On Tuesday, a Norfolk Southern train traveled through Old Fort and up the Old Fort Loops around Andrews Geyser for the first time since before Hurricane Helene.
- RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal
About $40 million is being dedicated to help restore and reinvigorate commercial districts in western North Carolina damaged by the hurricane.
- Mike Conley
The Marion City Council will recognize the Citizen of the Month for April as presented by Council Member Billy Martin.
- Mike Conley
Outdoor burning is prohibited at this time due to ongoing dry conditions.
- Mike Conley
"We believe in illuminating the profound richness of their work, striving always to make the experience of sharing and creating art accessible for everyone.”
- Mike Conley
“Healthy Kids Day is a fun, free community-wide event that encourages families to take advantage of all the great summer activities the Y and community partners have to offer.”
This feature mines the McDowell News archives for what was going on this week in local history.
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Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services is offering support through the USDA Block Grant Disaster Assistance Program to help agricultural operations rebuild and move forward.
Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.
He was arrested and charged with felony breaking and entering. He was issued a secured bond of $500,000.
The Temporary Flight Restriction that was over the Jumping Branch Fire area was lifted Friday.
On Thursday, firefighters will continue extinguishing hot spots near the fire’s edge, securing the perimeter.
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is helping with environmental impact mitigation.
Krispy Kreme said it will gain $90 million in the transaction.
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- Mike Conley
“We are a market that is focused on showcasing local goods and vegetables and in the process of getting a brewery up and running."
Despite a crash at the Milano Cortina Olympics that fractured her tibia and nearly forced doctors to amputate her leg, Lindsey Vonn is still contemplating a return to competitive skiing.
Michigan Wolverines clinched the title over UConn 69-63, with Elliot Cadeau scoring 19 points and snagging MOP honors. Donnie and Joe recap the action.
The Michigan Wolverines defeated the UConn Huskies 69-63 to capture their first National Championship in 37 years. Michigan, who became the first team to beat UConn in the Sweet 16 or later since 2009, clinch their second-ever national crown in the program’s history in the process. The Wolve…
USA TODAY Sports' Chris Bumbaca chats with Fernando Mendoza about the upcoming NFL Draft and his partnership with U.S. Bank.
Episode 240: In a fast-moving world filled with distractions, it can be easy to lose sight of what truly matters. In this episode, hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore the idea of reverence — a quality that once shaped how people understood life, but now often feels distant or overlooked.
Pablo Castelblanco, who plays Steve on "Happy's Place," talks with co-host Bruce Miller about the show and his background.
“This City Was Black” is a six-part narrative audio series that traces Black history in New York City.
🎧 Compared with other nations, public opinion here skews more negative. The hosts explore distance, perception and how limited interaction feeds misunderstanding and weakens civic life.
Julia Cooke is the author of the books “Come Fly the World: The Jet-Age Story of the Women of Pan Am” and “The Other Side of Paradise: Life in the New Cuba.” Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, Tin House, Smithsonian, Condé Nast Traveler and other outlets. Her latest work of nonfiction is “Starry and Restless.” Q. Please tell readers about your new book. “Starry and Restless: Three ...
Tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump are creating mounting challenges for Kentucky’s bourbon industry, a sector heavily reliant on global trade.
Zendaya made it clear in February that she is very aware of the year she's having, telling Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango she hopes people "don't get sick of me."
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