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New Radio Show Puts Rutherford County Residents in the Driver’s Seat
“The Floor Is Yours” launches Saturday on WCAB with a focus on community questions, local accountability and a changing county government

Annie Dance
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McDowell County Commissioners Approve Six-Month Moratorium on Data Centers
Residents raise concerns about water use, power demands, noise and health impacts as county begins work on possible development rules.
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Former Burke County Sheriff’s Office Employee Billy “Jobe” Harbison Passes Away at 70
Billy “Jobe” Harbison, 70, passed away Friday, August 28, 2026, following a period of declining health.
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Top U.S. General Says Military has No Plans to Deploy Troops to Polling Places
Joint Chiefs chairman says election administration and security remain responsibilities of state and local officials.
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Local News


McDowell County Commissioners Approve Six-Month Moratorium on Data Centers
Residents raise concerns about water use, power demands, noise and health impacts as county begins work on possible development rules.
4 min read


Former Burke County Sheriff’s Office Employee Billy “Jobe” Harbison Passes Away at 70
Billy “Jobe” Harbison, 70, passed away Friday, August 28, 2026, following a period of declining health.
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Federal Jury Convicts Charlotte School Bus Driver, Protester in ICE Confrontation
CMS bus driver Heather Morrow convicted on all counts; William Stanley acquitted of assault charge but convicted of three federal offenses.
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Regional News


Top U.S. General Says Military has No Plans to Deploy Troops to Polling Places
Joint Chiefs chairman says election administration and security remain responsibilities of state and local officials.
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Carolina Bible Camp Bluegrass Festival Returns to Mocksville for 14th Annual Celebration
Bluegrass music, family fun and a day of fellowship will come together Saturday, September 12, when the Carolina Bible Camp Bluegrass Festival returns to Mocksville for its 14th annual celebration.
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Lake Lure Dam Replacement May Cost More than $175 Million, Engineers Say
Lake Lure is moving ahead with plans to replace its century-old dam, but preliminary estimates show the project may cost more than $175 million — before several major expenses are added.
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Business News


Supreme Court Voids Trump Emergency Tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court on Feb. 20 struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs imposed under a federal emergency powers law, ruling 6-3 that the Constitution gives Congress — not the president — the power to levy import taxes.
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Report: Tariffs are $695M Risk to North Carolina Farmers
Plausible reductions in agricultural exports because of retaliatory trade policies stemming from aggressive U.S. tariffs could cost North Carolina farmers $695 million, a new report says.
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North Carolina Tops Nation for Workforce Development
North Carolina has been named the number one state for workforce development in 2026 by Site Selection magazine, following its 2025 ranking as “America’s Top State for Business.”
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Obituaries


Alan Dale Greene Sr.
Alan Dale Greene Sr., age 60, of Ellenboro, NC, passed away at his home on August 29, 2026. He was born on August 22, 1966, to the late William "Preston" Greene and Mary "Pug" Fowler Greene. Alan served his community for many years as a member of the SDO fire service, notably serving alongside his son, Alan Jr. His personal interests also included fishing and attending local dirt track racing events. He was preceded in death by his parents, William "Preston" Greene and Mary G
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Mickey Digh
Mickey Digh, age 69, of Forest City, passed away Friday, August 28, 2026 at his home. Mickey was born Tuesday, August 20, 1957 in Morganton, NC to the late Melvin Lonnie Digh, Sr. and Frances Ramsey Digh Hardin. He was a graduate of Freedom High School in Morganton, class of 1976. Mickey worked in the auto sales industry for many years. He was in financing and his last position was as a car salesman for Friendship Chevrolet. Mickey worked long hours and enjoyed his job. His f
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Alyssa "Poody" Tuggle
Alyssa “Poody” Tuggle, age 26, of Spindale, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026 at her residence. Alyssa was born Wednesday, December 1, 1999 in Williamsburg, Virginia to Carol Ann Stevenson Rhodes who resides in Spindale. In spite of her learning disabilities and autism, she became a bright beam of light to all who knew her. She was affectionately known as “Poody” to all who knew and loved her. Alyssa was a beautiful young lady with the purest and the sincerest of hearts. Sh
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