Elon poll: Roy Cooper's lead holds US SENATE RACE IN NC RICHARD CRAVERWinstonSalem Journal Oct 22, 2026 Oct 22, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The polls continue to predict victory for Democrat Roy Cooper in North Carolina.kAm%96 7:?2= t=@? &?:G6CD:EJ !@== 367@C6 E96 }@G] b 86?6C2= 6=64E:@? 92D r@@A6C H:E9 2 5@F3=6\5:8:E =625 @G6C #6AF3=:42? |:4926= (92E=6J :? E96 &]$] $6?2E6 C246]k^AmkAm%96 A@==[ C6=62D65 %F6D52J[ 92D r@@A6C H:E9 2 daT E@ bhT =625 @G6C (92E=6J] !@== 52E2 D9@H eT @7 G@E6CD 2C6 DE:== F?564:565[ H9:=6 bT AC676C 2 E9:C5\A2CEJ 42?5:52E6]k^AmkAm%96 62C=J G@E:?8 A6C:@5 CF?D E9C@F89 b A]>] @? ~4E] b`]k^Am kAmt=64E:@? s2J :D }@G] b]k^Am People are also reading… First ever Old Fort Harvest Festival to take place Saturday When will Copper Penny Grill open in Marion? 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First ever Old Fort Harvest Festival to take place Saturday The inaugural event will be a “day full of handmade goods, local artists, delicious food, live music, and all the small-town fall charm you co…
When will Copper Penny Grill open in Marion? Owners provide update on plans “We are making progress every day and are just as excited as you are to open our doors."
Halloween festivities to fill downtown Marion with food, dancing and spooky fun starting Friday This Friday and Saturday, Marion will be visited by little ghosts and goblins as the Halloween activities for young and old get underway. And …
McDowell Commissioners approve reappraisal schedule The 2027 reappraisal schedule was just one of the topics discussed during Monday’s meeting of the McDowell County Board of Commissioners.Â
A Note from School: Keeping children and families first From our Board of Education to our administrative team, we take pride in putting our students and families first.Â
