Deep in the backcountry of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, at the end of a long gravel road, hikers are still finding signs at trailheads with a simple message — “closed.”
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John von Rohr, author and McDowell descendant, will give a presentation about the two Joseph McDowells who were leaders in the struggle for independence.
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McDowell High School's homecoming parade was held in downtown Marion on the evening of Thursday.
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Marion author Julia Nunnally Duncan has published a new book of poetry.
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The torrential rains that the remnants of Hurricane Helene dumped on the North Carolina mountains two years ago this week washed out bridges and roads in more than 1,600 places.
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Along with two handguns, deputies seized pills and methamphetamine from the mobile home, according to court documents.
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The change will save the DMV an estimated $4.8 million a year.
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ASHEVILLE - Tropical Storm Helene exposed the fragility of the systems Western North Carolina depends on when disaster strikes.
After Clemson football rallied from down 14 points to beat UNC on Saturday, Tar Heels coach Bill Belichick didn’t appear to be in much of a talking mood.
After getting his black belt at 7, Burton's turn to try organized sports came when he reached middle school.
The Carolina Panthers have one of the hottest offenses in the NFL going into Week 2.
Eligibility determinations in North Carolina are handled at the county level.
The goal, according to Maymead, was "an attempt to manipulate the competition for, and pricing of, asphalt in the Forsyth County region."
But the insect cargo is just a piece of what CBP officials say is a larger, illegal underground market selling exotic bugs to collectors.
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On Monday, the Old Fort Board of Aldermen held its regular meeting for September and answered questions from business owners and residents about the ongoing Catawba Avenue streetscape project.
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Duke had one of those feel-good games Saturday that all teams enjoy when they’re on the right side of the score.
Appalachian State, known as a giant killer, rolled into Raleigh with an undefeated record and nothing to lose. N.C. State, meanwhile, had everything to lose — and it almost did.
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TAMPA, Fla. — The Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox play in two of the oldest and most iconic ballparks in the world. Fans come from near and far to pay pilgrimage to Wrigley Field and Fenway Park, and this weekend’s final regular-season series at Fenway was circled on calendars as soon as the schedule was released in 2025. But stuff happens, and the unseasonably early arrival of a nor’easter in ...
Florida football running back Jadan Baugh spoke to the media following the Gators' victory over Ole Miss.
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North Carolina peanuts are nearing maturity, but drought, heat stress and disease are limiting pod development, reducing yield potential and complicating harvest.
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King University men’s wrestling announces its 2026-27 schedule, featuring major invitationals, key home duals in Bristol, and a home finale against UNC Pembroke.
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Statesville offers a free car seat check, a Friday After 5 concert with live music downtown, and reminds residents that this is a red recycling week.
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King University women's volleyball fell 3-0 to Lees-McRae at the Student Center Complex, with the Tornado nearly forcing a fourth set in a tight third frame.
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With summer largely over, it’s time to turn our attention back to the start of awards season, which kicks off with the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 14.
Thrifted clothing has evolved from a money-saving option to a trendy and booming industry, driven largely by sites like Poshmark and ThredUp that use technology to streamline buying and selling.
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