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Exclusive video: A Rutherford County man's struggle for support
Sheriff’s office shares holiday message of hope and reflection
Exclusive video: Donnie Haulk sworn in as Rutherford County Commissioner
Multiple people arrested for drug trafficking
Major methamphetamine trafficking bust in McDowell County leads to two arrests
Five dead in fiery crash in Rutherford County, police say there were no survivors
Max Cogburn becomes second on federal bench to unretire after Trump election win
Exclusive video: December Rutherford County Commissioners' meeting
Why school police officers may not be the most effective way to prevent violence
Exclusive details: Local elected leaders lobby for federal funds
Exclusive details: Funds or fiction? Court motion shines a light on opioid fight
Temporary bridge completed in Chimney Rock, marking key step in storm recovery
Meet the North Carolina members of the U.S. House
Local news fades as U.S. counties lose coverage
Helping veterans every day: Simple ways to support veterans year-round
SCOOP: Suspect in custody following fatal shooting outside Rutherfordton restaurant
Free Concert at Mountain Brook Vineyards to aid RoCo Relief’s Hurricane recovery efforts
Mayor Carol Pritchett re-elected in Lake Lure as town recovers from Hurricane Helene
Ballot selfies are illegal in NC, except for one woman
Chimney Rock Village council discusses storm recovery efforts and rebuilding challenges
Exclusive details: Two arrested on multiple charges after brief vehicle pursuit
‘Rutherford County Relief’ concert weekend begins tonight to support first responders
🌈 🐾 New rainbow bridge comes to Lake Lure after Hurricane Helene's devastation
SCOOP: FEMA trailer returns to Lake Lure four days after armed threat incident
Exclusive video: Chimney Rock moves forward in recovery after Hurricane Helene
'Armed militia' threat prompts temporary evacuation of North Carolina hurricane response workers
North Carolina legislators approve initial $273 million in Hurricane Helene recovery aid
Exclusive video: Lake Lure town council holds its first meeting since Helene
North Carolina legislature set to vote on major disaster recovery bill
How Hurricane Helene became a deadly disaster across six states
Cities are clearing encampments, but this won’t solve homelessness − here’s a better way forward
New photos of Chimney Rock Village reveal devastation from Hurricane Helene
Historic hurricane hits Lake Lure: Over 130 evacuated, officials say
‘It was a nightmare.’ Helene brought historic damage to North Carolina
Rapid Reaction: Historic Flooding Follows Helene in Western NC
Hurricane Helene hits western NC: Lake Lure & Chimney Rock rallies for recovery
Hurricane Helene continues to batter WNC, Lake Lure Dam is in ‘imminent failure’
🚨 Lake Lure Tainter gates reach critical levels amid historic flooding
Multiple people arrested on drug charges, police seek Duane Cooper for new offenses
NC man accused of plotting Trump assassination staked out FL golf course for weeks, DOJ says
Rep. Chuck Edwards announces new grants for WNC police: Is Rutherford County missing out?
SCOOP: Did a repeat offender target the Union Mills fire station during a storm?
