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Raleigh -- North Carolina's Medicaid program is about to see some important changes starting July 1, 2025. These include ending a special pilot program and wrapping up some temporary rules for another service.

Lake Lure -- Lake Lure Storm Recovery Updates and More 6/6/25: Lake Restoration: The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in coordination with AshBritt Environmental and local contractors, continue efforts to remove debris, silt, and sedimentation from Lake Lure.

Hickory --  Firefighters from Hickory were called to a structure fire at around 1:49 a.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

Asheville --    Asheville officials are once again sounding the alarm, reminding residents and visitors that popular recreation spots in the region may still harbor hidden storm debris from Helene, and pose risks from water contamination. The catastrophic flooding brought on by Helene overwhelmed sewage systems and led to significant agricultural runoff, releasing harmful bacteria like E. coli into waterways across North Carolina and Georgia.

Raleigh --   North Carolina Governor Josh Stein held a press conference yesterday, June 5, addressing the commencement of hurricane season and announcing the formation of a State Advisory Council on Cannabis.

Rutherford County --  Yesterday the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a larceny that occurred on Hudlow Road in Union Mills. Attached are surveillance images of the suspect and the suspect vehicle.

D-Day --  June 6, 1944. This date marks a pivotal moment in history: the Allied invasion of Normandy, France. Known as D-Day, it was the largest amphibious operation ever launched, initiating the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control.

Rutherford County --  While actively monitoring the Earnhardt Drive area in Mooresboro, North Carolina, on Wednesday,  the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement (A.C.E.) Team noticed a blue Jeep Renegade driving left of center, which is against North Carolina traffic law.

Asheville --  Press Release Asheville Police Department: Following a thorough investigation by the Asheville Police Department and in consultation with the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office, it has been determined that no charges will be filed in the Rankin Avenue shooting incident. We are providing a summary of the facts and circumstances that led up to this determination.