We are examining short-term opportunities — including a potential speed limit reduction — to improve safety at the crossing.” ...

We’re just very thankful that the foundation is there to fill in those gaps,” said Morganton Public Safety Chief Jason Whisnant.

A McDowell County man was killed in a shooting outside the Dollar General store near Old Fort on Sunday afternoon. The shooting happened at about 2:45 p.m. Sunday at the Dollar General at 792 Bat Cave ...