rental board begins work
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Rutherford County ends state of emergency using outdated letterhead—again
Nearly 10 months after Hurricane Helene, Chairman Bryan King quietly ends the declaration as infrastructure issues and some road closures remain
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Exclusive: Chimney Rock Village planning board approves vacation rental permits
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Three Trustees Sworn In at Isothermal Community College
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NC suspends expiration dates on driver licenses—but only within state lines
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Top 10 takeaways from the July Rutherford County Commissioners meeting
Nearly 800 property owners seek tax relief, water system utility plan advances, ICC indoor pool remains closed and more
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Lawsuit demands Commissioner Haynes choose: Deputy Sheriff or board seat
Rutherford watchdog group sues to end dual office holding, calling it unconstitutional and a threat to public trust
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State Rep. Jake Johnson talks growth, accountability, and listening to locals ahead of Rutherford GOP meeting
Western North Carolina’s youngest legislative power player is calling for smarter spending, agency oversight, and better disaster recovery—with an eye…
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