Political punches Trump will bring UFC event to White House, highlights long alliance BO ERICKSON Reuters Jun 11, 2026 Jun 11, 2026 0 1 of 2 UFC CEO Dana White, left, and President Donald Trump talk ringside during a UFC match Nov. 16, 2024, at Madison Square Garden in New York. BRAD PENNER, IMAGN IMAGES Construction continues June 5 on an arena that will host the UFC Freedom 250 fight card at the White House. EVELYN HOCKSTEIN, REUTERS Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save BO ERICKSON Reuters WASHINGTONkAm!C6D:56?E s@?2=5 %CF>A H:== 3C:?8 9:D 277:?:EJ 7@C >:I65 >2CE:2= 2CED E@ E96 (9:E6 w@FD6[ DE28:?8 2 ?:89E @7 4286 7:89E:?8 @? 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The Madness, Copper Penny Grill still coming to Marion, owners say Update: Gas leak in Marion Monday morning cleared; road reopened Lake James beach day, music highlight free things to around McDowell County area this weekend Pedestrian hit by train, killed in downtown Hickory Thursday Mission Ministries Alliance receives award from state health department Marion Juneteenth celebration is this week. Here's the 4-day schedule Old Fort officials day Fourth of July parade will take place on new route NC state employees’ health plan faces big changes. 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McDowell County bridge temporarily closed for resurfacing An average of 2,800 vehicles cross the bridge every day. The Madness holds soft opening of the new Marion restaurant The new restaurant/bar is located at the Larry D. Miller Business Complex, where Burrito Bros. used to operate. McDowell Commissioners OK higher fire tax rates for four departments Adjustments would go into effect with the bills that go out this summer. Old Fort man charged with shooting into home, kicking in door A brief standoff took place before he surrendered and was taken into custody.
Old Fort to see 8-cent property tax increase, 10% increase in water and sewer rates The board voted unanimously to adopt the budget.
McDowell County bridge temporarily closed for resurfacing An average of 2,800 vehicles cross the bridge every day.
The Madness holds soft opening of the new Marion restaurant The new restaurant/bar is located at the Larry D. Miller Business Complex, where Burrito Bros. used to operate.
McDowell Commissioners OK higher fire tax rates for four departments Adjustments would go into effect with the bills that go out this summer.
Old Fort man charged with shooting into home, kicking in door A brief standoff took place before he surrendered and was taken into custody.
