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High school students raised about 50 trout, released them at South Mountains State Park

High school students raised about 50 trout, released them at South Mountains State Park

  • Sarah C. Johnson

"They have the opportunity to release these fish back into nature after nurturing them and taking care of them for months. It's really just a beautiful thing.”

NC Senate bill would create forecasting tool for state, county economies

NC Senate bill would create forecasting tool for state, county economies

  • RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter

The proposed NC Economic Forecasting Initiative would launch with two primary goals.

Bill filling $319 million NC Medicaid funding gap clears legislature

Bill filling $319 million NC Medicaid funding gap clears legislature

  • RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter

House Bill 696 represents a compromise with Democratic Gov. Josh Stein, who had been prodding the Republican-controlled legislature to provide the funds that represents the gap between the $919 million estimated need and the $600 million provided in July in a mini-budget bill.

From Catfish Hunter to Negro Leagues, Tursi traces North Carolina’s baseball roots

From Catfish Hunter to Negro Leagues, Tursi traces North Carolina’s baseball roots

  • SCOTT SEXTON Winston-Salem Journal

Yankee great Derek Jeter, who played for the Greensboro Hornets in the South Atlantic League, didn't make the cut.

'Without my father's hands': Brothers continue long history of farming in NC

'Without my father's hands': Brothers continue long history of farming in NC

  • Michael Hastings Staff reporter

"For as long as I can remember, (my father) was part of every row, planting, tending, and shaping this farm into what it is today,” said Brent Jones of Jones Strawberry Farm.

YMCA urges water safety awareness as summer season begins

YMCA urges water safety awareness as summer season begins

  • Mike Conley

“We are dedicated to creating welcoming spaces where individuals and families can build skills that keep them safe in and around the water.”

McDowell County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing classic car

McDowell County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing classic car

  • Mike Conley

It was last seen parked in the owner’s garage off Bethel Church Road on Thursday, April 16.

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Update: Old Fort man killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 identified

1 person killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 eastbound near Old Fort

1 person killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 eastbound near Old Fort

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See Hickory High students explore river, find animals and insects in water

See Hickory High students explore river, find animals and insects in water

Hickory High School students explore the Jacob Fork tributary of the Catawba River during a field trip to release trout at South Mountains State Park on April 17. 

Krispy Kreme top executive's compensation jumps 47% in 2025

Krispy Kreme top executive's compensation jumps 47% in 2025

The sharpest difference in year-over-year total compensation for Krispy Kreme president and chief executive Joshua Charlesworth was $2.12 million in stock awards during fiscal 2025, compared with $1 million in fiscal 2024.

N.C. Wildlife ranger teaches students about black bears

N.C. Wildlife ranger teaches students about black bears

N.C. Wildlife Ranger Ethan Richardson tell Hickory High School students what to do if they encounter a black bear in the forest.

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for April 30

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for April 30

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

See High school students release trout in Catawba River tributary

See High school students release trout in Catawba River tributary

Hickory Trout Unlimited member Gary Schnick places small trout into a plastic cup for Hickory High School student to release into the water at South Mountains State Park

Hickory High School students share their experience raising trout

Hickory High School students share their experience raising trout

Hickory High School students Asher Jenkins and Alexandra McGuire talk about what they learned while taking care of baby trout in their science class.

Special Weather Statement until WED 6:30 PM EDT

Strong Thunderstorm Bringing Gusty Winds and Hail to South Central Catawba County

Statewide moratorium on property tax revaluation changes proposed

Statewide moratorium on property tax revaluation changes proposed

Sen. Phil Berger, eight weeks after an upset loss in the Republican primary bid for his 14th term, on Tuesday called for a statewide moratorium on all property tax revaluation changes in 2026.

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GOAT Collaborative’s at Resilience Ranch in Marion aims to support farms, environment, community

GOAT Collaborative’s at Resilience Ranch in Marion aims to support farms, environment, community

  • Mike Conley

“We support local nonprofits working in food sustainability, environmental conservation, water resilience, agriculture, poverty alleviation and community well-being,” reads a statement from the GOAT Collaborative.

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N.C. Wildlife ranger teaches students about black bears

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See High school students release trout in Catawba River tributary

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Hickory High School students share their experience raising trout

Hickory High School students share their experience raising trout

Morganton woman speaks against proposed increase of Duke Energy rates

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How will Duke basketball’s rebuilt roster look next season without Cam Boozer?

How will Duke basketball’s rebuilt roster look next season without Cam Boozer?

Duke’s Cameron Boozer waited until almost the last minute to make it official: he would enter the 2026 NBA Draft. Boozer passed along that news somewhat cryptically Friday on his Instagram page, saying, “Thank you for everything, @dukeuniversity. Duke Blue forever.” To which his twin brother Cayden replied, “I guess we got a lot to talk about tonight.” Duke basketball fans had a lot to talk ...

Damon Jones Guilty in NBA Sports Betting Scandal: What’s Next?

Damon Jones Guilty in NBA Sports Betting Scandal: What’s Next?

Damon Jones pleads guilty to sports betting charges, implicating others in a scandal that shakes the NCAA tournament landscape. Donnie and Joe talk details.

Phillies Fire Manager Rob Thomson Amid Struggles: What's Next?

Phillies Fire Manager Rob Thomson Amid Struggles: What's Next?

The Philadelphia Phillies fire manager Rob Thomson amid early-season struggles, bringing in Don Mattingly to ignite a turnaround for the playoff-bound team.

FIFA rule change lets Afghan women in exile play as national team

FIFA rule change lets Afghan women in exile play as national team

FIFA has approved a rule change allowing exiled Afghan women footballers to compete in international matches as Afghanistan’s national team.

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What does the way we treat our pets say about us? | The Ethical Life podcast

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Are we turning too much of life into a wager? | The Ethical Life podcast

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Summer blockbuster movie season is here. These are films to watch | Streamed & Screened

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It's strawberry season at Jones Strawberry Farm in Pfafftown, see the photos

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Not Bond or Bourne, Michael Idov’s insecure millennial spy is a modern hero

Not Bond or Bourne, Michael Idov’s insecure millennial spy is a modern hero

Michael Idov is the author of the spy thrillers “The Collaborators” and this year’s “The Cormorant Hunt,” which are part of a trilogy. A Latvian-born American raised in Riga, Idov is the author of the novel “Ground Up” and the memoir “Dressed up for a Riot.” He won three National Magazine Awards for his work at New York magazine, and he was the editor-in-chief of GQ Russia from 2012 to 2014. ...

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