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Stein pulls Smythe nomination, names interim to lead state public safety agency
DPS chief moves to homeland security post after Senate leaves nomination unconfirmed for more than seven months
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GOP Scrambles After Edwards Exit
Western North Carolina Republicans face a compressed candidate search as Democrats see an opening in the 11th Congressional District
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NCDPS Secretary Smythe: Police 'can't arrest our way out' of crime
N.C. public safety chief promotes prevention strategy that includes securing firearms owned by law-abiding citizens
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SCOOP: Mugshots and data unavailable as VINE outage impacts more than 200 law enforcement agencies nationwide
The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is among at least 204 facilities listed as offline across 35 states, according to a Cops & Congress review of…
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WATCH: Ballot fight puts Rutherford County candidate’s name under state board scrutiny
Watch now | High Priestex Mortellus seeks to use a religious mononym in a six-way Soil and Water Supervisor election
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37:05
The FBI’s Trump investigation: Read the receipts
The messy public records story behind “Oxferd Comma” and the bigger questions about government transparency
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Lured Market sues Lake Lure over police boathouse dispute after Helene recovery
Restaurant owner claims town improperly took control of disputed building; Lake Lure says lease never included police facility
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Biochar offers new path for Helene recovery
Western North Carolina turns storm debris into soil, energy, and economic opportunity
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NCDPS roundtable in Statesville highlights public safety challenges
Watch now | Public Safety Leaders Warn of Staffing, Mental Health Challenges
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1:24:35
Republicans Race to Replace Chuck Edwards After Withdrawal From NC-11 Contest
NCGOP executive committee to meet Monday as Tim Moffitt weighs bid, Kevin Corbin bows out and Jamie Ager presses forward
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NC House Sends Judicial Discipline Bill to Gov. Stein, Expanding Chief Justice's Authority Over Judges
Measure would allow unpaid suspensions during misconduct investigations
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WATCH: NCDOT Secretary provides update on Helene recovery and restoring access to WNC
Watch now | Transportation officials say more than 8,500 damaged sites have been repaired as crews prepare for long-term rebuilding projects in Chimney…
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