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No clear plan to spend $6.5 million from feds in Rutherford County

Rutherford lacks administrative capacity to handle ARPA funds, county manager says. County may need to hire someone just to handle…

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Japan’s Shinto religion is going global and attracting online followers

An anthropologist of Japanese religion met followers of Shinto religion online and found how they were building a community and…

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ARMED ROBBERY

Just after 2:00 pm this afternoon, Spindale police responded to an armed robbery at the Dollar General located at 539…

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D.A. Bell to Appeal Superior Court Judge’s Ruling in Hardin Case

The case of Charlie Hardin was called again on February 10th, 2022 in McDowell County Superior Court. After speaking with…

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Inmate Found Unresponsive at the McDowell County Detention Center

Jose Jovanny Camarena, 26, of Nebo, was found unresponsive Wednesday morning during a routine check at the detention center. Camarena…

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Not Guilty on Twenty-One 2015 Charges

 In one 0f the oldest cases on record in McDowell County, having been charged December 16, 2015, Amanda Elaine Collins…

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Global Pharmaceutical Packaging Manufacturer to Invest More than $70 Million in Kinston ExpansionWest

 Pharmaceutical Services to add approximately 70 New Jobs in Lenoir County Raleigh Feb 1, 2022 West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. [NYSE:…

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Governor Cooper Announces Sherwin-Williams Expansion in Iredell County Will Create 183 Jobs

Company will invest $324 million in Statesville Raleigh Feb 8, 2022 The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW), the well-known global manufacturer…

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Winter Weather Advisory

Alert Details Advisory: Winter Weather Advisory until 10:00AM * WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Portions…

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Hearing held for Lawsuit against DA, Judges and Law Enforcement Awaits Judge’s Ruling

Attorney Andrew LaBreche filed his complaint Judges Davis, Martelle, McEntire and Shelley, the Sheriff's Dept. as well as District Attorney…