Campaigns point to tariffs Candidates from both major parties use high costs against their foes STEVEN SLOANAssociated Press Mar 28, 2026 Mar 28, 2026 0 1 of 5 President Donald trump announces new tariffs at an April 2, 2025, event at the White house in Washington. MARK SCHIEFELBEIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS Hochul Beshear Ford Hobbs Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save STEVEN SLOANAssociated Press ELECTIONS 2026kAmp7E6C E96 $FAC6>6 r@FCE DECF4< 5@H? >2?J @7 !C6D:56?E s@?2=5 %CF>AVD 8=@32= E2C:77D[ }6H *@C< v@G] z2E9J w@49F= =:DE6?65 2D 2 A=2:?E:77 :? E96 42D6 C64@F?E65 E96 =6G:6DV 7:?2?4:2= E@== @? 9:D 3FD:?6DD]k^AmkAmQ%9:D :D 2 962GJ E2I 2?5 J@F 92G6 E@ A2J :E FA 7C@?E[Q ':4E@C $49H2CEK[ E96 @H?6C @7 '~$ $6=64E:@?D[ E@=5 w@49F= 2D E96J H2=<65 2=@?8D:56 3@EE=6D @7 H:?6 96 :>A@CED 7C@> `e 4@F?EC:6D]k^AmkAmpD w@49F= D66<D C66=64E:@?[ D96 D2JD E96 67764ED @7 %CF>AVD E2C:77D 2C6 2 Q46?E6CA:646Q @7 96C >6DD286] $96 AC6DD65 E96 25>:?:DEC2E:@? 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One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County Upon arrival, crews found one patient with critical injuries. Paramedics took the person to Mission Hospital McDowell. Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system. ‘No kings’ rally in downtown Marion draws more than 275 people, organizers say “Folks are paying attention, and they’re ready to head to the polls in the midterms and vote for leadership that respects all Americans.” McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will Kehler to retire “Will’s leadership has left a lasting impact on our organization and our community in ways that will continue for generations."
Highway patrol: Juvenile killed in McDowell County wreck while driving electric bike The driver of an electric bike was declared dead at the scene, according to highway patrol.
One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County Upon arrival, crews found one patient with critical injuries. Paramedics took the person to Mission Hospital McDowell.
Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system.
‘No kings’ rally in downtown Marion draws more than 275 people, organizers say “Folks are paying attention, and they’re ready to head to the polls in the midterms and vote for leadership that respects all Americans.”
McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will Kehler to retire “Will’s leadership has left a lasting impact on our organization and our community in ways that will continue for generations."
