WNC recovery continues as Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine reopens 19 months after Helene
More than a year and a half after Helene, many WNC businesses are still finding their way back.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Sylvia Jean Foster Hutchins
Sylvia Jean Foster Hutchins, 73, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed away on June 10, 2026, following an extended illness. Born on April 18, 1953, in Ru...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Billy Joe Whitaker,
Billy Joe Whitaker, age 82 of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2026. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Fellowship Bapt...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Rutherford Chamber Consort concert set for May 30
The Rutherford Chamber Consort presents, "On Wings of Joy," Sunday, May 30, 7 p.m. at Adaville Baptist in Spindale.
May 14, 2026Open source
Landrum celebrates grand opening of the Vault by Marthaler
LANDRUM—On May 1, the City of Landrum held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Vault by Marthaler, located at 207 E. Rutherford St. Owned by Andy and Tonya M...
May 7, 2026Open source
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Judge rules Veterans Guardian violates federal law — months after lobbying efforts in Kansas
A federal judge in North Carolina found that Veterans Guardian, a for-profit consultant that charges veterans for help filing their disability claims, violat...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
FEMA approves $300M for Helene recovery in WNC, including $172K for Polk County
POLK COUNTY—Nearly $300 million in FEMA funding related to Tropical Storm Helene was approved for Western North Carolina this week, officials announced Wed...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Shallow Ford helped settle western North Carolina. Now it’s becoming a historic site
The Shallow Ford, by a quirk in geography, was key to commerce and an important site in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Could North Carolina have been a Spanish colony? It briefly was
"For Native Americans, it sends their ancestors on a trajectory that is so difficult over the coming centuries. ... But it also is the beginning of the Ameri...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
NCHSAA delays fall sports until at least Sept. 1
In response to North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's announcement on Tuesday, July 14 regarding schools reopening for the 2020-21 academic year, the North Car...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Daymark counselor talks addiction, mental health, recovery in Avery County
AVERY COUNTY — Addiction affects individuals in all walks of life, whether directly or indirectly through relationships. Avery County and Western North Car...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Reeves closing distinguished tenure with Order of the Long Leaf Pine
After more than three decades shaping public education in North Carolina, Dr. Travis L. Reeves has been inducted into the company of Andy Griffith, Richard P...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Morrison earns promotion to NC Main Street program manager
The person now responsible for strengthening downtowns across North Carolina got her start doing it right here in Mount Airy.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Randy Porter
Mr. Randy Porter, age 67 of Maxton, North Carolina, formerly of Carrollton, Ga passed away on May 31, 2026. Celebration of life service will be held on Satur...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
North Carolina HS valedictorian speaks out after heckling student shames his speech
A North Carolina high school valedictorian who was outed by a heckling senior after appearing to quote Ye in his graduation speech has told how the controver...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Too sick to work, but can they prove it? New Medicaid rule worries patients
Blood cancer survivor DeAnna Brandon worries about new Medicaid work requirements affecting her health coverage. The North Carolina resident expected a medic...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Stevens resigning from N.C. House
A veteran member of the North Carolina Legislature from Mount Airy is resigning in order to focus her efforts on joining the state’s highest court.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
County schools brace for unfunded salary mandate as state budget nears
North Carolina lawmakers are closing in on a state budget deal that would deliver the largest teacher pay increases in recent memory, but Surry County School...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
NC Senate panel resurrects ‘unauthorized camping’ homeless ban 3 MIN READ
By Christine Zhu NC Newsline North Carolina Senate lawmakers revived a bill Wednesday that would ban homeless encampments outside of official, city-maintaine...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Students excel at SkillsUSA State Conference, advance to nationals
SALISBURY — Rowan-Cabarrus Community College students earned top honors at the 2026 SkillsUSA North Carolina State Conference, with several students captur...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
OPINION: Amend With Caution: Why constitutional changes are rarely necessary
North Carolina has had three constitutions. The first was written when our state joined a brand-new nation. The second emerged after the Civil War, when Nort...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
NC State athletes' lawsuit against ex-head trainer alleging abuse dismissed by judge
A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former North Carolina State male athletes alleging sexual abuse by the former director of sports medicine.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Trackdown Arrest: Woman shot ex-husband 18 times in Dallas using fake pizza delivery to lure him outside
A suspect from a past Trackdown investigation was arrested in North Carolina last month, and it turns out she's the ex-wife of the victim who she shot 18 tim...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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Chimney Rock is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
Region: North Carolina
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28720
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Judge rules Veterans Guardian violates federal law — months after lobbying efforts in Kansas
A federal judge in North Carolina found that Veterans Guardian, a for-profit consultant that charges veterans for help filing their disability claims, violat...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
FEMA approves $300M for Helene recovery in WNC, including $172K for Polk County
POLK COUNTY—Nearly $300 million in FEMA funding related to Tropical Storm Helene was approved for Western North Carolina this week, officials announced Wed...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Sylvia Jean Foster Hutchins
Sylvia Jean Foster Hutchins, 73, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed away on June 10, 2026, following an extended illness. Born on April 18, 1953, in Ru...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Shallow Ford helped settle western North Carolina. Now it’s becoming a historic site
The Shallow Ford, by a quirk in geography, was key to commerce and an important site in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Could North Carolina have been a Spanish colony? It briefly was
"For Native Americans, it sends their ancestors on a trajectory that is so difficult over the coming centuries. ... But it also is the beginning of the Ameri...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
NCHSAA delays fall sports until at least Sept. 1
In response to North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's announcement on Tuesday, July 14 regarding schools reopening for the 2020-21 academic year, the North Car...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Daymark counselor talks addiction, mental health, recovery in Avery County
AVERY COUNTY — Addiction affects individuals in all walks of life, whether directly or indirectly through relationships. Avery County and Western North Car...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Reeves closing distinguished tenure with Order of the Long Leaf Pine
After more than three decades shaping public education in North Carolina, Dr. Travis L. Reeves has been inducted into the company of Andy Griffith, Richard P...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Morrison earns promotion to NC Main Street program manager
The person now responsible for strengthening downtowns across North Carolina got her start doing it right here in Mount Airy.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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