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Update: Old Fort man killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 identified Highway patrol said the motorcylist was was speeding and passing vehicles recklessly.
Mission Hospital McDowell recognizes 3 nurses for National Nurses Week “Our nurses are the backbone of the care we provide,” said Lee Higginbotham, CEO of Mission Hospital McDowell.
Dual-threat QB Haynes King is Panthers' top undrafted free agent to watch The Carolina Panthers didn't completely pass up on the 2026 draft's quarterback class.
Reports: NC Rep. Chuck Edwards under investigation for sexual harassment claims The reported investigation comes on the heels of a series of high-profile ethics investigations into Rep. Eric Swalwell, Rep. Tony Gonzales an…
Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home He is charged with felony first-degree burglary and felony second-degree kidnapping.
