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Autopsy: Cirrhosis, not snakebite, killed McDowell woman Autopsy reports released this week prove that it was natural causes, not a snakebite, that claimed the life of a Marion woman on Memorial Day. The documents stated that Pamela Renae Summers, 47, of Reel Hollow Road died of cirrhosis of the liver. School Board: Improved facilities, athletics hall of fame and more When students return to McDowell Public Schools next week, many will see great improvements to grounds and facilities. Associate Superintendent Dr. Mike Murray reported to the School Board that all the summer work is on schedule. Meanwhile McDowell High is forming a committee to launch the school's athletics hall of fame, and plans are coming together for the proposed career tech magnet school under consideration. Police seek clues in disappearance of Marion teen Police know that Diana Hernandez Yanez is alive, but they don't know where. Yanez, 14, of Yancey Street in Marion left home on Monday, July 21 after her mother, Francisca Hernandez Yanez, went to work. Accomplice in Zilpha Lowery murder case avoids prison Robin Whited's guilty plea and subsequent probationary sentence provided little consolation to a family who has mourned their murdered loved one for 15 years. Don Robin Whited, 42, of Swords Creek, Va. pleaded guilty in McDowell County Superior Court Monday to accessory after the fact of murder. Corpening YMCA: This house is Ray Buchanan's house
Recovering Nebo principal will be there when bell rings When the children return to Nebo Elementary School on Monday, there will be a familiar face there to greet them. Principal Joyce Poplin has returned to work and is ready for the new year - and a whole stack of new challenges. Swift Galey official: "We all are really hurt about this one" Swift Galey confirmed Friday it intends to cease all operations at its Marion facility. The textile manufacturer has been a fixture in McDowell County in various incarnations for decades. Formerly Galey & Lord, the announcement was made that the facility would be closing in 60 days. That will mean unemployment for 283 workers, according to Employment Security Commission Manager Marilyn Williams. » News Updates • Your week in weather » Nation/World Breaking News » More Nation/World Breaking News |
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» Local/State News Scott Hollifield: Before the grand prize, here are individual column contest awards All entries are in for the Second Annual Write Scott Hollifield's Column While He Is On Vacation Or Performing Court-Ordered Community Service Contest, and an expert panel of literary and journalism professionals are at this moment debating each entry, arguing vehemently over symbolism and allegories and the underlying meaning of the term "dog snot." Britt Combs: It's August so it must be the silly season August is traditionally considered the slow news month. Government-types are on vacation, school is out, no one is freezing to death and folks don't much worry over stories about the homeless roughing it when it's nice out. The presidential campaign season offsets that a teensy bit, if you happen to like the same story over and over. All we news people can do is pray for a hurricane or for California to catch fire. Mike Conley's Tales of the Weird: Supercarrier had strange experience Last week, this column took a look at the ghosts that are believed to haunt the battleship USS North Carolina. Today, we shall consider the tale of the crew of an aircraft carrier encountering a UFO while sailing through the infamous Bermuda Triangle. » Sports Titans rebound from loss The McDowell Titans bounced back from their opening-round loss to Mooresville in the Burke Invitational with a solid 4-0 victory over defending 2A state champions Newton-Conover Tuesday. Lady Titans open with losses to Roberson, Mitchell The McDowell Lady Titans volleyball team is off to a rocky start, dropping a straight-set match to T.C. Roberson Monday and falling to Owen in five sets Tuesday. |
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