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Nonprofit to build two new homes for Hurricane Helene survivors in McDowell County

Nonprofit to build two new homes for Hurricane Helene survivors in McDowell County

  • Mike Conley

The two homes are part of a larger project in Nebo: a community of eight new homes for families impacted by Hurricane Helene. 

Duke wasted no time showcasing its offensive identity against Tulane Saturday

Duke wasted no time showcasing its offensive identity against Tulane Saturday

  • USA Today Network

Throughout fall camp, Duke coaches and players talked about the offense taking on a new identity, with starting center Matt Craycraft assuring everyone the Blue Devils would be a run-first team.

Turnovers costly as Lenoir-Rhyne football falls to West Alabama in Hickory

Turnovers costly as Lenoir-Rhyne football falls to West Alabama in Hickory

  • jason.koon

The Bears turned to ball over five times, losing two fumbles and tossing three interceptions. Two of those turnovers were run back for West Alabama touchdowns. 

Hickory Crawdads finish regular season with record surge, look forward to playoffs

Hickory Crawdads finish regular season with record surge, look forward to playoffs

  • Mark Parker Hickory Daily Record Sports Correspondent

The Hickory Crawdads tied a club record with their 15th straight win and a 2-0 victory over the Fayetteville Woodpeckers on Saturday.

Rotary Club of Marion honors Athletes of the Week

Rotary Club of Marion honors Athletes of the Week

  • Mike Conley

On Thursday, the Rotary Club of Marion started recognizing the Athletes of the Week and the Students of the Week again as the 2026-2027 school year gets underway.

Warm temperatures expected to stick around McDowell County area through September

Warm temperatures expected to stick around McDowell County area through September

  • Sharon McBrayer

Temperatures are expected to be above normal through mid-September.

David Hoffmann: Local news can bring communities together

David Hoffmann: Local news can bring communities together

    Hello, I’m David Hoffmann. Like many of you, I’ve been thinking a lot about our country, our communities and how we find our way back to one another.

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    Marion neighbors: Obituaries for September 8

    Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

    Wildflowers flattened at Burke County I-40 exit, Highway Patrol investigating

    Wildflowers flattened at Burke County I-40 exit, Highway Patrol investigating

    NCDOT said it also will file a state property incident report with the State Bureau of Investigation.

    Marion neighbors: Obituaries for September 7

    Marion neighbors: Obituaries for September 7

    Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

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    Marion neighbors: Obituaries for September 6

    Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

    GOP NC Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger Jr. won’t run to keep his seat in 2028

    GOP NC Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger Jr. won’t run to keep his seat in 2028

    “As for what comes next, I am giving serious thought to other ways I might serve the people of this state.”

    Marion neighbors: Obituaries for September 5

    Marion neighbors: Obituaries for September 5

    Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

    Stokes County, SBI investigate fatal shooting of dog by off-duty Winston-Salem officer

    Stokes County, SBI investigate fatal shooting of dog by off-duty Winston-Salem officer

    "My dog was a giant baby, and he got executed by a Winston-Salem cop."

    She was enslaved at this NC school. Now, historic site bears Black dressmaker’s name

    She was enslaved at this NC school. Now, historic site bears Black dressmaker’s name

    The Burwell School, according to the Historic Hillsborough Commission, stands as both a milestone for women’s education in North Carolina and a reminder of the brutality of slavery in the U.S. 

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    McDowell County commissioners approve six-month moratorium on data centers

    McDowell County commissioners approve six-month moratorium on data centers

    • Mike Conley

    The six-month moratorium will give the county time to create rules on what kind of data centers can be built here.

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    Russia and North Korea open first road bridge as ties deepen

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    Notre Dame overcomes a slow start and finishes with Lambeau Leaps in a 41-13 win over Wisconsin

    GREEN BAY, Wis. — Notre Dame spent nine months preaching, “Leave No Doubt.” From the time the 2025 College Football Playoff committee snubbed the Irish on Dec. 7 until kickoff of Sunday night’s game against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field, it was the mantra. The No. 4 Irish repeated it as they embarked on an early offseason without a bowl game and as they fielded questions about how they were ...

    What Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer says about his roster, the UConn loss

    What Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer says about his roster, the UConn loss

    Scheyer was succinct in stating his goal for his fifth season as head coach: “Take that final step for a sixth banner in Durham and win a national championship.”

    How Carolina Hurricanes fans will change their viewing habits this season

    How Carolina Hurricanes fans will change their viewing habits this season

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    How SMU broke from its scandal-stained past to become a 'new sheriff' in college football

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    Catawba women’s volleyball edged by UVA Wise in five

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