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Help us identify a golf cart thief ****

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigation Division is asking for assistance in identifying the male seen in the attached…

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Internet-starved counties see hope for broadband in ARPA funds

Residents excited at the potential to have access, but county officials planning to leverage federal dollars to build infrastructure say…

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Food Review: GoGo’s Bakery in Old Fort

  July 10, 2022 Old Fort- I have seen multiple posts and pictures of the pink boxes filled with GoGo’s…

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Breaking News: Shooting Incident Did Not Occur At Hospital

July 8,2022 Rutherfordton- A shooting was incorrectly identified as occurring at the parking lot of Rutherford Regional tonight by Rutherfordton…

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Restaurant Review: Crabby Abby’s in Marion

July 7, 2022 Marion- I had the opportunity to go eat at Crabby Abby’s Bar and Grill in Marion this…

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Rutherfordton Town Council Votes to Approve FY23 Budget in 3-1 Vote

By Rutherfordton.net Posted on June 15, 2022 The Town Council recently passed the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget in a 3-1…

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FIVE NEW PROJECTS APPROVED FOR NC FILM & ENTERTAINMENT GRANTS

Five new television and film projects are approved to receive North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grant funds, Governor Roy Cooper…

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Long trial waits region-wide

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Another victim of Vinson Shane Hill, a serial rapist convicted in 2018, is stepping forward.…

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Mental Distress, Social Isolation on the Rise Among NC Seniors

North Carolina ranks 30th in the nation for the number of its older adult residents reporting social isolation, according to…

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From state budget surprises to freedom on the line: The week’s top stories on Policy Watch

 By Clayton Henkel  NC POLICY WATCH  July 3, 2022  In Commentary, News In this issue: 1. State budget has plenty of surprises, including lots of earmarks and lower raises than state employees wanted Developing a state spending plan in secret, North…