4 things to know about Duke Energy's requested rate increase SARAH C. JOHNSON May 5, 2026 1 hr ago 0 Duke Energy crews work to restore power in McDowell County. l LOGAN STEWART Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SARAH C. JOHNSON Duke Energy wants to raise electricity rates for customers starting in 2027 and invest $8.3 billion in the company's infrastructure.kAmx? }@G6>36C a_ad[ sF<6 t?6C8J DF3>:EE65 2 C6BF6DE E@ E96 }]r] &E:=:E:6D r@>>:DD:@? D66<:?8 A6C>:DD:@? 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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. McDowell County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing classic car It was last seen parked in the owner’s garage off Bethel Church Road on Thursday, April 16. This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer “We are a market that is focused on showcasing local goods and vegetables and in the process of getting a brewery up and running."
Update: Old Fort man killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 identified Highway patrol said the motorcylist was was speeding and passing vehicles recklessly.
1 person killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 eastbound near Old Fort Monday evening, emergency personnel responded to two motor vehicle crashes, including one that resulted in a fatality.
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.
McDowell County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing classic car It was last seen parked in the owner’s garage off Bethel Church Road on Thursday, April 16.
This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer “We are a market that is focused on showcasing local goods and vegetables and in the process of getting a brewery up and running."
