Arrest made in infant death
Following the initial investigation into the tragic death of a 16-month-old child on Monday, May 19th, 2025, at Creative Beginnings of Lenoir, the Lenoir Police Department has made an arrest in connection with the case. After receiving
Morganton woman sentenced in 2023 fatal shooting of pregnant woman
By SAYDIE E. BEAN saydie@thepaper.media for THE PAPER A Morganton woman has been sentenced to up to six years in prison for involvement in the murder of a pregnant woman. Tammy Duckworth Boone, 52, went before the
NC House bill would explore open enrollment for public schools
By David N. Bass for The Carolina Journal The North Carolina House is moving forward with plans to study the feasibility and potential impact of open-enrollment policies in public schools. House Bill 981, titled “Local Schools Open