Democrats see former Gov. Roy Cooper as ‘once-in-a-generation’ candidate
LILLINGTON, N.C. — Making his first run for elective office, Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley has visited every county in North C...
Oct 22, 2026Open source
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Polk County detention sergeant earns advanced professional certification
Sheriff’s Office congratulates Samual Bradley on career achievement COLUMBUS—Polk County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Samual Bradley has...
Oct 22, 2026Open source
Raging nor’easter has ripped apart NC’s Outer Banks highway, state crews say
Fierce winds and large breaking waves have ripped up a large section of North Carolina’s famous coastal highway N.C. 12, according to the N....
Oct 22, 2026Open source
Constitutional Amendment Explainer: Voter Photo ID
When North Carolina voters go to the polls, they will be asked to approve a constitutional amendment requiring a photo ID for all voters — n...
Oct 22, 2026Open source
'NO ONE FIGHTS ALONE': New Horizons hosts annual domestic violence vigil in Rockingham
ROCKINGHAM — The initials of those killed in domestic violence incidents across North Carolina so far this year were etched on purple ribbon...
Oct 22, 2026Open source
Pembroke man charged with murder of infant daughter
PEMBROKE — The Pembroke Police Department, with assistance from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), has arrested and cha...
Oct 22, 2026Open source
Whether `stringing' or `looping,' tobacco is the tie that binds many North Carolina farm families
It's called “stringing” or “looping,” depending on what part of North Carolina you're from. Twelve-year-old Sophie Sunday just calls i...
Oct 21, 2026Open source
Pottery, knives and beef jerky: Vendors reflect on a weekend at the Woolly Worm Festival
Rhodo Clay & Kiln (Boone, North Carolina)Potter Katie Lara started creating pottery for “funsies” a decade ago. Two years ago, she hit...
Oct 21, 2026Open source
NCHA working to mitigate transportation concerns in local healthcare
LUMBERTON — The North Carolina Healthcare Association gave a presentation to the Robeson County Board of Commissioners Monday on local grant...
Oct 21, 2026Open source
Hedy Garcia
Hedy Garcia, age 92 of Rutherfordton, North Carolina died Friday, October 16, 2026, at Hospice House of Forest City. The family will hold a pr...
Oct 20, 2026Open source
Frances Freeman Phillips
Frances Freeman Phillips, 80, of Forest City, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Hilltop Health &am...
Oct 20, 2026Open source
Charles Wilbur Glover
Charles Wilbur Glover, 87, of Bostic, NC died Thursday, October 15th, 2026, at the Hospice House of Forest City. Born in Cleveland County, he...
Oct 20, 2026Open source
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