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Not sleeping well? Blame it on the heat, scientists say

Not sleeping well? Blame it on the heat, scientists say

  • GINGER BUMGARNER Winston-Salem Journal

“When temperatures stay elevated overnight, our bodies have less opportunity to recover, and sleep quality can suffer,” said Jennifer Runkle, a researcher at N.C. State University.

New farmers and crafters market opens south of Marion

New farmers and crafters market opens south of Marion

  • Mike Conley

“We are just neighbors who wanted to get together and build something for the community,” Michelle Smith said. 

New McDowell County sheriff sworn in after former sheriff retires

New McDowell County sheriff sworn in after former sheriff retires

  • Mike Conley

“Please join us in congratulating Sheriff Mace as he begins this new chapter of service and leadership for McDowell County,” reads the news release.

McDowell County considering 1-year data center moratorium; public hearing scheduled

McDowell County considering 1-year data center moratorium; public hearing scheduled

  • Mike Conley

“The commissioners are aware that the topic is of interest on a national and state level and want to be in front of the issue here locally."

Mooresville police complete Flock camera use audit; no more officers will be charged

Mooresville police complete Flock camera use audit; no more officers will be charged

  • Sarah C. Johnson

One officer was charged as a result of the Mooresville Police Department's audit of their Flock Safety system. 

From our Archives: Here’s a look back at McDowell County this week in 1996

From our Archives: Here’s a look back at McDowell County this week in 1996

    This feature mines our archival photos for what was going on this week in local history.

    How a group of elementary students got a cookie named a North Carolina state symbol

    How a group of elementary students got a cookie named a North Carolina state symbol

    • NANCY MCLAUGHLIN Greensboro News & Record

    "My whole thing was trying to show kids that you have a voice no matter what age you are," said John Phillips, a former teacher at Brooks Global Studies.

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    Man convicted of murdering McDowell County woman in 1993 claims innocence, requests new trial

    Man convicted of murdering McDowell County woman in 1993 claims innocence, requests new trial

    McDowell County to consider possible data center moratorium at Monday meeting

    McDowell County to consider possible data center moratorium at Monday meeting

    Bella Donna Beauty in downtown Marion aims to make people feel their best

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    Western North Carolina farmers can apply for $10,000 grants

    Western North Carolina farmers can apply for $10,000 grants

    Eligible WNC farm businesses can seek grants for projects designed to improve profitability, efficiency and long-term sustainability.

    Marion neighbors: Obituaries for August 12

    Marion neighbors: Obituaries for August 12

    Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

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    NC Dems say voting rights in danger 61 years after Voting Rights Act

    NC Dems say voting rights in danger 61 years after Voting Rights Act

    Democratic lawmakers and advocates gathered in front of the NC legislative building to defend voting rights against what they say is growing pressure to roll back years of progress. 

    Republicans pick ballot replacement for Rep. Chuck Edwards

    Republicans pick ballot replacement for Rep. Chuck Edwards

    With just 25 days until absentee ballots are mailed out to voters, Republicans have selected a candidate to replace incumbent western North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards 

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    McDowell County considering 1-year data center moratorium; public hearing scheduled

    McDowell County considering 1-year data center moratorium; public hearing scheduled

    • Mike Conley

    “The commissioners are aware that the topic is of interest on a national and state level and want to be in front of the issue here locally."

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    Mac Engel: WNBA addressing transgender issue is an attack on common sense

    Mac Engel: WNBA addressing transgender issue is an attack on common sense

    FORT WORTH, Texas — We have approximately two months remaining of terrifying headlines, such as “Transgenders Taking Over Sorority RushTok?” and “The Next Regular Season WNBA MVP Will Be a Man.” Few words mobilize voters like “Trans,” and it doesn’t matter if the population of this community can fit in the standard living room. The November midterms are coming, and the people who need to win ...

    UNC AD pushes for LLC to help manage — and grow — Tar Heels’ athletic revenue

    UNC AD pushes for LLC to help manage — and grow — Tar Heels’ athletic revenue

    CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina athletic director Steve Newmark presented a plan Tuesday to house revenue-generating parts of the UNC athletic department within an associated entity. If approved, six pieces of the athletic department — multimedia rights, licensing, ticketing, NIL, special events and the operations of Finley Golf Course — would be moved into a new limited liability company, ...

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    The City of Statesville proclaims Aug. 2-8, 2026, as National Health Center Week, recognizing community health centers and Kinegra Health for vital care.

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    Column: Reconnecting with authors Colin Asher and Irvine Welsh, both with new books

    Writers write, and if they are good or lucky enough, what they write gets published, increasingly online but still, for many, the old-fashioned way: ink on paper in hardcover books. I reconnected with two writers and their new books in a recent edition of the New York Times Book Review, the last remaining dedicated, stand-alone print book review section in a major United States newspaper. Of ...

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