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Column: 2 sets of books for District Attorney Bell?

You won't find many people in the District Attorney's office on Friday afternoon. While the courthouse is usually open from…

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Editorial: District Attorney fails to manage Fenner case mistrial investigation

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. — In June of 2017, the case of The State vs. Brooke Covington ended in a mistrial due…

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DA plays politics in opposing defense counsel release in Fenner/WoFF case

HENDERSON COUNTY — After a behind the scenes scramble. the hearing to release Krinn Evans as Word of Faith member…

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Hager proposes “free” lobbyist contract with Rutherfordton

RUTHERFORDTON—The Town Council of Rutherford were to consider lobbyist Mike Hager's  Hager Strategic Solutions (HSS) employment contract but the vote…

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MAT: pilot jail program begins to combat opioid addiction

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C.  — Turn on the news or pick up a newspaper and you’re sure to see stories lamenting the…