Mark Robinson faces pressure to withdraw amid allegations, vows: "I continue to tell the truth"
SCOOP: Joseph Couch found dead in KY woods, law enforcement sources say
Exclusive details: Potential threat prompts extra security at R-S Middle School
Manhunt for highway shooter continues
SCOOP: Suspect arrested with enough fentanyl to potentially kill thousands
DOJ intensifies crackdown on mail theft, pushes for stronger protections
NC Senate passes budget deal to expand private school vouchers and mandate ICE cooperation
A day that changed everything: My journey from NYC college sophomore to journalist
Trump and Harris set for high-stakes debate tonight in Philadelphia
Exclusive details: Former Rutherfordton ABC store manager pleads guilty to embezzling over $374,000
Mother's warning to Georgia school sparks debate over missed signs before deadly shooting
SCOOP: Union Mills man arrested for first-degree murder
Recreational marijuana sales begin on tribal land in North Carolina despite statewide ban
SCOOP: Shooting investigation leads to arrest in Rutherford County
DOJ: North Carolina musician charged with music streaming fraud aided by artificial intelligence
Inside the mind of a mass murderer: The Covenant School killer’s disturbing journal revealed
Rutherford County to test siren system today
SCOOP: Forest City man charged with assaulting police officer during arrest at Family Dollar
Yancey County exits regional library after disputes over LGBTQ content
Republicans sue North Carolina elections board, allege flouting of voter roll review law
DOJ watchdog criticizes FBI's handling of child sex crimes, calls for urgent reforms
Exclusive details: NC man dies after high-speed chase ends in SC
Exclusive details: Carolina cops team up in ‘Hands Across the Border’ enforcement
Exclusive details: Food recall linked to two SC deaths
DOJ: Army soldier arrested for using AI to generate child pornography of kids he knew
Lake Lure family celebration turns dangerous due to carbon monoxide incident at short-term rental
Republicans sue North Carolina elections board, allege flouting of voter roll review law
Stafford Act: Understanding its role in flood response
GOP legislative leaders struggle to unite in final days of Tim Moore’s speakership
SCOOP: Man arrested for deadly weapon assault following incident with teens at local pond
Complicated app settings are a threat to user privacy
Audit uncovers mold and safety issues in Buncombe County Sheriff's evidence room
Historic flooding: Infrastructure failures and government corruption suspicions emerge
Exclusive details: Vein Mountain plane crash probe unfolds
Exclusive details: DOJ secures expanded religious rights for NC inmates
Exclusive details: Defense contractor arrested after printing dozens of top secret documents
20th annual Lake Lure Olympiad: Race events and traffic alerts for August 9-11
SCOOP: Rutherford County 911 Communications faces surge in calls amidst multiple emergencies
SCOOP: Overdose death investigation results in two arrests in Rutherford County
Do you really want to know what it's like to be a police officer? Attend a citizens' police academy
Man gets 30 years for selling deadly drugs; More deaths under investigation
SCOOP: Fletcher man charged with soliciting a Rutherford County child online.
New homeland security report reveals Kamala Harris’s proximity to pipe bomb
Exclusive details: Kamala Harris's stance on gun control
Narcotics Detective Hunter Haynes seeks dual role as cop and Commissioner
Wanted: Poll workers. Must love democracy.
Exclusive details: Man crashes car into Forest City store
Struggling with a shifting opioid crisis in Marion, NC
State police warned Secret Service about Trump shooter, Pennsylvania chief says
Exclusive details: House passes dam safety bill introduced by Congressman Chuck Edwards
Rutherford County Sheriff’s RIOT program calls for community donations to aid inmates' children
2024 Election: Municipal candidate filing closes tomorrow
SCOOP: New video shows man spotted on roof seconds before shots fired at Trump rally
FBI: Assassination attempt of Donald Trump was potential domestic terrorism
Trump’s raised fist: A historic gesture with varied meanings
If a presidential nominee drops out, what happens to states’ ballots?
Some police officers leave big cities for smaller towns to avoid heightened scrutiny
Exclusive details: Drug bust in Rutherford County results in two arrests
NCDHHS audit uncovers questionable payments by mental health agency
Exclusive details: Three killed in small plane crash near Vein Mountain
Exclusive details: Home invasion suspect arrested at nearby residence
Civil rights advocate says new strategies are needed to protect people experiencing homelessness
Assault investigation unfolds: Asheville police probe incident at "ACAB" seminar
SCOOP: Shots fired in Rutherford County mobile home park, suspect arrested
Celebrating America's Birthday with Local Festivities
U.S. Supreme Court sides with Oregon city, allows ban on homeless people sleeping outdoors
Bishop and Jackson clash in heated NC Attorney General debate
