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Former Teacher Arrested
63-year-old Michael John Daigler was arrested on January 6 by Valdese Police Officers. He faces charges of dissemination of obscene material to minors under 16.

Brian Seabold
Jan 72 min read


Steve Phelps to Depart NASCAR After More Than Two Decades with the Organization
Steve Phelps is set to step away from NASCAR, ending a tenure that spanned more than 20 years with the sanctioning body and included service as both president and the sport’s first commissioner.

Tanya Templeton
Jan 71 min read


Local Issuance of Adoptive Birth Certificates Begins in 2026
Beginning January 1, 2026, Registers of Deeds in all North Carolina counties are authorized to issue certified copies of adoptive birth certificates.

Brian Seabold
Jan 61 min read


NC Attorney General Sues Education Department Over $50M School Funding Cut
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, alleging the agency unlawfully terminated nearly $50 million in federal funding for public schools across the state.

Tanya Templeton
Jan 52 min read


House Fire Claims Life of Denny Hamlin’s Father
A house fire in Stanley, North Carolina, has claimed the life of the father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin and left his mother critically injured, according to officials.

Jordan Miles
Dec 30, 20251 min read
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