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Home to North Carolina Iconic Attraction Reopens After Hurricane Helene's Devastation

Floods · Chimney Rock

Home to North Carolina Iconic Attraction Reopens After Hurricane Helene's Devastation

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CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (AP) — An iconic tourist attraction in an area of western North Carolina among the hardest hit by Hurricane Helene reopened to the public on Friday, nine months after the storm brought historic flooding, destruction and loss of life. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and other officials attended a reopening ceremony at Chimney Rock State Park, which is about 25 miles (40.2 kilometers) southeast of Asheville. The main portion of t…See the Story

Zookeepers cage Owls, 10-2

Forest City, North Carolina · Forest City

Zookeepers cage Owls, 10-2

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FOREST CITY – There wasn’t much to cheer about Thursday night at McNair Field until the fireworks started after the game.Read Article

Former state rep leading charge to reopen schools

Rutherford County, North Carolina · Rutherford County

Former state rep leading charge to reopen schools

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Mike Hager is no stranger to difficult tasks.Read Article

Teen Goes For A Swim In River, Turns Around, Dies Right After He Noticed What Was Feet Away - Detroit Daily News

The family of a 19-year-old teen is heartbroken and now have to mourn after he chose to go for swim in a local river. Sadly, it wasn’t until he attempted to take a swim to a nearby rock around the waterway that he looked back to see what was just a few feet away – and that’s when he was killed. This tragic story all began when Preston Johnston, 19, chose to swim in the Rocky Broad River in Rutherford County. During the time of this incident, he …Rutherford County, North Carolina · Rutherford County Read Article

NC Police Department requests assistance in identifying a larceny suspect

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The Forest City Police Department requests assistance in identifying a larceny suspect.Forest City, North Carolina · Forest City Read Article

Recently released sex offender faces new exploitation charges, deputies say

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A sex offender who was recently released from prison is facing new charges in Rutherford County, North Carolina, regarding the sexual exploitation of a minor.Rutherford County, North Carolina · Rutherford County Read Article

TMG and Haartz invest in US automotive interior surface materials manufacturing facility

TMG Automotive and Haartz Corporation have announced a joint venture, TMG & Haartz Solutions, and invested in a new manufacturing site for automotive surface materials. Located in Bostic, NC, t…Bostic · Bostic Read Article

Four departments will soon move to new Rutherford County Government Services Center

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RUTHERFORDTON — The former Bi-Lo grocery store building, located alongside College Avenue between Rutherfordton and Spindale, has undergone a dramatic transformation and will soon be home to several county departments.Rutherford County, North Carolina · Rutherford County Read Article

Long-Lost Treasures Emerge From Lake During Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts in North Carolina

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Officials are draining the water from Lake Lure to remove sediment and debris, revealing historic objects embedded in the dry lakebedLake Lure · Lake Lure Read Article

Bradley earns academic honor

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ADELPHI, MD — Jesse Bradley of Forest City was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2025 term at University of Maryland Global Campus.Rutherford County, North Carolina · Rutherford County Read Article

Post 423 rallies, but falls to Cherryville

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FOREST CITY — Rutherford County Post 423 battled back from a 5-0 deficit to tie their game with rival Cherryville in the bottom of the sixth inning, but Post 100 scored eight times in the top of the seventh to…Rutherford County, North Carolina · Rutherford County Read Article