Bridge extended for GLP-1s Temporary program to offer weight loss drugs at more affordable price JACKIE FORTIÉRKFF Health News May 26, 2026 4 hrs ago 0 A new Medicare benefit covers GLP-1 medications like Wegovy. SCOTT OLSON, GETTY IMAGES Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save JACKIE FORTIÉRKFF Health News MEDICAREkAm$E2CE:?8 :? yF=J `[ |65:42C6 36?67:4:2C:6D >2J 36 23=6 E@ 86E 2 v{!\` AC6D4C:AE:@? 7@C H6:89E =@DD 7@C Sd_ 2 >@?E9] xEVD 2 ?@E23=6 D9:7E 7@C |65:42C6[ H9:49 H2D =@?8 32CC65 7C@> 4@G6C:?8 H6:89E =@DD EC62E>6?ED]k^AmkAm%96 5CF8D 2C6 67764E:G6 3FE 42? 36 6IA6?D:G6 H:E9@FE :?DFC2?46 4@G6C286] tG6? 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Appalachian Mountain Brewery bringing new ‘outpost’ to Old Fort. Here's when, where “We’ve heard the feedback and we’re bringing it. We are excited to deliver a taste of Boone to Old Fort with a piece of Appalachian Mountain Brewery.”
Meet Marion's citizen of the month, a devoted educator In total, Medford devoted more than 50 years of her life to McDowell County Schools.
Marion woman charged in burglary cases from 2020, 2023 with DNA evidence The charges stem from the break-in of a residence on Mack Noblitt Road in 2020 and the break-in of a storage unit in Marion in 2023.
Father injured, 18-year-old son killed in Burke County shooting along Mount Olive Church Road No charges have been filed in the shooting.
McDowell County’s Memorial Day service set for Sunday at Carson House The Memorial Day service will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday.
