MILITARY EVACUATES SOME CIVILIANS Parts of Kherson region under threat as ceasefire expiration nears RON POPESKI AND ALESSANDRA PRENTICE Reuters Nov 2, 2026 Nov 2, 2026 0 A man plays an accordion on a street, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the frontline city of Kherson on Friday. NINA LIASHONOK, REUTERS Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save RON POPESKI AND ALESSANDRA PRENTICE Reuters WAR IN UKRAINEkAmzwt#$~}[ &z#px}t — &<C2:?6VD >:=:E2CJ D2:5 :E 6G24F2E65 `ef A6@A=6 7C@> E9C62E6?65 2C62D @7 D@FE96C? z96CD@? 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Marion City Council member Juanita Doggett announces resignation “As it says in Ecclesiastes, there is a time and season for everything. I think my season has arrived."
Could a data center bring more revenue to McDowell County? This local leader says yes During the 2026 election, voters in McDowell County soundly rejected an increase in the sales tax. But a data center could bring additional re…
Marion woman charged with trying to steal dog from McDowell County residence The dog's owner provided footage to law enforcement of the reported breaking and entering.
Old Fort's November First Friday brings live music, art and town's first drum circle Old Fort’s First Friday event for November will feature live music, craft beverages and seasonal drinks, trivia games, a scavenger hunt and th…
