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  • 1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Molly Hurley

    ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — Spectrum News 1 High School Scholar Logan Bryant is taking in every last bit of high school. “So, we are standing outside of Carson High School, I’m a senior here,” Bryant said. The seasoned track athlete’s recent claim to fame is theater — a path he chose for himself four years ago.

  • 2 months ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Molly Hurley

    ASHEVIILLE, N.C. — When Helene swept through western North Carolina, it left a mark on nearly everyone in the region. Many faced devastating losses, yet a common theme emerged — neighbors helping neighbors. For Asheville farmer Brian Fenster, the storm caused minimal damage compared to other farmers in the area, but the impact on his farm led to an unexpected purpose: providing for those in need.

  • Mar 27, 2025 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Molly Hurley

    ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Helene left a lasting mark on western North Carolina, reshaping both the physical landscape and the future of Asheville. For the Asheville Police Department the storm brought unprecedented challenges, testing its ability to respond in the face of extreme devastation.

  • Mar 27, 2025 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Molly Hurley

    ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. —  At North Rowan Elementary School, student counselor Michelle McKay is making a difference, both for herself and for the students she serves—with the help of her service dog, Gigi.

  • Feb 19, 2025 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Molly Hurley

    FAITH, N.C. — The town of Faith is celebrating a major milestone for an employee who recently became a U.S. citizen. This comes after years of waiting and lengthy paperwork. Natasha Cornelius is a native of Croatia. Reflecting on January 24, 2025, while standing among dozens of new Americans from all over the world, she said, “There were people from Europe, Italy, Bulgaria, Germany.

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