TRUMP CALL TO COUNTRIES BRINGS NO PROMISES No commitment for warships to protect Strait of Hormuz SAM METZ, SAMY MAGDY AND JULIA FRANKELAssociated Press Mar 16, 2026 Mar 16, 2026 0 1 of 2 A cargo ship sails Sunday in the Arabian Gulf toward the Strait of Hormuz in the United Arab Emirates. ALTAF QADRI, ASSOCIATED PRESS A man photographs the rubble of buildings destroyed in an Israeli airstrike Sunday in Dahiyeh, Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon. HASSAN AMMAR, ASSOCIATED PRESS Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SAM METZ, SAMY MAGDY AND JULIA FRANKELAssociated Press MIDDLE EASTkAmrpx#~ — &]$] !C6D:56?E s@?2=5 %CF>AVD 2AA62= E@ @E96C 4@F?EC:6D E@ D6?5 H2CD9:AD E@ <66A E96 $EC2:E @7 w@C>FK Q@A6? 2?5 D276Q 3C@F89E ?@ 4@>>:E>6?ED $F?52J 2D @:= AC:46D D@2C 5FC:?8 E96 xC2? H2C]k^AmkAmxC2?VD 7@C6:8? >:?:DE6C[ p332D pC28949:[ E@=5 rq$ E92E %69C2? 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Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system. McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will Kehler to retire “Will’s leadership has left a lasting impact on our organization and our community in ways that will continue for generations." ‘No kings’ rally in downtown Marion draws more than 275 people, organizers say “Folks are paying attention, and they’re ready to head to the polls in the midterms and vote for leadership that respects all Americans.” Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor “I enjoyed my time being the mayor but now look forward to new opportunities. I love Old Fort and am excited to see the town continuing to grow."
One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County Upon arrival, crews found one patient with critical injuries. Paramedics took the person to Mission Hospital McDowell.
Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system.
McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will Kehler to retire “Will’s leadership has left a lasting impact on our organization and our community in ways that will continue for generations."
‘No kings’ rally in downtown Marion draws more than 275 people, organizers say “Folks are paying attention, and they’re ready to head to the polls in the midterms and vote for leadership that respects all Americans.”
Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor “I enjoyed my time being the mayor but now look forward to new opportunities. I love Old Fort and am excited to see the town continuing to grow."