SCOOP: Spindale shooting suspect arrested in Tennessee
SCOOP: 35-year-old Bostic man faces multiple charges after failing to appear in court
From industrial roots to taxpayer-funded community treasure: The story of POPS
Supreme Court Strikes Down Bump Stock Regulation
Lt. Governor Mark Robinson Commits to Ending DEI at Moms for Liberty Rally
Exclusive: Victim speaks out about crime on the Thermal Belt Rail Trail
Exclusive details: Rutherford County Sheriff's Office investigating drowning at Camp Bud Schiele
Lake Lure provides an update on $7.7M infrastructure project
New video: A history of known crimes on the Thermal Belt Rail Trail, facts & public safety
SCOOP: There were over 1,600 911 calls Memorial Day weekend in Rutherford County
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Local councils help people coming home from jail, prison make the transition
Border vigilantes are blurring the lines of law enforcement
Heavy rain, light turnout good for Weatherman in NC primary runoffs
Second inmate found dead in less than a week at Rutherford County Detention Center
North Carolina's Second Primary Election: Key Races and Turnout Challenges
Cake controversy: Upholding respect and public trust through flag protocol in law enforcement
SCOOP: Inmate identified who died at the Rutherford County Detention Center
Exclusive details: SBI investigating inmate death at Rutherford County Detention Center
NC Early Voting: Second Primary Election
What’s in a VIN? How to decode the vehicle identification number, your car’s unique fingerprint
Why universities turn to the police to end student protests − and why that can spiral out of control
Governor: "Situation" impacting thousands on east coast from CT fire and highway closure
Four law enforcement officers killed and four injured in Charlotte
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Joins DEA for Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Exclusive: Forest City Police Chief names officers injured by suspect
Today at the NCGA: NCDOT Acting Director exposes disturbing employee well-being statistics
DOJ: NC man who caused Iowa man’s death sentenced to over 30 years in prison
Tulsi Gabbard to visit Rutherford County for book tour
Rutherford County Manager's "Bullshit" Remark Caught on Hot Mic Sparks Controversy
Lake Lure is rising after the winter infrastructure drawdown
Today at the NCGA: Videos & news from state officials & lawmakers
Witness: Former WNC Congressman hit police car
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reveals why he has a raspy voice – spasmodic dysphonia explained
When Rogue Brokers Switch People’s ACA Policies, Tax Surprises Can Follow
In reversal, more areas allow high-speed police chases
WCAB Flips to Classic Country Under New Owner, Returning Focus to Rutherford County
SCOOP: Man arrested for second degree murder following Columbus shooting
Rutherford County Sheriff: There were over 3,770 calls for service in March
Appreciation breakfast for first responders scheduled for Friday
Man Arrested on Multiple Felonies Following Narcotics Investigation
Exclusive: Court documents shine a light on Thermal Belt Rail Trail shooting suspect
Rutherfordton man arrested for Thermal Belt Rail Trail shooting and drug charges
FBI: 'No ties to terrorism' in Baltimore bridge collapse, investigation is ongoing
Disasters like bridge collapses put transportation agencies’ emergency plans to the test
Rutherford County has one of the highest unemployment rates in NC, tied for top in WNC
DOJ held webinars 'closed to the press' right before Sunshine Week
Union Mills man accused of sex crimes, child abuse and drug charges
Today is Primary Election Day in North Carolina
Exclusive audio: Duke Energy officials illuminate issues in Lake Lure
SCOOP: Watch & listen to what the Rutherford County Commissioner candidates said at a recent forum
Early-in person voting starts today. Who's on the primary election ballot?
SCOOP: Man charged with over 50 counts of possessing child pornography
SCOOP: Listen to six of the 11 Republican NC Lt. Governor candidates
The race to get to 30% in crowded North Carolina primaries
SCOOP: Man accused of starving five dogs to death and animal cruelty
SCOOP: Convicted felon arrested for human trafficking and multiple charges in Spindale
School board members could soon be blocked from blocking people
SCOOP: 35-year-old SC man arrested for murder in NC
Wastewater tests show COVID infections surging, but pandemic fatigue limits precautions
More Police Are Using Your Cameras for Video Evidence
SCOOP: 20-year-old woman faces multiple charges, including drug trafficking
Human trafficking is serious, so why isn't a NC government-run podcast accessible for deaf people?
When can we stop worrying about rising prices?
SC man charged with murder following overdose death in Spindale
NC Governor Roy Cooper issues state of emergency ahead of storm
SCOOP: Paramedic indicted for sex crimes
Who's on the primary election ballot?
Five southern states had most of the nation’s population growth last year