Janie Faye Owens, age 83 of Forest City died Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Hospice House in Forest City. Janie was born on ...

Wildland firefighters face heat from the environment, the fire and their own bodies as they work long, exhausting hours. The ...

U.S. fertilizer producer CF Industries and a pair of Japanese industrial conglomerates began construction Wednesday on a ...

Let’s say a hurricane is bearing down on Florida’s southeast coast. If you live there, you might check the National Weather Service, watch for evacuation orders or look out your ...

Patricia “Patty” Bishop Ashley, 71, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, with her husband of nearly 40 years by her side.

Alyssa “Poody” Tuggle, age 26, of Spindale, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026 at her residence. The family will hold a private celebration of Alyssa’s life. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation ...

Patsy Jane Wright, 87, of Rutherfordton, died Sunday, August 23, 2026. The family will have a private service to honor her life. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made ...

It’s been one year since a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in south Minneapolis claimed the lives of two children.

Ronnie E. Lail, age 79, of Rutherfordton, died Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at his home.

In just 68 days, Michigan voters will decide on a proposal to ban political spending by state-regulated electric and gas utilities and companies with large government ...

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners meets Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Courtroom at the Rutherford County Courthouse, 229 N. Main St., Rutherfordton. A special meeting ...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday afternoon changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.