TODAY IN HISTORY — USA Today Network Apr 28, 2026 7 hrs ago 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save 1788: Maryland ratified the United States Constitution, becoming the seventh state to do so.kAm`gehi r9:?6D6 2?5 xC:D9 =23@C6CD @7 E96 r6?EC2= !24:7:4 #2:=C@25 D6E 2 C64@C5 2D E96J =2:5 `_ >:=6D @7 EC24< :? @?6 52J ?62C !C@>@?E@CJ[ &E29]k^AmkAm`hcdi xE2=:2? C6D:DE2?46 >6>36C (2=E6C pF5:D:@ 6I64FE65 5:4E2E@C q6?:E@ |FDD@=:?:] %96 xE2=:2? 72D4:DE 2?5 9:D >:DEC6DD[ r=2C6EE2 !6E244:[ H6C6 6I64FE65 :? E96 G:==286 @7 v:F=:?@ 5: |6KK68C2 :? ?@CE96C? xE2=J] %96 ?6IE 52J[ E96:C 3@5:6D H6C6 3C@F89E E@ |:=2?’D !:2KK2=6 {@C6E@ 7@C AF3=:4 5:DA=2J]k^Am kAm`hcfi %96 z@?\%:<: D6E @FE @? 2 `_`\52J ;@FC?6J 24C@DD E96 !24:7:4 E@ E96 !@=J?6D:2? xD=2?5D 7C@> !6CF] %9@C w6J6C529= 2?5 7:G6 @E96C 4C6H >6>36CD 3@2C565 2 32=D2\H@@5 C27E @? E96:C A6C:=@FD ;@FC?6J]k^Am People are also reading… Walt Bagwell named Marion’s Main Street Champion. "His contributions make a meaningful difference." This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer McDowell high school victim testified before former guidance counselor pleads guilty to sex crimes McDowell County Schools alum went from Battle of Books to biomedical engineering QB Bryce Young gets honest about Panthers' big change on offense for 2026 5 questions answered about the trial of former McDowell High counselor Jessica Finley City of Marion issues water shortage advisory due to drought GOAT Collaborative’s at Resilience Ranch in Marion aims to support farms, environment, community Mission Hospital McDowell’s Emergency Services recognized nationally as Unit of Distinction Morganton man charged with raping child; placed under $1 million bond Trump safe after being rushed from White House correspondents dinner; shooter in custody Ingles board fight: Proxy advisors back Sackler-linked firm for board Water customers in Old Fort under boil water advisory Old Fort man charged with threatening clerk of court in McDowell County Former McDowell High volleyball coach, counselor pleads guilty to child sex crimes mid-trial kAm`hdai %96 %C62EJ @7 $2? uC2?4:D4@[ D:8?65 :? `hd`[ H6?E :?E@ 67764E] xE 6?565 2==:65 @44FA2E:@? @7 y2A2? 2?5 C6DE@C65 :ED D@G6C6:8?EJ]k^AmkAm`hfbi “%96 s2C< $:56 @7 E96 |@@?[” 3J !:?< u=@J5[ C624965 }@] ` @? E96 &]$] q:==3@2C5 a__ 2=3F> 492CE[ 6G6?EF2==J 364@>:?8 @?6 @7 E96 36DE\D6==:?8 2=3F>D @7 2== E:>6]k^Am kAma__bi pAA=6 =2F?4965 :ED :%F?6D $E@C6 @?=:?6]k^AmkAma_a`i #F5J v:F=:2?:’D }6H *@C< 9@>6 2?5 @77:46 H6C6 C2:565 3J 7656C2= 286?ED] %96 7@C>6C }6H *@C< >2J@C 2?5 =2HJ6C E@ !C6D:56?E s@?2=5 %CF>A 925 9:D 4@>AFE6CD 2?5 46==A9@?6D D6:K65]k^Am 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Walt Bagwell named Marion’s Main Street Champion. "His contributions make a meaningful difference." “A dedicated and passionate supporter of Marion’s downtown, Walt embodies the spirit of community service through his tireless contributions a… 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." McDowell high school victim testified before former guidance counselor pleads guilty to sex crimes “A predator was lurking behind the walls of the counseling office, waiting for a victim,” the victim's sister said. McDowell County Schools alum went from Battle of Books to biomedical engineering Today, Morgan works at Moderna, a biotechnology company known for developing mRNA-based medicines. QB Bryce Young gets honest about Panthers' big change on offense for 2026 Although he'll still have a familiar voice in his ear, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young seems unsure of how the newly-guided offense …
Walt Bagwell named Marion’s Main Street Champion. "His contributions make a meaningful difference." “A dedicated and passionate supporter of Marion’s downtown, Walt embodies the spirit of community service through his tireless contributions a…
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."
McDowell high school victim testified before former guidance counselor pleads guilty to sex crimes “A predator was lurking behind the walls of the counseling office, waiting for a victim,” the victim's sister said.
McDowell County Schools alum went from Battle of Books to biomedical engineering Today, Morgan works at Moderna, a biotechnology company known for developing mRNA-based medicines.
QB Bryce Young gets honest about Panthers' big change on offense for 2026 Although he'll still have a familiar voice in his ear, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young seems unsure of how the newly-guided offense …
