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The Daily Courier is a newspaper based in Forest City, North Carolina, and is part of the Paxton Media Group.

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Microsoft to cut thousands of workers despite strong sales and profits

2 days ago | thedigitalcourier.com | Carleen Johnson

(The Center Square) - Microsoft has announced plans to lay off thousands of employees across the company. The 3% workforce reduction was confirmed by a Microsoft spokesperson in a Tuesday email to The Center Square. “We continue to implement organizational changes necessary to best position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace," the spokesperson said.
Traffic stop results in drug arrests

5 days ago | thedigitalcourier.com | Scott Carpenter

FOREST CITY—Two men are facing drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop Monday evening. Around 6 p.m., detectives with the Tri-City Violent Crimes Task Force stopped Jameson Darren Jones and Timothy Lamont Hill in the Pizza Hut parking lot in Forest City. According to police, Jones, who was driving, consented to a vehicle search. As Hill exited the vehicle, detectives believed they saw something that appeared to be concealed in Hill’s pants. Hill gave consent to being searched.
DSS opens new building

6 days ago | thedigitalcourier.com | Scott Carpenter

SPINDALE—In the first days in custody of the Rutherford County Department of Social Services (DSS), children and youth will no longer face the possibility of sleeping on office floors awaiting more permanent placement. A ribbon-cutting and grand opening was held Wednesday for The Lighthouse at Building D on the DSS campus on in Spindale.
Rutherfordton facing tax increase of 4 cents

6 days ago | thedigitalcourier.com | Scott Carpenter

RUTHERFORDTON—Rutherfordton property owners will receive a higher tax bill if the budget proposed Wednesday night is approved. The budget recommended by town manager Doug Barrick, calls for a tax increase of 8.5 percent. Barrick told the town council that the increase will permit the town to keep pace with rising costs and modernize key equipment. The total general fund budget is $6,337,257.
East Rutherford, R-S Central qualify for state golf championship

6 days ago | thedigitalcourier.com | Ethan Benfield

SHELBY — Several golfers from Rutherford County had great showings at this week’s 2A regional golf competition in Shelby, with two teams qualifying for the state championship. East Rutherford finished second to Pine Lake Prep with a score of 317. Pine Lake posted a 308. R-S Central tied for third with Bandys with 328. Both finishes were enough for both schools to qualify for the state championship, which will be begin next week.
Fire Department to hold summer camp

6 days ago | thedigitalcourier.com | Scott Carpenter

If rappelling from a fire truck ladder sounds like fun, the Rutherford fire department has a summer camp for you. For the fourth consecutive year, the department will host SPARK, a camp for high school age students who want to learn what it takes to become a firefighter. “Our first camp, had six participants,” said assistant chief, Robbie Samuel. “Last year, we had 20, which is our limit.
First American pontiff says ‘build bridges’ to peace

6 days ago | thedigitalcourier.com | Christen Smith

(The Center Square) – The first American pontiff in the 2,000 years history of the Roman Catholic Church offers a simple vision for the future: build bridges and receive each other with open arms. It’s a message grown from the roots of 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost’s consecration to the Order of St. Augustine, a 4th century bishop revered for his blend of contemplative prayer and public ministry.
Gas Up and Go: These Car Shows Are the Ultimate Road-Trip Destinations

1 week ago | thedigitalcourier.com | Courtney Ciandella

If you're a car enthusiast, you've most likely been to a car show or two in your lifetime. These events feature prized vehicles from fellow car lovers, collectors, and drivers, and are can't-miss affairs for any motorhead seeking like-minded individuals and to gawk at their rides. Participants usually line up in designated parking lots or fairgrounds, with weekly, monthly, or, for larger-scale events, yearly meetups that attract attendees from all over.
CASA of Missoula faces funding cuts affecting child advocacy

1 week ago | thedigitalcourier.com | Ian Alvano

MISSOULA, Mont. – CASA of Missoula, which trains and appoints volunteers to support abused and neglected children in the court systems of Missoula and Mineral County, is facing a significant funding challenge. The organization recently experienced the abrupt cancellation of a national grant. Kate Morris, the development manager for CASA of Missoula, explained the impact of losing $12,000 from a $20,000 grant in late April. This loss also puts a $55,000 grant application for next year at risk.
County budget calls for tax increase

1 week ago | thedigitalcourier.com | Scott Carpenter

RUTHERFORDTON—Rutherford County property owners will face a tax increase if the proposed 2025-2026 budget is approved. The budget calls for an 11.5 cent increase in the property tax rate, from the current 45.4 cents per $100 valuation, to 56.9 cents per $100 valuation. County manager Steve Garrison presented the proposed budget to county commissioners at its May 5 meeting.