Six employers in the region served by Cleveland Community College have forecasted the need for […]
State audit finds numerous financial violations at former Bridges Academy in Wilkes County
By Greg Childress NC POLICY WATCH April 27, 2022 The Office of the State Auditor found […]
Candidate Disavows Knowledge of Rutherfordton Campaign Banner
The Daily Courier published the photo of the above banner on their front page today. […]
No Justice Served…….Remembering Ethan Calton
April 24, 2020 Today would have been Ethan Calton’s 30th birthday. His family and loved […]
Community: Shooting Investigation
Update 04/21/2022 at 7:20 pm… On Thursday April 21, 2022, Darrell Alexander Jackson was arrested […]
Inflation: some facts you should know, and some steps policymakers should take
The author says childcare investments are a good tool for combating inflation. Photo: Flickr user familymwr, […]
NC’s behavioral health system puts children with complex needs – and their parents – in impossible situations
Jaiden Wakem’s story illustrates the failures of NC’s service system for children with developmental disabilities. […]
WCAB-Jim Bishop To Not Air District Attorney Candidates For 2022 Primary
April 16, 2022 The District Attorney race is heating up for the 2022 Primary on […]
Shoring up Lake Tomahawk dam with ARPA funds
Black Mountain hopes to extend life of 90-year-old earthen dam using $300k from its share […]
Opinion: How Does (former) Judge Pool Just Walk Away?
April 12, 2022 Like so many here in Rutherford and McDowell County I have so […]