Felicia Sonmez
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BPR News
The project is already in the federal government’s pipeline. The big question now is how local governments will fund their part of it.
McDowell County Emergency Management
Sgt. Jamar Marcel Pugh
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North Carolina Army National Guard
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An executive order from President Trump seeks to create federal lists of eligible voters and instructs the Postal Service to send ballots only to approved voters. It faces certain legal challenges.
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President Trump is set to address the nation on the Iran war at 9 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday night, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt saying he would be providing "an important update," without providing further details.
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Health officials say a trio of vaccine-preventable illnesses is circulating during an already busy winter virus season. -
The town expects the wave to officially open this summer and is hoping for a boom in new tourist dollars. -
The patient has recovered, but several people remain under quarantine while health officials continue outreach and vaccination guidance. -
Tropical Storm Helene devastated the ski industry in NC with direct damage and discouraging tourists. Snowfall this winter could fuel rebound. -
As of the end of 2025, more than 97% of the state-maintained roads damaged by Helene have reopened. Residents who live near the remaining 3% are still waiting for repairs. -
Attorney General Jeff Jackson said North Carolina will “get back the $17 million that Congress promised.”
