The decision overturning Roe v. Wade ended a half century of constitutional protections for abortion rights, and some legal observers suggest Friday’s opinion could also signal a willingness by the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority to drastically curtail federal efforts to fight cli…
One man was injured in an explosion that happened Saturday afternoon in the Dysartsville community of southern McDowell County.
McDowell firefighters and emergency workers responded to a report of a camper fire and explosions Saturday near the Vein Mountain community south of Marion.
🎧 The Supreme Court handed down key rulings, Congress approved a bipartisan gun bill and President Biden wants to suspend the federal gas tax. Get caught up on the news of the week in our expanded ICYMI edition of our daily podcast.
When I began this column some months ago, I should have explained that readers needn’t expect great literature or a diatribe on current affairs, since my intent is to provide a little relief from so much negativity and unpleasantness today’s world offers in gargantuan proportions.
For N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore, it was “long overdue and a major win for protecting life.” In Gov. Roy Cooper’s eyes, it represents a right "tragically ripped away.”
LGBTQ advocates fear the Supreme Court's abortion ruling could someday allow a rollback of legal protections for gay relationships, including marriage.
Billy Martin, the Democratic nominee for N.C. Senate District 46, kicked off his campaign Thursday evening.
On Tuesday, the Marion City Council approved the 2022-23 budget, which includes the first property tax rate increase for the city since 1969.
Here's how the Supreme Court decision affects health care, politics, and more in Charlotte and North Carolina.
🎧 The Senate passes the gun violence bill and Orlando takes Duke's Paolo Banchero with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. Those stories and more on our daily news podcast.
There aren’t a lot of elevators in my neck of the woods, so I am rarely on one other than when I am in a larger town on business or pleasure.
The Supreme Court is giving Republican legislative leaders in North Carolina a win in an ongoing fight over the state’s latest photo identification voting law. The 8-1 decision Thursday doesn’t end the more than three-year dispute over the voter ID law, which is not currently in effect and h…
🎧 The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol resumes today and the Avalanche are a win away from their first Stanley Cup in 21 years. Those headlines and more on our daily news podcast.
The first phase of the Old Fort Trails Project — the Old Fort Gateway Trails — opens on the Pisgah National Forest on Sunday.
On Monday, the McDowell County Board of Commissioners agreed to take away the county funding for McDowell Mission Ministries and spread it to other organizations as part of their action to adopt the budget for 2022-2023.
On June 10, McDowell, Madison, Mitchell, Yancey and Avery County transit systems participated in the annual Transit System Roadeo in Madison County.
A wanted parolee convicted of a 1975 Georgia murder was caught Sunday dumpster diving in Morganton.
A car has been found in Lake Hickory and Alexander County Sheriff Chris Bowman says it is likely a stolen vehicle.
GREENVILLE, S.C. — A man with a history of preying on women and suspected in at least four deaths will spend the rest of his life behind prison walls, authorities said on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, the Marion City Council and the Police Department honored the Mitchell County man who saved the life of a Marion police officer on the morning of Jan. 31.
For those who have any doubt that things aren’t always as they seem, Foothills Community Theatre’s production of "I’ll Be Back Before Midnight" provides fresh evidence of the validity of that old adage.
🎧 President Biden will ask Congress to suspend gas taxes for three months and Senate bargainers have reached agreement on a bipartisan gun violence bill. Those stories and more on our daily news podcast.
The swim beach at Lake James State Park is open again after two tests for E. coli bacteria came back negative Tuesday morning.
On Monday, the McDowell County Board of Commissioners adopted a $54.4 million budget for fiscal year 2022-23 that doesn’t call for an increase in the county property tax rate.
Join us this today, Tuesday, June 21 at the Historic Marion Tailgate Market from 3 to 6 p.m.
Cheri Beasley, the Democrat seeking the U.S. Senate seat from North Carolina, met with McDowell County supporters during a town hall event on Friday in downtown Marion.
House panel to focus on pressure from Trump in Georgia and there are more questions about the response to the school shooting in Texas. Those stories and more on our daily news podcast.
Excessive heat causes more deaths in the U.S. than hurricanes, flooding and tornadoes combined. It's especially dangerous for America's homeless.
Gov. Roy Cooper has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement from his office Monday afternoon.
Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.
Check out modern homes in new communities around Marion
Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.
Despite the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that came down Friday, people who want an abortion in North Carolina can still get one — for now, experts and advocates said.
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Little League baseball All-Star season is here and McDowell County is fielding several teams for the 2022 season.
The 2021–2022 NBA season is coming to an end, as 16 playoff teams have played their way down to the final two. For many sports fans, success is determined by their city’s postseason participation and the number of championships they win. But before the title run, they have to make the playof…
Former McDowell High wrestling coach Tim Hutchins introduces Sara McMann during her induction into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Tim Hutchins will tell you he isn’t overly fond of public speaking.
🎧 The Supreme Court handed down key rulings, Congress approved a bipartisan gun bill and President Biden wants to suspend the federal gas tax. Get caught up on the news of the week in our expanded ICYMI edition of our daily podcast.
🎧 The Lee Weather Team takes part in two podcast episodes this week, including one that touches on weather myths!
🎧 When it comes to weather, a lot of us get things wrong. We break down the myths on the Utterly Moderate Podcast.
A selection of "good reads" this weekend ... "mermaiding" makes a splash; "Elvis" heats up; and we catch up with Rick Astley (no Rickrolling involved).
Billboard charts from the 1980s were scoured for this list of 25 bands whose music was the soundtrack of the decade. Take a look at them then and now.
Mishael Morgan of "The Young and the Restless" won as lead drama actress, becoming the first Black actor to win in a lead category at the Daytime Emmys on Friday night.
