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Workers with DSS qualifications a struggle for NC counties to hire

NC DSS workers face lower pay in many rural counties due in part to uneven resources. If no one else applies, they hire unqualified people.

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DSS director hiring by some counties ignores NC standards

County faces millions in liability due to actions under DSS director hired without meeting standards. NC agencies say they can’t do anything.

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NC law setting minimum standards for DSS hires goes unenforced

In 2015, Theresa Slocum was looking for a change of scenery with a familiar feel. Her hometown of Hinsdale in rural southwestern New York state had just 2,100 people in

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South Carolina: Weather Dec. 21

Greenville, South Carolina weather update for Dec. 21

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Fire, explosion at Rutherfordton fabric plan forces evacuation

An explosion and fire forced the evacuation of a fabric plant in Rutherfordton on Friday afternoon, according to our news partners at WLOS in Ashville.

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NC: Explosion at rubber production plant causes evacuation

An explosion at a production plant caused an evacuation in Rutherford County, North Carolina, according to officials.

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Phil Rogers named Wells Fargo Region 8 Principal of the Year, 2024

RUTHERFORDTON — Students lined the walls of the commons area Wednesday at R-S Central High School to take part in a surprise ceremony. Greeted with applause from his family, students,

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School Board member joins race for NC House

RUTHERFORDTON — The Rev. Paul Scott, a currently serving member of the Rutherford County Board of Education, has decided he wants to serve in the North Carolina General Assembly. On

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Dog shot with arrow 'never stopped wanting to be loved.' Now NC pup will need a home

The puppy’s “tail never stopped wagging” as he awaited surgery, an animal rescue said.

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Lattimore receives Presbyterian Book Award

Robin S. Lattimore, of Rutherfordton, was presented the North Carolina Presbyterian Historical Society’s annual book award on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church. Lattimore received the award for

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